Birmingham English Department society (BEDSOC) member and culture writer Heidi Fogden reviews Gathering Blossoms Under Fire – The Journals of Alice Walker, finding the journal collection to be a wide-ranging and intimate insight into the mind of the American writer and activist

Culture writer Ella Goldwater reviews a musical adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, exploring how the classic story was made more accessible and exciting through music, comedy and design

Culture writer Louisa Pickard reviews Aladdin's dazzling Birmingham performance, praising its vibrant visuals, standout Genie, and enchanting score

Culture writer Joel Bishton reviews The New Real, praising the skilled and dynamic acting but finding its treatment of political themes to lack the necessary time and nuance

Culture writer Abigail Meardon reviews the Birmingham Breaking Talent Award show 2024, highlighting the dynamic performance of the winner Tom Towelling and suggesting a promising career lies ahead for each nominee

Deputy Editor Hannah Gadd reviews & Juliet, praising its feel-good factor and high quality musical performances

Culture writer Abigail Meardon previews Birmingham Comedy Festival's upcoming Breaking Talent Award show, suggesting the sneak peaks she received from the nominees promise performances that are dynamic and varied, yet relatable and seriously funny

Culture writer Sam Hadley reviews Luna, praising the Birmingham Royal Ballet's technical brilliance, ethereal tone, and standout chemistry between Beatrice Parma and Javier Rojas

Culture writer Joel Bishton reviews Arthur Miller's classic play All My Sons, discussing the thematic relevance of the play's revival and praising the effective set

Culture writer Atshiga Bonvin reviews La Fille Mal Gardee finding it to be a beautifully crafted production filled with pastels, humour and romance

Culture writer Femi Olajugbagbe reviews Hairspray, praising the dazzling set and cast performances but stressing the need for the show's anti-racial themes to be brought to the fore

Culture writer Joel Bishton reviews Mark Evans' stage play Bleak Expectations, finding it to be a fast-paced production overflowing with nonsensical comedy