Theatre and dance

Beauty and The Beast on Ice

Beauty and The Beast on Ice

There is no denying the spectacle is spectacular, the dancers are superb and the whole thing is a delight and a pleasure for anyone who’s ever sat watching a ballet and thought to themselves, ‘Well, this is very nice, but couldn’t it be faster and smoother and funnier?’

The story, handily explained through a voice over, is that of a cold-hearted prince who is has his exterior magically changed to match his interior by an enchantress after he refuses her help.


Ol’ Blue Eyes is back – on screen

Ol’ Blue Eyes is back – on screen

As an interpreter of popular song, Frank Sinatra was in a class by himself – but how does he rate as an actor?

Summer brings the players out

Summer brings the players out

Nathaniel Parker stars in Simon Gray’s play Quartermaine’s Terms which opens a two-week run at Windsor Theatre Royal tomorrow.


 

The Naked Truth, The Hexagon, 29/4/08

The Naked Truth, The Hexagon, 29/4/08

The main problem with this play is its continual feeling of unsurprise and its lack of originality.

Kiss Me Kate

This was another good production by The Sainsbury Singers but not perhaps quite up to the standard of their most recent shows – somehow it lacked their special sparkle.  However there were some excellent moments and performances.


 

 

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