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Review: STATE BALLET OF GEORGIA'S SWAN LAKE, London Coliseum
It's a significant cultural moment for the State Ballet of Georgia, who come to London for the first time in their 175 year history to perform the iconic Swan Lake....
Review: THE HISTORY BOYS, Theatre Royal Bath
What is the purpose of education? Is it to get a place at a hallowed university to ensure a high-paying job and successful future? Or to expand minds and acquire knowledge for knowledge's sake?...
Review: BOUND, Bargehouse
As shown in Amber Jarman-Crainey’s Bound (stylised as B O U N D), talking to the dead is not solely the preserve of spiritualists and mediums. Her immersive meditation on grief manifests in the form of nine storylines where the living pour their hearts to those who have passed....
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 47 – DOCTOR WHO PROM, Royal Albert Hall
“Never seen a TARDIS before?” For many in attendance at the Royal Albert Hall, this probably is quite likely! The Proms haven’t had any adventures in time and space since Doctor Who’s 50th anniversary celebrations back in 2013, so its return was well overdue - especially as there have been s...
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 46: HOLST'S THE PLANETS, Royal Albert Hall
If anyone were to worry about the future of classical music, Prom 46 would surely reassure them that we are in good hands. Students from the Royal College of Music Chamber Choir, Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra and the Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra came together for an incredibly pow...
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: PLAYFIGHT, Roundabout @ Summerhall
Comedic and heartbreaking all at once....
Review: JULIA BULLOCK AND BRETTON BROWN, Bold Tendencies
Since 2007, Bold Tendencies has been bringing “radical practices, new generations of talent, learning opportunities and sought-after disciplines to Peckham” - and judging by the performance I saw: Julia Bullock and Bretton Brown, the original mission is still very much in full swing....
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: FAILURE PROJECT, Summerhall
An apt look the ways in which success and failure intermingle....
EDINBURGH 2024: Review: BAD HABIT, The Space @ Surgeons Hall
A production full of laughter and promise....
Review: THE INCREDIBLY SCARY OBJECT, Jack Studio Theatre
A NASA press conference goes off the rails as the probe, and the probing, goes awry...
Review: LOST SOUL 2, Liverpool's Royal Court
Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels and Council Depot Blues writer Dave Kirby is back at Liverpool’s Royal Court with Lost Soul 2....
Review: MR PUNCH AT THE OPERA, Arcola Theatre
It’s not every show that hands out party poppers as you go in. Aimed at young audiences, Mr Punch At The Opera whips together the iconic hand-puppets with a musical amuse-bouche....
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 42: BEETHOVEN'S NINTH BY HEART, Royal Albert Hall
Since 2005, Aurora Orchestra have been performing classical pieces from memory with no score and free movement around the stage. Their passion for their craft is wonderful, and extends to all those who are lucky enough to see them work. This was an inclusive and accessible Prom, vibrant and vivaciou...
Review: SHIFTERS, Duke of York's Theatre
An eloquent and very funny depiction of two young black British people, navigating their way through a waxing and waning relationship. It is a bittersweet, intelligent and exciting piece of theatre....
Review: OKLAHOMA! IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Oh, what a beautiful evening indeed! Oklahoma! In Concert is a triumphant celebration of the musical's 80-year legacy and lasting impact over musical theatre. With a star-studded cast who bring freshness to the iconic roles with an edge of familiarity, there’s no better way for Oklahoma! to return...
Review: THE 39 STEPS, Trafalgar Theatre
Patrick Barlow’s parody The 39 Steps creaks and groans in places but still has plenty of laughs. Wrapped around the central character of Richard Hannay, the story unfurls as we see him accused of murder, run from the police and then defeat a foreign cabal of spies. ...
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: ABBY WAMBAUGH: THE FIRST 3 MINUTES OF 17 SHOWS, Pleasance Courtyard
For Wambaugh’s debut hour at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024, the shows premise is the offering of a top 17 set of ideas for beginning a comedy show. This provides a light-hearted exploration of varied comedic styles, of which all work superbly....
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL, Gilded Balloon at The Museum
I Wish My Life Were Like a Musical by Alexander S. Bermange, directed and choreographed by Matthew Parker, features four sublimely talented performers; Luke Harley, Sev Keoshgerian, Jessi O’Donnell and Julie Yammanee....
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Open Bar Theatre
Even if this summer has been a bit of a washout, there's much sunshine to be had at Open Bar Theatre's touring production of Much Ado About Nothing....
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: RACHEL FAIRBURN: SHOWGIRL, Underbelly, Bristo Square
Fairburn fulfils the show’s title by appearing in a fabulous sequin jumpsuit and fluorescent tassels, entering to warm and rapturous applause. The set begins and the laughs are instantaneous in response to Fairburn’s winning, vibrant personality and blunt outlook of no-nonsense social commentary...
Review: EDINBURGH 2024: FOUNTAIN OF YOU, Assembly Rooms
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland brings Tasha Gordon-Solomon and Faye Chiao's new play Fountain of You to the Fringe, diving deep into the perils of female ageism. The plot follows Kristen (Matrya Wróbel), a once-thriving actress deemed 'too old' for Hollywood after her 35th birthday. In a de...
Review: BBC PROMS: PROM 38: STRAVINSKY'S 'FIREBIRD', Royal Albert Hall
With the inclusion of several beloved all-time classics and an exceptional new cello concerto by Spanish composer Francisco Coll, the 38th 2024 BBC Prom marks a tremendous success for conductor Tianyi Lu....
Review: UTØYA, Arcola Theatre
With Far Right terrorism and toxic masculinity defacing the summer, this 2015 play's UK premiere could no be more timely...
Review: COCKFOSTERS, Turbine Theatre
A laugh-out loud riot perfect for anyone who’s put up with the London Underground, Cockfosters captures the love-hate relationship we’ve all had with it over the last 160 years. With a cast who nail the comedy and are having the time of their lives, I urge you to get the next train to Battersea ...
Review: NORTHBOUND BOY, King's Head Theatre
A venue that champions queer stories in an extraordinary way is The King's Head Theatre, now home to James Hogan’s new queer comedy, Northbound Boy. With a fantastic cast at its helm, Northbound Boy has the makings of a fascinating insight into the queer experience, however, it falls short in its ...
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