Reviews Archive
Fifty Years of David Fanshawe's African Sanctus
A fresh, new, modern take on a well-loved classic
The Barber of Seville, WNO - Birmingham Hippodrome - 4****(+) David H & Paul J Gray
WNO's Barber delivers on gags and vocal fireworks
London Tango Quintet. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. October 15 2021. 4****. William Ruff
Passion, energy and the sort of virtuosity which never took itself seriously
Notos Quartet. Lakeside, Nottingham. October 14 2021. 5*****. William Ruff
Musical conversations both civilised and generous
Emmanuel Despax (piano). Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. October 10 2021. 5*****. William Ruff
Emmanuel Despax strikes an ideal balance between visceral excitement and Classical restraint
The Hallé. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham.October 1 2021. 4****.William Ruff
The Hallé returns to Nottingham with undiminished power and subtlety
Northern Ballet's Merlin. Theatre Royal, Nottingham. Sept 25 - Oct 2, then touring till December.5*****.William Ruff
Northern Ballet’s Merlin: a modern classic has been born
Southwell Music Festival. August 25-30 2021. Southwell Minster etc. William Ruff
Attention to detail and a warm welcome remain the Festival’s hallmarks
Private Peaceful, Nottingham Playhouse postponed to 12 February 2021. Family Fest opens 15 February 2021. William Russell
A postponement, but a go ahead.
Nottingham Playhouse gets cash from the Culture Recovery Fund.
Lifeline
Cinderella goes to the ball in Nottingham Playhouse on 27 November. William Russell
You will go to the ball.
Rose by Martin Sherman - Hope Mill Theatre production on line 10 to 12 September 2020. 4****. William Russell.
Maureen Lipman on top form and all for good causes.
Nottingham Playhouse Unlocked Festival. 21 October to 7 November 2020. William Russell.
A new James Graham play gets its premier.
Noah and the Peacock by Jeff James - Nottingham Playhouse on line . 4****. William Russell
Family fun - but ask for it to be available.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Royal Concert Hall Nottingham: 11/3/20: 4****. William Ruff
Tasmin Little's charming, elegant Nottingham swansong
Some Mothers Do ’ave ’em by Guy Unsworth: Theatre Royal Nottingham: till 14/3/20 & tour: 4****. Alan Geary
The perfect pick-me-up
Faustus: That Damned Woman, Birmingham REP till 7 March 2020. 3*** Dan Auluk
Dramatic. Intense. Time-travelling story.
Tom Poster (piano): Royal Concert Hall Nottingham: 8/3/20: 5*****. William Ruff
Tom Poster’s combination of playing, programming and presentation made for an outstanding recital
Nottingham Cathedral Choir: 7/3/20: 4****. William Ruff
A St John Passion that quickened the pulse and gripped the imagination
The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, Birmingham REP till 29 Feb 2020. 4**** Rod Dungate
Charming and creative.