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.

Pixies dust

Joe Costello sees the Pixies at the O2 Academy.

Metal in the Midlands hits the Town Hall

Future of UK metal to play live at BBC celebration of Black Sabbath.

The Holy Holy lands

Bowie tribute supergroup returns to Birmingham.

Big Country: “gloriously anthemic… irrepressibly memorable”

Dave Woodhall watches Scottish veterans Big Country, plus a few guests.

The Blues Tangerine Dream

Andy Munro sees Blues break another record with a win at Blackpool.

Much Ado About Nothing: “relevant and fresh”

The RSC’s latest take on the Shakespearean classic, as seen by Jessica Harris.

A Thousand Splendid Suns – “grips from start to finish”

Jessica Harris is at Birmingham Rep to see a haunting tale of Afghan politics.

Great Places in Birmingham UK to Meet New People

How to find what you’re looking for.

Shadows by Ballet Black: “utterly absorbing”

Jessica Harris is entranced at Birmingham Rep.

Omid Djalili – nice and Namaste

The comedian, actor and writer talks about cancel culture and terrorism.

Aston Villa and just another Champions League win

Villa beat Brugge in the Champions League. Dave Woodhall is getting used to it.

Keeping music live for forty years – cont

Part two of local music legend Mike Hamblett’s story.

Keeping music live for forty years

Mike Hamblett, musician, record company boss and former owner of the Robin venues tells all.

Review: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth

Kate Mosse visits MAC to talk about her novel Labyrinth. Jessica Harris watches.

Os live up to their nickname

Andy Munro sees Blues beat Leyton Orient.

Aston Villa and it’s all building up

Dave Woodhall is at Villa Park to see Villa beat Chelsea.

Making a point

Andy Munro sees Blues draw at Reading.

Good for a Girl

Writer Becky Deeks tells us about her new play, premiering at Birmingham Rep.

Steel Pulse return to Birmingham

Fiftieth anniversary tour kicks off next week.