The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel: The Unity Theatre, Liverpool Writer: Paul Hunter Director: Paul Hunter Reviewer: Matthew Forrest 4 Stars. Depeche Mode once informed us that we should Enjoy the Silence: sound advice for the modern age and a rather accurate summary of the Told by an Idiot theatre company’s production: … Continue reading The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel
Comedy
Murder Ballads. 31.10.19
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
Curtains 9.10.19
Curtains – The Palace Theatre Music: John Kander Lyrics: Fred Ebb Book: Rupert Holmes Director: Paul Foster Originally reviewed on behalf of Opening Night. We’ve all heard of opening night disasters when it comes to the theatre, from forgotten lines to sickly cast members, I’m sure actors and directors will have their fair share of … Continue reading Curtains 9.10.19
Mythos:Men 31/9/19
Written on behalf of Reviews Hub. Mythos – Men: The Lowry Lyric, Lyric Theatre Writer and Performer: Stephen Fry Director: Tim Carroll There are certain actors, performers and comics who you would pay good money to see even if they were reading the Yellow Pages; Richard Burton, Sir Ian McKellen and Stephen Fry would all … Continue reading Mythos:Men 31/9/19
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 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
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
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
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