Gig Reviews
Music Review: RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC - The Lowry, Salford

Tribute act RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC return to the stage to pay homage to Fleetwood Mac's iconic album RUMOURS Its been over 40 years since Fleetwood Mac released their award-winning album RUMOURS. In celebration, tribute act RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC head out on tour to take a journey through the band's history, touching on the […]

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Hope Mill Theatre
Theatre Review: SPRING AWAKENING - Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester

SPRING AWAKENING is a spectacular, poignant piece full of emotion and hope despite its dark nature Hope Mill Theatre takes on it’s seventh in-house musical since opening in 2016 and SPRING AWAKENING is a spectacular, poignant piece that doesn't shy away from it’s talking points.  Based on the 1891 play of the same name, SPRING AWAKENING […]

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Hope Mill Theatre
Interview With The Cast of SPRING AWAKENING

The cast of SPRING AWAKENING talk to Frankly My Dear UK about taking on the iconic musical Spring Awakening is the seventh in-house musical at Hope Mill Theatre since it’s opening in 2016. The show has music by Duncan Sheik and a book and lyrics by Steven Sater, utilising a contemporary rock sound to tell […]

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The Lowry
Theatre Review: ART - The Lowry, Salford

Comedic and thought-provoking, ART is a dazzling study of friendship, prejudice and tolerance It’s easy to see why ART has become an international phenomenon. Currently on tour in the UK starring Stephen Tompkinson, Nigel Havers and Denis Lawson, this fantastic and innovative comedy is a dazzling study of friendship, prejudice and tolerance. No wonder it has won so many […]

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The Lowry
Lee Mead Review: Lee Mead offers something for everyone in his TEN YEARS: THE ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Weaving songs from musical theatre with stories from his ten-year career, Lee Mead offers something for everyone in TEN YEARS: THE ANNIVERSARY TOUR It’s been ten years since Lee Mead won the reality TV show ANY DREAM WILL DO and to celebrate, he treats us all to a set containing many songs from his career […]

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Comedy
Comedy Review: Ed Byrne SPOILER ALERT - The Lowry, Salford

Ed Bryne brings his usual energy and sharp wit to the stage in his new show SPOILER ALERT MOCK THE WEEK star Ed Byrne brings his latest tour to The Lowry, providing a lighthearted, enjoyable night for all. The show’s title, SPOILER ALERT, is a reference to how spoiled he believes his two sons are. […]

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Palace Theatre Manchester
Theatre Review: DANCING BEAR - Palace Theatre, Manchester

Straddling the line between sombre and lighthearted, DANCING BEAR is a powerful and intimate piece “Life is too serious to be taken seriously.” You might expect more comedy from a play that apparently takes this approach but aside from a few humorous lines, this show is anything but comedic. It straddles the line between sombre and lighthearted, and […]

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The Lowry
Theatre Review: FROM IBIZA TO THE NORFOLK BROADS - The Lowry, Salford

Harrowing and emotional, FROM IBIZA TO THE NORFOLK BROADS offers an insightful look into how our idols shape and guide our lives Dark and unsettling at times, FROM IBIZA TO THE NORFOLK BROADS tells the story of Martin, an eighteen year old boy who attempts to reconnect with his estranged father through the music and life of […]

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