http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/ Watford Observer /leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/ en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:31:35 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:31:35 +0000 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/resources/images/1000746/?type=rsslogo http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/ http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/5056963.Soul_Play_at_Watford_Palace_Theatre_____/?ref=rss Death isn’t an easy subject to talk about but director/choreographer Kate Flatt has made a highly moving attempt to discuss some of the issues surrounding the loss of a loved one in her cross-over dance theatre production, Soul Play. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:06:49 +0000 f0c186c017cd906f017d67a5d051e9ce http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/5057012.Luis_Pecas_at_Aldenham_School__/?ref=rss Among singers, the good natural counter-tenor voice in men is comparatively rare, being also known as the male alto, with pitch slightly lower than in a woman contralto. (It must not be confused with the castrato voice, which used to result from a barbarous surgical procedure.) The English debut tour by the Portuguese counter-tenor Luis Pecas, with his accompanist Joao Santos, was therefore a real attraction to the Chapel of Aldenham School last Saturday. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:25:01 +0000 457b2dcfae245b32708016959c34fb2b http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/5056979.Marcus_Andrews_piano_recital_for_Radlett_Music_Club____/?ref=rss It is not every pianoforte recital that includes the first performance of a new work in the presence of its British composer. This was achieved by the Radlett Music Club on this occasion. Modus operandi, a short piece by Michael Summers, only completed in January 2010, therefore deserved our special attention. The piece begins by expanding a single note into a simple theme, to which, after much elaboration and interplay with other themes, it eventually returns. As we listened to its subtle and complex rhythms and its impressionist language, we could not fail to think of Debussy (a specimen of whose work was to be played next) and Bartok, whose idiom has become the lingua franca of modern pianism. It was a privilege to be at the premiere of this exciting, if brief, work, played with enthusiasm by Marcus Andrews. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:12:18 +0000 3c889b4ea07c45eb37dfb4d1a75a07c6 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/5047854.These_Are_A_Few_Of_My_Favourite_Things_at_Watford_Palace_Theatre_____/?ref=rss Most of us have an awareness of classical ballet, so Indian classical dance, though different, is not incomprehensible. In a multicultural town such as Watford, we are fortunate to see authentic Indian dancing, as we did in the impressive performance by Nina Rajarani and her colleagues at Watford Palace Theatre, last Tuesday night. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:37:27 +0000 5e8ad8b8bb2ac56d37a5974173668d28 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/5045737.Ocean_Colour_Scene_at_The_Alban_Arena/?ref=rss People often decide not to bother going to a gig because they have seen the band before, and - even though they may have enjoyed it - they see no point in going again. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:19:00 +0000 7ad9a9831b73e3e4f1c933d05fa105e8 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/5044634.Ocean_Colour_Scene_at_The_Alban_Arena/?ref=rss People often decide not to bother going to a gig because they have seen the band before, and - even though they may have enjoyed it - they see no point in going again. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:21:10 +0000 f9853e606a7e4cb33426a419128a5ab8 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/4879711.Return_To_The_Forbidden_Planet_at_The_Pump_House____/?ref=rss Reciting Shakespeare is no mean feat for a youth theatre and it’s even more difficult if you’re wearing a bodysuit and rollerskates, but still the Pump House Youth Theatre presented a highly entertaining version of Bob Carlton’s witty, award-winning musical. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:41:05 +0000 821af3ca96e10e7ad7c30654c21fa948 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/4880809.Purcell_School_s_Elastic_Band_Sextet__Radlett_Music_Club/?ref=rss Radlett Music Club presented a Family Concert featuring the Purcell School's Elastic Band Sextet on Sunday, January 24 at Christ Church Vision Hall, Radlett. The Sextet comprised Purcell students led by the Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion, Kevin Hathway. The audience of children and accompanying adults thoroughly enjoyed a whirlwind musical journey around the world introducing music and musical instruments to them in a highly entertaining and interactive way - this was no conventional concert, rather a musical experience. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:16:14 +0000 3a5804698f96b832ed2cea132118f734 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/4879721.Joseph_and_his_Amazing_Technicolor_Dreamcoat_at_The_Alban_Arena____/?ref=rss Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat brings with it all the polished professionalism you’d reasonably expect of a West End show. Its production values are superb and its stars are at the very top of their game. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:43:06 +0000 cd8cb1720610f6b6a2542e2bc0a6e7c1 http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/theatre/cfulocaltheatrereviews/4857577.Kings_Langley_Players__Aladdin_at_the_Community_Centre____/?ref=rss A warning for the women of Kings Langley: Lock up your husbands, there's a Pantomime Dame in town. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:13:26 +0000 aeaf32a104d3c1dfa71e580802a07f50