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

Culture writer Aislin Slater reviews A Chorus Line, praising its unique portrayal of the chorus, powerful staging, and Carly Mercedes Dyer’s standout performance as Cassie

Culture Writer Makayla Taylor reviews The Mousetrap, praising the dynamic cast performances and effective sound, lighting, and set design

Film Editor Rani Jadfa reviews The Anxiety Club: How to Survive Modern Life, praising the authors accessible and reassuring narrative on how to understand anxiety better

Culture Editor Elisa Aylmer-Hall reviews 101 Dalmatians The Musical, praising the powerful performances and skilled dramatic craft

Culture writer Fariha Uddin reviews Birmingham NEC's immersive experience, Beyond Van Gogh, evaluating the boundary-breaking insights it provides into the artist's life and work

Culture Editor Ilina Jha reviews Samir Chopra's Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide, critiquing the book's limited philosophical scope and lack of new insights