Category Review

REVIEW: War Horse

Reading Time: 2 minutes“The play eloquently explores truth, friendship, love and violence in the midst of the first World War” War Horse originated as a novel by Michael Morpurgo then premiered in 2007 as a stage play by the National…

REVIEW: Dick Whittington

Dick Whittington by PLESTED BROWN and WILSHER Dick Whittington, Kai Harris; King Rat, Alex Crandon; Alderman Fitzwarren, Chris Rankin; Alice Fitzwarren, Shannon Bourne; Dame, Scott Riney; Detective Fairy Bowbells, Grace Kelly Miller; Cosmo, Jade Johnson; Ensemble, Adam Craig; Ensemble, Finna Hardy; Ensemble, Jake Poolman; Crew Writen by Plested Brown and Wilsher Director, Adam Brown; Choreographer, Miranda Wilford; Musical Director/Orchestrations, Ben Barrow; Second Musician, Luke Hinchliffe; Production Manager, Guy Dickens; Lighting Designer, Vicky Allen; Sound Designer, Nathan Smith; Set and Dame costume design, Mark Walters of Glitter Pantomimes; Costumer Designer/Wardrobe Supervisor, Carl Davies; Casting Director, Brunton Casting; Shot at Newbury Corn Exchange, Newbury, UK on 28.11.2024 and 29.11.2024 by Rich Lakos. Copyright Rich Lakos and ArenaPAL

Reading Time: 2 minutesA purrfectly entertaining panto with plenty of laughs and fun songs Corn Exchange Newbury’s festive panto, Dick Whittington, delivers a night of vibrant fun, with an enthusiastic cast, catchy tunes, and a healthy dose of slapstick comedy.…

REVIEW: Khatia Buniatishvili and Academy of St Martin in the Fields

Reading Time: 2 minutesKhatia Buniatishvili delivered a mesmerizing performance of Mozart at the Barbican, highlighting her deep connection to the venue. Accompanied by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, she showcased her dynamic talent through pieces like Don Giovanni Overture and Piano Concerto No. 23, transforming classical music into an accessible artform for younger audiences.