United Kingdom Noël Coward’s Hay Fever: Wyndham’s Theatre, London, 2.10.2026. (BF) ****
Noël Coward’s Hay Fever – Richard E. Grant brings star quality to a decent production
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London Opera Company’s Tristan und Isolde at Sinfonia Smith Square on 18 October
The London Opera Company to revive Tristan und Isolde on 18 October
Aigul Akhmetshina’s thought-provoking – if not fully realised – reflections on Love
United Kingdom Love Without Borders: A Journey in Three Chapters: Aigul Akhmetshina (mezzo-soprano), Jonathan Palmer Lakeland (piano). Milton Court Concert Hall, London, 30.9.2026. (CC)
Names on the roster of the twelfth Ballet Nights were, as usual, names to conjure with
United Kingdom Ballet Nights 012: 3rd Birthday Programme: Cadogan Hall, London, 28.9.2026. (JO’D)
Jonny Greenwood and the London Sinfonietta wish Steve Reich a Happy 90th Birthday
United Kingdom Steve Reich – a 90th Birthday Celebration: Jonny Greenwood (electric and bass guitar), Royal Academy of Music Manson Ensemble, London Sinfonietta / Chloe Rooke (conductor), 27.9.2026. (AK)
Luxury War Requiem starts the new London Philharmonic season as Gardner pulls out all the stops
United Kingdom Britten, War Requiem: Natalya Romania (soprano), Paul Appleby (tenor), Benjamin Appl (baritone), London Philharmonic Choir (chorus director: Madeleine Venner), London Symphony Chorus (chorus director: Mariana Rosas), Tiffin Boys’ Choir and Girls’ Choir (director: James Day). London Philharmonic Orchestra / Edward Gardner (conductor). Royal Festival Hall, London, 26.9.2026. (JR)
English National Ballet’s triple bill of dance at Sadler’s Wells is ‘rhythm itself’
United Kingdom English National Ballet’s Rhythm Riot (choreography by George Balanchine, Jae Man Joo and Micaela Taylor): Dancers of English National Ballet, English National Ballet Philharmonic / Maria Seletskaja (conductor). Sadler’s Wells, London, 24.9.2026. (JO’D)
Schubert 9–premiere (again): Leon Bosch, The Hanover Band at Cadogan Hall
United Kingdom Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert: David Blackadder (trumpet), The Hanover Band / Leon Bosch (director). Cadogan Hall, London, 21.9.2026. (AV-E)
