That was the wedge that was

Richard Lutz reviews the past seven days in his city.

Screengrab: Inherent Vice; smokey, a stoner PI classic

Richard Lutz rifles through the week’s TV movie listings and things get a wee bit hazy.

Made Up: A two hander with layers of observation

Richard Lutz watches Birmingham’s two best theatre companies take a new direction.

Eric Bibb review: Belly full of blues

Richard Lutz grabs a pew for a master of American music

That was the walk that was..and other tales

Richard Lutz rambles through another seven days.

Review: Dancing in the house of thrash

A seventy minute portrait of non-stop heavy metal dance fills the stage at The Birmingham Rep, reports Richard Lutz .

Cymbeline Review: Too tricksy by half despite solid acting

Richard Lutz reviews a little-known Shakespeare play that loses its way.

This was the week that was: Tipping Point and other tales

Richard Lutz reviews his past seven days of May

Review: Nederlands Dans Theatre 2 – witty, sharp and at times simply hilarious

Richard Lutz watches a Dutch troupe kick off a four week dance festival in Birmingham.

Of VW, cheating and my car

Richard Lutz is still wary of any promises that Volkswagen offers…

True Brit: This is the week that is

Richard Lutz takes up his UK citizenship and becomes a loyal resident of Old Blighty

Screengrab: Jake and Elwood storm the week end slot

Richard Lutz awaits a week end classic as he slumps in front of his 40 inch flatscreen.

All aboard for the Moseley Express (and Kings Heath too)

Next month, writes Richard Lutz, Network Rail takes a firm step towards re-opening train services through Moseley and Kings Heath

Twelfth Night: Boisterous, a bit of chaos and energetic style over content

Richard Lutz takes his pew for a madcap rendition of Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy.

That was the will that was

Richard Lutz looks back in langour at the past seven days

The Rotters Club: Sparky, cheeky and fresh faced in a changing world

Richard Lutz steps back four decades for the Jonathan Coe novel as it hits the Birmingham Rep stage

That was the weed that was

Richard Lutz ploughs through the detritus of the past seven days.

Hamlet: Broad young shoulders carry an impressive play

Richard Lutz takes his pew at the Royal Shakespeare Theatrefor that most famous of revenge plays.

Steel Trap

Britain holds its breathe as the axe hangs over its largest steel plant. More than 40,000 jobs could be affected. Richard Lutz takes a look.

That was the wheel that was

Richard Lutz looks back in languor at the past seven days: days of pride, northern views, the Stones play Cuba…finally. 

That was the week that bloviated

Richard Lutz reviews his last seven days – Trump, scam-mail, buddy movies, a good rant from a dead writer.

Qué semana fue aquella

Or…That Was The Week That Was, for our Spanish friends, says Richard Lutz as he dives into the past seven days.

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.

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.

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.