Claire Parsons
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Theatre review: The Girl on the Train, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Dripping with unease and shadow, this adaptation trades tidy resolution for haunting emotional truth.
Music review: Sunwook Kim plays Beethoven, Barbican Hall, LondonÂ
With no score and total command, Sunwook Kim delivered Beethoven with fire, finesse and fearless direction from the piano.
Musical review: Ghost: The Musical, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
'Ghost' wows with its dazzling visuals but lacks the heart and chemistry that made the film a classic. A feast…
Musical review: The Rocky Horror Show, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
With standout performances and infectious audience interaction, Richard O'Brien's hedonistic favourite proves its perennial appeal.Â
Theatre review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Hippodrome Theatre, BirminghamÂ
'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' takes flight once again on its UK tour, delighting audiences with its perfect mix of charm,…
Ballet review: Cinderella, Birmingham Hippodrome
Birmingham Royal Ballet’s 'Cinderella' enchants from the first note to the final curtain.
Musical review: Bat out of Hell, The Alexandra, Birmingham
Chaos, camp and confetti... 'Bat Out of Hell' is as loud as it is unhinged.
Exhibition review: Naomi in Fashion, V&A Museum
Spectacular to look at, this survey of the supermodel's legacy doesn't dig too deeply.