PLAY REVIEW The Mesmerist at Palace Theatre, Watford “Content warning: there is audience participation and magical peril” Content warning: there is audience participation and magical peril. Watch this production at your own risk! However, it is very funny. Rufus Hound (who I last saw co-starring in a national touring production of  Dirty Rotten Scoundrels , either on its way to the West End or fresh from it - can’t remember) is so affable and watchable, it’s amazing we don’t

CONCERT REVIEW London Philharmonic Orchestra Anne Sophie-Mutter plays Tchaikovsky at Royal Festival Hall, London “ Mutter glides through it like a saunter in the park on a spring day ” The evening is called Anne-Sophie Mutter plays Tchaikovsky , but the London Philharmonic Orchestra was ready for more. Jean Sibelius composed the first piece. 12 minutes long,  Pohjola's Daughter  was written in 1905-06 and took its inspiration from an ancient Finnish legend. It's a musical poe

THEATRE REVIEW Dr Freud Will See You Now, Mrs Hitler at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London “‘Be prepared for an adventurous evening of...

THEATRE REVIEW For The Lack Of Laura at Shaw Theatre, London “A show that is so nearly very good” The Shaw Theatre is such a lovely space...

MUSICAL THEATRE REVIEW Potty the Plant at Wilton’s Music Hall, London “It’s clever, upbeat and overflowing with sick childish humour”...

CONCERT REVIEW Circa & London Philharmonic Orchestra Daphnis et Chloé at Royal Festival Hall, London as part of Multitudes Festival “Not...

CONCERT REVIEW London Philharmonic Orchestra Mahler’s Fifth at Royal Festival Hall, London “It’s the quality of musicianship on display...

CONCERT REVIEW London Philharmonic Orchestra Symphonic Dances  at Royal Festival Hall, London “...it was a delight from start to finish.”...

THEATRE REVIEW The Elmer Adventure at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London “ The colours, the characters and the genuine warmth...

THEATRE REVIEW Slӓpstick: Schërzo at Wilton’s Music Hall, London “The world definitely  needs more buffoonery of this kin” The acclaimed...