Theatre Review: BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL - Opera House, Manchester
BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL is a revved up and racy Romeo and Juliet story that appeals to not just Meat Loaf fans but musical and theatre lovers alike Jim Steinman's rock and roll theatrical fantasy BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL - the inspiration for one of the most iconic albums in history - […]
Album Review: Jarrod Dickenson - READY THE HORSES
With its warm sound and well-written tracks, READY THE HORSES is a worthy follow-up to the groundbreaking THE LONESOME TRAVELER Following the critically acclaimed THE LONESOME TRAVELER, American singer-songwriter Jarrod Dickenson finally releases his highly anticipated new album READY THE HORSES on 10 March. Dickenson’s first exposure to UK audiences came in 2013 when he […]
Comedy Review: Brennan Reece - EVERGLOW
Brennan Reece's debut full-length show is both funny and thought-provoking With his boyish energy, beaming smile and puppy-dog enthusiasm, it’s hard not to like Brennan Reece. Since he first burst onto the UK comedy scene back in 2010, the twentysomething comedian has grown from strength to strength, supporting Joe Lycett on tour and winning the […]
INTERVIEW: Jarrod Dickenson on READY THE HORSES and UK Tour
Jarrod Dickenson talks to Frankly My Dear UK about his new album and headline UK tour 2017 is already proving to be a pretty big year for Jarrod Dickenson. Following his support set for The White Buffalo, the Texas-born singer-songwriter is about to release a brand new album and take to the road on a […]
Theatre Review: THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA – Royal Exchange, Manchester
Intense, bitter and darkly comic, Graeae's full-blooded adaptation of Lorca’s final tragedy focuses on the emotional intensity of the piece Following their radical production of BLOOD WEDDING, Graeae Theatre Company return to the stage to take on another of Lorca’s classics, THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA. Based on the Spanish play by Federico García Lorca, […]
Theatre Review: THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN: THE REACH OUT 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN: THE REACH OUT 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR is high-energy show that pays tribute to the motor city and its music The golden age of Motown may have been over 50 years ago but if THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN: THE REACH OUT 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR is anything to go by, it’s still very much […]
Comedy Review: Steve Bugeja - UNPRONOUNCEABLE - The Lowry, Salford
Steve Bugeja's craft, structure and compelling narrative make for an entertaining hour Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Steve Bugeja brings his second solo show UNPRONOUNCEABLE to Salford’s The Lowry as part of a three-month long UK tour. Best known for his guest appearances on Russell Howard’s STAND UP CENTRAL and CBBC’s […]
Theatre Review: NARVIK – HOME, Manchester
NARVIK is a bold and powerful play about of love, guilt, heroism and betrayal Over a year after its world premiere at Liverpool Playhouse Studio, Lizzie Nunnery’s acclaimed play NARVIK embarks on a national tour as part of Box of Tricks’ tenth anniversary season. The enigmatic new play tells the story of Jim, a 90-year-old […]