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.
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.
Live at the Rep: “daring and innovative”
Jessica Harris watches a night of comedy at Birmingham Rep.
Othello: “a tragedy not fully explored”
Jessica Harris watches the Royal Shakespeare Company come close.
Being Nancy: “a feast for the eyes”
Jessica Harris goes back a few decades at Birmingham Rep.
The New Real: “brilliantly constructed”
Jessica Harris enjoys a political drama at The Other Place.
Luna : “truly worth seeing”
Jessica Harris watches the latest Birmingham Royal Ballet production at the Hippodrome.
As You Like It: “Something of a mixed bag”
Jessica Harris is left feeling flat by this RSC production.
The Merry Wives of Windsor: “topical and humorous”
Shakespeare’s immortal farce, updated by the RSC and enjoyed by Jessica Harris.
Kyoto: “intense and captivating”
Jessica Harris enjoys the RSC’s take on climate change.
Wuthering Heights: “much to commend”
Jessica Harris enjoys this production during the Young Rep Company’s Love & Rebellion Festival.
Wakhri: “dynamic, exhilarating and important”
A Midland Arts Centre presentation for Birmingham Indian Film Festival. Jessica Harris watches.
A Night at the Museum: “a wonderful opportunity.”
Jessica Harris watches Birmingham Royal Ballet visit Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery,
RANT: “fresh, enduring and compelling”
Jessica Harris is at the Midlands Arts Centre for a Scottish spectacular.
English: “powerfully conveys a range of emotions”
Jessica Harris watches a Royal Shakespeare Company production.
Withnail and I: “an era of mixed experiences and destinies”
A classic film becomes a theatre spectacular at Birmingham Rep, watched by Jessica Harris.
Babies Adventures in Music: a “magical musical event”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by a family attraction at the Midland Arts Centre.
Così fan tutte: “impressive throughout and glorious in parts”
Jessica Harris sees the Welsh National Opera perform Mozart’s masterpiece at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Review: Silence
Jessica Harris is at Birmingham Rep for a powerful Tara Theatre production.
Review: Love’s Labour’s Lost
Jessica Harris reviews the Royal Shakespeare Company’s latest production.
Review: Blue Beard
Jessica Harris enjoys a thoughtful Birmingham Rep production.
Cracking MAC
Jessica Harris is at the Midlands Arts Centre’s production of one-man show Cracking.
Review: Ben & Imo
Jessica Harris visits the RSC for a modern-day musical treat.
Review: Bhangra Nation
A Birmingham Rep production, as seen by Jessica Harris.
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Jessica Harris enjoys an unseasonal classic from the RSC.
Review: Squirrel, by Egg Productions
Jessica Harris is enchanted by a half-term family performance at the MAC.
Birmingham Royal Ballet announces 2024-25 Season
Jessica Harris attended the launch of BRB’s new season.