A confusion of school disco music, playground lyrics, art room props, nativity choreography and dress-up box costumes make this poorly performed, barely-plotted absurdity of a musical unfit for performance in front of a paying audience in its current state.
You wouldn’t swab the poop deck with this two-and-a-half-hour shamble.
‘Ahoy! Ballad of the Time Kraken’ continues at Salford Arts Centre until 29th July with tickets available from https://manchester.ssboxoffice.com/events/ahoy-ballad-of-the-time-kraken/
Reviewer: Scot Cunningham
Reviewed: 28th July 2023
North West End UK Rating: ★
‘My Brother’s a Genius’ is a comedic but equally incredibly moving and heartfelt play and…
It's hard not to be inspired and astounded at the confidence, devotion and commitment that…
"I know this play very well. I don't recognise this version..." So says Antonia at…
Girls Night by Louise Roche and directed by Helen Roberts is a night of laughter,…
A hair-raising riotously risqué ride of a panto that leaves the audience ‘blown’ away. With…
Step back in time and delve into the creepy yet comedic story 'The Ghost of…