... Nuit des Hommes Almeida An air raid siren wail which rises and falls, varies in intensity, takes on the quaver of a musical saw, prefaces the entry of young Wilhelm and Alice wearing head mics. As chorus they top and tail their odyssey. A last supper, durine which he vearns for her body, presages their eager entry into the arena of war. He becomes soldier, she war corre spondent and Kali. ...

... Performers get time to shine Criterion Birmingham School of Speech and Drama This nicely balanced showcase for graduating students from the BSSD's One-year Diploma Course in Professional Studies in Acting opened with an excerpt from Patrick Marber's first play. Dealer's Choice. Andrew Hobbs and James Daflems' convincing performances reflected the cynical, manipulative feel of the piece, and ...

... Cosi fan tutte Holland Park Theatre London's answer to Garsington provides an opportunity for upcoming artists to perform with a full orchestra in a semi-alfresco setting. The cast of Tom Hawkes' playful Mozart revival are doubly blessed by Turkish maestro Cem Mansur whose light, elegant accompaniment is never in contention. Set in a sumptous, louvred garden room designed by Peter Rice, the ...