Claire Parsons
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The Buddy Holly Story review: still rocking, but not exactly rolling forward
There's no shortage of hits in Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, but is that enough?
Treasure Island review: Ahoy There! This brilliant new production swashbuckles into festive fun
Grab your map and compass – Treasure Island is taking Bristol on a raucous, engaging pirate escapade.
Miss Saigon review: a relentless, heart-wrenching spectacle reimagined
This new production of Miss Saigon features strong performances, meticulous design and an emotionally potent score.
Everything Is Energy review: Emma Talbot at the Arnolfini, Bristol
Throughout Everything Is Energy, Talbot’s art thrums with a living charge.
Slava’s Snowshow review: a whirlwind of wonder, laughter and chaos
Slava's Snowshow is a clowning classic and in this inventive staging, it's easy to see why.
Sunny Afternoon review: The Kinks come alive in Technicolor
More than a simple jukebox trip down memory lane, this production is a witty, heartfelt, and infectiously joyous portrait of…
Hidden review: daring production falls short
The impressive physicality doesn't quite save Hidden, the latest circus-dance performance by Motionhouse.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical review: sequins, confetti and a crisis of identity
This energetic musical brings the spectacle of Baz Luhrmann's iconic film Moulin Rouge! but not its heart.
The Boy with Wings review: the play struggles under the weight of expectations
The Boy with Wings soars in spirit, but not quite on stage at The Rep.
Mary Poppins review: this musical is soaring high but landing light
The sets sparkle, the cast glides – but this Mary Poppins is missing its magic.