Them’s the Vagueries

Simon Hale is entranced by French band Nouvelle Vague at Birmingham Town Hall.

Review: The Last Ship

Simon Hale is impressed by a new Alexandra Theatre’s adaptation of the musical by Sting.

Review: Sleeping Beauty

Simon Hale relishes an evening watching a ballet classic.

Review: Aladdin

Simon Hale witnesses the latest production at Birmingham Hippodrome.

Review: The Red Shoes

Simon Hale watches approvingly as Birmingham Hippodrome stages a new adaptation of a popular classic.

Review: Imelda May

When Simon Hale visited Symphony Hall he had no idea how poignant the night would prove.

Birmingham Royal Ballet – An Evening of Music and Dance

Simon Hale is enchanted by the BRB.

Y viva Valencia

Simon Hale extols the virtues of the Spanish city.

Imelda Can

Simon Hale is impressed by the new album from singer Imelda May.

Review: Billy Elliot – the Musical

Simon Hale is at Birmingham Hippodrome to watch a modern classic.

Cinderella: Review

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s interpretation of the classic ballet impresses Simon Hale.

A cosy night out

Simon Hale enjoys the all-enveloping warmness of Katie Melua at Symphony Hall.

Review: The Nutcracker

Simon Hale is entranced by the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s traditonal Christmas opener.

Review: Madeleine Peyroux

Simon Hale sees the world-renown singer get the blues.

Julia Fordham – Live by Request

Simon Hale watches a special request show.

What you always wanted

Simon Hale chats to the Queen of Neasden Soul, Mari Wilson.

Well it’s four for the money

Simon Hale provides another look at the show currently rocking the Hippodrome.

The Tempest- plots a plenty and a lovers’ waltz

A second member of our reviewing team, Simon Hale, assesses the world premiere of the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Tempest.

Nashville in the Round

Simon Hale watches as quality travels 4,000 miles.

Welcoming Mirga

Simon Hale is impressed by the CBSO’s new arrival.

Hip hop hooray

Simon Hale enjoys a night of musical excellence thanks to Kamasi Washington and a devoted audience.

Washington blows away

Hip-hopping to new jazz sound.

When Harry met Seinfeld

Simon Hale takes a TV tour of the Big Apple.

Emeralds are forever

Simon Hale watches a night of precious music.

Review: The Nutcracker

Simon Hale watches the Birmingham Royal Ballet overcome misfortune.

The Wayfarer heads home

Simon Hale talks to singer-songwriter Nell Bryden.

Krall to be kind

Simon Hale watches Diana Krall entertain Symphony Hall.

Enjoying the high life

Simon Hale enjoys a trip Stateside.

Review: Sylvia

Simon Hale enjoys the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s latest production.

A birds-eye view of the future

Simon Hale goes up in the world in New York.