Murder Ballads, Waterside Arts Centre. Writer: Gerry Smyth Director: Ellie Hurt Adapted from the Murder Ballads by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Reviewed on behalf of The Reviews Hub 4 stars After a very successful run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, Sale hosts Murder Ballads, rather appropriately, on All Hallows Eve. According to one internet … Continue reading Murder Ballads. 31.10.19
Comedy
Jerry Springer The Opera – 11.8.19
Jerry Springer The Opera - Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester Composer, Lyricist, Book: Richard Thomas Additional Lyrics & Book: Stewart Lee Director: James Baker Written on behalf of Reviews Hub 5 stars Talk about making a statement and putting yourself on the map! That’s precisely what Northern Ricochet have gone and done with their inarguable production. … Continue reading Jerry Springer The Opera – 11.8.19
Mark Thomas – Check up on our NHS at 70
Mark Thomas – Check Up - Our NHS at 70: The Playhouse, Liverpool Director: Nicolas Kent This must be the first time I’ve attended a comedy show where half way through there is a projected video of a stomach operation, whilst a laid-back jazz track plays out, with Thomas bellowing “staple, cut, staple”. But then … Continue reading Mark Thomas – Check up on our NHS at 70
LOL (Ladies Of Laughter). 31.03.19
LOL (Ladies of Laughter) with Noreen Kahn – The Lowry, the Studio Reviewed originally on behalf of Reviews Hub. Back in 2016, television and radio presenter Noreen Kahn tried her hand at stand-up comedy. This proved a hugely successful move and led Kahn to set up her own, all female comedy nights and tours. Tonight … Continue reading LOL (Ladies Of Laughter). 31.03.19
The Life I Lead. 22.02.19
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
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 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
Graham Fellows – Completely Out of Character. 25.1.19
Graham Fellows - Completely Out of Character: The Studio, Lowry ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewer: Matt Forrest for The Reviews Hub Graham Fellows introduces his latest show which is made up of a few songs and several “boring stories”. This rather self-deprecating introduction by Fellows could not be any further from the truth. For this is a man … Continue reading Graham Fellows – Completely Out of Character. 25.1.19
Iain Stirling: U OK Hun? 24.11.18
Iain Stirling: U OK Hun? X - Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Salford Reviewer: Matthew Forrest Reviewed on the 24th November 2018 Reviewed for Reviews Hub. As Iain Stirling introduced himself to those at the Lowry this evening, you could be forgiven for closing your eyes for a moment, as you are transported to sunny Mallorca … Continue reading Iain Stirling: U OK Hun? 24.11.18
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