Review: The Shoemaker’s Holiday

Richard Lutz takes a pew for this comedy about conflict, class and cobblers.

That Jersey Sound

Richard Lutz remembers how the Four Seasons were king-dogs of radio back in the early sixties. And, today, are staying alive with the musical that has gone ’round the world.

Review: Shakespeare’s twin set

Richard Lutz takes in a twinning of two Shakespeare plays – one lyrical and the other a well-known classic.

Swanning Around

Richard Lutz watches a vintage performance in Stratford.

Review: My Perfect Mind

By Richard Lutz.

Review: Solomon and Marion

Richard Lutz watches a post-apartheid masterpiece.

Review: Of Mice and Men

Richard Lutz takes a pew to see the latest incarnation of the Steinbeck classic.

Lenny Henry takes to the stage in Birmingham

From our news desk.

Students Produce Silent Film –

World premiere for Birmingham.

Review: A Sher bet for Henry IV

Richard Lutz watches a new adaptation of an old classic.

Review: The Roaring Girl

By Richard Lutz.

Review: Singing In The Rain

RICHARD LUTZ slaps on his taps to dance along with a stage classic.

Review: Birdsong

Richard Lutz gives his view of a haunting war play.

First World War Epic for the Hippo

Theatre to mark war centenary with new production.

Review: Never Try This At Home

Richard Lutz stirs childhood memories.

Review: Twelfth Night

Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry.

from Richard Lutz.

Review: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake

From Richard Lutz.

Review: The Dishwashers

Richard Lutz watches David Essex take centre stage in this dark comedy.

BRITAIN’S BIGGEST PANTOMIME PRESENTS A SPECIAL RELAXED PERFORMANCE

From our arts desk.

Review: Wolf Hall/ Bring Up The Bodies

RICHARD LUTZ takes in the long awaited theatrical double-header of Tudor shenanigans.

Review: Richard The Second

Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford on Avon

Until 16th Nov

from RICHARD LUTZ

The boots are made for more than walking

Simon Hale reviews the Broadway production of Kinky Boots.

Birmingham Rep reopens 3rd September

Birmingham Repertory Theatre re-opens to the public following its major refurbishment with the sell-out National Theatre production of Alan Bennett’s new play, People.

Maureen Lipman returns to Birmingham Rep

Maureen Lipman returns to Birmingham Repertory Theatre this October in a brand new play by Oliver Cotton, Daytona.

Family fun at Artrix with Dotty the Dragon

This family show, brings magic and fun to the stage at Artrix on Thursday 8th August, at 2pm.

With hope in your heart

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

Major weekend of outdoor arts celebrating new Library of Birmingham

Birmingham arts organisations stage free outdoor spectacular to welcome city’s new cultural asset

Birmingham Rep postpones A Passionate Woman

Birmingham Repertory Theatre today announce the postponement of the forthcoming production – A Passionate Woman – due to the indisposition of Lynda Bellingham.

WOW! Festival line up announced

Festival of free street theatre comes to West Bromwich.

NT Live presents Macbeth at Artrix

Artrix will be presenting the National Theatre Live Encore production of Macbeth on Sunday 18th August at 7.00pm