“It’s tradition, Oliver. Traditions are important”, so says Dawn in the Inside No. 9 episode “Last Night of the Proms”, explaining the actions of the Prommers during the Fantasia on British Sea-Songs section of the concert to her teenage nephew. Anyone at the Royal Albert Hall (or watching…
Those worrying that Tilda Swinton — the patron saint of Sunday afternoon arthouse movies and performance art best experienced through reviews — has gone mainstream should make themselves a cup of chamomile tea and relax. There are likely very few famous actors (never mind Oscar winners) queuing …
“It is difficult composing endings. Beethoven and Wagner could do it. Only great composers can do it. I can do it too.” It wasn’t just Richard Strauss’s death-embracing 'Four Last Songs' which fit this theme in the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra’s final Prom of the season, as Franz Schube…
New play that veers off in an unfortunate direction and loses much of its punch as a consequence…
At first glance, Night City appears like your classic boy meets girl – specifically, rideshare driver meets waitress, and takes her to see the dinosaurs at Crystal Palace in the morning light. What emerges from these foundations, however, is an unflinching love letter to London, and a candid illus…
A visually compelling Don Giovanni from Royal Ballet & Opera, with a superb set by Es Devlin and memorable star turn by Aigul Akhmetshina as Donna Elvira.…
What did our critic think of MERE MORTALS at Sadler's Wells?…
What did our critic think of INTERVIEW: 'IT MAKES ME FEEL LUCKY TO JUST BE HERE,' THE WEST END CAST OF INTO THE WOODS at Noël Coward Theatre?…
Adapting classical theatre for a new audience is an exciting task and Darren Raymond has relocated Molière’s farce to a Nigerian-Jamaican family living in England. We are all preparing for Adanna and Sinclair’s impending nuptials, with relatives from both sides gathering at her childhood home. …
Presented as part of a rep season, Flywheel's take on the Chekhov classic works well enough to honour its source…
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: Inspired by the true story of queer French author George Sand and the correspondence shared with her lover Marie Dorval, the world premiere of GEORGE explores a moment in the life and work of the 19th century free spirit who subverted the social and literary norms of her time...
For one night only this fine trio of exceptional and multi-talented London-based string players come to Claphams Omnibus Theatre toperform as part of this years EFG London Jazz Festival after their popular live-streamed performance at last years festival.
Join Catriona in her tiny Northern Irish town, as she takes an American tourist on a creative tour of the local areas history.Following an award-nominated short run at Jermyn Street Theatre, this show transfers to the Omnibus for three weeks only, written by...
An evening of forward-thinking, electronically-tinged jazz and improvised music from saxophonist and composer George Crowley, and his newest trio, featuring BBC New Generation artist, guitarist Rob Luft and award-winning drummer Tim Giles.
Following the sold out runs of critical hits Undetectable and My Dads Gap Year, Tom Wright and Rikki Beadle-Blair bring you their most provocative show to date: The darkly comedic and wildly sexy Very Special Guest Star.In a desperate attempt to bring some spark back to their...
Devised by a team of East and Southeast Asian artists, the outdoor dance drama tells stories about cross-cultural interactions and explores humanitys desire for the ideal society.
French horn virtuoso Jim Rattigan bridges genres with this delightful collection of tunes for jazz quartet and string quartet.This eloquently inventive composer/bandleader brings together some of UK's finest players from both jazz and classical music. Idiomatic diversity and...
On the east side of Cardiff in the 1950s and 70s, Gerard is trapped by his past. He relives his vibrant childhood, trying to grasp what made him the man he is.Peter Gills poetic masterpiece receives a timely revival.
20 years ago, 9/11 changed the world. Globally, it precipitated bloody wars and conflict that still endure today events that have shaped our lives, and the world we live in.Premiering at Omnibus Theatre, this new American play explores the impact of the terrorist attacks on one...
Cezrio has a plan. To be King of the favela, like his forefathers were before him. But when his plan involves arson and a dangerous, killer gangster; it takes on a life of its own. Leading him down a path that will test him to his very core.
