‘The true spirit of the holiday’: Ex-Cathedra at Lichfield Festival
‘As we all know from ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas’, [singing and celebrating together] is the true spirit of the holiday.’ One of our young critics, Amy, got the chance…
‘As we all know from ‘How the Grinch stole Christmas’, [singing and celebrating together] is the true spirit of the holiday.’ One of our young critics, Amy, got the chance…
Lizzie Ball and James Pearson this afternoon presented a programme of music by the “grandfather of jazz violinists” Stéphane Grappelli and his contemporaries. This included a piano solo by George…
Katie Arnstein’s one-woman storytelling, stand-up hybrid was an extremely moving and impactful performance. Arnstein’s ability to connect with her entire audience, despite its variety, through such a real, authentic story…
In many ways, the life of Arthur Bliss benefits from discussion in the way I saw it- the beautiful venue of St Mary’s, and a speaker to play his music…
The reign of James I is remembered for the mixing and clashing of cultures- Scottish and English, and Catholic and Protestant. I study his reign for A-Level History (as a…
The programme of Cole Porter songs presented by Stephen Dickinson, Paul Sheehan and Clare McCaldin this afternoon brought joy into the Hub, with audience members frequently singing along under their…
Lichfield Cathedral was a beautiful location for the debut of Neil Jones’ new show ‘Gingerland’. Themes of acceptance and individuality were elevated by the welcoming setting and the sunset provided…
‘Twelfth Night’ by the Lord’s Chamberlain’s men, with the backdrop of sunny skies over Lichfield Cathedral, was an impressive spectacle of song, dance and of course, drama. The group’s shared…
Perhaps the most notable aspect of this concert in the 2025 Young Artists series was the enthusiasm with which the audience applauded; each time Ignas Maknickas finished a well-articulated and…