Culture Writer Benjamin Oakden praises Would You Bet Against Us? at the Birmingham Rep as a heart-warming tale of backing yourself against the odds, and the power of sport to bring people together

Digital Editor Cara-Louise Scott praises the wonderful Waitress at the Birmingham Hippodrome for its witty writing, incredible singing, and heartwarming portrayal of female friendship

Culture Writer Joi Foote reviews LAVA at the Birmingham REP, praising the production for its subversion of the 'Girl Meets Boy' trope and the fantastic acting of its cast

Culture Writer Daisy Griffin reviews Remembering Live Variety at The Crescent Theatre, writing about an awkwardly empty theatre and overall disappointing performances

Print & Features Editor Kitty Grant reviews The Play That Goes Wrong at The Alexandra, praising the fantastic acting but warning those who do not favour slapstick humour to potentially give this production a miss

Print & Features Editor Kitty Grant reviews Cluedo at The Alexandra, finding it a hilarious show which left her in tears of laughter and guessing until the very end

Culture Writer Halima Ahad reports on The Free Book Campaign as well as on the Free Books Fest that took place in London this April

Life & Style Editor Julia Lee reviews Riot Act, writing of the three monologues that comprise the play, taken from Alexis Gregory’s interviews with gay men who were queer activists

Culture Writer Charlotte Davies reviews Nothello, a reimagining of Shakespeare's play Othello, and praises the way the play questions its relationship with racial love, as well as its portrayal of sexuality

Culture Writer Ella Burns praises Grayson's Art Club exhibition at Bristol Museum & Gallery as 'a poignant artistic record of COVID-19 and its effects' and a reminder of the power of art to bring people together

Music Editor Samantha Andrews reviews the graphic novel Heartstopper, applauding its positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships in teenagers

Deputy Editor Jasmine Sandhar and culture writer Jess Rushton review MAMMA MIA! the musical, praising everything from the acting to the vocals