Theatre Review: THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS – The Lowry, Salford
Lively, fun and charming, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS musical breathes new life into Grahame’s iconic story Kenneth Grahame's much-loved classic THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS has been given a new lease of life in a brand-new musical adaption by the creative team behind MARY POPPINS. Based on the 1908 novel, THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS […]
Theatre Review: INTER_UPTED – The Lowry, Salford
INTER_UPTED is an innovative transformative piece that questions the deteriorating reliability of the body Celebrated Indian choreographer Aditi Mangaldas makes a welcome return to the stage with her new show INTER_UPTED, a high-octane piece which explores human vulnerability. Performed by three musicians and seven dancers including Mangaldas, INTER_UPTED infuses the classical Indian form Kathak with 21st century […]
The Hottest Theatre Tickets in Town
From big-name musicals to award-winning plays, we take a look at the hottest theatre tickets in London's West End If you’re planning a trip to London over the next few months, no visit is complete without a trip to London’s West End. Alongside Broadway in New York, London’s West End boasts the highest quality theatre in […]
Interview Exclusive: Sophia Nomvete Chats About New Musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Sophia Nomvete talks to Frankly My Dear UK about her role at Mrs Otter in new musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS The highly anticipated new musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS finally makes its way to The Lowry this week and boy, does it look good. Based on the book 1908 novel by Kenneth […]
Theatre Review: ALL OR NOTHING – Opera House, Manchester
Poignant and full of energy, ALL OR NOTHING is the bittersweet tale of 60s Mod band The Small Faces This review was originally written for The Reviews Hub. Following in the wake of sixties jukebox musicals LET IT BE and SUNNY AFTERNOON, Carol Harrison brings the story of iconic mod band, The Small Faces to […]
Theatre Review: SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL - Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Fun, bright and quirky, SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL captures the essence of the swinging sixties SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL tells the story of five groovy girls as they come-of-age during the liberating 1960s when women started to gain independence in England. The show features a packed soundtrack of some of the biggest hits from the sixties including SHOUT!, SON OF […]
Comedy Review: Al Murray, The Pub Landlord: Let’s Go Backwards Together – The Lowry, Salford
Is it time to call last orders on The Pub Landlord or can he surprise us with a late night lock-in? This review was originally written for The Reviews Hub. Ever since Al Murray created The Pub Landlord back in 1994 at the Edinburgh Festival, the fictional publican has become known for his love of […]
Theatre Review: RELATIVELY SPEAKING – The Lowry, Salford
Smart, well-crafted and incredibly funny, RELATIVELY SPEAKING is a laugh-out-loud comedy full of misunderstandings and mistaken identity When Alan Ayckbourn’s celebrated comedy RELATIVELY SPEAKING (originally titled MEET MY FATHER) first opened at the Duke of York’s Theatre in 1967, the critics hailed the arrival of a great new comic talent. Almost 50 years later, the […]
Theatre Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE – The Lowry, Salford
Deborah Bruce’s revival of Simon Reade’s 2015 adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is as witty and wonderful as ever It is testament to Jane Austen’s unmistakable wit and wisdom that her work still continues to entertain audiences more than 200 years later. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE in particular remains a favourite, with the love story between […]
Theatre Review: GHOST THE MUSICAL - Blackpool Winter Gardens
Following its enormous success back in 2011, GHOST THE MUSICAL makes a welcome return to Blackpool Winter Gardens. Based on the 1990 hit film GHOST starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, GHOST THE MUSICAL is a timeless story of love, despair and hope. The story revolves around two lovers, Sam and Molly, who set […]