Saturday, December 6

Tag: Sarah White

Derby Days – Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre
North West

Derby Days – Liverpool’s Royal Court Theatre

Not a football fan? Feel like maybe this show isn’t for you? Think again! ‘Derby Days’ at the Royal Court is one for all with its witty dialogue, engaging pace and strong cast. With only four cast members, the play relies on the excellent dynamic between them all, and they deliver as a fantastic foursome. The play follows married couple Dave Derby (Dominic Carter) and Debbie Day (Sarah White) who both support the ‘other side’. Dave’s a red and Debbie is a blue which inevitably causes a wealth of arguing in the Derby-Day house. The pair are used to this though as is their daughter Chloe (Ellie Clayton) who navigates the fighting by pretending not to like football at all. However, Chloe visits home with her new boyfriend Mark (Elliott Kingsley) who possesses a secret he has to try and kee...
The Salon: The Sequel! – St Helens Theatre Royal
North West

The Salon: The Sequel! – St Helens Theatre Royal

This adult comedy show, written by Drew Quayle, follows the antics and everyday life of salon manager, Carol, played by radio and stage star Leanne Campbell.  It’s predecessor show, The Salon originally played at St Helens Theatre Royal in 2009, playing again in 2011 and 2017, before transferring to Liverpool’s Epstein Theatre in 2018. This stand-alone sequel has been updated to reflect current local Liverpool culture and is awash with Scouse over-the-top caricatures and Scouse humour which had the hyped-up audience showing their appreciation with boisterous whoops and piercing squeals of laughter amid noisy excitement. Carol (Leanne Campbell) is orchestrator of the story, managing the salon staff and trying to keep her family life in control.  Her staff of two, be...