Anna X – The Lyric Theatre, The Lowry Writer: Joseph Charlton Director: Daniel Raggett. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviewer: Matthew Forrest It would be fair to say that over the last 18 months most Instagram accounts have, for obvious reasons, showed a different slice of life from what was probably intended: gone were the snaps of flash parties, … Continue reading Anna X – The Lyric. 12.8.21-14.8.21
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Q&A with Jeremy Dyson for Ghost Stories UK
There is something a little strange, a little spooky hitting theatres across the UK this year. Something that will expose your biggest fears and fill your every thought with dread and terror! Don’t worry - it’s not Brexit : The Musical; it is Ghost Stories! From the twisted minds of the show’s creators, actor/writer … Continue reading Q&A with Jeremy Dyson for Ghost Stories UK
Under Three Moons. 26.9.19
Under Three Moons – The Studio, The Lowry Director: Adam Quayle Writer: Daniel Kanaber 5 stars! Theatre company Box of Tricks have earned quite the reputation for putting on productions with a heartbeat and, more importantly, a soul. Real stories about real people, which seem to tap into our conscience. New Production from writer Daniel … Continue reading Under Three Moons. 26.9.19
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
Little Miss Sunshine 29.5.19
Based on the Oscar-winning film of the same title, Little Miss Sunshine has been given the musical treatment and the result will undoubtedly be warming audience’s hearts on its UK tour. The musical is written by Tony Award-winning team James Lapine (Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George) and William Finn (Falsettos, 25thAnnual Putnam County … Continue reading Little Miss Sunshine 29.5.19
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
Rain Man 11.03.19
Rain Man – The Lyric Theatre, The Lowry Director: Jonathan O Boyle Writer: Dan Gordon Original Screenplay by: Ronald Bass and Barry Morrow Originally reviewed on behalf of Reviews Hub. Back in 1988 Barry Levinson directed the hugely commercial and critically successful film Rain Man. The film was a vehicle for Hollywood heavyweights Dustin Hoffman … Continue reading Rain Man 11.03.19
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
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