The Life I lead: the Quays Theatre, the Lowry Director: Didi Hopkins & Selina Cadell Writer: James Kettle Reviewed on behalf of The Reviews Hub Mary Poppins seems to be in the public conscience an awful lot at the moment. This is of course due to the recent cinematic release of Mary Poppins Returns, which … Continue reading The Life I Lead. 22.02.19
Month: February 2019
Ed Gamble: Blizzard. 21.02.19
Enthusiastic and Entertaining! Ed Gamble: Blizzard – The Quays Theatre, The Lowry Reviewed on behalf of Reviews Hub 21.02.19 Ed Gamble’s star is certainly on the rise: he has his own podcast with fellow comic James Acaster, numerous television and panel show appearances and he occasionally hosted a show on Radio X. Gamble is one … Continue reading Ed Gamble: Blizzard. 21.02.19
The Infinite Show. Mark Watson 17.02.19
Mark Watson: The Infinite Show – The Quays Theatre, the Lowry Reviewer: Matt Forrest In 2018 Mark took his latest stand-up, The Infinite Show to the Edinburgh Fringe. The show was a huge commercial and critical success, with four and five star reviews across the board. The subject of the show is empathy. Following a … Continue reading The Infinite Show. Mark Watson 17.02.19
White Denim 15.02.19
White Denim – Albert Hall, Manchester Reviewed on 15/02/2019 There is something quite satisfying arriving at a gig and seeing a big gong on stage: rather like a cow-bell, these are criminally under used musical apparatus’ that offer a great deal to any song! However why should I expect anything less from White Denim, for … Continue reading White Denim 15.02.19
The Delightful Sausage: Regeneration Game 15.02.19
The Delightful Sausage: Regeneration Game – The Lowry, the Studio ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Comedy is littered with numerous double acts from Laurel and Hardy, to Morecambe and Wise, French and Saunders to Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson, all with unique acts, but all with one key element in common: chemistry. The chemistry between each pair is what … Continue reading The Delightful Sausage: Regeneration Game 15.02.19
The Animals and Children Took to the Streets 7.02.19
The Animals and Children Took to the Streets – Home, Manchester Writer: Suzanne Andrade Director: Suzanne Andrade Film & Animation: Paul Barritt Written on behalf of Opening Night 4 Stars For nearly 15 years the 1927 theatre company have been pushing the boundaries when it comes to theatre. They have gained quite the reputation for … Continue reading The Animals and Children Took to the Streets 7.02.19
Blood Red Shoes – Get tragic
Blood Red Shoes – Get Tragic. “We fuckin’ hated each other, is what you’re politely trying to say.” drummer Steven Ansell replies to band mate Laura-Mary Carter; this was in response to her claim that following their last tour “we weren’t sure if we were gonna be a band anymore.” On the surface, it’s hardly … Continue reading Blood Red Shoes – Get tragic
VNV Nation 01.01.19
VNV Nation: Manchester Club Academy Review 1st February 2019 On the odd occasion you get to review a gig where everything is bit of a mystery; the band, the music, even the venue. It can conjure up a slight nervous tension as you wonder if you have the right place, and of course just what the … Continue reading VNV Nation 01.01.19
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