Wednesday, February 18

Tag: Fiona Boylan

Sheila’s Island – The King’s Arms, Salford
12Feb Avatar photoBy Paul WilcoxNo Comments
North West

Sheila’s Island – The King’s Arms, Salford

Something quite special has been slowly brewing over the last couple of years at the King's Arms pub in Salford — and not just the excellent pint of Guinness. In this side-street boozer, incongruously wedged between Salford Central station and the bustling ring road, the husband-and-wife team of Colin and Lisa Connor have quietly established the tiny theatre nestled in the roof as a prime destination to see challenging and rewarding productions in the city centre. This dynamic duo have now taken the next step in their development by creating The Kings, a company of actors and creatives designed to showcase the wonderful talent our regional theatre network offers. First out of the blocks for The Kings is Sheila's Island by Tim Firth, a reworking of his earlier Neville's Island from 1...
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Mona and Mimi – Unity Theatre
6Sep By Anna Ní DhúillNo Comments
North West

Mona and Mimi – Unity Theatre

Mona and Mimi by Catherine Leen, premiering at the Unity Theatre on the 3rd and 4th of September, played deservedly to a sold-out audience. Telling the story of the guardians of Pete Best, original drummer of the Beatles, and John Lennon (you’ve probably heard of him) as they but heads over the future of the Beatles, we get a wonderful tale of two strong women debating what they believe to be the best course of action in protecting, and encouraging, their boys. The staging is simple, with a few chairs and a backdrop to signify a seamless set change. The simplicity adds to the DIY feel of the play, which I personally love, and allows the dialogue and story flow naturally between the two actors, Meriel Scholfield, playing the cogent Mimi (that is, Mrs. Smith, Lennon’s aunt), and Fiona...
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