Rehearsal for Murder

Terry Wills watches the Alex’s latest thriller.

The Rotters Club: Sparky, cheeky and fresh faced in a changing world

Richard Lutz steps back four decades for the Jonathan Coe novel as it hits the Birmingham Rep stage

Open Day at Rep

Backstage pass and theatrical fun for all.

Don’t dress for dinner

Farcical scenes set for Lichfield.

Coming up at Artrix

Music, theatre and workshops are in store at Bromsgrove’s arts centre.

Hamlet: Broad young shoulders carry an impressive play

Richard Lutz takes his pew at the Royal Shakespeare Theatrefor that most famous of revenge plays.

Eurotrashed

EU Referendum show at The REP 3rd-4th May.

Don Quixote at Stratford: Five stars for the man who tilts at windmills

Richard Lutz takes his pew for the Cervantes epic of the Spanish knight in search of a dream.

Friend or foe? Voices from World War One

Century-old script receives world premiere as forgotten Birmingham anti-war play revived.

A question of conscience

First World War play examines tribunal decisions.

Europe’s most daring solo performers come to Wolverhampton, Coventry and Birmingham

Festival highlights to go on national tour.

Trump exclusive interview: He talks to Sir Howard

Sir Howard Elston, scourge of the right, terror of the left, sits down with The Teflon Don.

The Marriage of Figaro: breezy, stagey and saved by beautiful arias

Richard Lutz joins the wedding party for The Marriage of Figaro.

39 Steps: Madcap, tongue firmly in cheek

Richard Lutz is at the Birmingham Rep for the John Buchan classic turned hilariously on its head.

That was the week that was

I reveal why I like gardening and I find a windmill. Plus there is a gym I duck into, says Richard Lutz.

Review: Midsummer Night’s Dream at Stratford

Richard Lutz takes to the Athenian woods to watch Shakespeare’s comedy of magic and love.

On the edge

World Festival of Theatre for Children and Young People Ccmes to Birmingham.

Review: Single Spies by Alan Bennett

A play that makes us remember. Richard Lutz takes his pew for this early Alan Bennett espionage production at the Birmingham Rep.

Review: Doctor Faustus

Richard Lutz watches a memorable and frenetic staging of the Marlowe classic at The Swan in Stratford.

Coming up at Artrix

A local hero talks, amongst others.

Library of Birmingham hosts replica cell and prisoners

Go to jail … but leave when you like.

Choose life again

Trainspotting anniversary marked by theatre tour.

Birmingham pupils to learn from council leaders

Children from twenty schools to take part in art project.

Wardrobes provide learning adventure for Birmingham pupils

Interactive exhibition is Rep draw.

Four legged star wanted

Paw-fect role for old dog.

Review: Macbeth

Richard Lutz takes his pew and steels himself for a night of blood, evil…and witchcraft.

Landmark for Snowman cast member

Hannah dances her way to a thousand.

BBC to celebrate Shakespeare anniversary from Birmingham

City will help showcase the Bard’s work to the world.

Aslan the record breaker

REP celebrates most successful season ever.

Coming to Artrix

Artrix goes literary, and comic, in the coming week.