Pros: Hilarious performances, beautiful singing and outstanding design. Cons: Without an orchestra some of Mozart’s magic is lost. Walking through a charming pub straight into a small pocket of the South American jungle isn’t how most would expect to start a night at the opera. Fortunately for us, Charles Court Opera’s production of The Magic Flute at the King’s Head Theatre refreshingly does away with rows of seats, facing a stage, overlooking an orchestra, and puts us firmly in the thick of it. Simon ...
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Kingmaker, Above the Arts – Review
What I hoped was a prescient, behind-the-scenes look at Westminster double-dealing was a somehwat over-written, over-acted affair.
Read More »Ruddigore, The King’s Head – Review
The Charles Court Opera Company nail this production with finesse. It is lots of fun and will put a smile on your face!
Read More »The Hackney Volpone, Rose Lipman Building – Review
A lively and inclusive adaptation of a classic play.
Read More »Between Us, Arcola Theatre – Review
Between Us defies expectations. Funny, well-observed and thought-provoking. Well worth seeing.
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