IN CONVERSATION WITH: Kellie Shirley
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down with Kellie Shirley who stars in Greenwich Theatre's home-grown production of Jez Butterworth's Parlour Song running until 24th May.
Month May 2025
REVIEW: Goner
Reading Time: 2 minutesMarikiscrycrycry’s choreographic piece graces Battersea Arts Centre this May, joining a host of other gory shows that have made their way to this venue in recent months.
REVIEW: For the Love of Trees
Reading Time: 3 minutesMay 5th saw the show at Edinburgh TradFest split in two halves - a set from avant folk vocalist and composer Fiona Soe Paing, followed by this year’s special commission “For The Love of Trees” created by harpist, singer and composer Mary Macmaster.
REVIEW: ASMF with Bomsori Kim
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn Monday afternoon, once again, I found myself in the historic home of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: this is my favourite orchestra. Reviewing their concerts never really feels like “reviewing” in the traditional sense. It’s more like telling another story from the ASMF universe, a new chapter featuring another remarkable guest. And let’s be honest: I already know I will be giving it five stars.
IN CONVERSATION WITH: Katherina Radeva
Reading Time: 5 minutesBottoms is the newest work from Two Destination Language and explores the tradition of Can-Can, which makes its World Premiere as part of Dance International Glasgow, 14 - 15 May, 2025.
FEATURE: The One Event to Rule Them All: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Comes to Life at the Royal Albert Hall in 2026
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a momentous celebration marking the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring, the Royal Albert Hall will host an unforgettable cinematic and musical journey—The Lord of the Rings Weekender.
REVIEW: Q the Music – James Bond Concert Spectacular
Reading Time: 2 minutesThere are few soundtracks as unmistakably iconic as those that accompany James Bond. From the bold brass of “Goldfinger” to the smoky elegance of “Skyfall,” the music of 007 has become almost as defining as the secret agent himself. On a crisp evening at Fairfield Halls, Croydon, Q The Music delivered a pitch-perfect tribute to this legacy — a two-hour concert experience that dazzled from start to finish.
REVIEW: Yellow Power Ranger
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpending a beautifully sunny Saturday evening watching Nic Sampson’s Yellow Power Ranger at Soho Theatre was incredibly fitting – the show was warm, entertaining, and quite honestly had us in tears with how much we laughed.
REVIEW: Breakin’ Convention, 4th May
Reading Time: 4 minutesBreakin’ Convention, one of the biggest events of the dance calendar, finishes its 2025 edition with a bang in its takeover of Sadler’s Wells.
REVIEW: The Magic of Animation – Heroes and Villains
Reading Time: 2 minutesWest End stars showcasing their immense talent singing songs from animated films This production is the third iteration of West End Does: The Magic of Animation, with previous concerts running in 2018 and 2019, and it remains…