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REVIEW: Handsworth Riots 1985 – Pogus Caesar’s photographs hold a tragic mirror to our age
Birmingham artist and photographer Pogus Caesar has released a new book, 'Handsworth Riots 1985', which revisits a notorious chapter in Birmingham's history. In the publication, Caesar's material showcases powerful and visceral…
Solihull hotel manager fined £10,000 after 200 attend funeral
A Solihull hotel manager has been handed a £10,000 fine after breaching COVID-19 regulations by hosting a funeral party with hundreds of attendees. As well as the fine, the Castle Bromwich…
REVIEW: BBC hit sitcom This Country comes to a close
It's been three years, now, since mockumentary This Country began on BBC Three. It was so low-key, but I remember seeing an advert for it on Facebook, and it actually…
REVIEW: The Invisible Man (2020)
** Elisabeth Moss stars in the feature-film adaptation of H. G. Wells' 1897 novel of the same name. Any indication that this film was based on 19th century reading material,…
REVIEW: The Ivy Temple Row fuses luxury, tasty food and stellar service for an unforgettable experience
As one of the city’s most talked about restaurants since opening last year, you could imagine my excitement to be invited along to the Ivy Temple Row to sample their…
Stonewall UK’s humble stand has huge consequences for the LGBTQ+ community
With so much entertainment and activities to partake in, it would be easy to miss the humble store where Stonewall UK were set up. A simple stand draped in some…
REVIEW: Stan’s Cafe offers a game-changing experience to theatre and cinema fans
Experimental theatre company Stan's Cafe has brought an economical, yet intensely powerful, show called 'It's Your Film' to the The Lansdowne in Birmingham. This free show combines cinematic and theatrical techniques to…
REVIEW: ‘The Dead Room’ – Mark Gatiss writes and directs a queer ghost story for Christmas
A daring new ghost story hit this year’s Christmas Eve television schedule with a tale about ‘the love that dare not speak its name’. Simon Callow delivers a beautifully nuanced…
VIDEO: Audience reaction to Benidorm Live! in Birmingham
The cast of Benidorm Live are packing their suitcases in preparation for a sun-soaked seasonal adventure when they fly into The Alexandra, Birmingham for a four-week run this Christmas. But…
REVIEW: A personal journey by Dusty O is vibrant, fun and fearless art exhibition
A new art exhibition at a relatively new location has been launched tonight at The Custard Factory, and I must admit, I was impressed. Impressed by the space, the artist -…