Kittel: Doktor Faustus of the Third Reich – Heirs of Banquo Productions at Unity Theatre, Liverpool
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‘There is an important and powerful story to be told here . . . but it needs to be better written if we are not to forget the past’ The…
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The Execution of Private Slovik – Old Fruit Jar Productions at 53two, Manchester
‘strong all-round performances from a talented cast’ Written and directed by Alex King, Old Fruit Jar Productions first original production draws upon a true story as it explores the moral…
Medea – Suitcase Theatre at St Mary’s Creative Space, Chester
‘A sensitive exploration of Medea’s behaviour. . . handled well and without judgement, with much credit to Ruth Huish’s emotional and heartfelt portrayal’ Creative Facilitator Deborah Thomas guides a consensus-based…
Rapunzel – Rainhill Musical Theatre Company at Rainhill Village Hall
‘this hair-raising spectacular, with a spring in its step, sings and dances its way through its hairy, fairy tale to a live musical accompaniment’ It’s been far too long since…
La Traviata – Royal Ballet & Opera, Covent Garden
‘a musical feast of sumptuous style and glittering glamour all rolled into one’ Director Simon Iorio’s current revival of Richard Eyre’s 1994 production delivers opera’s most emotionally charged drama and…
I Puritani – The Metropolitan Opera, New York
‘Fortunately, the static nature of this staging does not detract from the wonderful melodies and delightful coloratura on display’ After many successes as a set designer, Charles Edwards makes his…
Andréa Chenier – The Metropolitan Opera, New York
‘controlled, powerful performances, perfect for verismo’ Nicolas Joël’s staging of Umberto Giordano’s epic verismo opera of revolution and forbidden love is brought back to life by Revival Director J. Knighten…
Tannhäuser at Sofia Opera and Ballet, Bulgaria
‘a lovely prelude to next summer’s Wagner Festival where it will once again feature alongside Der Ring des Nibelungen’ This summer’s Sofia Opera Wagner Festival was bookended by performances of…
Arabella – The Metropolitan Opera, New York
‘Willis-Sørensen and Konieczny are the perfect pairing, matched in every sense, and an absolute joy to watch’ Dylan Evans’ revival of Otto Schenk’s masterpiece brings the glamour and enchantment of…
Medea – Cheek by Jowl at Ivan Vazov National Theatre, Sofia, Bulgaria
‘Donnellan’s masterful direction and Kardzhilova’s towering performance prove the perfect riposte’ Cheek by Jowl do what they do best as director Declan Donnellan and designer Nick Ormerod thrust us into…