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Susan’s Bookshelves: Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood is sparklingly good company. She’s witty, affable, down to earth and personable. I’ve always sensed this from her novels, short stories and poetry but never more so than in this delightfully engaging memoir published last month (November 2025). Now 86, Atwood is one of the world’s most famous novelists and she has almost […]

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Brighton Philharmonic 07 December 2025

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra 07 December 2025 Joanna MacGregor Accordionist: Alise Silina Alise Silina is a highly charismatic and responsive...
Classical music reviews December 5, 2025

Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra 04 December 2025 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Concerto Budapest Symphony Orchestra Conductor  Andras Keller Pianist Paul Lewis Cadogan Hall, 04 December 2025   At a time...
Classical music reviews December 1, 2025

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra 29 November 2025 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Brian Wright Violin: Mathilde Milwidksy Mote Hall, Maidstone 29 November 2025 Entitled “Happy Holidays!” this...
Classical music reviews November 24, 2025

Fantasia Orchestra 23 November 2025 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Fantasia Orchestra Tom Fetherstonhaugh Elizabeth Watts Smith Square Hall, 23 November 2025   Subtitled “Birdsong,” this miscellany concert was...
Classical music reviews October 20, 2025

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra 19 October 2025 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Alice Farnham Violin: Elena Urioste Brighton Dome, 19 October 2025   Entitled “The Romantics” this...
Classical music reviews October 19, 2025

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra 19 October 2025 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Brian Wright Mezzo soprano: Susan Legg Mote Hall, Maidstone 18 October 2025 This imaginatively programmed,...
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Susan’s Bookshelves: Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood is sparklingly good company. She’s witty, affable, down to earth and personable. I’ve always sensed this from...
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Beauty and the Beast (Susan Elkin reviews)

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The Liar, the Bitch and the Wardrobe (Susan Elkin reviews)

The Liar, the Bitch and the Wardrobe Joshua Bailey Directed by Sasha Regan Union Theatre   Star rating: 3.5...
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Alice in Wonderland (Susan Elkin reviews)

Alice in Wonderland Geoff Aymer (inspired by Lewis Carroll) Directed by Suzann McLean Theatre Peckham   Star rating: 4...
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Cinderella (Susan Elkin reviews)

Cinderella James Rushbrooke Directed by Rory Hobson Judi Dench Playhouse, Questors Theatre   Star rating: 3   James Rushbrooke...

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