Vigil – Traverse Theatre 2

2 years ago

Dashing about the flat before heading out, Radio 4’s News Quiz opened with Andy Zaltzman’s tongue-in-cheek introduction announcing the relegation…

Two Sisters – Royal Lyceum, Edinburgh

2 years ago

Writer David Greig, returns to the stage for the first time since taking the reins as Artistic Director of The…

Lear’s Shadow – Jack Studio Theatre

2 years ago

The pandemic was, of course, a disaster for theatres and those involved in the performance arts. But it is striking…

Haunted Scouse – Liverpool’s Royal Court

2 years ago

A new play was upon us at the Liverpool Royal Court Theatre. Haunted Scouse by Gerry Linford, is a tale…

Sheila’s Island – Rainhill Village Hall

2 years ago

It’s Bonfire night and Sheila (Rosetta Parker), Denise (Jo Webster), Julie (Sophie Brogan), and Fay (Lynn Aconley) are Team C…

Abigail’s Party – Hope Street Theatre

2 years ago

The Northern Comedy Theatre’s Abigail’s Party is another casualty of the closure of the Epstein. Relocated to the Hope Street…

Shed: Exploded View – Royal Exchange Theatre

2 years ago

Back in 2019, in those halcyon pre pandemic days, Phoebe Eclair-Powell won the biannual Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting and with…

The Gap – Hope Mill Theatre

2 years ago

The small (but perfectly formed) Hope Mill Theatre in Ancoats has firmly established itself over the last decade as the…

WAKO – The Traverse Bar, Edinburgh

2 years ago

Valentine's night with the unpredictability of a  jazz band proved interesting and entertaining at The Traverse bar. Wako, Norwegian Grammy…

The Full Monty – Opera House, Manchester

2 years ago

On Tuesday evening I had the pleasure of watching the comedic triumph ‘The Full Monty’ at the Manchester Opera House.…