DVD Review: THE YOUNG POPE
Dark, compelling and beautifully shot, THE YOUNG POPE is brilliant piece of experimental filmmaking One of the year’s most talked about TV series, THE YOUNG POPE, heads to DVD and Blu Ray this week following its premiere on Sky Atlantic. Helmed by Oscar winning Italian director Paolo Sorrentino, THE YOUNG POPE tells the fictional story […]
Film Review: ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY
Does Gareth Edwards latest addition to the Star Wars Anthology deliver? As 2016 draws to a close, one of the most highly anticipated films of the year - ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY - finally heads to UK cinema screens this week. Set in between Episodes III and IV of the Star Wars saga, […]
Comedy Review: Justin Moorhouse: PEOPLE AND FEELINGS
Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Justin Moorhouse brings his latest tour PEOPLE AND FEELINGS to Salford’s The Lowry. Best known for his slots on LIVE AT THE APOLLO, THE NEWS QUIZ and FIGHTING TALK, as well as his role as Young Kenny in PETER KAY’S PHOENIX NIGHTS, Justin Moorhouse has fast […]
Theatre Review: UNDERNEATH A MAGICAL MOON - Sale Waterside Arts, Manchester
Peter Pan is every child's dream of never growing old, of always being a child and having the most amazing adventures. Mike Kenny's reimaging UNDERNEATH A MAGICAL MOON, brings that magic to life in a sparkling new production. Told through the eyes of Wendy Darling, UNDERNEATH A MAGICAL MOON, takes place in the back garden of Wendy's home where three children, […]
Theatre Review: SWEET CHARITY – Royal Exchange, Manchester
When SWEET CHARITY first premiered on Broadway in 1966, the musical defined a decade. Beginning with the hope and optimism of the 1960s and ending with the cynicism of the 1970's, the production set new limitations for the characters in musicals, particularly women. 50 years later, the Tony-nominated musical has been revived in a brand […]
Theatre Review: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG – The Lowry, Salford
James Brining breathes new life into Fleming’s classic tale CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG It’s fair to say that CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG holds a special place in most people’s hearts. Since 1968, the British musical has entertained audiences of all ages with its mixture of madness, intrigue and exuberance. Understandably then, expectations are high for the stage […]
Interview: Jos Vantyler takes on his most iconic role yet as The Child Catcher in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
Jos Vantyler chats to Frankly My Dear UK about his role as The Child Catcher in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG Jos Vantyler has taken on some iconic roles in his acting career (Mercutio, Dracula and Tom Sawyer to name but a few) but the Irish actor is about to take on his most iconic role […]