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Review: Hary Janos at Philharmonic Hall ****
Gilbert Varga takes up a new post in 2019 as chief conductor of the historic Pannon Philharmonic, based at the Kodaly Centre in Pecs. So...


Review: Yellow Breck Road at Royal Court Liverpool ****
Relationships and the enduring power of love are at the core of Gerry Linford’s heart-warming new comedy receiving its premiere at the...


Review: Madagascar the Musical at Liverpool Empire ***1/2
Madagascar the movie was a bright and colourful animated romp that took its audience from the clinical confines of Central Park Zoo to...


Strictly Come Dancing Live at Liverpool Arena ****
While the popularity of some Saturday night TV shows might arguably be on the wane, Strictly Come Dancing cha chas on in a cloud of...


Review: Mahler 5 at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall ****
When Gustav Mahler premiered his Fifth Symphony in Cologne in 1904 the reaction ranged from warm to cold – with the majority of reviews...


Review: Peer Gynt at the Philharmonic Hall ****
The Phil is embracing the piano in a big way this season. And the celebration of the keyboard has continued in to the New Year with the...


Review: The Wizard of Oz at Chester Storyhouse ***
Panto has taken over theatres up and down the land, but Chester Storyhouse has opted for a rather different Christmas staple this season....


Review: Jack and the Beanstalk at Liverpool Empire ****
Jack and the Beanstalk may be the final panto to open its doors ahead of Christmas, but while it’s last, it’s certainly not least....


Review: Spirit of Christmas at the Philharmonic Hall ****
There’s certainly Christmas cheer aplenty at the Philharmonic Hall this season, from the aroma of mulled wine wafting around the foyer...


Review: A Christmas Carol at Liverpool Playhouse ****
Hi-jinks on the high seas (Moby Dick), Greek tragedy meets David Bowie spandex (Oedipussy) and a bloody journey through the complete...
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