REVIEWS

The Tales of Hoffmann – Royal Ballet & Opera

Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann is one of his most enduring operas, with the suggestion that it is incomplete –…

3 months ago

Bernstein, Barber and Glass – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Young said in an interview on KALW in 2023 that he wants his shows to be ‘not only accessible but…

3 months ago

Bull – Playhouse Sheffield

A disturbing yet utterly compelling play with microscopic intensity that doesn’t allow you to look away. A decade after Mike…

3 months ago

The Lonely Londoners – Kiln Theatre

This is unusual and creative adaptation of Samuel Selvon's 1956 book, which was one of the first.to focus on the…

3 months ago

Pride & Prejudice (*Sort of) – Sheffield Lyceum

Without doubt, the best theatre I have seen in years! Jane Austen’s classic Romantic Comedy novel, Pride & Prejudice published…

3 months ago

Mariupol Drama – HOME Mcr

The word ‘unforgettable’ is overused. Especially in reviews. So many “unforgettable” theatrical experiences soon fade from the memory. However, the…

3 months ago

10 Nights – Riverside Studios

10 Nights is a funny and earnest play that sadly fails to live up to its full potential. The play…

3 months ago

Handel’s Messiah – Philharmonic Hall

What better way to shake of the Christmas/New Year blues than with the performance of Handel’s Messiah at the Royal…

3 months ago

PASS Double Bill – Traverse Theatre

The BA Dance and Drama students from PASS showcase their artistry in two ensemble pieces, created in collaboration with Dance…

3 months ago

Sleeping Beauty – Thingwall Players

Thingwall players should be very proud of themselves for their fun and energetic retelling of the traditional tale Sleeping Beauty.…

3 months ago