“The Rhinegold” by Richard Wagner at The London Coliseum Reviewed by John O’Brien Last night’s performance of “The Rhinegold” was doubly daunting. Not only is “The Ring Cycle” the Mount Everest of the Opera repertoire but last nights offering was […]
I went to see “I Found My Horn” at the very intimate White Bear Theatre last night, situated at the back of the lovely White Bear pub in Kennington last night and it was a joy! Adapted from the best-selling […]
Carmen by George Bizet at the London Coliseum, reviewed by John O’Brien. Strange days indeed. The 7-Eleven food chain admits to playing opera to shoo beggars and drunks away from their stores. The Arts Council withdraws funding from the English […]
My friend and I have just returned from a wonderful week in Los Angeles – but my recommendation would be that if you’re planning “A Wine Lovers Tour of Los Angeles then DON’T GO…IT’S SOOOOO EXPENSIVE TO DRINK WINE THERE. I […]
Below, is a lovely review by my brother of the latest pantomime at Richmond Theatre “Goldilocks And The Three Bears,” but first is the review my 11 year old niece has done, which is also well worth reading! MY REVIEW […]
“It’s a Wonderful Life,” by Jake Heggie at The London Coliseum. Reviewed by John O’Brien The holiday season quartet is now complete. To the traditional big three: “A Christmas Carol,” “The Nutcracker” and a Pantomime we can add “It’s a […]
My firstborn son has recently returned from a three week “trip of a lifetime” in Colombia. I dropped him off at the airport full of trepidation. It can’t be helped – as a parent we always worry about our children […]
Mrs Warren’s Profession by George Bernard Shaw, Richmond Theatre 22 – 26 November 2022 There’s something slightly decadent about watching a play which caused a sensation when it was written in 1893 and was immediately banned by the then Lord […]
We’ve just read “A Gentleman In Moscow” by Amor Towles in our book group and had our regular meet up last week. I can’t say everyone in our group loved it (those that didn’t, failed to finish it, which was […]
The Yeoman of the Guard by Gilbert & Sullivan @ The London Coliseum. Reviewed by John O’Brien. This is a really delightful show. It’s very clever, witty and entertaining. “The Yeoman of the Guard” is a comic opera, a love […]
It’s World Champagne Day today – which always falls on the 4th Friday in October! Whoop. So I thought I’d take the opportunity to do a little experiment on what are the best glasses for champagne. On my own of […]
Tosca by Giacomo Puccini at The London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, WC2. Reviewed by John O’Brien The new season of opera at the Coliseum opens with a full blooded Tosca. Tosca (1900) was Giacomo Puccini’s (born 1858- died aged 66 […]
