Arts and Entertainment

In fascinating new book The Birdman of Auschwitz, Stratford author Nicholas Milton tells the story of camp guard and ornithologist Günther Niethammer

Eloka Ivo makes his RSC debut as Gaveston opposite Daniel Evans in Edward II ‘love story with political edge’.

Hosting the evening on 27th January will be Paul Cowland, presenter of Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars and Motor Picker.

A new online archive offers an immersive way to explore Hall’s Croft, the Stratford home of Susanna.

INTERVIEW: Doctor turned comic Adam Kay brings his sell-out Fringe show Undoctored to Stratford PlayHouse this Saturday

The Museum of Stratford-on-Avon is expected to open this year and will feature the town and its people.

New Year Messages: RSC co-artistic directors Tamara Harvey and Daniel Evans

Herald Arts looks back over 2024 and picks out highlights and memorable shows

Classic moments from TV comedy series to feature on range of first- and second-class stamps.

Bard’s Birds: A look at the fascinating folklore of the wren - including how it was traditionally slaughtered on Boxing Day

INTERVIEW: Currently treading the RSC boards - like his parents before him - Malvolio actor Samuel West talks about his work and losing his dad.

The rarest 50p pieces currently in circulation have been unveiled by The Royal Mint and there’s a new coin to have taken the top spot this year.

Brush up on what’s in store with 31 questions all about the New Year.

INTERVIEW PART I: Samuel West on his return to the RSC in Twelfth Night and his take on Malvolio

REVIEW: Fantastically realised Alice Through The Looking Glass is at the Dream Factory, Playbox Theatre, Warwick, until 30th December

REVIEW: Tread the Boards bring Robin Hood to the Cidermill Theatre, Chipping Campden

Playbox’s Alice Through the Looking Glass opens tonight at the Dream Factory, Warwick, and runs until 30th December

New blockbusters, Christmas classics and family favourites – these are the films you can catch on telly over the festive season.

Twelfth Night is a rare spectacle where the play, production, casting, performances, staging, lighting, costuming and music are all in perfect harmony

Six booksellers from Stratford-upon-Avon Waterstones pick their books of the year