Reviews Archive
Zagreb Philharmonic. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. April 8 2022. 5*****. William Ruff
Plenty of drama and fine detail from Croatia’s musical ambassadors
For Those We Loved – A concert to remember, Birmingham Bach Choir, St Philip’s Cathedral, Birmingham, Saturday 2 April 2022, 5***** David & Paul Gray
A beautiful choral concert of remembrance
Jess Gillam and Zeynop Özsuca, Lakeside Nottingham. March 31 2022. 5*****. William Ruff
Rhythmic energy and infectious joy from star saxophonist Jess Gillam
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, National Theatre and Trafalgar Productions, The Birmingham Hippodrome, 29 March 2022, 3*** . David Gray & Paul Gray
Dog lovers beware
Heath Quartet & Daniel Tong. Lakeside, Nottingham. March 24 2022. 5*****. William Ruff
Playing as fresh, buoyant and inventive as the music itself
Alcina (Opera North). Theatre Royal, Nottingham. March 17 2022. 4****. William Ruff
Rigoletto (Opera North). Theatre Royal, Nottingham. March 16 2022. 5*****. William Ruff
A Rigoletto which opens ears and eyes to the murky depths beneath the ultra-tuneful surface.
Elisabeth Brauss (piano). Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. March 13 2022. 5*****. William Ruff
Playing of elegance and effortless transparency from a rising piano star
Much Ado About Nothing: William Shakespeare, RSC / RST: Stratford Upon Avon, AD Performance 11 March 2022, 4****, Runs 3h 20m, inc 20 minute interval; till 12 March 2022, Review: Rod Dungate
Energetic, inventive, but do cracks show?
Beauty and the Beast, Disney Theatrical Productions, Birmingham Hippodrome, 09 March 2022 (until 26 March 2022), 4**** David Gray & Paul Gray
Tale as old as time given high tech staging
CBSO. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. March 5 2022. 4****. William Ruff
High energy, often revelatory performances from the CBSO
Don Quixote, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Birmingham Hippodrome, 25 February 2022, 5****. Paul Gray & David Gray
An evening of Spanish sunshine
NDT2. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. February 25 2022 (and touring in March and May). 5*****. William Ruff
Astonishing young dancers at the cutting-edge of contemporary dance
Ke Ma. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham. February 20 2022. 5*****. William Ruff
Exhilarating, highly virtuosic playing of some highly disturbing repertoire
The Firebird, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Birmingham, Thursday 17th February 2022, 5***** Reviewers: Paul Gray & David Gray
Evening of Orchestral Showcases
Ossian Huskinson. Lakeside, Nottingham. February 17 2022. 4****. William Ruff
Ossian Huskinson: an impressive young singer – and a name to watch
Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 - Ex Cathedra Choir & Baroque Ensemble with His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts - Artistic Director & Conductor – Jeffrey Skidmore - Birmingham Town Hall - 13th February 2022 - 5 ***** Paul Gray & David Gray
Monteverdi Vespers of 1610 - Music of Drama and Passion
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker - New Adventures - Birmingham Hippodrome - Birmingham - 08 to 12 February 2022 - 4**** - David Gray & Paul Gray 08/02/22
Something for that sweet tooth!
Clowning and Wellbeing. Feature Article from Roderick Dungate.
‘I can take the smallest thing / and help you sing with joy.’
Motionhouse Dance Company - "Nobody" - Birmingham Hippodrome - 4 February 2022. 5*****. David & Paul Gray.
Breathtaking Contemporary Dance