Theatre Review: THE BOOK THIEF – The Octagon Theatre, Bolton
Full of heart, passion, and optimism, THE BOOK THIEF is a musical production that needs to be seen. Having started as a novel published in 2005, then adapted to a feature film in 2013, THE BOOK THIEF now takes to the stage as a musical, beginning its journey on Bolton Octagon’s stage. Set in Nazi […]
BFI #LFF 2022: SUBTRACTION Film Review
Driven by strong cast performance and impressive cinematography, Mani Haghighi's twisty human drama SUBTRACTION keeps you guessing until the final frame. In his latest feature film, Iranian filmmaker Mani Haghighi delivers a tense Hitchcockian thriller about a married couple who meet their doppelgangers in Tehran. While out on a lesson, young driving instructor Farzaneh (Taraneh […]
Theatre Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY – The Lowry, Salford
Leaning on Bob Dylan's glorious melodies and poetic lyrics, Conor McPherson's GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is a stripped-back, heart-warming, and thought-provoking play packed with emotion. It's hard to imagine Bob Dylan's extensive back catalogue could be woven into a 1930s musical, yet celebrated playwright Conor McPherson has managed to do just that. Set in […]
Theatre Review: LET ME COUNT THE WAYS – Waterside Arts, Sale
Messy, profound, unapologetic, and real, LET ME COUNT THE WAYS commands your attention. Inspired by Elizbeth Barret Browning’s Sonnet 43, LET ME COUNT THE WAYS is a spoken word solo show written by and starring promising performer, Maz Hedgehog. What is it about? Well, LET ME COUNT THE WAYS is Hedgehog laid bare for their […]
Theatre Review: MOTHER TREE - Waterside Arts, Sale
Written and performed by Kim Wildborne, Mother Tree is an honest and raw exploration of the challenges and intricacies of motherhood. Using the concept of mother trees – the oldest tree in the forest that communicates and provides resources to seedlings – Wilborne examines the most unique of human connections and what it means to […]
Theatre Review: DREAMGIRLS - Palace Theatre, Manchester
From its vibrant set and costume design to the stunning cast performance, DREAMGIRLS is musical theatre at its best. Following a successful run in London's West End, the dazzling multi-award-winning musical DREAMGIRLS heads to Manchester's Palace Theatre this week for a two-week run as part of a new UK tour. Set in 1960s America, DREAMGIRLS […]
Theatre Review: The Glass Menagerie – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
More than two years later, The Glass Menagerie finally takes to The Royal Exchange stage. With rehearsals due to start in March 2020, this adaptation of Tennessee William’s play was put on hold due to the dreaded Covid. But now, two years later the full team return with a play that is now only more […]
Theatre Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU - Palace Theatre, Manchester
With masterpieces like We Are the Champions and Bohemian Rhapsody, a jukebox musical comprised of the music of rock legends Queen requires some true musical talent. Fortunately, the cast of We Will Rock You has musical talent in abundance – from belting Broadway voices to gritty rock vocals; all combined with live music from an […]