Lisbee Stainton at the Lichfield Guildhall

After 20 years of writing songs, six albums and support slots for the likes of Seth Lakeman, Joan Armatrading, Paul Brady, Gretchen Peters and Paul Carrack, it is not surprising that the...

Four Play at the Old Joint Stock Theatre

Midlands cognoscenti’s theatre director of choice Tracey Street is a relatively unsung...

Matilda the Musical at the Birmingham Hippodrome

Matilda The Musical at the Birmingham Hippodrome is an absolute triumph.

The Morning After at the Blue Orange Theatre

Sam has some problems - he has a hangover, has left...

The Ministry of Biscuits at the Lichfield Garrick

Intrigue, wartime secrets, political issues, double and triple agents, tap dancing, singing,...

Review: Paloma Faith at Cannock Chase
By Justine Halifax on 1st July, 2018
In a stunning gold jumpsuit and platform shoes, Paloma Faith took to the open-air stage at Cannock Chase and belted out a wonderful set of...
Review: Polarity and Proximity at the Birmingham Hippodrome
By Phil Preece on 23rd June, 2018
Birmingham Royal Ballet really know how to put on a gala evening and this triple bill - far from being a run of the mill...
Review: Woyzeck at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre
By Phil Preece on 20th June, 2018
In director Roxana Silbert’s expert hands, drama and dance come together as Georg Buchner’s original drama is here powerfully revitalised from its early 19th Century...
Review: King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys at the Lichfield Arts Blues and Jazz Festival
By Ben Macnair on 20th June, 2018
After more than 30 years at the forefront of the live jump-jive jazz scene, it is no wonder that the musical institution of King Pleasure...
Review: Walsall Jazz Orchestra at the Lichfield Arts Blues and Jazz Festival
By Ben Macnair on 18th June, 2018
The Walsall Jazz Orchestra have become one of the leading big bands in the area, taking in some of the most talented musicians and producing...