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.
In the Night Garden – Igglepiggle’s Busy Day: “characterful and charming”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by a Birmingham Rep summer production.
The Winter’s Tale: “see it if you can”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by the RSC’s latest.
Last chance to see Peaky Blinders ballet
Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby returns to Birmingham for final run.
Little Women: “a story that still resonates”
Classic American drama at Birmingham Rep, seen by Jessica Harris.
Cuban Eclectico: “its dance is world class”
Jessica Harris watches a performance from Carlos Acosta’s new company.
Peter Grimes: “harrowingly brilliant”
Simon Hale witnesses a Welsh National Opera masterclass at Birmingham Hippodrome.
The Marriage of Figaro: “clear as a bell”
Welsh National Opera revisit Mozart at the Hippodrome with Jessica Harris a keen spectator.
Titus Andronicus: “skilful directing and masterful performances”
Jessica Harris relishes blood and gore courtesy of the RSC.
Review: The naughty carriage on the orphan train
Simon Hale watches a Patrick Studio production of “tear-jerking poignancy”.
The Detective Dog: “a gem of a show”
The very adult Jessica Harris has a great time at MAC’s children’s production.
Liza Goddard: “There is nothing better than live performance”
The acclaimed actress talks about a life on the stage.
Something new under the Suns
Roxana Sibert, director of the Rep’s production A Thousand Splendid Suns, describes her work.
Sunny Afternoon at the Alex
Kinks musical comes to Birmingham.
Lyndhurst Memories – a Sharing of Work-in-Progress
Jessica Harris watches the Midlands Arts Centre present a story of community.
Boys from the Blackstuff – “needs to do more”
Classic eighties TV is brought to the theatre, watched by Jessica Harris.
Death of a Salesman: “a timeless story”
Jessica Harris watches the Rep’s production of an Arthur Miller classic.
Edward II: “absorbing, thoughtful and superbly staged”
Jessica Harris watches another RSC Shakespeare masterpiece.
Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light: “Heartwarming and insightful”
Jessica Harris sees a difficult subject tackled at Birmingham Rep.
Good for a Girl: “a knack for dialogue”
Jessica Harris watches a play about women and football at Birmingham Rep.