By Nicky Allpress Wednesday, May 22 2019, 09:46
The History plays are rarely on the school syllabus which is a great shame because they are wonderful. Far from inaccessible and dry, they not only embody all of the the wit of Shakespeare’s comedies and the darkness of the tragedies, they also have action, romance and politics. What’s not to love?
Henry IV Part 1, or Hotspur Photographer: Tristram Kenton
By Stuart King Wednesday, May 22 2019, 09:34
Set during France’s turbulent revolution years, Umberto Giordano’s Andrea Chénier, was first performed in 1896. David McVicar’s vibrant 2015 production for The Royal Opera House is revived this season and demonstrates why the original piece deserves its place in the modern repertoire.
By Stuart King Thursday, May 16 2019, 11:48
As a youngster, I once experienced the sheer delight of catching a rare television screening of Charles Laughton‘s turn as Sir Wilfred Robarts - the wily, over-confident defence barrister - in Billy Wilder’s definitive 1958 film version.
By Marian Pashley Thursday, May 16 2019, 11:36
As it is billed as a celebration of the songs and music of George Michael, featuring Rob Lamberti singing "as" George, but most significantly, with original members of the George Michael Band, one immediately assumes this is a cut above the generic performance of this type. I would definitely assert that that is an accurate assumption to make. Rob Lamberti has a great soaring voice, the moves of the late George, and both the band and orchestra appear to be having an absolute ball. Such bubbling creative energy cannot fail to bathe an already eager crowd in absolute joy.
By Isabella James Thursday, May 16 2019, 09:40
Metta Theatre has teamed up with The National Deaf Children’s Society to bring Kenneth Grahame’s classic Wind in the Willows into the modern day in the form of a brand-new musical.
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