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.
The Boy With Wings: “never really flies”
Birmingham Rep’s school holidays production fails to impress Jessica Harris.
Fat Ham: “Brash, entertaining and visually arresting”
The RSC re-work Hamlet. Jessica Harris enjoys the result.
The Two Gentlemen of Verona: “great introduction to Shakespeare”
Jessica Harris enjoys a Shakespearian comedy from the RSC.
In the Night Garden – Igglepiggle’s Busy Day: “characterful and charming”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by a Birmingham Rep summer production.
Pyre: “brims with insight and compassion”
Part of the Birmingham Indian Film Festival, Jessica Harris watches a tale of growing old.
The Winter’s Tale: “see it if you can”
Jessica Harris is enchanted by the RSC’s latest.
Little Women: “a story that still resonates”
Classic American drama at Birmingham Rep, seen by Jessica Harris.
Cuban Eclectico: “its dance is world class”
Jessica Harris watches a performance from Carlos Acosta’s new company.
The Marriage of Figaro: “clear as a bell”
Welsh National Opera revisit Mozart at the Hippodrome with Jessica Harris a keen spectator.
Carlos Acosta’s Ballet Celebration, BRB2 at Birmingham Hippodrome
Jessica Harris reports back from watching the next generation of ballet stars.
Titus Andronicus: “skilful directing and masterful performances”
Jessica Harris relishes blood and gore courtesy of the RSC.
Much Ado About Nothing: “relevant and fresh”
The RSC’s latest take on the Shakespearean classic, as seen by Jessica Harris.