Review - Swan Lake
February 9, 2009
Date Reviewed: 4th February, 2009
Venue: Sunderland Empire
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Expectations were high as once again a pretty full theatre was there to greet the opening night of Swan Lake with Ellen Kent’s “Ballet International”. These Russian ballet dancers are renown for the high standards they set themselves and Ellen Kent has a growing reputation for imaginative interpretations of traditional ballets (and operas). Read more
Review - Loot
February 4, 2009
Date Reviewed: 3rd Feb, 2009
Venue: Theatre Royal, Newcastle
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First of all whoever made the decision and commitment for the new revival of Joe Orton’s 60s hit LOOT to play the Theatre Royal, Newcastle as its only date outside London should be congratulated. They have given us the opportunity to see David Haig’s brilliant performance as Truscott in a play that I am not entirely sure deserves a revival. Read more



