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Reviews
Mendelssohn & Wagner, CBSO, Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 28 May 2025, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“A satisfying, well played and - well sung - concert, full of contrasts.”
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Birmingham 15th May 2025, 3☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“A long and over-egged programme which could have benefited from some pruning.”
The Shark Is Broken, written by Joseph Nixon & Ian Shaw, Directed by UK Tour Director Martha Geelan, 10 – 18 May 2025, The Rep, Birmingham (and touring), 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: Dan Auluk.
“A fun, fast paced and enjoyable evening – well worth a second visit.”
Photo Credit: Manual Harlan.
The Hallé. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 02 May 2025, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: William Ruff.
““The Hallé’s American concert: a flow of melodies presented in glowing colours.”
Photo credit: Royal Concert Hall.
Sean Shibe (guitar). Lakeside, Nottingham, 01 May 2025, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: William Ruff.
“Sean Shibe: boundary-pushing repertoire plus exceptional artistry.”
Photo Credit: Lakeside.
Simon Boccanegra (Opera North). Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 29 April 2025, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: William Ruff.
“An opera production where less turns out to be much more.”
Photo Credit: James Glossop.
‘& Juliet’, Birmingham Hippodrome, 22 April 2025 until 26 April then on tour, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“A hit parade of a show.”
Photo Credit: Matt Crockett.
Good Friday, Bach’s St Matthew Passion with Ex Cathedra, Symphony Hall, Friday 18 April 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“A profound and, at times, revelatory performance of this monumental work.”
A Thousand Splendid Suns adapted by Ursula Rani Sarma. Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 6 Centenary Square, B1 2EP, 3☆☆☆. Review: Joanna Jarvis.
‘A heartbreaking tale of women, family and love.’
Photo Credit: Ellie Kurttz.
Kinky Boots, The Musical, Birmingham Hippodrome, 15 April to 19 April 2025, then on tour, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“A simply fabulous revival of an uplifting show.”
Photo Credit: Pamela Raith Photography.
Clare Hammond (piano). Lakeside, Nottingham, 10 April 2025, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: William Ruff.
“Clare Hammond in a recital of intimacy, wit and brilliance.”
Photo Credit: Lakeside.
Jane Eyre. Northern Ballet. Theatre Royal, Nottingham, 08 to 12 April 2025 (and touring until 24 May 2025), 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: William Ruff.
“A show to give your emotions a thorough workout.”
Photo Credit: Tristram Kenton.
Aakash Odedra Company Presents Songs of the Bulbul, Birmingham Hippodrome, 08 April 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“An intriguing classical and contemporary dance experience.”
Photo Credit: Angela Grabowska.
Sibelius & Dvořák, CBSO, Symphony Hall, Birmingham, 03 April 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. Review: David Gray & Paul Gray.
“Some charming Arvo Pärt, dazzling Sebelius, and perfectly formed Dvořák.”
Photo Credit: Joss McKinley.
The Merchant of Venice 1936 Adaption Bridget Larmour & Tracy-Ann Oberman, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, 6 Centenary Square, B1 2EP, 3☆☆☆. Review: Joanna Jarvis.
“A thought-provoking re-imagining of this difficult tale.”
Photo Credit: Marc Brenner.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 27 March 2025, 5☆☆☆☆☆. Review: William Ruff.
“RPO on top form in a big, bold, spectacular programme.”
Photo Credit: Marco Borggreve.
Dragons - Dance Consortium Presents Eun-Me Ahn Dance Company, Birmingham Hippodrome 25/26 March 2025, 4☆☆☆☆. David Gray & Paul Gray.
“A visually stunning and extremely exciting exploration of traditional and contemporary dance.”
The Hallé. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, 22 March 2025, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: William Ruff.
“A brilliant Nottingham debut for conductor Kahchun Wong.”
Photo Credit: Angie Kremer.
Manchester Collective. Lakeside, Nottingham, 19 March 2025, 5✩✩✩✩✩. Review: William Ruff.
“Exhilarating, cutting-edge music-making.”
Photo Credit: Nabihah Iqbal