Review: Henry V – “a production filled with insight”
Jessica Harris watches the RSC deliver a royal reminder of warfare and its realities.
Fawlty Towers – The Play: “gloriously chaotic”
Simon Hale has an evening of unashamed nostalgia at the Alexandra Theatre.
Review: Myra’s Story – “an emotional journey”
Jessica Harris is at Birmingham Rep for a powerful solo performance.
Open Day at the Alex
Alexandra Theatre kicks off anniversary celebrations with a free family day.
Review: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Jessica Harris enjoys a Royal Shakespeare Company production.
Review: The Battle – “Youthful and full of energy”
Jessica Harris steps back to the summer of Britpop, courtesy of Birmingham Rep.
Review: MÁM – “takes dance into another dimension”
Jessica Harris enjoys a Dance Consortium production at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Review: All is But Fantasy
Thought-provoking Shakespearean musical theatre, as seen by Jessica Harris.
New Birmingham Rep season announced
Box office hits and community involvement for Spring 2026.
Dead Ringer for Brum
The cast of the classic radio speak ahead of their reunion tour.
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.
The Owl Who Came for Christmas: “a winner”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by the MAC’s Christmas show.
The Forsyte Saga Pts I & II: “powerful, immersive”
The RSC’s production of a period masterpiece enthrals Jessica Hale.
Sleeping Beauty: “a panto not to be missed”
Helen Annetts and Joe Statham take a trip to Coventry’s Belgrade Theatre as Christmas begins.
Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas
Jessica Harris has a mixed time with Birmingham Rep’s seasonal offering.
Miss Saigon: “powerful themes remain timeless”
Simon Hale is entranced by a heart-wrenching Alexandra Theatre performance.
Real-life Fiddler on the Roof
Award-winning musical comes to The Alex for festive season.
Funding boost for Birmingham Rep
Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation’s new programme to support Arts and Culture in Birmingham.
Starter for Ten: “playful and packed with silliness”
Jessica Harris is Challenged to enjoy a Birmingham Rep production.
Sunny Afternoon: “the songs are the stars”
Simon Hale has a Kinks-tastic night at the Alexandra Theatre .
Black is the Colour of My Voice
Jessica Harris is moved by Birmingham Rep’s adaptation of the life of Nina Simone.
Griff Rhys Jones: The Cat’s Pyjamas
Veteran comic Griff Rhys Jones talks about his new show coming to Warwick Arts Centre.
Ben Elton events with The Heath Bookshop
Legendary writer talks about his life, work and autobiography.
Stan’s Cafe Time Critical opens next week
Birmingham Rep to stage evocative look back.
Measure for Measure: “brilliant political drama”
Modern Shakespearian drama, as seen by Jessica Harris.
Grease: “fast, funny and full of heart”
Pip Gorringe has a night out with the world’s favourite fifties musical.
Black Sabbath – The Ballet; the return
Hippodrome to stage the return of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s masterwork.
The Boy With Wings: “never really flies”
Birmingham Rep’s school holidays production fails to impress Jessica Harris.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona: “great introduction to Shakespeare”
Jessica Harris enjoys a Shakespearian comedy from the RSC.