A Thousand Splendid Suns – “grips from start to finish”
Jessica Harris is at Birmingham Rep to see a haunting tale of Afghan politics.
The Detective Dog: “a gem of a show”
The very adult Jessica Harris has a great time at MAC’s children’s production.
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.
Review: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth
Kate Mosse visits MAC to talk about her novel Labyrinth. Jessica Harris watches.
Cinderella: “joyful, magical, dramatic”
Jessica Harris is at the Hippodrome watching the Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Hamlet: “a triumph of a production”
Jessica Harris is enthralled by the RSC’s King of Denmark.
The Tempest – First Encounters: “enchanting”
Jessica Harris watches the RSC take Shakespeare back to school.
Birdsong: “powerful and compelling”
Jessica Harris watches a haunting wartime tale at Birmingham Rep.
Unwrapping Twelfth Night:
Jessica Harris is at the RSC for a fascinating look behind the scenes.
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.
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.