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Reviews by John O'Brien

Carmen by Georges Bizet at London Coliseum | Review

January 30, 2020 Last updated: January 30, 2020 7:17 pm By John OBrien

Someone famously remarked about a performance of Hamlet that it was full of quotes. Well, I felt the same about Carmen. It's full of famous tunes and memorable songs. Not surprising as it’s the world’s favourite opera and has been mined by artists, composers, filmmakers, writers, advertising agencies and a hundred others seeking to exploit its riches. Everyone knows a tune from Carmen even if they couldn’t name it. English National Opera is quite rightly engaged in a mission to reach new … [Read more...]

Alan Ayckbourn’s Ten Times Table at Richmond Theatre | Review

January 21, 2020 Last updated: January 22, 2020 12:32 pm By John OBrien

Ten Times Table

Ten Times Table (1977) is a comedy about people who like being on committees. It arose when Ayckbourn had to relocate his theatre in Scarborough from the library to new premises. This involved spending many hours in meetings. He became fascinated with the personality types to be found there and in particular how they used the procedures and protocols to get what they wanted. He brings all his comic genius and technical wizardry to turn this situation into yet another of his hit plays. He has now … [Read more...]

English National Ballet 70th Anniversary Gala | Review

January 18, 2020 Last updated: March 7, 2021 10:12 pm By John OBrien

What a night. English National Ballet celebrated its platinum anniversary with a feast of music, dance and reminiscence. Archive film footage showed key moments in the evolution of the London Festival Ballet (coined to cash in on the post war Festival of Britain at the Festival Hall) from humble beginnings in 1950 to the change of name to English National Ballet and the move to the London Coliseum. Pre-recorded interviews featuring past directors and dancers brought to life the history of the … [Read more...]

The Sleeping Beauty at Curzon Richmond Cinema | Review

January 17, 2020 Last updated: March 7, 2021 10:13 pm By John OBrien

The Sleeping Beauty. Artists of The Royal Ballet. ©ROH, 2016. Photographed by Bill Cooper

This is a leaping, weeping, sleeping beauty that like Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. The sets are gorgeous, the costumes are tremendous, the music is spine-tingling, the dancing is unmatched, the choreography is superb, the conductor Barry Wordsworth is outstanding and Ross MacGibbon’s direction for the screen catches every nuance of every movement. In short this is the definitive production of The Sleeping Beauty. The roll call of the great and the good of the ballet world … [Read more...]

English National Ballet’s Le Corsaire at London Coliseum | Review

January 9, 2020 Last updated: March 7, 2021 10:13 pm By John OBrien

English National Ballet's Le Corsaire

A red carpet occasion to celebrate ENB’s 70th Anniversary and a host of stars on stage and in the audience. From my seat I was in touching distance of Darcey Bussell, Fiona Bruce, Sir Ian McKellen, Bruno Tonioli and Bill Nighy to name a few. On stage we were treated to a cornucopia of delights; stunning sets taking us into the luxurious and cruel world of the Ottoman Empire, sparkling costumes of red and gold, painted backdrops in the style of Delacroix and Hiroshige gorgeous music (Adolph Adam, … [Read more...]

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