Northings Event Reviews archive from March 2009
Anything Goes Click for full size image INVERNESS OPERA COMPANY: ANYTHING GOES (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 25 March 2009)

JAMES MUNRO evaluates Inverness Opera’s attempt at a Cole Porter classic
27 March 2009


Jonathan Morton. Click for full size image SCOTTISH ENSEMBLE: LUMINOUS (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 24 March 2009)

KENNY MATHIESON wonders what constitutes an orchestra?
26 March 2009


The Book of Beasts. Click for full size image THE BOOK OF BEASTS (Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, 22 March 2009, and touring)

MARK FISHER catches up with Catherine Wheels’ latest offering for five and over.
24 March 2009


Hunting Dogs by Helen Denerley. Click for full size image HELEN DENERLEY: FIGHT OR FLIGHT (Kilmorack Gallery, Kilmorack, until 30 April 2009)

GEORGINA COBURN admires the latest work of sculptor Helen Dennerley.
24 March 2009


Jacqueline Shave. Click for full size image BRITTEN SINFONIA: BACH PLUS (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, 22 March 2009)

GEORGINA COBURN salutes the Sinfonia’s intelligent interweaving of old and new.
24 March 2009


The Age of Stupid. Click for full size image THE AGE OF STUPID (Eden Court Cinema, Inverness, 21 March 2009

JENNIE MACFIE implores you to see this film.
24 March 2009


Rachel Walker. Click for full size image DO BHEATHA DHAN DUTHAICH – INVERNESS GAELIC SOCIETY 2009 (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 20 March 2009)

FIONA MACKENZIE finds the traditional approach of the Society opening up to a new generation.
24 March 2009


De Rosa (photo - Andrew McKenna). Click for full size image DE ROSA (Captain’s Rest, Glasgow, 20 March 2009, and touring)

DAVID POLLOCK wonders why we don’t hear a lot more about Bellshill’s De Rosa – yet.
24 March 2009


Ross Noble Click for full size image ROSS NOBLE: THINGS (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 18 March 2009)

JOHN BURNS reflects on the comic genius of Ross Noble
20 March 2009


Tim Kliphuis (Photo - Patricia Steur) Click for full size image TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO (Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Isle of Skye, 17 March 2009)

TERRY WILLIAMS hears the Dutch violinist swing the Classics
20 March 2009


Johannes Moser Click for full size image BBC SCOTTISH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 12 March 2009)

GEORGINA COBURN hears the BBC SSO affirm the power of live performance
13 March 2009


Norman Bissell. Click for full size image NORMAN BISSELL – SLATE, SEA AND SKY: A POETRY READING (Rothesay Library, Isle of Bute, 4 March 2009)

ISHBEL CRAWFORD reflects on a poetry reading with additional photographic resonances.
12 March 2009


Eternal Light (photo - Hugo Glendinning). Click for full size image RAMBERT DANCE COMPANY – ETERNAL LIGHT TOUR (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 10 March 2009)

JENNIE MACFIE has her doubts about the costumes and the toucan, but loves the dancing.
12 March 2009


Ian McWhinnie - The Emigrants, 58 x 58cm, oil on gesso board. Click for full size image IAN MCWHINNIE: TRAVELS (Castle Gallery, Inverness, until 28 March 2009)

GEORGINA COBURN judges Ian WcWhinnie a subtle and rewarding painter.
10 March 2009


Highand Artists exhbition. Click for full size image HIGHLAND ARTISTS EXHIBITION (Eden Court Theatre, Inverness, until 28 March 2009)

GEORGINA COBURN finds much to admire in Highland Artists’ latest group exhibition.
10 March 2009


John Cooper Clarke Click for full size image JOHN COOPER CLARKE (Hootananny, Inverness, 2 March 2009)

JOHN BURNS relishes John Cooper Clarke’s scurrilous take on poetry and stand up.
05 March 2009


An earlier Ballet West production of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. Click for full size image BALLET WEST – THE NUTCRACKER (Empire Theatre, Eden Court, 28 February 2009)

JENNIE MACFIE applauds the ambition of the Taynuilt-based company.
03 March 2009


Chloe De Backer and Joanne Boag (photo - Peter Dibdin). Click for full size image ESSENTIAL SCOTTISH OPERA 2009 (Strathpeffer Pavilion, 27 February 2009)

JENNIE MACFIE celebrates a sparkling vintage of the annual Essential Scottish Opera touring package.
03 March 2009


Phil Nichol. Click for full size image PHIL NICHOL (OneTouch Theatre, Eden Court, Inverness, 27 February 2009)

JOHN BURNS admires comedian Phil Nichol’s cave men enthusiasm and comic skills.
03 March 2009


Ingrid Fraser Click for full size image INGRID FRASER: LANDSCAPE AND OTHER MARKS (Inchmore Gallery, near Beauly, until 15 March 2009)

GEORGINA COBURN finds considerable promise but still a degree of unevenness in the work of a developing young artist
02 March 2009


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