Midsomer Murders: Death by Persuasion
An awkward marriage of Austen tropes and crime procedural.
The Frankenstein Chronicles
Sharpe-meets-Wallander.
Winckelmann and Curiosity in the 18th-Century Gentleman’s Library
The rich collections of Christ Church library provide a window onto eighteenth-century intellectual life.
James Cook: The Voyages
An interesting but frustrating exploration of Cook's life and legacy.
Diamond Mountains: Travel and Nostalgia in Korean Art
A small but mighty exhibit.
Tartuffe
Attempts at provocation and political commentary fall flat in the Theatre Royal's Tartuffe.
Halle Festival 2018 (Part Two)
Rewarding performances from the closing days of this year's Halle Festival.
The Beckford Women
A fascinating exploration of the creative lives and labours of several eighteenth-century women.
Halle Festival 2018 (Part One)
Four contrasting approaches to Handel in the opening days of the 2018 Halle Festival.
Mozart’s La Finta Semplice (Classical Opera)
A welcome performance of Mozart's first full-length opera.