Review: The Bodyguard

Simon Hale watches the enjoyable-in-parts Christmas offering from the Alexandra Theatre.

Review: Ainadamar

Simon Hale is moved by this Welsh National Opera production at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Review: Burt Bacharach – What the World Needs Now

Simon Hale is present when the CBSO pay tribute to a legendary composer.

Review: Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto no. 2

Simon Hale attends a CBSO anniversary celebration.

Review: Kazuki conducts Rachmaninoff

Simon Hale is at Symphony Hall as the CBSO marks the Russian composer’s birth.

Review: Bernstein’s Candide

Simon Hale watches the Welsh National Opera at the Alexandra Theatre.

Review: Kazuki conducts Rachmaninoff

Simon Hale watches the CBSO and its charismatic conductor at Symphony Hall.

Review: Carmina Burana

Simon Hale visits Symphony Hall with the CBSO in residence.

Review: Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto

Simon Hale enjoys the CBSO performing an old favourite at Symphony Hall.

Review: CBSO at the Royal Concertgebouw

Simon Hale catches the CBSO on tour.

An Evening with Richard Digby Day

Simon Hale listens to a Solihull School old boy turned theatre legend.

Review: My Fair Lady

Simon Hale is enchanted by a timeless classic at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Review: Prokofiev and Sibelius

Simon Hale enjoys the CBSO’s latest performance.

Review: An Evening of Music and Dance

Simon Hale enjoys the return of a winning combination from Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Tubular Bells – the Fiftieth Anniversary Experience

Simon Hale talks to conductor Robin Smith about his upcoming tour of the legendary album.

Review: Dreamgirls

Simon Hale gets to grips with the big Christmas show at the Alexandra Theatre.

Review: Prokofiev & Dvorak

The CBSO dazzle in the November gloom, watched by Simon Hale.

Review: The Makropulos Affair

Welsh National Opera turn tedium into enjoyment, as Simon Hale witnesses.

Review: Simply Schubert

Simon Hale gets symphonic with the CBSO at Birmingham Town Hall.

Review: Jenufa

Simon Hale attends the Welsh National Opera’s production at the Hippodrome.

Review: Dreamboats & Petticoats

Simon Hale brings on back the good times at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Review: Beauty and The Beast – Birmingham Hippodrome

Simon Hale is enthralled by a modern twist on an old classic.

Review: The Ordering of Moses

Simon Hale is enthralled by the CBSO’s premiere.

Review: Chicago the Musical

Simon Hale is enchanted by the Alexandra Theatre’s latest production.

Review: Mozart & Mahler, CBSO

Simon Hale watches and listens to the CBSO’s latest Symphony Hall performance.

Review: Viennese new year

Simon Hale gets 2022 underway at Symphony Hall.

Review: Symphonic Sessions

Simon Hale dines out on the latest serving from Hockley Social Club & the CBSO.

Review: Bedknobs and Broomsticks: The Magical Musical

Simon Hale is enchanted by a family classic at the Alex.

Review: Jess Gillam’s American Roadtrip

Simon Hale watches the young saxophonist combine with the CBSO.

Review: Madam Butterfly

Simon Hale is impressed by the Welsh National Opera at Birmingham Hippodrome.