The Hollies: A HIGHWAY OF HITS – The Lowry, Salford
A HIGHWAY OF HITS sees the The Hollies make a welcome return to The Lowry This review was originally written for The Reviews Hub. Considering the number of bands that have reunited over the past few years, you’d be forgiven for thinking that The Hollies are just another come-back band. In fact, they are one […]
Theatre Review: The Emperor – HOME, Manchester
This gripping production of THE EMPEROR is a tour de force of theatrical story-telling This review was originally written for The Reviews Hub Following the international success of KAFKA'S MONKEY, Kathryn Hunter reunites with Colin Teevan and Walter Meierjohann to take on Ryszard Kapuściński’s extraordinary tale of corruption, greed and the collapse of absolute power. […]
Theatre Review: MANDELA TRILOGY – The Lowry, Salford
The remarkable life of Nelson Mandela is vividly brought to life in Cape Town Opera’s production of MANDELA TRILOGY. Performed by a cast of over 60 South African performers, the MANDELA TRILOGY is a musical tribute to the South African revolutionary and former President. Told in three parts, the 120 minute opera charts Mandela’s journey […]
Comedy Review: JIMMY CARR: THE BEST OF, ULTIMATE, GOLD, GREATEST HITS TOUR - The Lowry, Salford
It’s hard to believe that Jimmy Carr has been on the stand-up scene for a decade and a half. In the course of his career, the English comedian, best known as the host of TV panel show 8 OUT OF 10 CATS, has performed nine sell-out tours to over two million people across four continents. […]
Theatre Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet's SHAKESPEARE DREAM BILL – The Lowry, Salford
Birmingham Royal Ballet return to the stage with a captivating piece of storytelling and world-class dance with SHAKESPEARE DREAM BILL Following their stunning performance of ROMEO AND JULIET earlier this year, Birmingham Royal Ballet return to The Lowry to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with SHAKESPEARE DREAM BILL. Combining contemporary ballet with traditional […]
Theatre Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Following their critically acclaimed productions of HAMLET and THE STRIKER, Royal Exchange’s Artistic Director Sarah Frankcom and Associate Artist Maxine Peake reunite for their take on Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer-Prize winning masterpiece A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE. Set in New Orleans, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE tells the story of Blanche DuBois, a woman living on stories of […]
Theatre Review: AN EVENING WITH DAME JOAN COLLINS: UNSCRIPTED
Fun, flirty and fabulous, JOAN COLLINS: UNSCRIPTED is an unforgettable evening in the company of a true showbiz legend Following the success of her one-woman show ONE NIGHT WITH JOAN COLLINS back in 2014, global superstar Joan Collins returns to the stage for a brand new UK tour, JOAN COLLINS: UNSCRIPTED. With a career spanning […]
Theatre Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION
Brutal, harrowing, but incredibly captivating, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is escapist theatre at its very best To celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the nation’s favourite movie, THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION has been given a new lease of life in a brand new touring stage production produced by Bill Kenwright. Based on the short novel by Stephen King, THE […]
Theatre Review: Sister Act – Palace Theatre, Manchester
This review was originally posted in The Reviews Hub. Alexandra Burke can certainly sing like a diva. After dazzling as Rachel Marron in The Bodyguard, the X Factor winner returns to the stage as Deloris Van Cartier in an all-new musical stage production of Sister Act. Based on the 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg and […]
GANGSTA GRANNY: LIVE ON STAGE! (The Lowry) Review
Birmingham Stage Company’s ingenious and lively adaptation of David Walliams bestselling novel GANGSTA GRANNY is every bit as good as the original Most adults will recongise David Walliams as the man behind BBC One’s LITTLE BRITAIN or as a judge on BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT but for many children, he is a literary hero. As a children’s […]