Transfer Frenzy
Andy Munro looks at how Blues fared in the transfer window.
Black Sabbath – The Ballet; the return
Hippodrome to stage the return of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s masterwork.
Birmingham’s first Irish comedy night and podcast launches
Comedy and the Craic, an evening of laughter and storytelling, to premiere at Nortons Digbeth.
Moseley Folk 2025 ends on another high
Famed Birmingham festival welcomed stunning sets from Father John Misty, The Waterboys, Doves and more.
Aston Villa and the oncoming watershed
Villa lose to Crystal Palace and Dave Woodhall is waiting, for something.
Blues outwitted by Foxes
Andy Munro sees Blues go down to Leicester City.
Choreomania: “looks set to make its mark”
British Youth Music Theatre at Birmingham Hippodrome, seen by Jessica Harris.
Hockley Social Club unveils packed final autumn programme
Influential UK street food and events space announces huge autumn 2025 programme.
Vale too valiant for Blues
Andy Munro watches Blues go out of the Carabao Cup to Port Vale.
Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival confirmed for 2026
Promoter praises “overwhelming support” from public, business and artists.
Oxford taught a lesson
Blues’ good start continues with a win against Oxford United, watched by Andy Munro.
Aston Villa and the missing spark
Villa lose at Brentford with Dave Woodhall waiting for inspiration.
The Boy With Wings: “never really flies”
Birmingham Rep’s school holidays production fails to impress Jessica Harris.
Fat Ham: “Brash, entertaining and visually arresting”
The RSC re-work Hamlet. Jessica Harris enjoys the result.
Last chance to see Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston
Birmingham Phoenix teams play their final home 2025 games this week.
It’s never over until it’s over
Andy Munro enjoys Blues’ late winner at Blackburn Rovers.
Villa versus Newcastle versus the world
Villa’s season begins by drawing with Newcastle. Dave Woodhall comments.
Music icons coming to Warwick Castle
Bryan Adams, Pet Shop Boys and Texas, plus Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone In Concert.
Blades cut down
Blues beat Sheffield United in the Carabao Cup with Andy Munro watching.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona: “great introduction to Shakespeare”
Jessica Harris enjoys a Shakespearian comedy from the RSC.
Rising to the occasion
How Birmingham’s tribute to Ozzy Osbourne was organised.
Blues pay a harsh penalty
Andy Munro watches Blues open the season with a 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town.
Final programme additions for Moseley Folk Festival 2025
Chris Hawkins, Circus Raj, Family Workshops, Mrs Barbara Nice and more.
In the Night Garden – Igglepiggle’s Busy Day: “characterful and charming”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by a Birmingham Rep summer production.
Tricky Trees felled
Andy Munro sees Blues beat Nottingham Forest.
Birmingham acts in line for major comedy award
Birmingham Comedy Festival announces 2025 Breaking Talent award line-up.
The countdown is on
One week to go until The Hundred returns to Edgbaston.
Birmingham – so much to offer
Dave Woodhall has a walk round a city centre that’s absolutely buzzing.
More questions than answers?
Andy Munro sees Blues win at Port Vale.
Pyre: “brims with insight and compassion”
Part of the Birmingham Indian Film Festival, Jessica Harris watches a tale of growing old.