Cuban Eclectico: “its dance is world class”
Jessica Harris watches a performance from Carlos Acosta’s new company.
Peter Grimes: “harrowingly brilliant”
Simon Hale witnesses a Welsh National Opera masterclass at Birmingham Hippodrome.
The Marriage of Figaro: “clear as a bell”
Welsh National Opera revisit Mozart at the Hippodrome with Jessica Harris a keen spectator.
Titus Andronicus: “skilful directing and masterful performances”
Jessica Harris relishes blood and gore courtesy of the RSC.
Review: The naughty carriage on the orphan train
Simon Hale watches a Patrick Studio production of “tear-jerking poignancy”.
The Detective Dog: “a gem of a show”
The very adult Jessica Harris has a great time at MAC’s children’s production.
Liza Goddard: “There is nothing better than live performance”
The acclaimed actress talks about a life on the stage.
Something new under the Suns
Roxana Sibert, director of the Rep’s production A Thousand Splendid Suns, describes her work.
Sunny Afternoon at the Alex
Kinks musical comes to Birmingham.
Lyndhurst Memories – a Sharing of Work-in-Progress
Jessica Harris watches the Midlands Arts Centre present a story of community.
Boys from the Blackstuff – “needs to do more”
Classic eighties TV is brought to the theatre, watched by Jessica Harris.
Death of a Salesman: “a timeless story”
Jessica Harris watches the Rep’s production of an Arthur Miller classic.
Edward II: “absorbing, thoughtful and superbly staged”
Jessica Harris watches another RSC Shakespeare masterpiece.
Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light: “Heartwarming and insightful”
Jessica Harris sees a difficult subject tackled at Birmingham Rep.
Good for a Girl: “a knack for dialogue”
Jessica Harris watches a play about women and football at Birmingham Rep.
Hamlet: “a triumph of a production”
Jessica Harris is enthralled by the RSC’s King of Denmark.
Good for a Girl
Writer Becky Deeks tells us about her new play, premiering at Birmingham Rep.
Community: “get the gist and enjoy the energy”
Jessica Harris watches a Birmingham Rep performance about survival and belonging.
Birdsong: “powerful and compelling”
Jessica Harris watches a haunting wartime tale at Birmingham Rep.
Construction work starts on Worcester’s new arts centre
Historic city building to be transformed.
Warwick Ancient Drama Festival returns with Aeschylus’ Agamemnon
Classics to reach out into the community.
The Snowman: “a spellbinder”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by Birmingham Rep’s seasonal classic.
Twelfth Night: “surely a winner this Christmas”
Jessica Harris gets into the festive mood with the RSC.
Finding Santa: “misses the mark”
Jessica Harris watches Little Angel Theatre production at the Midlands Arts Centre.
The Nutcracker: “a Christmas treat for all”
Jessica Harris watches Birmingham Royal Ballet’s festive treat.
A Christmas Carol: “moments of sheer exuberance”
Jessica Harris gets festive with A Christmas Carol at Birmingham Rep.
The Red Shoes: “passion has a price”
Jessica Harris shudders through the RSC’s adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s dark classic.
Two weeks until BEDLAM Arts & Mental Health Showcase
Expect dance, music, theatre, burlesque, spoken word and comedy.
Penda’s Fen: “dated yet totally absorbing”
Jessica Harris watches a TV play revived for the stage.
Bright Places: “energy, empathy and humour”
Jessica Harris watches a challenging performance at Birmingham Rep.