by Music Editor | Feb 15, 2021 | Awards, Books, Dance, Drama, Film, Music, Uncategorized, Visual Arts
One of the greatest living stars of British classical music, the mezzo-soprano Dame Janet Baker CH DBE, was voted the winner of the 2019 Critics’ Circle Rosebowl by the 500 members of the Circle. Regrettably both the announcement and the award have been delayed...
by Philip Fisher | Dec 3, 2018 | Drama, Music, Visual Arts
Philip Fisher reports on a cultural visit to Vienna with tastes of architecture, art, theatre and opera.
by Rick Jones | Oct 4, 2018 | Awards, Books, Dance, Drama, Film, Music, Visual Arts
On 3rd October 2018, Britain’s foremost artist David Hockney received the Critics’ Circle award for Distinguished Service to Art. The relaxed ceremony took place over lunch at the Chelsea Arts Club, London, a beautiful venue with access through long french...
by Philip Fisher | Mar 21, 2018 | Books, Drama, Visual Arts
Published by Duckworth Overlook at £16.99, 382 pages There is no question that the most hyped first novel of 2018 is Mrs Hancock and the Mermaid by Imogen Hermes Gowar. While that historical novel is undoubtedly a fine work by a prodigious new talent, a strong case...
by Music Editor | Feb 28, 2018 | Awards, Books, Dance, Drama, Film, Music, Uncategorized, Visual Arts
by William Russell | Jan 31, 2018 | Awards, Drama
The Drama section decided to set up a new special award for services to the theatre which could go to anyone who has contributed to the theatre in Britain. It is not a lifetime achievement award because they tend to celebrate a career that is either over or at its...