I’m not intimidated by opera. I watch too much of it for that but these are the best seats I’ve ever had. For once I’m not craning my neck or […]
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Tosca – Festival Theatre
Scottish Opera have revived Anthony Besch’s 1980 production of Puccini’s Tosca. It is solid, strong and male. Besch transfers the political drama from its original Napoleonic setting to the writhing […]
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Frank Skinner Live – Festival Theatre
I like Frank Skinner. There is something pleasing in the straight forward quickness of his wit during his many television appearances, and his books littered my teenage shelves. Further, a […]
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The Exorcist – Kings Theatre
Translating any genre of film from screen to stage can be a tricky feat, let alone a well loved classic and a staple of the horror genre. In choosing to […]
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The Last Act of Harry Houdini – The Cockpit
The Last Act of Harry Houdini begins with an empty spotlight illuminating a modest portion of falling glitter. The mood is contemplative and claustrophobic with an arousing sense of mystery […]
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The Night Watch – Kings Theatre
The Night Watch that is currently running at King’s Theatre is Hattie Naylor’s stage adaptation of the novel written by Sarah Waters. The play originally premiered at the Royal Exchange, […]
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