Paul Downham

Cinderella – The Brindley

Last year I was invited to review my first ever pantomime at The Brindley in association with New Pantomime Productions…

2 days ago

Northern Lights and German Resonance – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

There was nothing Fawlty about the RLPO in last night’s performance—a real Touch of Class, you might say. In that…

2 months ago

13 Going on 30 The Musical – Opera House

Once more Manchester’s Opera House hosted another World Premiere last night in the latest show where Manchester gets it first!…

3 months ago

Frank Sanazi: Songs for Swinging Leaders – Le Monde

If you like your swing music served with a side order of political incorrectness and a heavy pour of dark…

4 months ago

Macbeth – Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Arriving in London from a sold-out season in Melbourne, The Australian Shakespeare Company brings Macbeth to the beautiful Royal Botanic…

5 months ago

The Merry Wives of Windsor – Shakespeare’s Globe

Published in 1602 and traditionally believed to have been written at the specific request of Elizabeth I, The Merry Wives…

5 months ago

Trial by Jury and A Matter of Misconduct – Festival Theatre

Welcome to another episode of the hit TV show, Trial by Jury! Gilbert and Sullivan’s comedy opens this double bill…

7 months ago

A Knight’s Tale – Opera House, Manchester

Manchester’s famous Opera House had hosted multiple productions beginning their theatrical journey as part of ATG’s ‘Manchester Gets It First’…

8 months ago

Dear Evan Hansen – Hull New Theatre

Some productions are so special that theatregoers can get the gist of the story from the get go. I certainly…

8 months ago

Abigail’s Party – Royal Exchange

Most of the packed press night audience will have arrived in the Victorian splendour of the Royal Exchange thinking they…

8 months ago