Among classic children’s stories, Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is an obvious oddity. Whether a subtle exploration of selfhood or just a madcap misadventure down a rabbit hole, Carroll’s narrative scenes seem destined for theatrical interpretation. Adapted faithfully by writer Penny Farrow and brought vividly to the stage by director-designer Nate...

When Samara Joy announced that she would be appearing at the Proms with a programme billed as a tribute to “The Great American Songbook and Beyond”, one could be forgiven for anticipating a fairly predictable evening: Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter – the dependable pantheon. We all prepared ourselves to tap...