Reviews Archive
Teo Gheorghiu, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 4****: by William Ruff
Sensitive, virtuosic, atmospheric playing from a young, cosmopolitan pianist
Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham,4****: by William Ruff
A Heroes and Adventures Family Concert that ticks all the boxes
The Hallé, 4****, Royal Concert Hall Nottingham: by William Ruff
Operatic excerpts plus super-virtuoso concerto-playing equals an evening of high drama
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces its new Artistic Director
Carlos Acosta to steer the Birmingham Royal Ballet
National Youth Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 5*****: by William Ruff
Exciting repertoire, high-octane energy and prodigious talent on an epic scale
Peter Pan, Hippodrome Birmingham, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: Rod Dungate.
Fab, Fabulous, Fabulloso
Sleeping Beauty, The Core Solihull, 4****, or, Hugo in Panto - Part 4: Rod Dungate
And now Hugo really is in panto; a review of the show by Rod Dungate
Birmingham Rep's adaptation of The Snowman is now 25 years old. Rod Dungate takes a look at its stage origins.
A quick look at 25 years of The Snowman on stage
Timon of Athens, RSC Stratford Upon Avon, 4****; Rod Dungate
A very pleasant and most welcome surprise
Southwell Festival Voices Christmas Celebration, Southwell Minster, 5*****: by William Ruff
Tender, thrilling, sensuous, serene: Southwell Festival Voices have a recipe for success
Hallé Christmas Concert, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 4****: by William Ruff
A Christmas concoction of opera, ballet and old seasonal favourites
A Christmas Carol, RSC Stratford Upon Avon, 5*****: Rod Dungate
Bigger and more varied than a box of Quality Street, and more tasty too.
Sarah Beth Briggs/James Lisney Piano Duo, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 4****: by William Ruff
Dazzling technique, magical sound-worlds and a sense of fun from the Briggs/Lisney piano duo
Peter Pan, Theatre Royal Nottingham, till 13 January, 4****: Alan Geary
The press night audience loved this. Quite right too.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Palace Theatre Mansfield, till 6 January, 4****: Alan Geary
Deserves great box office
Hugo in Panto. - But is it really acting? Part Three
Young actor, Hugo von Fragstein, continues to share with RG visitors, his pantomime learning curve.
Cabaret, Trinity London, 3***: William Russell
The Sixteen, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 4****: by William Ruff
Vocal perfection - but dare one expect even more?
Hugo in Panto.-But is it really acting? Part 2. Hugo's First Week
Hugo's first week. Is it all a laugh?
The Wizard of Oz, Birmingham Rep, 4****: Rod Dungate
A great show for everyone