★☆☆☆☆ Suppose you’re heading to the Utilita Arena Birmingham for Peter Kay’s 2025 Better Late Than Never tour, hoping for a night full of belly laughs, sharp stand-up, and cutting-edge comedy. In that case, you may find yourself a little underwhelmed. 

★★★★★ Birmingham’s Old Joint Stock Theatre felt electric with its latest production, Be More Chill. The intimate stage was full of the swagger, wit, and vocal firepower you’d expect from a full-scale run, not a fringe-style venue.

★★★★☆ Solitary Refinement is a must-see comedic etiquette class for modern manners.