Paul Downham

Something Rotten – Opera House

Manchester does it again! A city that gives birth to so many musicals that go on to conquer the world,…

2 months ago

The National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals – AO Arena

For the 5th year running 12,000 people packed into the AO Arena to witness some of the best musicals from…

7 months ago

Cinderella – The Brindley

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

8 months 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…

10 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!…

11 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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’…

1 year ago