Based on the novel by Melvyn Bragg and brought to vibrant life by Howard Goodall as an award-winning musical, The Hired Man has superb provenance. Add in Tim Ford’s inspired directing, Angharad Sanders’ musical direction and John Brooking’s superb designs and you have a sure-fire hit on your hands.
I have to declare an interest here as the author of this marvellous new piece starred in one of my own plays, but his own claims to fame are not only being an excellent actor and festival organiser, but writer as well.
The latest Lichfield Players’ production has that rarest of all qualities, charm, and not only that, it has it in absolute bucketfuls.
The Royal Ballet School’s Gala opened with a bang proving that thanks to Royal Ballet School Elmhurst the Midlands is home to a powerhouse of dance training young people to the highest level of excellence in this exacting medium.
With musical influences that ranged from Edward Varesse, to jazz, blues and rock music, the compositions of Frank Zappa were always going to be a heady mix of sound, violence and humour – and in closing Lichfield Arts Jazz and Blues festival the Zappatistas delivered this unusual sound world in a se
The leading British trumpet player, teacher and composer Steve Waterman led his talented quartet through a spirited set when he appeared at Wade Street Church as part of Lichfield Arts Jazz and Blues Festival.
This benchmark production by Elle Knight’s legendary Intimate Theatre is the most exactly judged I have seen this year, its deeply felt emotions flickering like summer lightning flashing just under the horizon via a hand-picked cast unveiling performances of seldom-seen perfection.
The jazz element of Lichfield Arts’ Blues and Jazz Festival was started by the local Tim Amann Xtet who played for a very appreciative audience at Wade Street Church.
I love the famous Doris Day film of Calamity Jane so I jumped at the chance to see Birmingham’s own musical theatre company’s staging of this classic tale.
Popular local band The Born Again Beatles bought a sold out audience of music fans looking for a night of nostalgia and some of the best known songs from the pop archive.
BalletBoyz have caught the interest of dance lovers up and down the country with a vibrantly all-male ensemble and Lichfield was no exception with a packed main house for their excitingly contemporary show.
Toe-tapping songs? Check. Talented performers? check. A lively show? Check. Yep, Hairspray at the Lichfield Garrick had all the ingredients of a great night out.
