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Medea. ENO. Opera review

Medea. ENO. Opera review

David McVicar’s new Medea opened to a packed house and was thrilling and engaging from the off, this most complicated of Greek myths was presented with a fresh perspective and allowed the much maligned Medea to convince us of her terrible vengeance. It was gripping, absorbing and shocking too.

‘Resound’ bring their L-O-V-E to B.Right.On Festival Tonight

Following the success of their most recent concert Jazz, Lovers and Others, Brighton and Hove’s newest male voice group Resound are now in the final weeks of preparation for their Valentine’s show ‘L-O-V-E’ which is to be performed at St Andrew’s Church in Waterloo Street, Hove, on Saturday, Februar

Fatboy Slim to play DJ set in Parliament

Fatboy Slim to play DJ set in Parliament

Hove based superstar DJ Fatboy Slim is to play a set on the House of Commons Terrace on Wednesday March 6 for the final of Mike’s Weatherley’s House the House competition. House the House, run by the Last Night a DJ Saved My Life Foundation, encourages those aged between 16-25 years old to get more

Carmen: Theatre Royal: Opera review

Carmen: Theatre Royal: Opera review

Directed by Ellen Kent, this traditionally staged, romantic new production was set in Seville and reflected a Goya painting, with fountains, flowers, orange trees and even a wonderfully calm rescue donkey from Coral Weaver’s sanctuary. It was an evening of passion, romance and tragedy. Starring me

Tallis Scholars: CD Review

This month I want to highlight some rather special artists who are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year – The Tallis Scholars, founded in 1973 by conductor Peter Phillips. They are launching their celebratory world tour with a concert at St Paul’s Cathedral on March 7 – if you can make it,

Paloma Faith: The Brighton Centre: Music Review

Paloma Faith: The Brighton Centre: Music Review

Dotty pop diva, and otherwise former burlesque dancer, Paloma Faith channeled a steam-punk Shirley Bassey at a show veering from the intimate to the euphoric at The Brighton Centre.

La Traviata: ENO: Opera review

Go and be delighted, the final scene is a triumph of ENO’s pursuit of presenting new talent and allowing it to shine.

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