Only a few weeks ago, and coincidental to being asked to review this show, I had a nostalgic watch of…
Upon entering the Altrincham Garrick, I was immediately drawn into the chilling confines of the Shawshank Prison. The stage, impressively…
Ever since the death of Stephen Sondheim in November 2021 there has been a rush on both the professional and…
The traditional view of that redoubtable British institution, The Women’s Institute (or WI to its friends), is one of middle-class…
As the football season comes to a close and trophies and league titles are fought for, one wonders if top-flight…
When Ken Kesey’s debut novel was published in 1962 it was an instant hit and spawned a lauded theatrical production,…
These are interesting times at the Garrick Playhouse in the leafy south Manchester suburb of Altrincham. Under the aegis of…
Even if you’re not a Disney aficionado, everyone knows the story of The Little Mermaid: Girl meets boy, girl can’t…
Described on its promotional literature as “a celebratory evening of musical theatre”, Curtain Up at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse certainly…
What would you imagine to be on the agenda for teenagers chatting online? Rating current romantic crushes? How mean mum…