Culture Editor Ilina Jha interviews Birmingham born-and-bred author Marie Tierney, discussing the inspiration and process of writing her debut crime novel

Culture Editor Ilina Jha and Digital Editor Halima Ahad review Bhangra Nation, praising the dance numbers and cast performances in this new musical

Culture Writer Aislin Slater reviews Sleeping Beauty Dreams, praising the talent of the young performers in this Birmingham Royal Ballet production

Digital Editor Halima Ahad discusses self-help author Vex King and his inspirational take on self-image, self-love and self-esteem

Culture Writer Yankie Chow reviews the Birmingham Royal Ballet's production of The Sleeping Beauty, praising the skills of the company's dancers

Gaming Editor Kitty Grant reviews A Midsummer Night's Dream, praising the performances of the cast in this 1980s-inspired production

Culture Editor Ilina Jha reviews Ela Lee's debut novel Jaded, praising the novel's page-turning plot and deft handling of difficult themes

Culture Editor Ash Sutton reviews 2:22 A Ghost Story, finding it to be worth the social media buzz and a hauntingly enjoyable night out

Culture Writer Megan Hughes reviews Deadly Animals, praising the rich imagery and complex characters in Marie Tierney's debut novel

Culture Writer Heidi Downing reviews the poetry pamphlet Makeover, praising the book's aesthetic visual design as well as its powerful writing

Digital Editor Halima Ahad reviews Nabeela Saghir's debut poetry pamphlet 'Let me make you something to eat' finding it to be a homely representation of motherhood

Editor-in-Chief Alex Taylor and Print & Features Editor Jess Parker review Life of Pi, praising the immersive adaptation of the Booker Prize-winning novel