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PETER MASON is wowed (and a little baffled) by the undeniably ballet-like grace of flamenco
Peter Mason
PETER MASON is surprised by the bleak outlook foreseen for cricket’s future by the cricketers’ bible
PETER MASON is enthralled by an assembly of objects, ancient and modern, that have lain in the mud of London’s river
PETER MASON applauds a thought-provoking study of the relationship between a grieving woman and her photographer
PETER MASON is moved by a striking production of Noel Streatfeild’s enduringly popular children’s book
PETER MASON reckons the NYT’s production of Shakespeare’s comedy is the pick of the Christmas shows on offer in London
PETER MASON shivers in the under-heated ecclesiastical setting of a concert featuring five 19th-century French composers
PETER MASON applauds a classic drama exploring assimilation and resistance among poor black inhabitants of a Chigago slum
PETER MASON is disappointed by a clunky comedy that falls flat
PETER MASON is enchanted by a unique take on the Oscar Wilde favourite delivered through the ancient form of marionettes
PETER MASON is unimpressed by an unsubtle production that disregards its woodland setting
PETER MASON writes about the exhilarating race which kicks off in France this weekend, and the British drivers competing across three categories
PETER MASON applauds a pitch-perfect production of the late Brian Friel’s compelling study of gullability and disillusion
PETER MASON is unimpressed by a two-act Elizabethan version of Crossroads
PETER MASON's overwhelming disappointment is ameliorated by a sumptuous stage settings
PETER MASON submerges into East End nostalgia, and would do it again
PETER MASON applauds a razor-sharp comedy of manners
Two of Morning Star’s theatre critics take distinct views of the musical that charts the life of one of the world’s greatest and best loved freedom fighters
PETER MASON recommends a production that never drags, never dips in intensity nor wanes in entertainment value
PETER MASON is captivated by snapshots that build up a strong feel of what it was like to live and work in those now far-off times, when strong unionisation and an enlightened attitude from LT nurtured camaraderie
PETER MASON recommends the satisfying to see, full-scale appreciation of one of the great wonders of the world
PETER MASON recommends a play which eloquently addresses the emotional consequences of an unexpected death in the family
PETER MASON recommends a play which eloquently addresses the emotional consequences of an unexpected death in the family
PETER MASON recommends a tentative metaphor of a nation in search of a meaningful destiny beyond the remembrance of conflict
Well-paced production keeps PETER MASON, and the rest of audience, at the edge of their seats
A compelling story of how cruelty begets cruelty, and of how the child becomes the parent, writes PETER MASON
Chekhov classic is rejuvenated by being played nearer to comedy than tragedy, writes PETER MASON
Ian McKellen's portrayal of the Prince of Denmark demands a suspension of disbelief too far, says PETER MASON
Impassioned exposé of pain and anger wreaked by racism and prejudice
Coming-of-age journey in high school musical hits all the right notes
An exhibition attempting to paint the Roman autocrat Nero as a popular ruler isn't really matched by the exhibits on display, says PETER MASON
Exhilarating fusion of hard bop and contemporary soul from Golding's new quintet
10th anniversary of top folk trio marked in style
Accomplished exploration of the figurative and the abstract
Exhilarating eclecticism from Korwar and co
Obscured history of post-colonial Somalia
A new book on Bob Dylan offers no new insights into what makes the music legend tick, says PETER MASON
Streamed concert Bellowhead
Stabal Mansion
Evocative accounts of life on the edge in rural Wales
Questions posed but few answers given to the injustices of immigration controls in Britain
Gripping documentary on the birth and life of the anti-racist movement Rock Against Racism
Deviance devotees make for an endearing odd couple
Hard realities of 1970s racism explored in outstanding debut novel
Amiable meander around the country with fiddler and busker Tom Kitching
Folk duo in perfect harmony
How the campaign against the 1970 South African cricket tour struck a major blow against the Pretoria regime
Sensitive exploration of the love that dares not speak its name in a Jewish community
Forceful but flawed case against home rule for Scotland
Edgy exploration of damaged relationships in the early days of the internet
Rousing Burns Night celebration from ad hoc folk supergroup
Excellent revival of Shelagh Delaney's classic Salford drama
Thought-provoking exploration of race and class issues in Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti's new play
PETER MASON recommends a witty update of Cinderella
Acoustic set lacks essence of a great body of work
PETER MASON recommends a hugely entertaining musical version of Only Fools and Horses
Marital skirmishes point up personal and political schisms of the Thatcher era
Disappointing memoir evades pressing concerns of social work system
Ska veteran shows that he can still whip an audience into shape
Something of a triumph from singer at the top of her game
Fascinating social history of a poverty-stricken East End of London by Sam Berkovitz
Innovative version of Oscar Wilde's gothic chiller
PETER MASON enjoys a great line-up celebrating eight decades of the radical record label
Lau are taking folk music on a thrillingly innovative journey
Warm-hearted comedy about the relationship between an eccentric mother and her daughters
Understated, observationally acute set from an engaging singer-songwriter
Impressive songs, old and new, from an accomplished interpreter of folk and Americana
Sona Jobarteh demonstrates why she's one of the most exciting kora players around
The ‘Barnsley Nightingale’ delivers a joyous set of songs, old and new
Frighteningly good trio of spine-chilling tales
Ultimately rewarding mixed bag of spoken-word, music and film from an innovative Edinburgh ensemble
Brilliantly innovative performance from the Norwegian jazz tuba player and a trio of top-drawer musicians
An off-the-wall reinterpretation of an Oscar Wilde classic comes up trumps
PETER MASON is enthralled by the highly refreshing music business memoir devoid of bitterness or recrimination
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A musical celebration of the Windrush generation failed to ignite, says PETER MASON
PETER MASON sees an ingenious musical on the Bronte family which doesn't live up to its promise
PETER MASON has a whale of a time watching this inventive and irreverent take on our history
PETER MASON sees PP Arnold and Mavis Staples deliver blistering sets at the Cornbury Festival
PETER MASON sees a laudably gender-blind production of Hamlet marred by unconvincing performances
Benjamin Zephaniah's excellent autobiography allows him time and space to take stock of a hugely engaging life, says PETER MASON
PETER MASON reviews a book with a sometimes candid look at the Chelsea star that doesn't get under his skin
PETER MASON sees a new version of the classic children's story that ticks all the boxes
Oscar Wildes period piece transcends its Victorian setting and has an acute contemporary message on class and sex divides, says PETER MASON