North West

Spamalot – Rainhill Village Hall

Cult comedy, gleeful chaos, and an abundance of absurdity are served up with style in this Rainhill Village Hall production.…

2 weeks ago

The Addams Family – The Brindley, Runcorn

For those who are resisting the total takeover of tinsel, they may find comfort in a date with America’s spookiest…

2 weeks ago

Susanna – The Lowry

Director Olivia Fuchs and Choreographer Marcus Jarrell Willis combine perfectly with this fourth major collaboration between Opera North and Phoenix…

2 weeks ago

A Scouse Christmas Carol – Liverpool’s Royal Court

A Scouse Christmas Carol – Liverpool’s Royal Court It may not be what Dickens had in mind when he wrote…

3 weeks ago

Miss Saigon – Palace Theatre

The 2025 tour of Miss Saigon has descended upon Manchester’s Palace Theatre, a moment I approached with a mixture of…

3 weeks ago

The Graduate – The Forum Theatre

I’m pleased to see Richard Parker getting another opportunity to direct a production at the Forum Theatre, Romiley, having made…

3 weeks ago

La Bohème – The Lowry

Phyllida Lord’s classic production, designed by Anthony Ward, is one of the longest running at Opera North having been in…

3 weeks ago

Voices of Manchester – The Studio, Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

Thankfully avoiding the stereotype of the modern Mancunian, with their bucket hat, Adidas tracksuit and simian stroll, writer Duncan Battman…

3 weeks ago

It’s a Wonderful Life – Liverpool’s Royal Court Studio

Considered to be one of the greatest films of all time, Frank Capra’s wholesome tale of community, love and redemption…

3 weeks ago

Fawlty Towers The Play – Liverpool Empire

John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers the Play is sure to be a great night out for anyone wanting to have a…

3 weeks ago