The Commitments – Sheffield Lyceum

3 years ago

I had been waiting for this one, as a fan of the novel-cum-cult film by Roddy Doyle and I certainly…

Blood Brothers – The Lowry

3 years ago

I love Blood Brothers and have to admit Mrs Johnstone is role I dream of playing one day. With more…

Something In The Air – Jermyn Street Theatre

3 years ago

The world premiere of ‘Something In The Air’ by Peter Gill was staged at Jermyn Street Theatre. A beautiful and…

The Osmonds: A New Musical – Hull New Theatre

3 years ago

I headed to the Hull New Theatre on Tuesday evening to review The Osmonds: A New Musical, safe in the…

Titus Andronicus – The Kings Arms, Salford

3 years ago

When you arrive at a venue and are offered a plastic poncho and earplugs as you make your way into…

Strictly Ballroom the Musical – Liverpool Empire

3 years ago

Anyone attending this show and expecting BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing will be disappointed; Strictly Ballroom the Musical is a…

Souvenir De Florence – Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

3 years ago

This delightful concert in the Close-Up series features musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. The ensemble consists of: Thelma…

Nigel Osner: Still Ticking! – Etcetera Theatre

3 years ago

Barrister turned cabaret performer Nigel Osner has had a busy life. In twenty-five years on the stage (“it sounds better…

The Canterville Ghost – Southwark Playhouse

3 years ago

Coming up in the lift from the underground on my way to the Southwark Playhouse (fast becoming one of my…

Forgotten Voices – Canal Cafe Theatre

3 years ago

When the personal is blended with the political in theatre, the outcome is likely to stir the audience with myriad…