Gig Review: Keelie Walker – Manchester Arena
Supporting Westlife on their big comeback tour, it's easy to see why Keelie Walker is tipped to be the next pop sensation Currently supporting Westlife on their big comeback tour, it’s fair to say that Keelie Walker is living the dream. At just 15 years old, the Nashville-based artist is opening for the award-winning pop […]
Gig Review: EAGLES UK Tour 2019 – Manchester Arena
Effortlessly delivering spine-tingling vocal harmonies and killer guitar solos, the Eagles may be nearing their 50th anniversary but this legendary band hasn't lost any of their edge Like many music fans, I have a bucket list of acts I’d like to see before I die – the Eagles being one of them. But when founding […]
YESTERDAY Film Review
Charming, warm, and pleasantly surprising, YESTERDAY is a joyous ride through the back catalogue of The Beatles even if the leads fail to leave a lasting impression Imagine a world without The Beatles. No John, Paul, George and Ringo. No Beatlemania. No Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Pretty dire right? Yet Richard Curtis’ (LOVE […]
Theatre Review: ADMISSIONS – The Lowry, Salford
Despite its whip-smart script, Joshua Harmon’s ADMISSIONS fails to deliver on the laughs Race, privilege and discrimination come under the microscope in Joshua Harmon's new drama ADMISSIONS. As Head of Admissions at an exclusive private school, Sherri Rosen-Mason (Alex Kingston) has made it her life’s work to increase diversity at the school. In fact, she […]
Things To Do: BURGERS AND BEATS – Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester
Hard Rock Cafe launch their new menu including the new 24-Karat Gold Leaf Steak Burger - but what does it taste like? With the likes of Almost Famous, Solita’s and Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn all vying for the title of Best Burger in Manchester, it takes something truly special to stand out from the crowd. […]
Theatre Review: Matthew Bourne's ROMEO AND JULIET - The Lowry, Salford
Effectively playing with light and shadow, Matthew Bourne's ROMEO AND JULIET is a passionate and contemporary re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic love story Sir Matthew Bourne’s ROMEO AND JULIET is an interesting reimagining of the bard's iconic love story. Set in an institute, the staging portrays somewhat of an asylum with its Victorian tiled white walls and […]
Theatre Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON – Palace Theatre, Manchester
Profane, offensive yet side-splittingly funny, THE BOOK OF MORMON is worth the hype, its buoyant and infectious score paying homage to the golden age of Broadway When the producers behind THE BOOK OF MORMON announced their first UK tour was to open at Manchester’s Palace Theatre, my popularity went through the roof. Since its […]
INTERVIEW: Matthew Bourne Talks ROMEO AND JULIET
Matthew Bourne talks about his interpretation of Shakespeare's timeless play ROMEO AND JULIET and his drive to engage and support young talent Packed with drama and emotion, Matthew Bourne captures the essence and power of young love and passion in his latest production. In this interview, he tells John Bultitude about his interpretation of Shakespeare's timeless […]
Theatre Review: THE EXONERATED – Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Blending live theatre with filmed footage, THE EXONERATED is a powerful and poignant piece about the American criminal justice system gone wrong Imagine being accused of a crime you didn’t commit. Now imagine being sentenced to death for that crime, left to rot on death row as you desperately wait a reprieve which may never […]
Theatre Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST - Albert Halls, Bolton
Bolton's Albert Hall's grand Victorian setting brings to life Oscar Wilde’s sensational and lavish comedy THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Oscar Wilde’s farcical masterpiece THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is brought to life in the beautiful Albert Halls whilst the Bolton Octagon undergoes renovation in preparation for its 50th anniversary. The stunning architecture provides an […]