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.
Historic VC10 moves to Cosford
Simon Hale watches as a Queen finds a new home.
Oh yeh
Simon Hale watches jazz veteran Georgie Fame at the Jam House.
Cole’s to Birmingham
Simon Hale has A Night to Remember.
Airline offers limited edition kits on New York flights
Amenity kits offer link to airline history, writes Simon Hale.
Coppelia revisited
Simon Hale with a further review of the BRB’s current production.
Ebbing and flowing
Simon Hale talks to the multi-talented Judith Owen.
Strictly remembering
Simon Hale talks to Strictly star Brendan Cole about his upcoming tour.
Beauty and the Beast
Simon Hale reviews the latest production from Birmingham Royal Ballet.
Review: Prince of the Pagodas
Simon Hale takes on a complex Oriental production.
Bat out of New York
Our New York drama critic Simon Hale casts his eye over the Met’s production of Die Fledermaus.