Mixing magic and technology can be a risk: while an audience
always knows it is being hoodwinked, camera trickery makes it a little too
easy.
People sometimes talk about the magic of live theatre, despite the fact that some shows get performed so often they may as well be recordings. That definitely isn’t true with David O’Doherty.
Explore MoreThe Nutcracker is a Christmas tale of a young girl whose eponymous
present comes to life, but this Russian State Ballet of Siberia production
felt more like Boxing Day leftovers.
Fittingly for a show based on the changing nature of fame, David Baddiel’s gig was the first at which — moments before it started – I got a tweet from the performer about blocking me on Twitter.
Explore MoreThere’s been something of a live revival for the former
members of The Mary Whitehouse Experience.
With Cole Porter’s sparkling lyrics and music you’re already on a steady course with Anything Goes – but with this production it’s a case of full steam ahead.
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Behind suburban doors what really goes on: could an outwardly happy couple really plot to murder each other?
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Miles Jupp is erudite and a delight to listen to, with a delicious turn of phrase that is for the most part delivered in a mellifluous, patrician tone.
Explore MoreThere is definitely something magical about Paul Daniels – not least his ability to persuade an audience to suspend their disbelief over the passing of the last 20 years.
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It was political stunts that brought comedian Mark Thomas to the public attention, and his new show 100 Acts of Minor Dissent is in parts a return to that familiar ground.
Explore MoreThe faithful definitely answered the call for this now traditional Norwich Christmas event, reaching its fifth year.
Explore MoreIt’s been more than 16 years since Alexei Sayle has done a stand-up tour and, despite his appearance at the Norwich Playhouse being the last night of the run, Sayle stumbled uncertainly through much of his material. Despite that, the audience still loved him.
Explore MoreRather ironically given the topics, Alistair McGowan’s new
stand-up show is a game of two halves.
When you discover your mother was convicted of killing your father
20 years ago, what is there to do but investigate?
This tour is called Lifehunter, but it felt more like Roisin
Conaty was searching for her voice.