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Theatre Review: UNTITLED F*UK M*SS S**GON PLAY – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

UNTITLED F*CK M*SS S**GON PLAY. Photo Credit: ©The Other Richard

With its hilarious script and talented cast, Kimber Lee’s ‘UNTITLED F*UK M*SS S**GON PLAY is a scathing review of the western portrayal of Asian culture that’s not to be missed.

5 out of 5 stars

The winner of the inaugural Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2019, International Award, Kimber Lee’s UNTITLED F*CK M*SS S**GON PLAY’s makes its powerful world premiere at the Royal Exchange Theatre as part of Manchester International Festival.

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25 YEARS OF LORD OF THE DANCE – Palace Theatre, Manchester

Despite some odd staging choices, 25 YEARS OF LORD OF THE DANCE is a fast paced, exhilarating and spectacularly fun crowd pleaser that will entertain the whole family.

25 YEARS OF LORD OF THE DANCE UK Tour. Photo Credit: Brian Doherty

4.5 out of 5 stars

After two and a half decades of standing ovations across 70 countries, 25 YEARS OF LORD OF THE DANCE arrives at Manchester’s Palace Theatre with a bang this week.

The buzz of excitement that runs through the audience as the lights begin to dim demonstrates the c...

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Theatre Review: THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Joanne Thomson in THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART

Joanne Thomson in THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART. Photo Credit: Johan Persson

Oozing with wit, passion, seduction and sambucas, THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART is unlike any Christmas show you’ve seen before

5 out of 5 stars

Scottish folk songs collide with decadent karaoke in Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre new Christmas show, THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART.

The devilish offering from award-winning writer David Greig follows protagonist Prudencia Hart, a scholar of folklore who travels ...

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Theatre Interview: Nathaniel Hall Talks FIRST TIME

Nathaniel Hall in FIRST TIME. Photo Credit: Andrew Perry

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...

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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.

5 out of 5 stars

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 a backdrop of blue school lockers, three actors are already on stage as the audience enters the intimate performing space, taking...

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Music Review: Keelie Walker – Manchester Academy, Manchester

Supporting HRVY on his UK tour, Keelie Walker’s strong vocals, infectious positivity, and engagement with the crowd make for an enjoyable performance.

4 out of 5 stars

Supporting HRVY on his 10 date UK & Ireland THIRD TIME LUCKY tour, rising pop sensation Keelie Walker makes a welcome return to the UK to perform brand new single LOVE BEAMS and a host of new music.

Entering the stage to excited cheers from the crowd, Walker begins her set with the high energy bop GIRLS NIGHT, her black and red ensemble strikin...

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Theatre Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG – The Lowry, Salford

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG 2020 UK Tour Cast

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG 2020 UK Tour Cast. Photo Credit: Robert Day

The accident-prone Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society return to Salford’s The Lowry with hilarious consequences

4.5 out of 5 stars

The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society is finally able to tour with their production of ‘Murder at Haversham Manor’, but not everything is going according to plan…

Before the production has even formally begun, one of the actors is missing and audience participation is encouraged to track him down...

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