Screengrab: What Maureen whispered to The Duke
Richard Lutz rifles through the tv listings to come up with a John Ford classic….begorrah
Trappist artist
Following a three-day breather in the city’s groovy bars, Martin Longley jumps into the second weekend of the Gent Jazz Festival.
The boots are made for more than walking
Simon Hale reviews the Broadway production of Kinky Boots.
With hope in your heart
Terry Wills reports on the Birmingham & Midland Operatic Society’s performance of Carousel.
New York theatre review: Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike
Simon Hale found nothing alien about spending an evening in a New York theatre being wowed by Sigourney Weaver. Here’s his review.
Review: A Mad World My Masters
Richard Lutz takes his seat at the RSC in Stratford for a rude funny Jacobean play called Mad World
Restaurant review: Fiesta Del Asado
You might think an Argentine restaurant would be out of place in Birmingham. Tammy Facey has been to check it out and is rather smitten.
Noshing review: Boston Tea Party
Our Tammy has been out sampling the fare in Birmingham once more. She brings news of an independent in the heart of the city.
Tammy’s been to Ginger’s Bar
Tammy Facey has been for a science lesson. An experience which obviously left her reeling.
Review: As You Like It
The new Shakespeare production of ‘As You Like It’ in Stratford exudes comedy and warmth, says critic Megan Luesley
Brum Yum Yum Streetfood Market in Kings Heath
Once again Tammy Facey, our intrepid gastro-gnome, has been out in the field doing what she likes best. Here’s her report.
Martin Longley’s New York Sounds: Space Rock To Out-There Jazz
Martin Longley sees Spiritualized compress their cosmic selves into a tiny Brooklyn DIY venue…
Review: Goodnight Mr Tom
Terry Wills on the latest production of a popular favourite.
Tammy goes Italian in Birmingham
Our scoffing roving reporter has been out sampling the delights of Birmingham cuisine. Here’s her report on San Carlo.
Film Review: Queen of Versailles
Ever wondered what it’s like to be down to your last billion? Dave Woodhall found out.
Review: A Visual But Flawed Feast For a Forgotten Empire
“It isn’t often that the star of a show is the costume designer. But Eloise Kazan has fashioned beautiful outfits for this play”, writes Richard Lutz
When Birmingham Staged the Olympic Games
Did you know in June 1867, Edgbaston hosted Britain’s second National Olympic Games?
Gent Jazz Festival part II
Martin Longley delivers part two of his Gent Jazzfest review…
Theatre: A Sharp and Angry Homecoming for The Homecoming
Richard Lutz reviews Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming at The Swan in Stratford
The Alarm – Robin2
Dave Woodhall reports from the frontline of the great musical crusade.
Film review – Arthur
Is it ever possible to improve on the original? Russell Brand & co are the latest to try.
Film Review – Killing Bono
The title’s great but what about the rest of it? Read on and find out.
Review: Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
Matthew Bourne likes to take old fashioned ballets and operas, rip them from their moorings and fling them into new settings. Richard Lutz reviews Cinderella.