Birmingham English Department Society (BEDSOC) committee member Gabby Nero reviews Jean Rhys’ Wide Sargasso Sea for black history month, exploring Rhys empowering depiction of cultural identity

Culture editor Ruby Kwartz reviews Bright Places, finding it to be an energetic yet moving production that maintained its fun-spirit, despite some lapses into comedic cringe

Culture writer Liza Glushak interviews seasoned comedian Mark Thomas, covering everything from his new show Gaffa Tapes, his perspective on comedy, to social responsibility

Culture writer Devina Sharma visits the Barber's new interactive exhibition, praising the innovative combination of art from the Pre-Raphaelite era with the sense of smell

Culture Writer Liza Glushak reviews the Royal Shakespeare Theatre's production of Othello, praising the play's effective staging choices and gestures to the work's present-day relevance

Culture writer Farah Yusuf-Meighan reviews Santi & Naz, praising the cast's nuanced performances but pushing for deeper exploration of the play's complex themes

Culture editor Ruby Kwartz interviews comedian Ian Stone, discussing his current national tour, the comedy industry, football and more!

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