New book recalls Birmingham’s eighties nightlife
The Dirty Stopout’s Guide to 1980’s Birmingham brings back memories of people, places and events.
A Laugh Supreme opens at Eastside
Stand-up meets jazz in new Eastside Jazz Club series.
Christmas at the Castle
Helen Annetts and family visit Warwick Castle’s festive spectacular.
Nick Cave: “an exhilarating evening”
Joe Costello is present for a night of traffic-interrupted musical ambience.
The Nutcracker: “a Christmas treat for all”
Jessica Harris watches Birmingham Royal Ballet’s festive treat.
Aston Villa and the sheer frustration
Villa draw with Crystal Palace and Dave Woodhall’s spirits are dampened.
Town too Shrew-d for Blues
Andy Munro watches Blues lose at Shrewsbury Town.
A Christmas Carol: “moments of sheer exuberance”
Jessica Harris gets festive with A Christmas Carol at Birmingham Rep.
Christmas Light Trail returns to Warwick Castle
Mile-long magical spectacular set to enchant visitors.
Light is coming
Dates for first Birmingham Light Festival revealed.
Centre Stage: Double Bass & Friends – “thoroughly entertaining”
Simon Hale has an enjoyable afternoon at the CBSO Centre.
The Red Shoes: “passion has a price”
Jessica Harris shudders through the RSC’s adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s dark classic.
Two weeks until BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health Showcase
Expect dance, music, theatre, burlesque, spoken word and comedy.
Dodging around with Glee
Comic Larry Dean talks at length about his new show.
Birmingham music man wins lifetime achievement award
Local legend honoured at 2024 Birmingham Awards.
Aston Villa and the forces to overcome
Dave Woodhall watches a familiar story as Villa lose to Liverpool.
Public Service Broadcasting – planes, trains and automobiles
Richard Nevin goes on a voyage of discovery.
If you knew Sooz
Comic Sooz Kempner gives a history lesson.
Aston Villa and the eventual return
Dave Woodhall tries to find comfort in Villa’s defeat to Brugge.
Trains warning for Blues supporters
West Midlands Railway to trial new service pattern at Bordesley for Birmingham City fixtures.
Award-winning Maneki Ramen to open in Birmingham
Japanese restaurant set for Jewellery Quarter.
Meet the Villa heroes of 1982
Villa legends to visit Aston brewery.
Penda’s Fen: “dated yet totally absorbing”
Jessica Harris watches a TV play revived for the stage.
Aston Villa and another opportunity
Dave Woodhall watches Villa go down at Spurs.
Blues avoid the banana skin
Blues beat Sutton United in the FA Cup, as seen by Andy Munro.
Chantelle Cameron on Birmingham title fight
Former world champion aims to regain her crowns.
Bright Places: “energy, empathy and humour”
Jessica Harris watches a challenging performance at Birmingham Rep.
Aston Villa and the great show of indifference
Villa go out of the Carabao Cup to Crystal Palace. Dave Woodhall watches.
Blue Murder
Blues beat Fulham 7-1 in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy. Andy Munro keeps score.
Beatle Mania!: “happy if not excited”
Simon Hale watches the CBSO take on the Beatles.