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An English Tragedy by Ronald HarwoodWatford Palace Theatre 15th Feb – 8th March Directed by Di TrevisReviewed by Kevin O’BrienIt’s quite something to see a world premiere, the more so when the playwright is Ronald Harwood. If Harwood’s cv only mentioned ‘Author of The Dresser’ & ‘Screenwriter of The Pianist’ it would be impressive enough. [...]

The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas – TouringMonday 18th FebruaryNew Wimbledon Theatre.Reviewed by David SaundersI must say I arrived at the Theatre in Wimbledon a little biased and ready for a good night out. I am a huge fan of this era of music and in turn of the three artists being paid tribute [...]

Lucia di Lammermoor – by DonizettiEnglish National Opera at London Coliseum 16th February 2008 (8 performances)Reviewed by Mark ValenciaHard on the heels of the Royal Opera’s triumphant staging of La Fille du Régiment, ENO has mounted what is, astonishingly, their first ever production of Donizetti’s masterpiece. In so doing they have assembled a first rate [...]

The Mikado by Gilbert & SullivanENO @ The Coliseum: 2nd Feb – 4th Mar (9 Perf)Originally Directed by Jonathan MillerRevival Direction by David RitchConducted by Wyn DavisReviewed by Laura Evelyn The dazzling contrast of the brilliant white and cream set against the darkness of the auditorium kicked off Jonathan Miller’s glorious 2008 adaptation of Gilbert [...]

Rafta Rafta by Ayub Kahn-DinnBirmingham Rep: 31st Jan – 16th FebDirected by: Nicholas HytnerReviewed by Helen Chapman Ayub Khan-Din’s clever adaptation of Bill Naughton’s All in Good Time follows the commotion of two down to earth Indian families in 1960s Bolton after they are brought together by the wedding of their respective son and daughter, [...]

Madame Butterfly by Puccini ENO @ The Coliseum Jan 31st -7th March (9 perfs) Directed by Anthony Minghella Conducted by David ParryReviewed By Kimberley Knudson Any production returning for a second revival brings with it a promise of something extraordinary. Anthony Minghella’s interpretation of Puccini’s tale of doomed love set in Japan, brought back by [...]