Conteh at Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre
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‘Conteh is a striking piece of theatre that goes beyond the expected sports story’ Conteh tells the story of John Conteh, the Liverpool-born boxer who rose from humble beginnings in…
Review
The Magic Flute – Royal Ballet & Opera, Covent Garden
‘Director Ruth Knight’s revival. . . is empathetic and energetic. . . with an impressive. . . debut from conductor Marie Jacquot’ First performed in 2003, Director Ruth Knight’s revival…
The Importance of Being Earnest – Off Topic Theatre at The Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool
‘blending contemporary influences with classic elements to create a distinctive aesthetic that feels both modern and true to the spirit of the play’ Directed by Clayton Travis, with support from…
Something Rotten! – The English Theatre Frankfurt
‘I’m thrilled to have caught the final night of this production, it really was something special!’ The time is Elizabethan England and this comedy by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick, co-written…
Pretty Privilege – Schauspiel Stuttgart at Kammertheater
‘the power and threat of social media captured in a nutshell, where keeping up with the Joneses has taken on a completely new dimension’ Writer and director Wilke Weermann turns…
La Sonnambula – Staatsoper Stuttgart
‘we were advised that the two leads were ill but would perform nonetheless; thankfully they did because we were served up a treat’ Bellini’s opera is seldom staged so it…
Written On Skin – Oper Frankfurt
‘whilst it’s a tough watch, vocally at least it’s a great listen’ With recent voices suggesting opera is outdated or irrelevant, much is made of the operas of George Benjamin…
Werther – Oper Frankfurt
‘a timely nod to the original whilst cleverly reflecting the issues and challenges of today’ ‘a timely nod to the original whilst cleverly reflecting the issues and challenges of today’Set…
Siegfried – Royal Ballet and Opera, Covent Garden
‘Many baulk at the length of a Wagnerian opera, but when it is done well it flows quickly and effortlessly; here, Kosky and Pappano combine to deliver a flash of…
Knickerbocker Glory – Choc-a-block Comedy at Unity Theatre
‘showcased their expertise and talent with an array of characterisations ranging from the absurd to the downright funny’ Performing as part of Unity Theatre’s Up Next Festival – which is…