Review: We Are Three Sisters @ Lowry, Salford
In his new play, We Are Three Sisters, presented by Northern Broadsides at the Lowry, Blake Morrison successfully weaves in aspects of Chekhov’s Three Sisters.
View ArticleReview: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? @ Octagon Theatre. Bolton
DAVID Thacker has built his reputation at the Octagon with American classics.
View ArticleReview: Calendar Girls @ Opera House, Blackpool
AS I took my seat in the crowded auditorium, there was barely a man to be seen.
View ArticleReview: Grease @ Palace Theatre, Manchester
It may be 20 years on but it remains clear to see why Grease is one of the most successful musicals of all time.
View ArticleReview: Justin Moorhouse @ King George's Hall, Blackburn
IT was perhaps fitting that the 2011 Blackburn with Darwen Comedy Festival should get underway with the amiable Mancunian Moorhouse.
View ArticleReview: Peter Kay @ MEN Arena, Manchester
MOST of those in the audience had paid for their tickets to see the Bolton comedian almost two years ago.
View ArticleReview: Sister Act - The Musical @ Opera House, Manchester
HALLELUJAH! The moment we have all been waiting for finally arrived as Sister Act - The Musical came to Manchester.
View ArticleReview: Paddy McGuiness @ Opera House, Blackpool
IF you can only make it to see one comedian this year, then it must be Paddy McGuiness.
View ArticleReview: Legally Blonde The Musical @ Opera House, Manchester
IT’S loud, proud and dipped in candyfloss pink — Legally Blonde, the musical has arrived.
View ArticleReview: George's Comedy Club Festival Special
Expecting to see the first act as compere, when Katie Mulgrew appeared as MC I was pleasantly surprised.
View ArticleReview: South Pacific, Palace Theatre, Manchester
THE soaring melodies of Richard Rodgers’ rich score sweep you away to the South Pacific when the overture to this production starts up.
View ArticleReview: Spiers and Boden, Darwen Library Theatre
ALTHOUGH one half of folk’s foremost duo was clearly struggling with a throat infection, it didn’t detract from a fine evening’s entertainment.
View ArticleReview: Haha Club @ The Sparrowhawk, Fence
It may have been chilly outside but the wintry weather did little to cool the lively Tuesday night crowd.
View ArticleReview: Sarah Millican @ King George’s Hall, Blackburn
I don’t like female stand-up comics. They’re usually man-hating feminists telling jokes that belittle men, and are often one-trick ponies.
View ArticleReview: Jerry Sadowitz @ Albert Halls, Bolton
The Jewish Scottish comedian and magician could well be the most offensive man on the comedy circuit — a circuit from which he has been sorely missed in recent years.
View ArticleReview: La Cage Aux Folles @ Mechanics, Burnley
A TRIP to the south of France is a welcome break to our autumnal skies, and a perfect chance to forget your woes.
View ArticleReview: Beautiful Thing @ Royal Exchange, Manchester
HOW refreshing it is to watch a play that portrays gay people as real people and not just camped up figures of fun.
View ArticleReport: Accrington Christmas Lights switch-on 2011
WITH GALLERY: Accrington town centre dazzled with lights last night after a performance by clubland star Kelly Llorena.
View ArticleReview: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz @ Octagon Theatre, Bolton
LAY your cynicism aside and get into the festive spirit, for the Bolton Octagon’s retelling of the Wizard of Oz is wonderful indeed.
View ArticleReview: Opera North's Madama Butterfly @ Lowry, Salford
I FELL in love with Puccini at his birthplace in Tuscany.
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