Book Review: THE HUNTING PARTY by Lucy Foley
With its atmospheric setting, psychological plot twists and character-driven storyline, THE HUNTING PARTY by Lucy Foley is an Agatha Christie-inspired that keeps you guessing right until the very end With Christmas fast approaching, the book on everyone’s lips at the moment is THE HUNTING PARTY. The debut novel by Lucy Foley is causing quite a stir in blogger circles, […]
Music Review: SHALAMAR - O2 Ritz, Manchester
Delivering their unique blend of funk, disco and soul, 80s legends Shalamar still know how to give the audience a night to remember Following their successful FRIENDS 35TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR earlier this year, American R&B and soul group Shalamar make a welcome return to the UK for two extra dates at the Indigo O2 in […]
Theatre Review: BENIDORM LIVE – Palace Theatre, Manchester
Cheesy, brash and gloriously OTT, Derren Litten’s BENIDORM LIVE successfully makes the transition from screen to stage There is always a risk when TV programmes make the transition from screen to stage, especially one popular as BENIDORM. The award-winning comedy, which ran for 10 years on ITV before finally being decommissioned earlier this year, won over […]
Things To Do: MAGICAL CHRISTMAS MOVIE EXPERIENCE - Mayfield Depot, Manchester
With its enchanted forest, live entertainment and Christmas themed refreshments, the MAGICAL CHRISTMAS MOVIE EXPERIENCE is sure to get you in the festive mood Pop-up cinemas seem to be the “in thing” at the moment but rarely are they done well. Despite the best intentions of the organisers, many guests are often left disappointed by cold […]
Theatre Review: THE MAIDS – HOME, Manchester
Violently deluded yet brilliantly captivating, THE MAIDS is a dark twisted tale that is bold and unforgettable Bringing a whole new pallet of colours to the show, director Lily Sykes refreshes THE MAIDS into a story which changes the notion of gender roles and contemporary ideas and steals our attention with intensity, dark humour and a delusional […]
Theatre Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS - Bolton Albert Halls, Bolton
Despite its beautiful score and entertaining technical performances, THE LAST FIVE YEARS fails to pack a punch Seventeen years after the original premiere of Jason Robert Brown’s beloved musical, the Albert Halls in Bolton presents THE LAST FIVE YEARS as it’s first in-house production. THE LAST FIVE YEARS tells the story of Cathy and Jamie’s […]
Theatre Review: NOT I - The Lowry, Salford
Intense and powerful, Tourette's hero Jess Thom uses Samuel Beckett’s incredibly complex text to bring light to Tourette's Syndrome in NOT I Jess Thom has Tourettes, a condition that means she makes movements and noises she can’t control, called tics. In NOT I, she takes on Samuel Beckett’s short play in a theatrical experience that […]
Theatre Review: MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE– The Lowry, Salford
With its masterful choreography, stunning set and innovative costume design, you can’t help but fall under the spell of Matthew Bourne's SWAN LAKE It’s hard to believe that Matthew Bourne’s SWAN LAKE is a whopping 23 years old. As the iconic dance piece returns to the stage for a new UK tour, it still feels as […]
Film Review: THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER'S WEB
Opting for style over substance, THE GIRL IN THE SPIDER’S WEB boasts enough inventive set pieces to keep you engaged but ultimately feels disconnected from the rest of the series Considering its been seven years since David Fincher’s THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO hit UK cinema screens, you kind of wonder why Sony has even bothered […]
INTERVIEW: Lara Cowin Talks STICK MAN
Following her recent run in London’s West End, Lara Cowin talks about returning to the role of Stick Lady Love in Scamp Theatre’s adaptation of STICK MAN Scamp Theatre’s adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s STICK MAN makes a welcome return to Salford’s The Lowry for a month-long run over Christmas. Based on the hugely popular […]