Comedy at the Castle 2026 line-up announced

Ed Byrne, Chris McCausland Joanne McNally, and Russell Kane headline a bumper fourth year.

Blues bag a point

Andy Munro watches Blues draw with Albion.

Keep smiling and leave the audience happy

Dave Woodhall speaks to Skids frontman Richard Jobson.

The Nutcracker: “captivating from beginning to end.”

The Hippodrome’s pre-Christmas offering is enjoyed by Jessica Harris.

Sherlock Holmes and The 12 Days of Christmas

Jessica Harris has a mixed time with Birmingham Rep’s seasonal offering.

Miss Saigon: “powerful themes remain timeless”

Simon Hale is entranced by a heart-wrenching Alexandra Theatre performance.

Aston Villa and going through the gears

Villa beat Bournemouth as Dave Woodhall looks forward with optimism,

Aston Villa and getting back to football

Dave Woodhall sees Villa beat Maccabi Tel Aviv on a thankfully quiet night all-round.

Riding on the Hook line

Dave Woodhall talks with Joy Division and New Order legend Peter Hook.

Sunny Afternoon: “the songs are the stars”

Simon Hale has a Kinks-tastic night at the Alexandra Theatre .

How Local Firms Handle Staff Working From Multiple Locations

Moving and thinking to stay one step ahead.

Black History Month celebrated on Birmingham’s canals

Marking the contribution made by black communities on the region’s waterways.

Griff Rhys Jones: The Cat’s Pyjamas

Veteran comic Griff Rhys Jones talks about his new show coming to Warwick Arts Centre.

Aston Villa and the eighth day

Villa beating Feyenoord in the Europa League has Dave Woodhall looking forward.

Hugh Cornwell hits Warwick

Veteran musician on Nosferatu tour.

Aston Villa and the further unanswered question

Villa’s poor form sees them draw at Sunderland, leaving Dave Woodhall guessing.

The Dream of Gerontius: “a fitting tribute”

Simon Hale is at Symphony Hall for the opening of the CBSO’s new season.

Aston Villa and survival of the fittest

Villa draw at Everton with Dave Woodhall pondering.

First Encounters – King Lear: “compelling”

Jessica Harris sees the RSC taking Shakespeare to school.

Choreomania: “looks set to make its mark”

British Youth Music Theatre at Birmingham Hippodrome, seen by Jessica Harris.

Fat Ham: “Brash, entertaining and visually arresting”

The RSC re-work Hamlet. Jessica Harris enjoys the result.

More questions than answers?

Andy Munro sees Blues win at Port Vale.

Back to the Beginning – the circle is complete

Ozzy & co return to Aston. Chris Winter is won over.

Four Stranglers walk into a park

Dave Woodhall sees new wave night at Warwick Sessions start badly and get better.

Good Stuff comes to Sutton

New one-day food and music festival announced for Sutton Coldfield.

Earth to Ozzy….

Ozzy Osbourne and co’s long-lost pre-Black Sabbath recordings to be released.

Final line-up revealed for Birmingham metal event

Fast-rising Defects announced as Town Hall headliners as Sabbath fever builds.

Birmingham steps into the spotlight

Line-up and guest panels finalised for Birmingham Film & TV Market.

Giving the region something to be proud of

Local media legend Adrian Goldberg tells Dave Woodhall what he’s up to now.

Aston Villa and it’s all over

Villa lose to Manchester United and Dave Woodhall is more than disappointed.