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Milton Jones “Is Out There” at Shanklin Theatre review ****
Milton Jones: Is Out There Shanklin Theatre, 16th February 2018 The sunniest place in Britain is Shanklin. Fact. Don’t be deceived by imposters on the South Coast claiming this accolade. It is Shanklin. And, as any fool knows, the Isle of Wight is a paradise on Earth. Beautiful scenery, fascinating…
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The Post film review ****
The Post, 8th February 2018 If it was down to me the Academy Award for Best Picture would go to Three Billboards. No question. I see the bookies just about agree with me though The Shape of Water, which I have just seen, and which, to my surprise, I was…
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My latest London theatre recommendations
So here is my latest attempt to distil the best of what is on now and what is coming up in the world of London theatre. There is a huge bunch of new stuff which has been announced relatively recently so some aggressive sifting has taken place, though it may…
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Gundog at the Royal Court Theatre review ***
Gundog Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, 15th February 2018 Always a tricky business knowing what to pick out when booking in advance for productions at the Royal Court. Obviously if it is a big name playwright, or someone with previous form, probably best to get in there sharpish and buy…
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SCO Winds at Wigmore Hall review ****
Scottish Chamber Orchestra Wind Soloists Wigmore Hall, 12th February 2018 Beethoven – Sextet in E flat, Op 71 Poulenc – Sonata for clarinet and bassoon Beethoven – Octet in E flat, Op 103 A rare opportunity for completists to hear performances of Beethoven’s Sextet and Octet written for wind instruments.…
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Colder Than Here at Guildhall School Milton Court Studio review *****
Colder Than Here Milton Court Studio, 13th February 2018 Another visit to see the final year actors at the Guildhall School take on a fascinating contemporary play. Another excellent production laced with outstanding performances. Even better than the production of Edward Bond’s Saved, (Saved at Guildhall School Milton Court Studio…
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Saved at Guildhall School Milton Court Studio review ****
Saved Milton Court Studio, 10th February 2018 Now one of the manifold pleasures of being a layabout theatre addict is the ability to pitch up midweek to one of the invariably excellent performances served up by the students at London’s prestigious drama schools. Outstanding talent, likely to go on to…
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Stravinsky from the LPO at the Royal Festival Hall review ****
London Philharmonic Orchestra, Vladimir Jurowski, Alexander Ghindin (piano) Royal Festival Hall, 7th February 2018 Igor Stravinsky – Scherzo fantastique, Op 3 Igor Stravinsky – Funeral Song, Op 5 Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov – Piano Concerto in C sharp minor, Op 30 Igor Stravinsky – The Firebird (original version) My favourite concert of…
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