Barrie Jerram

Southwick Opera’s resurrection of this 1966 musical resembled the proverbial curate’s egg – good at times but with weak patches.

This stage version of the highly successful film, that stared Doris Day, is full of lively action, comedy, mistaken identities plus a large helping of romance.

John Wilson’s current tour pays tribute to Cole Porter on the 50th anniversary of his death.

This exuberant trio from Austin, Texas, led by guitarist Whit Smith with Elana James on violin and Jake Erwin on double bass, delivered an evening of exciting musical pleasure.

Gypsy has to be the best showbiz musical of all time and this production proves it. The news that Imelda Staunton was to be reunited with Jonathan Kent, who directed her in Sweeney Todd, created quite a buzz and raised very high expectations.

This Emerald proved to be a true gem when it came to providing lively entertainment and kicking up a storm.

The accolade legend, so freely applied but often un-merited, is fully justified regarding Sir Garry Sobers. His track record and statistics fully support the claim that he is one of the finest all-round cricketers that have graced the game.

Handel’s opera weaves together a love story, abduction and sorcery amid Jerusalem’s siege during the First Crusade.

Rainbow Shakespeare’s As You Like It is probably the best of their many fine productions – one not to be missed.

Packing cases and boxes surround a double bed, split down the middle. Above each half a clock face – one going forward, the other backwards. And that’s how this musical goes.