The tempestuous power of Verdi’s magnificent tragedy Otello made for a memorable night at the Met, all the more so with the breakout performance of a substituted singer.
Met Opera: Otello review
Clueless the Musical review
On paper, the blue chip title, solid production values and enthusiastic young cast should be enough to make Clueless the Musical a hit, yet the new off-Broadway musical is missing the ever […]
The Prom review
A lovingly crafted explosion of good will and hilarity, The Prom holds it place alongside the great musical comedies of the new millennium.
Met Opera: Adriana Lecouvreur review
An extraordinary cast and an intelligent staging combine for a wonderful season of Adriana Lecouvreur at the Met.
The Band review [London]
A slender scenario in search of a storyline, new musical The Band at least has a solid gold score, utilising the extensive pop catalogue of superstar ‘90s boy band Take That.
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake [London 2019]
Iconic modern dance favourite Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake makes a welcome return in a freshly re-polished staging.
The Inheritance review
Sweeping in scope, yet intimate and highly personal in detail, Matthew Lopez’s masterwork The Inheritance balances humour, history and heartbreak to haunting effect.
Paris Opéra Ballet: La Dame aux camélias review
Conceived as an emotional memory play, John Neumeier’s La Dame aux Camélias is a haunting exploration of the ephemeral nature of love.
Paris Opéra Ballet: Cinderella review
Paris Opéra Ballet revived Rudolf Nureyev’s grand 1986 “Hollywood” Cinderella as part of the celebration to mark 80 years since the birth of Nureyev.
Company review [West End 2019]
Exemplifying the meaning of the term “revival,” Marianne Elliott delivers a brand new take on classic concept musical Company that is fresh, funny and altogether fabulous. Bobby is now Bobbie, and the […]
