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Reviews
Julian Bliss, Maxim Rysanov and James Baillieu play Mozart and Schumann, Lakeside, Nottingham | 26 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff
“Eloquent, civilised musical conversations.”
Photo credit: William Ruff
The Village Where No one Suffers by Polina Polozhentseva, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 | until 28 February 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“An intriguing piece of magic realism.”
Photo credit: Abbie Sage
The Lightning Thief, The Percy Jackson Musical, Birmingham Hippodrome | Tue 24 February 2026 ‘til Sat 28 February, then on tour ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray
“A big, bold, and hugely enjoyable, family-friendly show.”
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Bird Grove by Alexi Kaye Campbell, Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London NW3 | until 21 March 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Great performances, superb play.”
Photo credit: Johan Persson
Sinfonia Viva plays Bach and Piazzolla, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham | 22 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff
“Ancient meets modern with exhilarating energy.”
Photo credit: Royal Centre
Daniel Lebhardt (piano), Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham | 22 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff
“Playing of intellectual strength and poetic insight.”
Photo credit: Royal Centre
The Gladrags Secret Society (Gladrags Goes to the Legends Lounge), Rayne Theatre at Chickenshed, 290 Chase Side, London | 22 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Mary-Ellen Dyson
“I’m bringing my grandmother to the next one.”
Photo credit: Daniel Beacock
To Maury with Love, Drury Lane Theatre Royal, Catherine Street, London W1 for one night only | 22 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A memorable birthday party.”
Photo credit: Eliza Wilmot
RISE Festival 2026Studio Theatre at Chickenshed, 290 Chase Side, London | 20-21 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by Mary-Ellen Dyson
“A bright future ahead.”
Photo credit: Leda Omran
Grindr Mom by Ronnie Larson, Waterloo East Theatre, 3 Brad Street, London SE1 | until 01 March 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Funny, heartbreaking and a performance not to miss.”
Photo credit: Waterloo East Theatre
What I'd Be by Tanieth Kerr, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 | until 21 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A moving meeting between estranged sisters.”
Photo credit: Headache Theatre Productions
The Battle, 1995 Blur vs Oasis, The Rep, Birmingham, 19 Feb 2026 | until 07 March 2026⭐⭐⭐⭐Review by David Gray & Paul Gray
“A well-crafted, well-acted play, marred by a muddled ending.”
Photo credit: Helen Murray
The Night I Kissed Larry Kramer by David Drake, Seven Dials Playhouse, 1A Tower Street, London WC2H | until 1 March 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“A memorable performance by Gabriel Clark.”
Photo credit: Dawn Kilner
Fantasia Orchestra with Jess Gillam: Electric Currents, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham | 16 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff
“An explosion of joyful energy.”
Photo credit: Alex Rimell
After Miss Julie by Patrick Marber, Park Theatre London | until 28 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“See it out of interest in finding what Marber has done to Striundberg.”
Photo credit: Teddy Cavendish
Czech Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra, Symphony Hall, Birmingham | Thursday 12 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray
“A very fine orchestra, playing with power and precision.”
The Full Fatt Sound: Songs for Resistance, Jennifer Blackwell Performance Space, Symphony Hall, Birmingham | 11 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray
“Some powerful messages about today’s dangerous political landscape, delivered through uplifting music.”
The Hallé plays Sibelius, Shostakovich and Beethoven, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham | 10 February 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff
“The Hallé delivers even more than the sum of its thrilling parts.”
Photo credit: Marco Grob
Dear Liar by Jerome Kilty, Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, London SW1 | until 7 March 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell
“Very well performed and directed revival.”
Photo credit: David Monteith-Hodge
The Undying, by Rea Dennhardt Patel, presented by Fridge Factory, Soho Theatre | 09 to 10 February ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by Indigo Cleverley
“A thought-provoking performance on the importance of time, change and memories and how they shape us.”
Photo credit: Tobi Ejrele