Reviews

Live_Transmission – Scanner and The Heritage Orchestra Rework Joy Division

Live_Transmission – Scanner and The Heritage Orchestra Rework Joy Division

- 21 May 2012

The convention with tribute shows is that they consist of cover versions of the titular...

Bach and Beethoven, Ellie Blackshaw (violin) Raija Walker (piano)

Bach and Beethoven, Ellie Blackshaw (violin) Raija Walker (piano)

- 21 May 2012

Wisely, this concert was in the South Aisle, the old church, where the roof is...

Jubilee Gem of Solos and Duets, Jane Money (mezzo-soprano) Anthony Hawgood (tenor) & Nicola Grünberg  (piano)

Jubilee Gem of Solos and Duets, Jane Money (mezzo-soprano) Anthony Hawgood (tenor) & Nicola Grünberg (piano)

- 21 May 2012

Solos and duets by Purcell, Elgar and Finzi paved the way for the headline piece,...

Phil Kay – Feral Will

Phil Kay – Feral Will

- 21 May 2012

Arriving late, after following dodgy directions from a French tourist, Phil hit the ground running;...

Music for Flute & Guitar, The Benavente Duo

Music for Flute & Guitar, The Benavente Duo

- 21 May 2012

It was drizzling in Brighton this afternoon but inside the Friends’ Meeting House all was...

5X15

5X15

- 21 May 2012

Five different experts speaking for fifteen minutes each. First, Martin Gayford spoke candidly about his...

The Skatalites

The Skatalites

- 21 May 2012

76-year-old last original member Lester Sterling brought the latest incarnation of young (and not so...

John, Antonio and Nancy

John, Antonio and Nancy

- 21 May 2012

Originally Written in 2010 for the Royal Court Theatre by local playwright Tim Crouch, this...

The Chuckle Brothers

The Chuckle Brothers

- 21 May 2012

Children’s comedy has never been viewed in high regard, almost seen as performed by third...

James Vincent McMorrow

James Vincent McMorrow

- 21 May 2012

Like Bon Iver, this strapping Irish singer songwriter created a spot of self-imposed exile –...

Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures

Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures

- 21 May 2012

This trio of pieces highlights Bourne’s early work, including his first commercial success ‘Spitfire’, which...

Jesus: The Guantanamo Years

Jesus: The Guantanamo Years

- 21 May 2012

The combination of overly warm lighting in The Warren and Abie Philbin Bowman’s flat performance...