REVIEWS

<strong>Puccini’s Messa di Gloria – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall</strong>

I’ve often wondered what factors go into the decision of programming classical music concerts. Apart from the logistical decisions, on…

3 years ago

<strong>Henry V – Shakespeare’s Globe</strong>

When Henry IV dies, his son takes over the crown. The new king has risen to power in fragile and…

3 years ago

<strong>Elf the Musical – Dominion Theatre</strong>

Ask anyone what their favourite Christmas films are and Elf will inevitably be up there. Buoyant Will Ferrell, singing and…

3 years ago

<strong>The Snow Queen – Festival Theatre, Edinburgh</strong>

Always leave ‘em wanting more.  That seems to be the philosophy behind Scottish Ballet’s latest production, the fairly short but…

3 years ago

<strong>Baghdaddy – Royal Court Theatre</strong>

Baghdaddy is a poignant and moving piece that shifts the lens on the indirect survivors of war. The play centres…

3 years ago

<strong>Cell Outs – Traverse Theatre</strong>

Two ex-screws take to intimate interior of the thrust stage of Traverse 2 to provide a thought-provoking insight into the…

3 years ago

<strong>Nobody: A Dance-Circus Adventure – Hull New Theatre</strong>

I have just one question to ask the seven performers who entertained in Nobody: A Dance-Circus Adventure at the Hull…

3 years ago

<strong>The Marriage of Figaro – Liverpool Empire</strong>

Mozart’s classic four-act comic opera, an adaptation with Da Ponte of Beaumarchais’ banned 1778 play about warring masters and servants,…

3 years ago

<strong>Robin Hood ‘The Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto – Theatr Clwyd</strong>

Is there anywhere that can do a Rock ‘n’ Roll panto better than Theatr Clwyd? In my opinion ‘Oh no…

3 years ago

Nativity! The Musical – The Rep, Birmingham

Based on the film Nativity! The musical version premiered at The Rep in 2017 and has since had three runs…

3 years ago