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Theatre Review: IDENTICAL – The Lowry, Salford

Emme Patrick and Eden Patrick in IDENTICAL.

Emme Patrick and Eden Patrick in IDENTICAL. Photo Credit: Pamela Raith

Aided by its impressive set, engaging cast and catchy score, IDENTICAL is a delightful, heart-warming musical.

4 out of 5 stars

Kenny Wax’s brand new musical IDENTICAL is inspired by Erich Kästner’s 1949 novel THE PARENT TRAP. It tells the story of identical twins separated when they were babies due to their parent’s divorce. Fast forward to ten years later, and the twins meet by coincidence at summer camp.

As the curtain rises on this popu...

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Theatre Review: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE – The Lowry, Salford

Shaka Kalokoh & Samantha Womack in THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. Photo: Brinkhoff-Moegenburg

From its clever puppetry to its strong cast performance, THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE is a visually stunning masterpiece of physical theatre.

5 out of 5 stars

Direct from London, the smash hit production of C.S. Lewis’ classic THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE is back and at Salford’s The Lowry for Christmas!

The show opens with Vera Lynn classic WE’LL MEET AGAIN as Mrs Pevensie says goodbye to he...

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Theatre Review: SPINACH – The Edge Theatre, Manchester

Fast-paced, funny, and mysterious, SPINACH is the perfect mix of music and comedy with an unusual, twisting storyline.

4 out of 5 stars

Manchester’s The Edge Theatre and Arts Centre celebrates its 10th anniversary with two-week run of Janine Waters’ critically acclaimed musical SPINACH, which coincidentally, also celebrates its 10th year anniversary.

Upon entering the auditorium, the audience’s attention is captured by two individuals tied back-to-back on chairs in a dark setting, accompanied by the faint ...

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