Theatre Review: CALENDAR GIRLS – THE MUSICAL, The Lowry, Salford
CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL captures the essence of an inspiring true story with fun, laughter and sensitivity When a group of members from the Women’s Institute (WI) in Yorkshire decided to put their fears aside and pose naked for a charity calendar, little did they know the impact it would have. Not only did Angela […]
Theatre Review: DEATH OF A SALESMAN – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Sarah Frankcom’s production of DEATH OF A SALESMAN is a multi-layered and fascinating reframing of an American classic Following his critically acclaimed performance in KING LEAR, Don Warrington makes a welcome return to the Royal Exchange to take on Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play DEATH OF A SALESMAN. Set in late 1940s America, DEATH OF […]
Theatre Review: THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES – The Lowry, Salford
Played fast and loose, THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES may not convince loyal Sherlock Holmes fans but you can't fault it for entertainment It’s been over 130 years since Sherlock Holmes first appeared in A STUDY IN SCARLET but the fictional private detective remains as popular as ever, as demonstrated by the packed auditorium for […]
Theatre Review: PUTTING IT TOGETHER - Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Showcasing some of his most popular shows, PUTTING IT TOGETHER is a wonderful collection of the best of Stephen Sondheim’s works Whether this is your first introduction to the music of Stephen Sondheim, or you’re a seasoned fan of his works, PUTTING IT TOGETHER is a wonderful example of the best of Sondheim’s works. PUTTING […]
Film Review: THE MUSIC OF SILENCE
Despite its strong cast performances, THE MUSIC OF SILENCE ultimately falls short of getting under the skin of living legend Andrea Bocelli Whether you’re an Opera fan or not, chances are you’ve heard of Andrea Bocelli. The internationally renowned tenor has been entertaining audiences all over the world with his astounding voice for 25 years, […]
BFI #LFF 2018: PACHAMAMA Film Review
Charming, colourful and vividly imagined, PACHAMAMA is a children’s animated adventure story which touches on Peruvian history From the studio behind ERNEST AND CELESTINE, Juan Antin brings his animated children’s tale PACHAMAMA to the big screen at the BFI London Film Festival. Set in 16th-Century Peru, PACHAMAMA follows fun-loving 10-year-old Tepulpaï who lives in a remote […]
BFI #LFF 2018: YOURS IN SISTERHOOD Film Review
Fusing the past with the present, YOURS IN SISTERHOOD is a collective portrait of feminism now and forty years ago UK-born filmmaker Irene Lusztig presents a collective portrait of feminism and the lost art of letter writing in her new documentary YOURS IN SISTERHOOD. Filmed between 2015 and 2017, YOURS IN SISTERHOOD invites strangers in […]
INTERVIEW: Dar Gai Talks NAMDEV BHAU: IN SEARCH OF SILENCE
Writer and director Dar Gai talks to Frankly My Dear UK about NAMDEV BHAU: IN SEARCH OF SILENCE and her inspiration behind the film In her second outing behind the camera, Dar Gai delivers a film that is as visually striking as it is affecting with NAMDEV BHAU IN SEARCH OF SILENCE. Driving mad by […]
BFI #LFF 2018: THE CHAMBERMAID (LA CAMARISTA) Film Review
Lila Avilés confronts the monotony of long workdays in her compelling and deeply resonant debut feature THE CHAMBERMAID Mexican actor-turned-director Lila Avilés confronts the monotony of long workdays with a quiet examination of forgotten belongings and budding friendships in her acutely observed feature debut THE CHAMBERMAID. Set almost entirely within the rooms, corridors and service spaces […]
Theatre Review: LET IT BE - Opera House, Manchester
LET IT BE charts The Beatles’ meteoric rise from their humble beginnings to the heights of Beatlemania Billed as “The Beatles reunion you never got to see”, LET IT BE is a nostalgic romp through The Beatles’ discography. This is not your typical jukebox musical. Where the likes of We Will Rock You or Mamma […]