Writer: Susan Hill Adaptation: Stephen Mallatratt Director: Robin Herford 3 ½ stars The desire to be scared out of our wits shows no sign of waning. Last year saw the first national tour of a theatrical adaptation of The Exorcist, and this year the hit play Ghost Stories is on tour. As well as being … Continue reading The Woman in Black – nationwide tour
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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
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
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
Beryl – Octagon theatre, Bolton 24.9.19
Beryl – Bolton Library and Museum (Octagon Theatre Bolton) Writer: Maxine Peake Director: Kimberley Sykes Reviewed on behalf of Opening Night The sport of cycling is currently in the midst of a golden age here in the UK. Through their exploits at the Olympics and the Tour du France, cyclists such as Sir Chris Hoy, … Continue reading Beryl – Octagon theatre, Bolton 24.9.19
Motown the musical 19.9.19
Motown: The Musical – Empire Theatre, Liverpool Book: Berry Gordy Music and Lyrics: The Legendary Motown Catalogue Director: Charles Randolph-Wright Musical Supervision & Arrangements: Ethan Popp. Originally reviewed on behalf of Reviews Hub If you can cherry pick from a back catalogue of one of the most successful record labels in popular music, a label … Continue reading Motown the musical 19.9.19
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
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 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
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