Review: The Nutcracker
Birmingham Royal Ballet come up with another winner, writes Simon Hale.
Proving a point
Andy Munro comments on Blues’
1-1 draw at Huddersfield.
Screengrab: The Irishman
Richard Lutz takes in a long eulogy to the Mafia life.
The fingerprints of man on the edge of winter
Richard Lutz roams through another week.
RSC Review: A Museum in Baghdad
Richard Lutz watches two plays on the same Stratford stage. But does it work?
Review: Carlos Acosta, Birmingham Hippodrome
Richard Lutz takes a pew for a Cuban spectacle.
Lady Leshurr to perform at Birmingham celebrations
UK rap queen to play intimate Birmingham show.
Aston Villa and the never-ending story
Villa go down 2-1 at Wolves. Dave Woodhall reflects on the day.
Still hanging around
Dave Woodhall talks to the legendary Hugh Cornwell.
Advocate for an Advocaat
Sheilagh Matheson raises a glass or two.
Bonkers brexit bonanza ballot
Richard Lutz checks into Hotel Ballotbox.
Funding boost for Midlands Arts Centre
MAC awarded Arts Council England funding for new accessible artist studios and renovation projects.
Aston Villa and the jaws of victory (continued)
Dave Woodhall reports on a rollercoaster day at Villa Park.
RSC review: Shakespeare swaps genders in the swinging sixties
Richard Lutz takes his pew for King John at Stratford’s Swan Theatre.
“There’s more to me than Oasis”
Dave Woodhall talks with legendary music business mogul Alan McGee.
The town that doesn’t see itself
Sheilagh Matheson works in an African community so poor it can’t afford mirrors.
No returns for Rovers
Birmingham City 1 Blackburn Rovers 0, as watched by Andy Munro.
Dudley College hosts careers event for primary pupils
Primary pupils get hands on with construction jobs in 2030.
Review: Pride and Prejudice (Sort Of)
A cheeky take on Jane Austen’s classic comedy of manners tickles Richard Lutz’s ribs.
Knight Fever
Angie Jackson watches the return of Birmingham’s finest.
Awards recognition for Nourish3d
Birmingham food company named Supreme Champion at Future Food Awards.
Review: Prism at The Birmingham Rep
Richard Lutz takes his pew for a moving journey through the past.
Birmingham’s Lady Mac nominated for opera ‘Oscar’
Opera production shortlisted for major award.
What autumn brings
Richard Lutz says goodbye to a friend.
Landmark project for Erdington launched
Support network for independent older people to begin.
Villa and another VAR-cical afternoon
Dave Woodhall on Villa, Burnley, equalisers and those three letters again.
Allegion UK raises awareness for fire safety
Fund raising by fire security company helps charities.
Southside Cinema leads to increase in local business
Film season sees visitor numbers increase in entertainment centre.
Howard: Thomas Cook bosses hit back over bonuses
Sir Howard Elston’s latest report on the big bucks doled out to troubled travel group chief honcho.
Right royal messes and other stories
Richard Lutz reports on another blighted week in Old Blighty.