BWW Review: SEMELE, Opera Holland Park

Lively hippy chic version of Handel’s tragic Baroque drama. Read my full Broadway World review here

BWW: AS YOU LIKE IT, Theatre Royal Bath

Harriet Walter dazzles in Ralph Fiennes’ modern take on Shakespeare’s comedy. Read my full Broadway World review here

BWW Review: THE CONSTANT WIFE, Royal Shakespeare Theatre

The Constant Wife, starring Rose Leslie, gets a witty RSC revamp by Laura Wade, who adapted Jilly Cooper’s Rivals. Read my full Broadway World review here

BWW Review: GRACE PERVADES, Theatre Royal Bath

Ralph Fiennes is totally mesmerising in David Hare’s new play Grace Pervades, the first of a trio of works in an adventurous Ralph Fiennes season at Theatre Royal Bath with Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Second Half Productions. Read my full Broadway World review here

BWW Review: RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S DREAM BALLETS: A TRIPLE BILL, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

A tasty unanticipated treat, these potent and entertaining dream ballets are delights to be lovingly unwrapped and enjoyed. Read my full Broadway World review here

BWW Review: GEORGE ELIOT IN WORDS AND MUSIC, Salisbury Playhouse

What could be more pleasing than an evening of extracts from George Eliot’s diaries and novels read by Hermione Norris (Cold Feet, Spooks, The Salt Path) and actor/singer/songwriter SuRie? Read my full Broadway World review here

BWW Review: A BEAUTIFUL THREAD: THOMAS HARDY IN WORDS AND MUSIC, Stonehenge

As a nation our favourite pastime is to grumble about the weather. So, you’d imagine the last thing we’d want to do is go to Stonehenge – typically windy and rainy – for an evening of Thomas Hardy‘s words and music, starring Anton Lesser. But trot along we do – and we are not only rewarded with sun, clear skies and nary a breeze – but also a superb show kicking off this year’s Salisbury International Arts Festival. Read my full Broadway World review here

BWW Review: MARRIAGE MATERIAL, Lyric Hammersmith

Adapted by Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti from Sathnam Sanghera’s titular novel, this play is a tender and funny multi-generational saga about relationships, loyalty and trying to embrace a new culture in a new country. Read my Broadway World review here