Reviews Archive
Macbeth, Garrick London, 3***: William Russell
The withes dominate the Sxottish play
Cuckoo, Soho Theatre London, 4****: Veronica Stein
Complexities of our hopes explored
Hugo in Panto - But is it Really Acting? Part One: Roderick Dungate.
RG Editor Rod Dungate introduces a series of pantomime features from young actor Hugo von Fragstein.
Nottingham Bach Choir, St Mary's Church, 4****: William Ruff
Plenty of operatic drama in Elgar's The Apostles
Date Night, Reading University, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Perfect creation of a ghastly night in a restaurant!
BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 4****: William Ruff
Insightful, finely nuanced Elgar playing from a young superstar cellist
Summer and Smoke, Duke of York's London, 4****: William Russell
Fine performances in dubious play
Rudolf, mac Birmingham, 4****: Freddie Anderson
Perfect winter entertainment for children (with the family)
Dietricht, Wilton's Music Hall London, 4****: William Russell
Marlene rides again
The Kneebone Cadillac, Plymouth, 5*****, Cormac Richards
Original, Hilarious and Utterly Brilliant!
Sinfonia Viva, Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, 4****: William Ruff
Crystal-clear textures; playing of refinement and richness
Ex Cathedra, Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, 5*****: William Ruff
Musical miracles at their most mind-boggling
Fanatical, Playground London, 3***: William Russell
Spaced out at the convention
The Madness of King George III, Nottingham Playhouse, 5*, till 24th November, 5*****: Alan Geary
A triumph. Not least for the central performance.
Shrek - The Musical, Theatre Royal - Plymouth, 4****, Cormac Richards
Spectacular, innovative and huge fun!
Madagascar - The Musical, Northcott Theatre Exeter, 4****, Cormac Richards
Clever and fun film to stage transfer
Rachel-Cheung recital, Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, 4****: William Ruff
Keyboard fireworks
Don Quixote, Garrick (RSC), 4****: William Russell
Tilting at windmills
Merry Widow (Opera North), Theatre Royal Nottingham, 4****: William Ruff
Very merry indeed
Tosca (Opera North), Theatre Royal Nottingham, 4****: William Ruff
Strong performances all round