Theatre Review: THE WIZ – Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Reimagined for a contemporary audience, THE WIZ is a glorious celebration of self-determination, self-empowerment, and Black culture. Hope Mill Theatre stage the first new UK production of THE WIZ in 10 years, bringing this award-winning Broadway musical to life this Christmas. Based on L. Frank Baum's much-loved classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, THE WIZ […]
Theatre Interview: Nathaniel Hall Talks FIRST TIME
Ahead of World Aids Day, actor, writer, and HIV activist Nathaniel Hall talks about his play FIRST TIME, his role in Russell T Davies' hit series IT’S A SIN and his work as a HIV activist. Can you remember your first time? Nathaniel Hall most certainly does. In fact, he can't forget it. Nathaniel’s first […]
Matthew Bourne's NUTCRACKER! – The Lowry, Salford
Refreshed and reinvigorated for 2021, Matthew Bourne’s NUTCRACKER! is a spectacular treat for the eyes and ears It’s hard to believe Matthew Bourne’s NUTCRACKER! is almost 30 years old. The award-winning choreographer has a rare knack for keeping his productions fresh, as his latest touring production aptly demonstrates. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's 1816 fairy tale […]
Theatre Interview: Samantha Womack Talks THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
Actress Samantha Womack talks about her role as the villainous White Witch in Michael Fentiman’s adaption of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Samantha Womack has long been a familiar and much-admired presence on TV, but the actress currently touring the country in THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE wants to make one […]
Theatre Review: WHO CARES – The Lowry, Salford
Hard-hitting, emotional, and incredibly powerful, WHO CARES gives a vital insight into the lives of young carers across the country. Adapted from real-life testimonies, award-winning theatre company LUNG examines the impact of austerity, our failing social care system and what happens when a child becomes the parent in their latest production, WHO CARES. Set against […]
Theatre Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER - The Lowry, Salford
With its farcical delivery, Anthony Banks’ adaption of DIAL M FOR MURDER takes a different approach to Frederick Knott’s classic thriller It’s fair to say that DIAL M FOR MURDER has somewhat of a fond place in this reviewer’s heart. As the first ever theatre review published on Frankly My Dear UK, the show marks […]
Theatre Review: DRACULA: THE UNTOLD STORY - The Lowry, Salford
Combining live-action with graphic artwork, DRACULA: THE UNTOLD STORY shifts between reality and fantasy, adding a new level of power and horror to this classic story. Dracula has been revisited many times over the years on film, radio, graphic novel, and television; even THE SIMPSONS have had a stab at it, but this new interpretation […]
Theatre Review: Opera North's CARMEN – The Lowry, Salford
Brave, bold and perfectly cast, Opera North's CARMEN brings George Bizet's iconic opera into the present. Opera North's decision to run George Bizet's CARMEN as their post-Covid breakout performance is a brave and a bold one - and is as camp as you like! A far cry from the cliched Spain of Bizet's original, Edward […]
Theatre Review: WAITRESS – Opera House, Manchester
With its sweet staging, stunning musical numbers, and sparkling wit, WAITRESS proves itself to be the perfect recipe. After being rescheduled from winter 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first UK tour of WAITRESS finally heads to the Opera House this week, giving Manchester's theatre lovers the sweet treat they have been craving. Based […]
Theatre Interview: Anthony Banks Talks DIAL M FOR MURDER
Ahead of its run at Salford’s The Lowry, Director Anthony Banks and actors Tom Chambers, Diana Vickers and Christopher Harper talk about DIAL M FOR MURDER and why this classic thriller continues to captivate audiences As he restarts the tour of classic thriller DIAL M FOR MURDER that had to be halted last year because […]