William Whelton

A Christmas Carol: The Musical – The LowryA Christmas Carol: The Musical – The Lowry

A Christmas Carol: The Musical – The Lowry

When the December review list lands in my inbox I have to confess to my spirits lowering, the plethora of…

3 months ago
The Gap – Hope Mill TheatreThe Gap – Hope Mill Theatre

The Gap – Hope Mill Theatre

The small (but perfectly formed) Hope Mill Theatre in Ancoats has firmly established itself over the last decade as the…

1 year ago
LIZZIE– Southwark PlayhouseLIZZIE– Southwark Playhouse

LIZZIE– Southwark Playhouse

London's Southwark Playhouse is currently playing host to a riveting and unapologetically fierce production of ‘LIZZIE’, the true crime rock…

1 year ago
LIZZIE The Musical – Hope Mill TheatreLIZZIE The Musical – Hope Mill Theatre

LIZZIE The Musical – Hope Mill Theatre

On a late Summer Sunday afternoon when the sun had finally decided to grace Manchester with its presence, I forfeit…

2 years ago
Jacob Fowler set to have a ball in ManchesterJacob Fowler set to have a ball in Manchester

Jacob Fowler set to have a ball in Manchester

Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester is to stage the UK theatrical premiere of the Broadway musical version of Rodgers +…

3 years ago
In The SpotlightIn The Spotlight

In The Spotlight

Hello North West End Welcome to my new weekly column here on the site, where I will talk all things…

3 years ago
Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre announce ‘Hope Fest’Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre announce ‘Hope Fest’

Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre announce ‘Hope Fest’

Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre will launch a three-week festival in Ancoats this summer, HOPE FEST, with a programme of arts…

4 years ago
Smash Hit RENT Returns to Hope Mill Theatre this SummerSmash Hit RENT Returns to Hope Mill Theatre this Summer

Smash Hit RENT Returns to Hope Mill Theatre this Summer

Hope Mill Theatre announces that its hit production of the classic rock musical RENT will play to audiences this summer.…

4 years ago
Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre to open Community Hub and launch Hope Mill Theatre SchoolManchester’s Hope Mill Theatre to open Community Hub and launch Hope Mill Theatre School

Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre to open Community Hub and launch Hope Mill Theatre School

• Community space will be based on Pollard Street, next to Hope Mill Theatre and will include a large studio…

4 years ago
Hope Mill Theatre confirms RENT will go ahead this year and it’s set to be the hottest ticket in town!Hope Mill Theatre confirms RENT will go ahead this year and it’s set to be the hottest ticket in town!

Hope Mill Theatre confirms RENT will go ahead this year and it’s set to be the hottest ticket in town!

Hope Mill Theatre has announced its hotly-anticipated revival of classic rock musical RENT will run to socially distanced audiences this…

5 years ago