The Shawshank Redemption – Altrincham Garrick Playhouse

2 years ago

Upon entering the Altrincham Garrick, I was immediately drawn into the chilling confines of the Shawshank Prison. The stage, impressively…

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists – Shakespeare North Playhouse

2 years ago

Nearly 40 years ago, a skinny and slightly geeky young lad nervously walked into a college classroom to begin his…

Dracula: Mina’s Reckoning – Theatre Royal Glasgow

2 years ago

It seems to be, for no particular reason, a big year for Dracula. It isn't the anniversary of its first…

Census – Contact Theatre

2 years ago

Census, set in North Manchester, is a commendable theatrical endeavour that aims to break stereotypes, shining a light on a…

A View From The Bridge – Octagon Theatre

2 years ago

It isn’t often that one goes to see a production and as the final ‘curtain’ falls the audience appear to…

Great Expectations – Royal Exchange Theatre

2 years ago

With three competing press nights in Manchester theatreland this evening, I chose the opportunity to visit the venerable old Royal…

Jesus Christ Superstar – Palace Theatre

2 years ago

It’s a musical institution, and it’s been given a brand new lease of life..Jesus Christ Superstar at Manchester's Palace Theatre…

The Incident Room returns to Royal Court Studio

2 years ago

Following a sell-out run at The Black-E, Old Fruit Jar Productions return to the Studio at Liverpool Royal Court, after…

Heathers the Musical – Blackpool Opera House

2 years ago

Teenagers wearing blazers, scrunchies and trench coats fill the Blackpool Opera House, and there’s no mistaking which show is hitting…

Matthew Bourne’s Romeo & Juliet – Bradford Alhambra

2 years ago

This story of two star crossed lovers has been performed in every medium imaginable, so it was inevitable that our…