Reviews

Book review: Sonny Boy, Al Pacino
The Oscar-winning actor looks back on his life and career to reveal how he left the Bronx to hit the…

Music review: Christmas Swing, London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican
A festive celebration of ‘third stream’ music where jazz and classical came together.

Ballet review: Nutcracker, London Coliseum
English National Ballet’s new production is indeed an 'emporium of sweets and delights'.

Opera review: La rondine, London Symphony Orchestra, Barbican Centre
Sensuous singing illuminates Puccini’s lesser-known and less flamboyant operetta.

Ballet review: Nutcracker in Havana, Southbank Centre
The classic ballet becomes 'an explosion of happiness' in this Latin reimagining.

Exhibition review: Naomi in Fashion, V&A Museum
Spectacular to look at, this survey of the supermodel's legacy doesn't dig too deeply.

Theatre review: The Devil Wears Prada – a New Musical, Dominion Theatre, London
Glitz and glamour light up the West End in this stylish new musical about fashion and ambition.

Musical review: Mean Girls, Savoy Theatre, London
'On Wednesdays we wear pink' – Tina Fey's cautionary tale gets a marvellous make-over.

Opera review: The Pirates of Penzance, London Coliseum
'Take heart, fair days will shine' in this feel-good operetta.

Theatre review: The Snowman, Peacock Theatre, London
An enchanting Christmas treat for young and old.