Shakespeare’s birthday celebrated in Parliament
Anniversary marked by showcase of birthday collection items.
Lichfield Festival 2026 – full details announced
A melting pot of stellar performers, inspiring new talent and local voices.
Kings Heath bookshop ready for take off
The countdown is on to The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust appoints its first Creative Director
New team set to deliver creative vision.
Amplify Town Hall exhibition opens in Victoria Square
Landmark heritage project concludes with display of Birmingham Town Hall history.
Tickets on sale for bookshop festival
The Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival is on its way.
B:Music’s Spring 2026 season unveiled
Music, comedy, inspirational talks and family fun are all in store.
Misfits Music Institute hosts award-winning author
Multi-talented family celebrate Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason’s acclaimed book To Be Young, Gifted and Black.
Oh my darling
Rosalie Minnitt talks about Jane Austen, the Edinburgh and Greggs.
Review: The BFG
Jessica Harris watches “a giant of a show” at the RSC.
Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival is back
Expect author events, music gigs and children’s activities in April 2026.
Acclaim for new Hollywood Shakespeare production
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the release of new Hamnet film.
Dickens, Birmingham and Christmas, and Chinn
Dickens’ love affair with Birmingham to be explored at Christmas event.
Birmingham Town Hall to receive blue plaque
Landmark commemoration of Charles Dickens’ first public reading of A Christmas Carol.
New book brings city university’s story to life
Birmingham City University’s 182 year-old history celebrated in print.
B:Festive this Christmas and New Year
Seasonal spectaculars at Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall.
Ben Elton events with The Heath Bookshop
Legendary writer talks about his life, work and autobiography.
Measure for Measure: “brilliant political drama”
Modern Shakespearian drama, as seen by Jessica Harris.
Music icons coming to Warwick Castle
Bryan Adams, Pet Shop Boys and Texas, plus Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone In Concert.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona: “great introduction to Shakespeare”
Jessica Harris enjoys a Shakespearian comedy from the RSC.
The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever
The Heath Bookshop announce the first-ever Birmingham-based dance day.
Kings Heath to stage comic con
Grab a selfie with a storm trooper or Vogue with Vader.
Little Women: “a story that still resonates”
Classic American drama at Birmingham Rep, seen by Jessica Harris.
Wolf Hall at Birmingham Town Hall
Music and readings from the acclaimed television drama.
The Detective Dog: “a gem of a show”
The very adult Jessica Harris has a great time at MAC’s children’s production.
2025 Lichfield Festival – full details announced
World premieres, young artists showcased and big names set for summer spectacular.
Keeping music live for forty years – cont
Part two of local music legend Mike Hamblett’s story.
Edward II: “absorbing, thoughtful and superbly staged”
Jessica Harris watches another RSC Shakespeare masterpiece.
Birdsong: “powerful and compelling”
Jessica Harris watches a haunting wartime tale at Birmingham Rep.
Warwick Ancient Drama Festival returns with Aeschylus’ Agamemnon
Classics to reach out into the community.