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“…rhythmically complex chord progressions over the top, with crisp unanimity: very impressive.” Centre Stage: Dvořák’s American Quartet, CBSO Centre, Birmingham | 05 June 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray @TheCBSO @BMusic_Ltd https://t.co/sqcSUNbtmW

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“The Nottingham Classics season ends with a Technicolor journey through the Slavic soul.” The Hallé plays Janacek, Tchaikovsky and Dvorak, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham |04 June 2026  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff @RoyalNottingham https://t.co/q1XxIF4cE1

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“Stimulating, well performed and hugely entertaining.” You've Gone Quiet by Cerys Duffy, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 | until 06. June ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @BrocJackTheatre https://t.co/XJXFQmpHvJ

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“These arrangements hark back to the time before authenticity in performance practice had taken hold.” Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring, CBSO, Symphony Hall, Birmingham | Wednesday 3rd June 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @BMusic_Ltd https://t.co/zvSHpeEkx2

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“Slightly disjointed… nevertheless, the production is entertaining, atmospheric and resourceful.” A Tale of Two Cities, Adapted by Liz Love, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre | 19 to 23 May ⭐⭐⭐ Review by Indigo Cleverley @BrocJackTheatre https://t.co/9KrO6WI1xm

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“Revolutionary rhythms and poetic intimacy combine with some distinctively Polish voices.” Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham | 20 May 2026  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Ruff @RoyalNottingham https://t.co/T6e7WOIoJ6

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“A drama which fails to fulfil its promise.” Driftwood By Martina Laird, RSC, The Other Place, Stratford Upon Avon, Runs: 2hrs & 40mins | 30 May 2026, one interval AD Performance Saturday 16 May 2026. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by Roderick Dungate @Rod_Dungate @TheRSC https://t.co/PDTWAhQOW5

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“The cast rise to the demands placed on them effectively..." The Fastest Clock in the Universe by Philip Ridley, The Studio, New Wimbledon Theatre, 93 Broadway, Wimbledon | until 9 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant https://t.co/0nKcEQnzMJ

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“Packed with Abba hits, this show remains a copper-bottomed theatre filler.” Mamma Mia, The Smash Hit Musical, Birmingham Hippodrome | 13 May 2026 ‘till 30 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @brumhippodrome https://t.co/D5xs1lDP3F

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“…a wonderous blend of grief, comedy, memory and identity.” Dead Air (and WIP), Written and performed by Alfrun Rose, Greenwich Theatre |13 – 16 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by Indigo Cleverley @GreenwichTheatr https://t.co/ErkpJw0kDD

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“Bold and surprising; not what we expect.” The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui: Barthold BrechtRSC, The Swan, Stratford Upon Avon, Runs: 2hrs & 35mins, one interval | until 30 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by Roderick Dungate, AD Performance @Rod_Dungate https://t.co/3MCk0KCI0h

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“Discover what goes on in the Ladies.” Flush by April Hope Millar, The Arcola, Studio 2, Ashwin Street, London E8 | until 6 June 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @arcolatheatre https://t.co/SL7Nvjdg2G

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“A spare but unsparingly intense production.” The Flying Dutchman, Wagner, WNO, Birmingham Hippodrome | 07 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @brumhippodrome https://t.co/Gvy2rKYYaG

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“A masterclass in all that makes chamber music special.” Guarneri Trio Prague, Lakeside, Nottingham | 07 May 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review by William Ruff @LakesideArts https://t.co/9qUSzERERi

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“The perfect after dinner show – will go down a treat.” Jack and Sarah by Duncan Abel based on Tim Sullivan's film, The Mill at Sonning, Reading | until 14 June 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @MillAtSonning https://t.co/yXQkqOigxe

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“An exceptionally fine reading of Brahms’ Violin Concerto and a convincing performance of one of Rachmaninoff’s weaker works.” Brahms & Rachmaninoff, CBSO, Symphony Hall | 29 April 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @BMusic_Ltd https://t.co/mrtBF9tI7e

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“A work in progress which raises lots to ponder.” The Last Black Messiah by Emeka Agada, The Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, Brockley Road, London SE4 | until 16 May 2026 ⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @BrocJackTheatre https://t.co/gS4CxagXFk

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“Powerful, shattering and brilliantly performed.” Mass by Fran Kranz, The Donmar Warehouse Theatre, Earlham Street, London | until 6 June 2026 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by William Russell @Pursuivant @DonmarWarehouse https://t.co/7cpH1lagY5

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“A dream of A Dream.  Shakespeare bigged-up but not dumbed-down.” A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Rep, Birmingham | 29 April 2026, until 24 May 2026⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ David Gray & Paul Gray @BirminghamRep https://t.co/a7LxhwURIF

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“Simply delicious!” Waitress, Birmingham Hippodrome | 28 April 2026 until 02 May 2026. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review by David Gray & Paul Gray @brumhippodrome https://t.co/xyX1yzwoPK