Ireland and the UK: Similarities, Differences, and the Complex Relationship Between Them

A lesson from history.

BEDLAM Showcase 2024

Programme announced to coincide with World Mental Health Day.

The New Real: “brilliantly constructed”

Jessica Harris enjoys a political drama at The Other Place.

Squeeze: “how well they deliver”

Dave Woodhall catches Squeeze at Symphony Hall.

Blues too shrewd

Blues win at Shrewsbury in the Bristol Street Motors Trophy, watched by Andy Munro.

Lighting up the Institute

Performing Joy Division & New Order Substance albums in full.

Plans announced for ground-breaking theatrical partnership

West Midlands announce intention to be National Centre for Musical Theatre.

Key Fire Safety Measures Every Business Owner Should Consider

Taking care and keeping safe.

The The: “the themes we know well”

Joe Costello sees The The at The Halls, Wolverhampton.

Symphonica to deliver at XOYO Birminghan

Unforgettable night of drum & bass nostalgia at top Birmingham venue.

New show from Women & Theatre

Production marks Black History Month.

Aston Villa and the getting there

Dave Woodhall sees Villa draw with Manchester United.

Blues down in the Valley

Blues’ winning streak ends at Charlton, watched by Andy Munro.

Luna : “truly worth seeing”

Jessica Harris watches the latest Birmingham Royal Ballet production at the Hippodrome.

Penetrating voices

Legendary punk band Penetration to play Birmingham.

Aston Villa and it’s happened again

Dave Woodhall witnesses a memorable night as Villa beat Bayern Munich.

Terriers tamed

Andy Munro watches Blues beat Huddersfield Town.

The Nutcracker to return to Birmingham Hippodrome

Free activities in the Bullring to accompany festive favourite.

Aston Villa and the dress rehearsal

Dave Woodhall sees Villa go behind again and eventually draw at Ipswich.

Posh brought down to earth

Blues’ good start continues with a win at Peterborough, watched by Andy Munro.

Bindependence Day

Count Binface, the country’s most successful comedy politician, holds forth.

Birmingham Comedy Festival launched

UK’s second longest-running comedy festival returns to the second city.

Aston Villa and the road to Wembley

Dave Woodhall sees Villa win at Wycombe in the Carabao Cup.

Magical lantern parade at Midlands Arts Centre

Autin Dance Theatre presents Light Up Fest.

Krapp’s Last Tape – “intense and compelling”

Jessica Harris visits the Midlands Arts Centre for a Samuel Beckett classic.

Sting in the Forest

Forest Live returns to Cannock Chase for 2025 with Sting headlining.

Maximising Productivity with a Tailored Office Fit-Out in Birmingham

Making the most of your available space.

Millers put through it

Andy Munro watches Blues win at Rotherham.

Aston Villa and a fitting tribute

Villa beat Wolves on an afternoon of high emotion, as Dave Woodhall reports.

Hoult ender

A few words with comic Colin Hoult.