Reviews

Review: My Fair Lady at the Lichfield Garrick
By Ann Mayo on 27th September, 2018
Following on from their slightly risqué production of Avenue Q, Lichfield Operatic Society chose the tried and tested My Fair Lady for their production this...
Review: Lisbee Stainton at the Lichfield Guildhall
By Ben Macnair on 18th September, 2018
After 20 years of writing songs, six albums and support slots for the likes of Seth Lakeman, Joan Armatrading, Paul Brady, Gretchen Peters and Paul...
Review: Four Play at the Old Joint Stock Theatre
By Phil Preece on 7th September, 2018
Midlands cognoscenti’s theatre director of choice Tracey Street is a relatively unsung star in her homeland, but unsurprisingly her new show is yet another triumph...
Review: Matilda the Musical at the Birmingham Hippodrome
By Justine Halifax on 9th August, 2018
Matilda The Musical at the Birmingham Hippodrome is an absolute triumph.
Review: The Morning After at Blue Orange Theatre
By Ben Macnair on 30th July, 2018
Sam has some problems - he has a hangover, has left a series of regrettable messages for his ex-girlfriend and doesn’t know the girl...
Review: The Ministry of Biscuits at the Lichfield Garrick
By Ben Macnair on 9th July, 2018
Intrigue, wartime secrets, political issues, double and triple agents, tap dancing, singing, 1940’s talk radio, and biscuits - The Foundry Group packed a lot into...
Review: Paloma Faith at Cannock Chase
By Justine Halifax on 1st July, 2018
In a stunning gold jumpsuit and platform shoes, Paloma Faith took to the open-air stage at Cannock Chase and belted out a wonderful set of...
Review: Polarity and Proximity at the Birmingham Hippodrome
By Phil Preece on 23rd June, 2018
Birmingham Royal Ballet really know how to put on a gala evening and this triple bill - far from being a run of the mill...
Review: Woyzeck at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre
By Phil Preece on 20th June, 2018
In director Roxana Silbert’s expert hands, drama and dance come together as Georg Buchner’s original drama is here powerfully revitalised from its early 19th Century...
Review: King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys at the Lichfield Arts Blues and Jazz Festival
By Ben Macnair on 20th June, 2018
After more than 30 years at the forefront of the live jump-jive jazz scene, it is no wonder that the musical institution of King Pleasure...