It was only a week prior that I was discussing the so-called problematic themes seen in Shakespeare, with Rhodri Miles…
St David’s Day Concert & Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, St David’s Hall
March 7, 2019It wouldn’t be St David’s Day without BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Whilst some years we are treated to blockbuster…
Roberto Devereux, Welsh National Opera, Wales Millennium Centre
March 6, 2019The tragic story based on the life of a favourite of Elizabeth I was delivered fantastically by the Welsh National…
Everybody’s Talking About….,West Glamorgan Youth Theatre Company, with County Youth Dance Company, Taliesin
March 4, 2019The show began with a bang – a whole cast performance of the hit song “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” (by Tom…
The Magic Flute, Opera in a Box, The Loco Klub, Bristol
March 4, 2019I have seen The Magic Flute many times before, however I have never seen anything like this. The show takes…
Shylock, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
March 3, 2019Recent examinations of Shakespeare’s canon have brought into question the problematic concerns of a handful of his characters. Sara Beer…
Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time, Gould Piano Trio & Robert Plane
February 28, 2019The Gould Piano Trio returned to Cardiff for another stellar chamber concert at Cardiff University’s School of Music. Composer Huw…
Benidorm Live!, New Theatre Cardiff
February 19, 2019If you are looking for a deep and meaningful show to indulge in PC angst and misery Benidorm Live! is…
The Bear, St Edward’s Church, Cardiff
February 18, 2019I’ll always support singer students, especially when they tackle rarely performed work, on the margins of the repertoire. Chekov might…
What We Know, Royal College of Music & Drama
February 18, 2019How should you deal with death? Pamela Carter and her play What We Know was a surprising little treat at…