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Vice Versa at Stratford: “madcap but not sharp enough…”

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a new comedy by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

23 May, 2017 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Theatre.

Tommy: relentless songs that run out of puff

Richard Lutz takes his pew for the anthemic play about a kid who plays a mean pinball.

19 May, 2017 in Music, Theatre.

Drama at the stadium

New Rep production brings football to the stage.

19 May, 2017 in Football, Theatre.

Where history sleeps

Richard Lutz gets lost in Shakespeare country.

13 May, 2017 in Architecture, Attractions, Most recent, Stratford-upon-Avon, Theatre, Tourism, Warwickshire.

Doubled up talent at Rep

Young local talent gets opportunity to shine.

11 May, 2017 in Theatre.

Tommy rocks into Birmingham

Classic rock opera reborn for a new generation.

28 April, 2017 in Music, Theatre.

Danica’s coming home

Midlands actress returns from London with brand new show.

26 April, 2017 in Theatre.

Antony and Cleopatra at Stratford: Electric performance hampered by plodding plot

Richard Lutz takes his pew for the classic Shakespeare tragedy about love and lust when youth leaves the stage.

14 April, 2017 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Theatre.

Are We Where We Are?

Theatre Absolute launch new two-year project.

12 April, 2017 in Theatre.

Make some NOISE

New theatre from Birmingham playwright debuts at Old Rep.

23 March, 2017 in Theatre.

Review: Billy Elliot – the Musical

Simon Hale is at Birmingham Hippodrome to watch a modern classic.

13 March, 2017 in Dance, Theatre.

First Bite festival launched

Biannual festival of new theatre from the Midlands returns.

7 March, 2017 in Theatre.

Happy Hour again

New play set to end British tour in Birmingham.

28 February, 2017 in Theatre.

New acts for Artrix

Bromsgrove’s arts centre is showcasing some up and coming talent.

28 February, 2017 in Comedy, Dance, Theatre.

Cinderella: Review

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s interpretation of the classic ballet impresses Simon Hale.

20 February, 2017 in Classical, Dance, Theatre.

Marley musical success for Rep

Bob Marley story gets extended run.

15 February, 2017 in Theatre.

International Women’s Day at Old Rep

Premieres of two new works to mark event.

14 February, 2017 in Theatre.

Black Country actress returns to Rep

Starring role for Josie Lawrence in rarely-staged play.

2 February, 2017 in Theatre.

What’s in a Name at The Rep: “…sharp wits, deep secrets around the dinner table..”

Richard Lutz sits down to a quip-heavy dinner party at the Birmingham Rep.

1 February, 2017 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

Love at The Birmingham Rep: “…. harrowing drama from the lower depths…”

Richard Lutz takes a pew for a gripping tale about homelessness and the enduring power of love.

31 January, 2017 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Theatre, What's on.

Coming to Artrix

There’s some family and some very adult entertainment coming to the Artrix Arts Centre in Bromsgrove.

26 January, 2017 in Childrens, Comedy, Theatre.

Reduced Shakespeare Company bring new show to Birmingham Rep

Watch the Bard’s newly-discovered forgotten masterpiece.

24 January, 2017 in Comedy, Theatre.

Made in India

Writer Satinder Chohan talks ahead of her new play, Made in India, which will premiere later this month.

20 January, 2017 in Theatre.

New Year, New Season at Old Rep

Premieres and old favourites launched at community-based theatre.

12 January, 2017 in Childrens, Education, Theatre.

Audition early for Christmas

Youngsters wanted to star in world premiere of Rep Christmas 2017 musical.

11 January, 2017 in Childrens, Christmas, Theatre.

Birmingham community theatre pioneer recognised in honours list

New Year’s Honour for director.

31 December, 2016 in Community, Theatre.

Insatiable delights

New Year production examines excess consumerism.

24 December, 2016 in Theatre.

Youth Theatre graduate gives masterclass to students

Helping hand to youngsters aiming to follow in footsteps.

22 December, 2016 in Childrens, Community, Most recent, Theatre.

Ban the Bard and other tales

Richard Lutz peers through the leaves of his past week.

13 December, 2016 in Books, Christmas, Comment, Most recent, Theatre.

Birmingham businesses provide theatre tickets for disadvantaged children

Treasured memories created at the Rep.

13 December, 2016 in Business, Charities, Childrens, Christmas, Theatre.

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