______ 29 November 2024 ______ 5***** _______ If there is a more sublime musical experience than hearing a pipe organ being played beautifully in a sacred setting, then I would be surprised. I had the pleasure of reviewing Matt Walters’ first major concert at Wells Cathedral in the summer of 2023 and subsequently wrote an […]
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______ 23 November 2024 ______ 4**** ______ Stage shows based on films are all the rage; Theatreland is laden with them; ‘The Wedding Singer’ is one of the lesser known and is based on the 1998 film of the same name, starring Adam Sandler. Robbie makes his living as a singer at weddings and, when
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______ 14 November 2024 ______ 2** ______ The story of a young woman’s diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis is presented by Carbon Theatre and takes the audience through the early signs, the physical, emotional and mental challenges this condition presents. The show, presented by three young women is packed with information and the viewer will learn
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______ 12 November 2024 ______ 5***** ______ Words fail me. In an attempt to review Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake again, it is difficult to know where to start. Celebrating 30 years since it turned tradition on its head, it remains impressive, imperious, important and impossible good. No, not good. This is a great piece of
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