Review: The Dishwashers

Richard Lutz watches David Essex take centre stage in this dark comedy.

Belgrade theatre – now arriving

Half-term fun and a modern twist on an old classic.

February at Artrix

Theatre, music and family half-term fun have been announced for February at the Artrix in Bromsgrove.

New appointments at Belgrade Theatre

Acclaimed local writer added to theatre board of directors.

Next month at Artrix

Shakespearian silliness and stand-up comedy are just some of the events coming up at Artrix, Bromsgrove, in February.

Belgrade Theatre to celebrate Shakespeare anniversary

Milestone marked by new productions.

Solihull School stages Shakespeare using multimedia

Innovative use of projection helps audiences explore traditional play.

University graduates create new theatre production

Work continues at a frantic pace.

Bat out of New York

Our New York drama critic Simon Hale casts his eye over the Met’s production of Die Fledermaus.

Calling all Lichfield players

Former members asked to help celebrate anniversary.

David Essex rolls up his sleeves at Birmingham Rep

Birmingham return for singer/actor.

Review: Wolf Hall/ Bring Up The Bodies

RICHARD LUTZ takes in the long awaited theatrical double-header of Tudor shenanigans.

Town Hall’s first relaxed performance

Special adaptation for children with autistic spectrum condition.

Belgrade Theatre’s Christmas campaign exceeds target

Funds now allow streamed performance of panto to local hospitals .

Ghost The Musical

Terry Wills has seen a… you can guess the rest.

Belgrade Theatre musical in running for prestigious theatre award

Nomination for best regional production won by military musical.

Wanna be a star?

Local bands needed for theatre production.

Breathing new life into the Old Rep

Company sought to run historic theatre,

Free swap – radio for theatre

Presenters bag parts in Belgrade panto.

Belgrade Theatre helps people in need

Campaign launched to enable needy and people in hospital to see panto.

Come heavy sleep

Passion-filled murder planned at Rep for December.

A panto at Bloxwich? Oh, yes there is!

A modern update on a traditional tale.

Show of world-changing kindness comes to The REP

Can being good change the world?

The Snowman comes home

Walking in the Air, two decades on.

Bah, Humbug

A Christmas Carol brings festive cheer to Birmingham Rep.

Eat at The Public

Tasty theatrical treat served up as part of Celebration Week.

Disappearing world

Dave Woodhall talks to challenging author Hannah Silva.

New at Artix

Two dates for early November.

Half-term fun at Warwick Arts Centre

How to avoid hearing “I’m boooorrrred.”

Review: Richard The Second

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford on Avon

Until 16th Nov

from RICHARD LUTZ