‘Edward Scissorhands is a supreme theatrical achievement on every level.’

Photo Credit: Johan Persson.

‘A stunning performance of a Schumann symphony, but some tensions between an early music approach by a modern orchestra in their performance of Bach.’

‘A searing play for our times – unmissable.’

Photo Credit: The Other Richard.

‘Drama goes where other debates cannot reach.’

Photo: Courtesy of RSC, Stratford-upon-Avon.

‘Opera North’s Falstaff is a production where all the darts score a bullseye.’

‘A glittering deeply moving performance of a much-loved classic.’

Photo: courtesy of WNO

‘Patinkin delivers a master class in the art of singing popular song.’

Photo Credit: Joan Marcus.

‘Opera North mines a Puccini rarity and unearths its treasure.’

‘Upstairs downstairs, brooding fjords and highland flings; a multifaceted afternoon in the concert hall.’

Photo: Courtesy of CBSO.

‘Trio Gaspard: 18th century elegance and 19th century intensity.’

‘A powerful and thoughtful piece of total theatre.’

‘A funny, episodic account of the end of days for a couple married some sixty odd years.’

Photo Credit: Marc Brenner.

‘Over the top with a drama of divas.’

Photo Credit: Tristram Kenton

‘The Ukrainian national orchestra in music which defies the odds.’

‘A gloriously bonkers show for all who collect the unusual.’

Photo Credit: Johan Persson.

‘Jaw-dropping pianism from Jayson Gillham.’

‘A show that needs as many whacks as possible.’

Photo credit: Pamela Raith.

‘Intelligent programming results in an evening full of interest and variety.’

Photo Credit: Annette Koroll FOTOS

‘Breathtaking Argentinian machismo impeccably drilled.’

Photo credit: Malevo.

‘Jeffrey Bernard resuscitated – but why?.’

Photo Credit: Tom Howard.