REVIEWS

Marcus Is Alive – Manchester Jewish Museum

With direction and dramaturgy by Mark Rice-Oxley, Marcus J Freed’s solo show recounts the true story of his near-death experience…

7 months ago

Soaked – The King’s Arms

As Greater Manchester Fringe makes a welcome return, The King’s Arms is appropriately in the hub of it all again!…

7 months ago

Echo – King’s Head Theatre

I’d never been to the King’s Head Theatre before, which is criminal considering its proximity to where I’ve lived for…

7 months ago

When You Die – Anthony Burgess Foundation

When You Die pitches itself as a Gothic horror comedy exploring the afterlife through the lens of undead housemates—but despite…

7 months ago

The Winter’s Tale – Royal Shakespeare Company

Yes yes yes yes yes yes! This is the type of production that makes you doubt the play has ever…

7 months ago

By Royal Appointment – Richmond Theatre

The late Queen’s view on almost all topics is famously unknown. She rarely made public statements or gave interviews, and…

7 months ago

Leeches – The King’s Arms

How far would you go for influence? Would you be prepared to use work colleagues, friends, or even family, in…

7 months ago

Calendar Girls the Musical – Frinton Summer Theatre

I never expected to cry at ‘Calendar Girls the Musical’, but 20 minutes in and I had tears rolling down…

7 months ago

The Last Laugh – Alexandra, Birmingham

I was in Morocco once (hold on - this’ll make sense) and came across a market stall selling fezes. The…

7 months ago

Calamity Jane – Hull New Theatre

Within two minutes of the plush curtain raising at the Hull New Theatre, on Tuesday evening, I was singing away…

7 months ago