An independent Leicestershire opera festival is to celebrate the festive season with performances by world-renowned artists and the return of its concert of Handel’s Messiah by candlelight. Saxophonist and presenter Jess Gillam will be joined by Manchester Camerata to open Nevill Holt Festival on Friday 2 December. The programme will feature some of the most celebrated works… Continue reading Leicestershire opera festival’s festive performances
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Alice prepares for Wonderland at New Vic
Newcastle-under-Lyme’s New Vic is preparing for the final celebrations of its 60th anniversary year: the theatre’s festive show Alice in Wonderland. Artistic director Theresa Heskins said, “I’m so happy to be bringing our version of Alice in Wonderland to the New Vic stage. It feels extra special to be sharing this show as the finale to our 60th… Continue reading Alice prepares for Wonderland at New Vic
What’s on in the Midlands
The “world’s foremost drag comedy ballet company”, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, dance into the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham on Tuesday and Wednesday and Buxton Opera House on Friday and Saturday. The Sheffield Theatres and Ramps on the Moon production of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing visits Birmingham Rep from Tuesday until Saturday. Polly Teale’s adaptation of… Continue reading What’s on in the Midlands
Birmingham gala raises cash for work with young people
Members of the Birmingham Hippodrome team with Young Advocate Harvey Credit: Vivienne Bailey Nearly £10,000 has been raised for Birmingham Hippodrome’s work with young people at a gala evening—the first at the venue for three years. Guests were among the first to watch a new dance theatre production written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight and performed… Continue reading Birmingham gala raises cash for work with young people