As You Like It: “inventive, original and playful”
The RSC delivers another Shakespearean masterclass, as seen by Jessica Harris.
Punk Days: “a powerful tribute to freedom”
Jessica Harris watches a timely Dervish Productions performance at the Midlands Arts Centre.
Swan Lake: “both majestic and passionate”
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s epic production at the Hippodrome leaves Jessica Harris mesmerised.
Review: Twelve Angry Men – “thoroughly riveting”
Jessica Harris find Birmingham Rep’s production of a twentieth-century class to be unmissable.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Jessica Harris finds this Birmingham Rep production “compelling”.
Sea Change – British Youth Music Theatre
Jessica Harris is enchanted by a Birmingham Hippodrome production.
The Cherry Orchard: “Comedy and irony brilliantly played”
A twentieth century classic at the RSC, seen by Jessica Harris.
Lyndhurst Memories – “an important testimonial”
Jessica Harris sees a work in progress at Birmingham Rep.
Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street – “deliciously chilling”
This Birmingham Rep production excites Jessica Harris in more ways than one.
Review: The Tempest – “Branagh at his peak”
Jessica Harris watches a masterwork at the RSC.
Ten Things I Hate About Me – Joe Tracini
Jessica Harris watches a challenging yet uplifting performance at Birmingham Rep.
Review: Blaze of Glory – “masterly craft at work”
Jessica Harris enjoys the Welsh National Opera at Birmingham Hippodrome.
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui – “theatrical satire at its best”
The RSC present a prescient tale, watched by Jessica Harris.
Review: All The Happy Things – “a whole lot of soul”
Jessica Harris watches an uplifting Birmingham Rep production.
Review: Henry V – “a production filled with insight”
Jessica Harris watches the RSC deliver a royal reminder of warfare and its realities.
Review: Myra’s Story – “an emotional journey”
Jessica Harris is at Birmingham Rep for a powerful solo performance.
Review: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Jessica Harris enjoys a Royal Shakespeare Company production.
Review: The Battle – “Youthful and full of energy”
Jessica Harris steps back to the summer of Britpop, courtesy of Birmingham Rep.
Review: Don Quixote – “a lush and dazzling production”
Jessica Harris sees Birmingham Royal Ballet’s latest Hippodrome production.
Review: MÁM – “takes dance into another dimension”
Jessica Harris enjoys a Dance Consortium production at Birmingham Hippodrome.
Review: All is But Fantasy
Thought-provoking Shakespearean musical theatre, as seen by Jessica Harris.
Review: The BFG
Jessica Harris watches “a giant of a show” at the RSC.
The Owl Who Came for Christmas: “a winner”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by the MAC’s Christmas show.
The Nutcracker: “captivating from beginning to end.”
The Hippodrome’s pre-Christmas offering is enjoyed by Jessica Harris.
Now, by Jasmin Vardimon Company: “remarkably creative”
Part of the This Is Dance season, Jessica Harris watches an evocative performance at the MAC.
Starter for Ten: “playful and packed with silliness”
Jessica Harris is Challenged to enjoy a Birmingham Rep production.
Black is the Colour of My Voice
Jessica Harris is moved by Birmingham Rep’s adaptation of the life of Nina Simone.
Measure for Measure: “brilliant political drama”
Modern Shakespearian drama, as seen by Jessica Harris.
Black Sabbath – The Ballet: “passion, poise and pride”
Jessica Harris sees Birmingham Royal Ballet’s iconic production at the Hippodrome.
First Encounters – King Lear: “compelling”
Jessica Harris sees the RSC taking Shakespeare to school.