8 d. ago The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver by Rafael Torrubia review: 'bold, brassy, clever work'

This fantasy novel by Scots-Spanish writer Rafael Torrubia rattles along at a thrilling pace, writes Stuart Kelly

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1 week ago Elgar: The Dream of Gerontius album review – Gardner and the LPO’s reading is bold and dramatic

(LPO)Recorded live at the BBC Proms, Edward Gardner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s propulsive performance, with soloists Allan Clayton, Jamie Barton and James Platt, is one to cherishThe Dream of Gerontius may be the unlikely star of Alan Bennett’s The Choral, but it’s hardly in need of a popularity boost: Edward Gardner’s vibrant new recording is one of three released in the last two years, with another due in January.Recorded live at the 2022 BBC Proms, this propulsive reading has a great deal going for it. Allan Clayton captures the febrile nature of the dying man whose every sensation is both a terror and a fascination. His heroic tone thrills in the great prayer, Sanctus Fortis, while an expressive use of text illuminates the philosophical question and answer session in Part Two. Jamie Barton’s luxurious mezzo-soprano possesses a tangible immediacy as well as offering ample reserves of comfort. James Platt’s craggy bass is well-suited to the Angel of the Agony. Continu...

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2 w. ago Slowburn Restaurant Walthamstow, London Review: Big, bold sharing plates in a denim factory

Slowburn Restaurant Walthamstow, London Review: Big, bold sharing plates in a denim factory  Time Out

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2 w. ago Porn Play review, Royal Court Theatre – Ambika Mod’s bold addiction drama resists simple answers

The ‘One Day’ star plays a young professor whose addiction to violent pornography online makes for confronting real-life viewing

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4 w. ago The Outer Worlds 2 review: Bold, brash space epic is a decent RPG rollercoaster

Developer Obsidian returns with a follow-up to its successful The Outer Worlds and this uniquely designed space epic offers a fully fleshed-out role-play game with strong graphics

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4 w. ago Othello review at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London: bold, sometimes baffling choices

Othello review at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London: bold, sometimes baffling choices  The Stage

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