BWW Review: THE HANDMAID'S TALE, English National OperaApril 11, 2022Poul Ruder's 1998 operatic take on The Handmaid's Tale takes flight once again at the English National Opera featuring a new production and the West End debut of Camille Cottin (Killing Eve, Call My Agent).
BWW Review: STRING V SPITTA, Soho TheatreApril 8, 2022String v SPITTA might sound like a court case but is, instead, something far more serious: a battle between two children’s entertainers for supremacy of the London scene.
BWW Review: PETER GRIMES, Royal Opera HouseMarch 18, 2022There are few operas which, at once, gives some insight into the history of the current UK opera scene, the sexual politics of the 1940s and the darkness within Benjamin Britten’s mind. Peter Grimes does all that and also provides a visceral and heart-rending story, deep in meaning, high in emotion.
BWW Review: COSÌ FAN TUTTE, London ColiseumMarch 15, 2022Phelim McDermott is among the very top tier of opera directors and, with this welcome revival of his 2014 interpretation of Così fan tutte, it is easy to see why.
BWW Review: DANCE, Sadler's WellsMarch 10, 2022This rare revival of Dance is the epitome of Philip Glass' artistic ethos, combining minimalism and layered music with huge projections and skilful dancing.
BWW Review: AN EVENING WITHOUT KATE BUSH, Soho TheatreFebruary 10, 2022Kate Bush was just 19 when she had her first hit in 1977 and went on to produce a catalogue of songs which are still admired today. In her show, superfan Sarah-Louise Young pays tribute not only to the iconic music but also to the star and her loyal supporters.