Reviews Archive
Zagreb Philharmonic. Symphony Hall, Birmingham 4**** Paul Gray
Magnificent Mahler
Stand by for Action! Gerry Anderson in Concert. Symphony Hall Birmingham, 16/04/2022, 3*** David Gray & Paul Gray
The puppets were so much more fun.
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright, Exeter Northcott Theatre and tour, 3***, Cormac Richards
Good production of a play with shortcomings
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
Waitress, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 21 March 2022 and tour until 20 August 2022, 2**, Cormac Richards
Flawed show, flawed production.
Don Quixote - Birmingham Royal Ballet, Theatre Royal Plymouth and touring, 4****, Cormac Richards
Hugely enjoyable ballet; drenched in colour and vitality.
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
Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Theatre Royal Plymouth and tour till 1 May 2022, 2**, Cormac Richards
Disappointing stage realisation of Disney film.
Acosta Danza - 100% Cuban, Theatre Royal Plymouth and Tour, 4 March 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Fascinating and vibrant dance company
NDT2 - Nederlands Dans Theater, Theatre Royal Plymouth and tour until 7 May 2022, 1 March 2022, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Outstanding contemporary dance.
Don Quixote, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Birmingham Hippodrome, 25 February 2022, 5****. Paul Gray & David Gray
An evening of Spanish sunshine
THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE by C S Lewis, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 22 February 2022 - touring till 7 May 2022, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Superb realisation of the classic novel.
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!
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff & Duncan Abel, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 7 February 2022 - touring till 12 November 2022, 4****, Cormac Richards
Very effective version of the best-selling thriller.
Mamma Mia, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 3***, Cormac Richards
Fun jukebox musical; great music, but lacks depth.
White Christmas, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
High class old-fashioned entertainment with style!
9 to 5, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 3***, Cormac Richards
Moderately fun musical version of funny movie.
Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Sublime production on every level
The Barber of Seville, WNO - Birmingham Hippodrome - 4****(+) David H & Paul J Gray
WNO's Barber delivers on gags and vocal fireworks
The Dresser, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
A lovely production of a superb period piece