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Musicals

Revolution going nowhere: The Prometheus Revolution at Grimeborn

Prometheus stole fire from the gods in order to ensure human progress, and met with a grisly eternal punishment as a reward: Zeus’ eagle devouring his liver daily. Keith Burstein’s…

August 8, 2018 in Musicals, New writing, Opera.

Beautiful dreams; The Pedlar of Swaffham, Alan Huckle

In Norfolk, we tend to be quietly, fondly proud of our surroundings – with an emphasis on ‘quietly.’ The tradition of Norfolk understatement is legendary, rivalled only by our keen…

September 16, 2017 in Musicals, New writing.

Razor sharp: Sweeney Todd at English National Opera

There is no doubt that the ENO are making a grand gesture with this Sweeney Todd. It is to herald a new return to musical theatre as a key aspect…

April 2, 2015 in Musicals.

Fish out of Water: Blind Tiger’s The Little Mermaid at Riverside Studios

Blind Tiger‘s dark, moody, angst-ridden Little Mermaid is an informative and intriguing watch. But be warned: it’s not exactly Christmas (or children’s) fare. At Riverside Studios. The opening of The Little Mermaid looks very promising…

December 11, 2013 in Musicals.

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