REVIEW: Cinderella
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe King’s Head Theatre’s Cinderella is a sparkling new take on the classic fairy tale, infused with wit, whimsy, and just the right amount of cheek.
Alexander Pearn
REVIEW: Hansel And Gretel
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Globe Theatre’s Hansel and Gretel, adapted by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and directed by Nick Bagnall, offers a visually imaginative and occasionally witty take on the classic tale.
REVIEW: The Lehman Trilogy
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe much-celebrated Lehman Trilogy, now showing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, aims to chronicle the rise and fall of the Lehman Brothers, one of the financial world’s most infamous institutions.
REVIEW: Giselle
Reading Time: 3 minutesAkram Khan’s Giselle at Sadler’s Wells is an electrifying reimagining of the classic 19th-century ballet, fusing contemporary dance with the emotional core of the original to tell a deeply resonant story of betrayal, social division, and displacement.
REVIEW: Prom 63: Choral Day – The Sixteen
Reading Time: 2 minutesProm 63 of the BBC Proms, featuring The Sixteen under Harry Christophers, was an impeccably curated exploration of English choral traditions, with a focus on sacred and pastoral works. The ensemble’s trademark precision was in full display, as they navigated a repertoire ranging from the Renaissance clarity of Thomas Tallis to the harmonic warmth of Parry and Vaughan Williams.
REVIEW: Antony and Cleopatra
Reading Time: 2 minutesBlanche McIntyre’s production of Antony and Cleopatra at the Globe Theatre presents a fascinating reimagining of Shakespeare's classic tale by embracing the cultural and linguistic clash at its heart. This version introduces a bilingual format where the Egyptian court communicates in British Sign Language (BSL) while the Romans speak in English, offering a rich, multi-layered experience that is both visually and emotionally compelling.
REVIEW: Prom 15: A Mesmerising Evening with Messiaen and Clyne at the Royal Albert Hall
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Royal Albert Hall hosted an unforgettable Prom 15, featuring an enthralling performance by the BBC Philharmonic under the baton of Nicholas Collon. The evening was marked by the world premiere of Anna Clyne's ‘The Gorgeous Nothings’ and a masterful rendition of Olivier Messiaen's ‘Turangalîla-Symphonie’.
REVIEW: Fuerza Bruta: Aven
Reading Time: 2 minutesFuerza Bruta's Aven at the Roundhouse promised a night of immersive spectacle and high-energy entertainment, but ultimately, it fell short of expectations. The show begins with a DJ set that aims to get the crowd pumped, and while the energy is palpable, the actual performance lacks the cohesive wow factor that one might expect from such a hyped event.
REVIEW: BBC SO Total Immersion: Italian Radicals
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the intimate confines of the Barbican, a musical odyssey unfolds, transporting audiences into the fervent hearts and visionary minds of post-war Italian composers.
REVIEW: High Steaks
Reading Time: 2 minutes"High Steaks" at the New Diorama Theatre is a visceral journey through the complexities of body image and societal expectations, anchored by the mesmerising performance of Eloina.