The Marriage of Figaro: breezy, stagey and saved by beautiful arias
Richard Lutz joins the wedding party for The Marriage of Figaro.
39 Steps: Madcap, tongue firmly in cheek
Richard Lutz is at the Birmingham Rep for the John Buchan classic turned hilariously on its head.
That was the week that was
I reveal why I like gardening and I find a windmill. Plus there is a gym I duck into, says Richard Lutz.
Hook line
Dave Woodhall talks to legendary bass player Peter Hook.
Review: Midsummer Night’s Dream at Stratford
Richard Lutz takes to the Athenian woods to watch Shakespeare’s comedy of magic and love.
Cruz uncontrolled
If not Trump, just who is the US dangerman who would have the finger on the button, asks Richard Lutz.
Dance to the music sublime: Romeo and Juliet
Richard Lutz takes his pew for Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production of a timeless story.
Fledgling Warwickshire gaming company heading to California conference
Game developers helped by start-up advisers.
The Elston Report: Trump and Boris in shock jobs swap
Sir Howard Elston, scourge of the left and nemesis of the right, with another exclusive from the extreme centre.
That was the week that was
Seven days of boneheads, old soldiers, new cars and… change, Richard Lutz finds.
Review: Single Spies by Alan Bennett
A play that makes us remember. Richard Lutz takes his pew for this early Alan Bennett espionage production at the Birmingham Rep.
Dragonboat racers to raise charity funds
Battle it out at Brindleyplace this summer.
Review: Doctor Faustus
Richard Lutz watches a memorable and frenetic staging of the Marlowe classic at The Swan in Stratford.
Screengrab: True Brit
Richard Lutz takes to the forest to find a seven hour marathon of Robin Hood films on the magic box.
That was the week that was
Richard Lutz ponders the last seven days…filled with twins, storms and cursed time
Sir Howard: I can prove Trump is a pinko leftie – shock report
Sir Howard Elston reveals the darkest secret of America’s most popular candidate
Music at the Hare and Hounds
The sound of Brooklyn, New York coming to Kings Heath
Review: Bourne…again
Richard Lutz takes his seat for Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty
Birmingham Royal Ballet to retrace Shakespeare’s footsteps
Company visits the Bard’s birthplace.
Whiter than white
balletLORENT’s Snow White to play Warwick Arts Centre.
That was the week that was
Richard Lutz stumbles through another bit of life…
Get into Easter with Barbara Nice
Top comic to host fundraiser for theatre group.
Birmingham date for Dirty Pakistani Lingerie
Award-winning show about Muslim-American women to play Old Rep.
Transatlantic Sessions: Where Celtic meets Americana
Richard Lutz watches a whirlwind of music that still refuses to stand still.
TV presenter for celebrity lunch
Press Club date for award winner.
Sleeping Beauty re-awakens in Brum
Sir Matthew Bourne, one of Britain’s most successful choreographers, brings his own version of Sleeping Beauty to Birmingham next week.
That was the week that was
Richard Lutz ponders what flowed past him this week in the tempestuous river of life.
Birmingham St Patrick’s Parade “bigger and better” despite funding withdrawal
Return of Emerald Village announced.
Review: Macbeth
Richard Lutz takes his pew and steels himself for a night of blood, evil…and witchcraft.
No points for the Tractor Boyz
Andy Munro witnesses a good win for Blues against Ipswich Town.