Young Critics
Every year we recruit a panel of young reviewers for the many and varied Lichfield Festival events that take place throughout the different Festivals we host – Literature, Summer Festival,…
Wind In The Willows by Paperback Theatre
Review by Rose. “It was thought out to every last detail.” This show was aimed at younger children, as it started with a song. The main plot was friendship and…
Photography Walk, Lichfield Camera Club
Review by Rose. We learnt about composition, leading lines, and light. During the introduction about what we were going to do, I noticed that the audience was mainly older adults….
Junyan Chen, Pianist
Review by Rose. “All three pieces were played outstandingly as if she were the real composer.” Initially, when I first went to this event, I was wary – I am…
Arpan – Jaivant Patel Dance
Review by Iona. “A charming snapshot of the medley of talents” Recently, I had the privilege of attending a sublime evening of South Asian dance with live music – Arpan,…
A Room Of One’s Own – Rebecca Vaughan
Review by Emily. “A dancing poodle’s chance!” Perceptive and relevant, Rebecca Vaughan’s one-woman show captivatingly displayed the necessity of wealth, space and material comforts in facilitating freedoms to write –…
Rachel Podger
Review by Martha. As the sun set behind Lichfield Cathedral, I settled into my seat for the final performance of the 2021 Lichfield Festival. This celebration of baroque music was…
Photography Walk
Review by Aaron. Firstly, I would like to start by saying that the Lichfield Photography Club put together a wonderful and engaging walk. The walk consisted of stunning sites around…
Mrs Churchill – My Life with Winston – Liz Grand
Review by Emily. In the last 18 months politics and government decisions have been thrust into the spotlight of our lives. The likes of Chris Whitty have become fundamental figures…