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Tag Archives: reviews

Screengrab: What Maureen whispered to The Duke

Richard Lutz rifles through the tv listings to come up with a John Ford classic….begorrah

11 November, 2014 in Art and Leisure, Film, Most recent.

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.

15 August, 2014 in Festivals, Music.

The boots are made for more than walking

Simon Hale reviews the Broadway production of Kinky Boots.

18 September, 2013 in New York sounds, Theatre.

With hope in your heart

Terry Wills reports on the Birmingham & Midland Operatic Society’s performance of Carousel.

21 July, 2013 in Birmingham, Theatre.

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.

17 June, 2013 in Most recent, Theatre, What's on.

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

14 June, 2013 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Theatre.

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.

24 May, 2013 in Birmingham, Eating out, Food and drink.

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.

15 May, 2013 in Birmingham, Food and drink.

Tammy’s been to Ginger’s Bar

Tammy Facey has been for a science lesson. An experience which obviously left her reeling.

30 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Food and drink.
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Review: As You Like It

The new Shakespeare production of ‘As You Like It’ in Stratford exudes comedy and warmth, says critic Megan Luesley

29 April, 2013 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Stratford-upon-Avon, Theatre.

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.

25 April, 2013 in Cookery, Eating out, Food and drink, Moseley and Kings Heath.

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…

22 April, 2013 in Most recent, Music, New York sounds.

Review: Goodnight Mr Tom

Terry Wills on the latest production of a popular favourite.

12 April, 2013 in Birmingham, Comment, Theatre.

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.

18 March, 2013 in Birmingham, Eating out, Food and drink.

Film Review: Queen of Versailles

Ever wondered what it’s like to be down to your last billion? Dave Woodhall found out.

3 October, 2012 in Film, Most recent, What's on.

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

6 July, 2012 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Stratford-upon-Avon, Theatre.

When Birmingham Staged the Olympic Games

Did you know in June 1867, Edgbaston hosted Britain’s second National Olympic Games?

30 June, 2012 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Books, Edgbaston, Local history, Olympics, Sport.

Gent Jazz Festival part II

Martin Longley delivers part two of his Gent Jazzfest review…

17 August, 2011 in Birmingham, Festivals, Moseley and Kings Heath, Music, What's on.

Theatre: A Sharp and Angry Homecoming for The Homecoming

Richard Lutz reviews Harold Pinter’s The Homecoming at The Swan in Stratford

4 August, 2011 in Art and Leisure, Most recent, Stratford-upon-Avon, Theatre, Tourism.

The Alarm – Robin2

Dave Woodhall reports from the frontline of the great musical crusade.

12 May, 2011 in Bilston, Features, Music.

Film review – Arthur

Is it ever possible to improve on the original? Russell Brand & co are the latest to try.

22 April, 2011 in Film, What's on.

Film Review – Killing Bono

The title’s great but what about the rest of it? Read on and find out.

4 April, 2011 in Features, Film, What's on.

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.

18 February, 2011 in Art and Leisure, Birmingham, Classical, Dance, Music, Style and Design.

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