Blog Archives

Set in 1980s Soho, CRUISE is despairing and delightful, heart-wrenching and heartwarming.

CRUISE is a two-person, Olivier-nominated play teaming flawless acting with irresistible music...

Devastatingly raw and direct, THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO is a shocking real depiction of the migrant crisis and how human triumph shines above everything else.

From CHRISTY LEFTERI’s number one best seller, THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO, is an unfiltered, raw depiction of war and the devastation that war leaves in its wake juxtaposed with the true beautifulness of human strength.

Set (partly) in the dusty sands of war-torn Aleppo, Syria, Beekeeper Nuri and his wife Afra embark on a journey across sea...

The cast of Royal Exchange CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Photo Credit: Helen Murray

Brought to life by the sensational cast whose acting is as impeccable as their singing, Royal Exchange’s CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF is not to be missed.

It’s Big Daddy’s birthday, and you’d be rude to miss it and the family drama that’s about to unveil. TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’ 1955 play, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, is brought to life by an exceptionally talented cast whose catty behaviour lives up to the title.

Big Daddy (PATRICK RO...

Erin Shanagher & Gerard Kearns in BEGINNING. Photo Credit: Helen Murray

Raw, gritty, and honest, BEGINNING draws you in and pulls at your heartstrings with its relatable script and impeccable acting.

BEGINNING is a two-person show that is raw, gritty, and honest. Its intimacy draws you in and pulls at your heartstrings through the themes of love, loss and loneliness.

It’s the end of the night, and there are only two left standing...

Ahead of its run at Manchester’s Palace Theatre later this year, Frankly, My Dear UK was invited to a special launch event with the cast and crew of Disney’s THE LION KING musical

Frankly, My Dear UK was invited to a special launch event at the Palace Theatre with the cast and crew of Disney’s THE LION KING musical, due to land in Manchester in October this year.

Based on the 1994 animated Disney film, THE LION KING has brought its magic to our stages for over 23 years, first gracing our au...

Winning over loyal fans and first-timers, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is extremely enjoyable, high-octane party

Dust off those fishnets, squeeze into that corset and glitter yourself head to toe for a night of raunchy mayhem at Richard O’Brien’s original rock and roll musical, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW follows an evening of diabolical chaos when strait-laced college sweethearts Brad (Ore Obuda) and fiancée Janet’s (Hayley Flaherty) car breaks down on a dark, rainy night.

As they ...

Alexandra Burke as Sherezade in ALADDIN. Photo Credit: Phil Tragen

With gags and laughter aplenty, ALADDIN is everything you want from a family panto, but done to perfection on a big scale.

ALADDIN’s magic carpet has landed in Manchester and is set to dazzle audiences with this high energy, glitzy, hilarious, relevant and utterly sensational pantomime.

Pantomimes are a festive staple, and after over a year without, this production of ALADDIN spares no expense in creating a hit that has everyt...

Featuring an international cast of famous faces, DEATH DROP is a colourful mash-up of murder mystery drama, energetic comedy and a refined panto musical, dusted with drag sparkle.

Arm yourself with sequins, put on those killer heels, and girl grab your wig because drag queen sensations are in town, and there is a murder on the loose.

Set in 1991 on the 10th wedding anniversary of Charles and Princess Diana, DEATH DROP follows a glorious mix of guests who are mysteriously invited to the elusive...

Hae-yeon Kil and Ki-joo Jin in MIDNIGHT (2021)

Intense and action-packed, MIDNIGHT is a grim take on a cat and mouse plot, with enough twists and turns to have you on the edge of your seat throughout

Director and screenwriter Kwon Oh-Seung brings his debut feature film MIDNIGHT, a South Korean high suspense serial killer thriller, to Manchester’s GRIMMfest this week.

Set in the unlit and empty backstreets of South Korea, MIDNIGHT throws out a sinister twist and toys with film noir while highl...

Amelia Dudley and Taylor Turner in NIGHT AT THE EAGLE INN. Photo Credit: Mainframe Pictures

With first-class acting and off-the-seat scare moments, NIGHT AT THE EAGLE INN will leave you questioning any upcoming hotel reservations you may have

Brothers and creative team Erik and Carson Bloomquist bring NIGHT AT THE EAGLE INN to Manchester’s GRIMMfest to haunt your nightmares and are sure to leave you questioning that upcoming hotel reservation.

NIGHT AT THE EAGLE INN follows Sarah (Amelia Dudl...