★★★★★ – A musical spectacular with a stellar cast and ensemble that everyone needs to see, you think you know the story of Romeo and Juliet? Think again and get tickets to see this show. & Juliet, tells the alternative story of Romeo and Juliet. That asks the question what if Shakespeare hadn’t wrote the […]
Read More Review – & Juliet Musical★★★★☆ – A fabulous fun night out at the theatre that doesn’t take itself seriously and is a joy to watch, and audiences are loving it 9 To 5 The Musical is a fun night out at the theatre. The show full of laughs and heart all wrapped together in a tight and well polished […]
Read More 9 To 5 The Musical Review★★★☆☆ – This show is absolutely not for the easily offended but the core messages are still relevant in this world. The cast are the shows highlight and saving grace rich with unknown northern talent. Jerry Springer The Opera, is based on the tv show of the same name, the original production of this show […]
Read More Review – Jerry Springer The Opera★★★★★ – Sensational storytelling at its finest, this is truly spectacular theatre, that gives you goosebumps. Since Micheal Morpurgo’s 1982 novel, War Horse and the story of Albert and his beloved horse Joey; has had many incarnations including a blockbuster film but in my opinion the most successful is that of this stage production. The […]
Read More Review – War Horse★★★☆☆ – A whimsical journey into the cooky mind of Amélie a heartwarmingly bizarre show that is visually and musically sensational. Last Saturday i escaped the drizzly Manchester weather to see a little gem of show that has a whole lot of heart and warmth, delivered by a stellar cast that brings joy to the […]
Read More Review – Amélie The Musical★★★★★ – A fabulous 5 star musical about mormons? Its everything and more and so good, its hilarious and has heart, it may not be for everyone but my God your in for a treat if you manage to be blessed with a ticket to see it. The Book Of Mormon, tells the story of […]
Read More Review – The Book Of Mormon UK Tour★★★☆☆ – An enjoyable watch with standout performances elevating the piece that finds humour within the bleak story Elysium Theatre Company, and Queens Hall Arts Centre present ‘Miss Julie’. The play was first written in 1888 by August Strindberg, and is still being performed 150 years on. The company decided to perform and style their […]
Read More Review – Miss Julie★★★★★ – This beautiful show is a recipe for a hit, a most enjoyable night out at the theatre a solid story performed by a insanely talented cast and hardworking ensemble and orchestra. ‘Waitress’ is a smash hit Broadway musical which transferred to Londons West End, currently playing at the Adelphi Theatre. It’s based of […]
Read More Review – Waitress★★★☆☆ – This inventive production, breathes life into this theatrical classic, helping reimagine itself while still maintaining the original charm and class. ‘The Importance Of Being Earnest’ was first penned by Oscar Wilde in 1895, and is still regularly performed to this day, becoming some what of a classic. The issue with a text this […]
Read More Review – The Importance Of Being Earnest★★★☆☆ – Some stand out performances and impressive staging and design although it isn’t enough to ‘thrill’ me into having a great time. “The House On Cold Hill” is based on the novel, written by Peter James and has been adapted for the stage by Shaun McKenna. The story follows a family’s move from Brighton […]
Read More Review – The House On Cold Hill★★★★☆ – A superb high energetic cast and outstanding orchestral performances, were the nights stand out of an highly enjoyable reimagining of a much loved story staged beautifully that brings a new element. The Royal Exchange Theatre, located in Manchester is one of my favourite theatre for a multitude of reasons, one main reason is […]
Read More Review – West Side Story Royal Exchange★★★★☆ – A wonderfully fun night out at the theatre, watching a fabulous show, aided by a phenomenal cast and fabulous creative team that all help bring Rocky Horror to life, On Saturday 4th May, I paid a visit to the ‘Frankenstein Place’ more widely known as the Liverpool Empire Theatre to see the cult […]
Read More Review – The Rocky Horror Show★★★★★ – I adored this play, all the elements were outstanding. The performances, writing, direction and design all help elevate this production to new heights. On a rather wet and miserable Saturday afternoon, I escaped to The Lowry Theatre Salford, to catch the last Saturday matinee of “Home, I’m Darling”. I had the best time […]
Read More Review – Home I’m Darling★★★☆☆ – English Theatre Touring’s production of Equus is visually enchanting with heartfelt performances that help bring life to this text, and make it an enjoyable and thought provoking performance. I spontaneously decided to see Equus on its last evening performance, at the Lowry Theatre in Salford. After seeing the matinee of “Home I’m Darling” […]
Read More Review – Equus★★★★☆ Monday 8th April 2019 – Manchester Palace Theatre Having missed the chance to see this new production when it originated at Hope Mill Theatre, here in Manchester I was eager to catch it on tour, after hearing rave reviews from its showings at Hope Mill and its London transfer at the Vaults. Both of […]
Read More Review – Hair The Musical★★★☆☆ – “The Girl On The Train, had all the great twists and turns but I didn’t feel fully wowed onboard the train” On Saturday the 6thApril I managed to catch the last matinee performance of; “The Girl On The Train- The Play”. Being a complete novice to Paula Hawkins and the Girl On The […]
Read More Review – The Girl On The TrainWhile I’m well aware we are in the third month of the year, I haven’t made my 2019 theatre must sees blog post. I already feel we have had some good theatre already, there is so many more exciting theatre i’ve yet to see and exciting news and works to be released. I’ve tried to […]
Read More My 2019 Theatre Bucket ListI was very fortunate to manage to see a lot of new theatre, some of the productions were new for this year and some were “new” to me. I’ve managed to whittle down my long list into things that stood out to me. Six Ok, but not to have favourites but *cough* SIX is amazing […]
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