Reviews
Book review: That’s All I Know, Elisa Levi
An engaging tale of sadness and quiet desperation.
Music review: Janáček: The Excursions of Mr Brouček, Barbican Hall
The London Symphony Orchestra embarked on a bold and boisterous journey with the irrepressible Mr Brouček.
Theatre review: An Inspector Calls, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
With its stark visuals and pointed messaging, this enduring production still holds a mirror up to a society reluctant to…
Theatre review: The Girl on the Train, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Dripping with unease and shadow, this adaptation trades tidy resolution for haunting emotional truth.
Theatre review: Romeo and Juliet, Globe Theatre, London
A boot-scooting reimagining set in the Wild West.
Music review: Hough plays Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto, Barbican Hall
The firepower of the full orchestra raised the roof in this impressive performance.
Performance review: Daphnis and Chloé, Royal Festival Hall, London
Ravel meets the big top in an overpowering musical mélange.
Theatre review: The Brightening Air, Old Vic, London
A timeless and eternal story brought to life in this quiet family drama.
Theatre review: George: Eliot in Words and Music, Wilton’s Music Hall, London
Who was George Eliot? An insightful look at one of England’s greatest writers.
Music review: Sunwook Kim plays Beethoven, Barbican Hall, London
With no score and total command, Sunwook Kim delivered Beethoven with fire, finesse and fearless direction from the piano.