REVIEWS

<strong>Realms of Glory – 53Two</strong>

As the Christmas Markets and colourful pantomimes take over Manchester’s culture scene, tucked away in a pocket of Deansgate, a…

3 years ago

<strong>The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan – Opera House, Manchester</strong>

As one would expect from such a prestigious venue, the Opera House’s annual Christmas pantomime was on a truly epic…

3 years ago

<strong>Goldilocks and the Three Bears – Epstein Theatre</strong>

I think I’m in love with a pantomime villain. We’ll come to the snake-hipped Von Vippemall in a moment. Firstly,…

3 years ago

<strong>Paradise Now! – Bush Theatre</strong>

Paradise Now! reflects the growing empowerment of women in our society, showing both unity and darker, more toxic aspects. The…

3 years ago

<strong>Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol – Southbank Centre</strong>

Dickens' tale of poverty, inequality and transformation has been a staple of the holiday season since it was first published…

3 years ago

<strong>Jazz Emu: You Shouldn’t Have – Soho Theatre</strong>

A screen cycles through a mixed bag of tweets sent to the mysterious Jazz Emu (Archie Henderson) as we wait…

3 years ago

<strong>Sons of the Prophet – Hampstead Theatre</strong>

I begin watching any show by giving it my full attention, like any respectful audience member. But how long can…

3 years ago

<strong>Jack And The Beanstalk – Hull New Theatre</strong>

I hate audience participation of any kind but found myself “booing” at the top of my lungs within two minutes…

3 years ago

<strong>Once Upon a Snowstorm – Traverse Theatre</strong>

This gentle rendition of Richard Johnson’s wordless picture book, adapted and directed by Jo Timmins, produced by Lyra and with…

3 years ago

<strong>Hex – National Theatre</strong>

Merry Christmas from the National Theatre in their extraordinary retelling of Sleeping Beauty’s story in the obscure and utterly brilliantly…

3 years ago