Reviews

Review: Jack and the Beanstalk at the Grand Theatre in Wolverhampton
By Phil Preece on 13th December, 2017
Well it’s that delightful time of year again when even the most dedicated culture vultures have the chance to stop being so posh, cosy up...
Review: Crimes on the Christmas Express at the Lichfield Garrick
By Ben Macnair on 11th December, 2017
Slapstick, knowing and affectionate nods towards Agatha Christie, John Buchan, Bourne and Bond, and more than enough snowflakes will be found on the Christmas Express...
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Review: Aladdin at the Lichfield Garrick
By Phil Preece on 8th December, 2017
The classic panto at the Lichfield Garrick with the most traditional yet most modern of twists never puts a foot wrong.
Review: King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys at Lichfield Guildhall
By Ben Macnair on 4th December, 2017
With a fervent following built up over nearly 30 years, it was no surprise that the by now traditional December gig for King Pleasure and...
Review: Chris Rea at Birmingham Symphony Hall
By Ben Macnair on 4th December, 2017
You know what you are getting from a Chris Rea performance. Virtuoso slide guitar, gravelly, road worn vocals, a great backing band, and songs about...
Review: Drayton Manor Park’s Magical Christmas 2017
By Ross on 20th November, 2017
Time flies when you're having fun - that might explain why it was a bit of a surprise to hear that Drayton Manor Park is...
Review: Afro Celt Sound System and Dhol Foundation at Birmingham Town Hall
By Ben Macnair on 19th November, 2017
The musical collectives Afro Celt Sound System and Dhol Foundation are not known for being shrinking violets.
Review: And The Rest Of Me Floats at the Birmingham Rep
By Ben Macnair on 14th November, 2017
And The Rest Of Me Floats is an important and timely examination of what gender means in the 21st Century.
Review: The Paperboys at the Lichfield Guildhall
By Ross on 13th November, 2017
Musical fireworks were delivered by The Paperboys when they made their debut performance at Lichfield Guildhall.
Review: Terror on the Tracks at Birmingham Institute of Art and Design
By Ben Macnair on 12th November, 2017
Railway, stations and trains have always been a rich source of ideas for storytellers, so it is no real surprise that writers of ghost stories...