JB Shorts 26 – 53two
After a couple of days spent down at the wrong end of the M62 in Liverpool, it was a joy to be back reviewing in the 0161, and the pleasure was doubly sweet as the subject was the 26th iteration of the ever-reliable JB Shorts under the 53Two arches at Watson Street.
The format is the same as ever; original, fifteen-minute short plays on any subject matter, showcasing some of the best in northern writing and acting talent. Number 26 features only five, rather than the usual six pieces and as ever the result is an eclectic mix of humour and thought-provoking work.
Meeting Morag
Writer Ben Tagoe wowed this reviewer a couple of years ago with ‘Better Days’ his one-man exploration of football hooliganism and rave culture and his latest offering gets the evening off to a great start. Pa...