★★★★★ There is far more to Bourne’s Swan Lake than mere gender-juggling. In many ways, a more interesting aspect of Bourne’s achievement is that he has taken the central idea of the story back to its dark, mythic origins.
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★★★☆☆ This is a new story, written specifically for the stage by Ian Rankin and Rona Munro. Having previously played John Rebus in the BBC Radio series, Ron Donachie again takes on the role. We see that this hard-bitten, Edinburgh detective has now retired and lives alone in his dusty flat, with only a few old case files for company.
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★★★★☆ Some of the issues they raise are relevant to any couple considering having a child: Is it an ecologically defensible step to take when the planet is already so overcrowded? Is caring for a child compatible with our lifestyle?
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★★★★☆ Their great detective is a lady of formidable intellect and with an even more formidable French accent, called Artemis Arinae. That’s a name not picked by chance, for Artemis is the goddess of hunting; and as for ‘Arinae’, I believe that’s a kind of parrot – surely a pun on Poirot?
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★★★☆☆ Despite my reservations, I can see why Motown The Musical is a hugely successful show that has triumphed on Broadway and in the West End. Motown’s music deserves to be remembered and celebrated, and for those who love juke-box musicals this show is an absolute must-see.
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