Review: The Pirates of Penzance (Victorian Opera)
The very model of a modern Gilbert & Sullivan production: nostalgic yet fresh and funny, with cast and orchestra on song.
The very model of a modern Gilbert & Sullivan production: nostalgic yet fresh and funny, with cast and orchestra on song.
A surreal farce follows one woman’s ill-fated mission to woo a colleague by half-heartedly adopting a pet octopus.
Ambition, cultural capital and cheap wine collide in a David Wiliamson comedy that leaves the ladder in place.
Elijah Moshinsky’s iconic production still works its magic, with stunning voices and a sublime reading of the score by maestro Tahu Matheson.
A genius stroke of theatrical programming – and a show that wins over its audience in (not-so) straight sets.
LACRIMA reminds us that behind every stitch lies a story and quiet sacrifices that history too often forgets.
Evocative melodies, immersive soundscapes and flawless technique keep the audience rapt and on its feet.
A celebration, concert-style, of the remarkable songbook of one of the world's great divas.
Gold-standard disco hits delivered with panache by a sparkling SSO and guests.
Dance might not be his forte, but Dean Nash spins great stories about his quest to crack the musical theatre scene.
Jazzman Phillip Johnston focusses on a rich and fascinating silent movie era older than Hollywood.
Heart and humour but Mama Does Derby has yet to find the balance between sporting chaos and theatrical order.
The third chapter in Davide Di Giovanni’s car-park series is a paragon of tactical urbanism and contemporary dance.