Review: Kinky Boots
Simon Hale has a great night out at the Hippodrome’s production of the award-winning musical.
Review: Un ballo in maschera
Simon Hale enjoys the Welsh National Opera at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Review: Beauty and the Beast
Simon Hale enjoys the latest production from Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Birmingham Royal Ballet cracks it!
Simon Hale is once again captivated by the BRB’s production of The Nutcracker.
Review: Romeo & Juliet
Simon Hale is smitten with BRB’s latest production of the famous love story.
Them’s the Vagueries
Simon Hale is entranced by French band Nouvelle Vague at Birmingham Town Hall.
Review: The Last Ship
Simon Hale is impressed by a new Alexandra Theatre’s adaptation of the musical by Sting.
Review: Sleeping Beauty
Simon Hale relishes an evening watching a ballet classic.
Review: Aladdin
Simon Hale witnesses the latest production at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Review: The Red Shoes
Simon Hale watches approvingly as Birmingham Hippodrome stages a new adaptation of a popular classic.
Review: Imelda May
When Simon Hale visited Symphony Hall he had no idea how poignant the night would prove.
Birmingham Royal Ballet – An Evening of Music and Dance
Simon Hale is enchanted by the BRB.
Y viva Valencia
Simon Hale extols the virtues of the Spanish city.
Imelda Can
Simon Hale is impressed by the new album from singer Imelda May.
Review: Billy Elliot – the Musical
Simon Hale is at Birmingham Hippodrome to watch a modern classic.
Cinderella: Review
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s interpretation of the classic ballet impresses Simon Hale.
A cosy night out
Simon Hale enjoys the all-enveloping warmness of Katie Melua at Symphony Hall.
Review: The Nutcracker
Simon Hale is entranced by the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s traditonal Christmas opener.
Review: Madeleine Peyroux
Simon Hale sees the world-renown singer get the blues.
Julia Fordham – Live by Request
Simon Hale watches a special request show.
What you always wanted
Simon Hale chats to the Queen of Neasden Soul, Mari Wilson.
Well it’s four for the money
Simon Hale provides another look at the show currently rocking the Hippodrome.
The Tempest- plots a plenty and a lovers’ waltz
A second member of our reviewing team, Simon Hale, assesses the world premiere of the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Tempest.
Nashville in the Round
Simon Hale watches as quality travels 4,000 miles.
Welcoming Mirga
Simon Hale is impressed by the CBSO’s new arrival.
Hip hop hooray
Simon Hale enjoys a night of musical excellence thanks to Kamasi Washington and a devoted audience.
Washington blows away
Hip-hopping to new jazz sound.
When Harry met Seinfeld
Simon Hale takes a TV tour of the Big Apple.
Emeralds are forever
Simon Hale watches a night of precious music.
Review: The Nutcracker
Simon Hale watches the Birmingham Royal Ballet overcome misfortune.