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INTERVIEW: David Walliams Talks BILLIONAIRE BOY THE MUSICAL

Posted in The Lowry, Theatre, Theatre Interviews February 14, 2019 by Donna

billionaire boy

David Walliams talks about BILLIONAIRE BOY THE MUSICAL, wacky inventions and what he would do with a Billion pounds

The smash-hit show BILLIONAIRE BOY THE MUSICAL, based on the book by David Walliams, comes to The Lowry this February half-term. Ahead of the show’s arrival, Walliams talks about the musical, wacky inventions and what he would do with a Billion pounds!

BILLIONAIRE BOY THE MUSICAL begins when factory-worker Len Spud and his son Joe become overnight billionaires, due to Mr Spud’s ...

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INTERVIEW: Cast of THE FULL MONTY on Final UK Tour

Posted in Opera House Manchester, Theatre, Theatre Interviews February 6, 2019 by Donna

THE FULL MONTY UK Tour

The cast of THE FULL MONTY tell the naked truth as they embark on the final tour of the show

With just four months left to go on their UK tour, Vicky Edwards gets the naked truth from the cast of THE FULL MONTY as they embark upon the FINAL tour of the show. 

It may be the last ever tour of this particular production, but it is the story that keeps on giving. Originally an award-winning movie, as a stage play THE FULL MONTY has won both awards and hearts...

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INTERVIEW: Miles Jupp and James Kettle Talk THE LIFE I LEAD

Posted in The Lowry, Theatre, Theatre Interviews January 21, 2019 by Donna

THE LIFE I LEAD Poster

Stand-up comedian Miles Jupp and comedy writer James Kettle talk about new play THE LIFE I LEAD and the remarkable life of David Tomlinson

Stand-up comedian and actor, Miles Jupp, takes to the stage to playing quintessentially English gentleman actor, David Tomlinson, in a UK tour of biographical stage comedy, THE LIFE I LEAD.

Written by narrative and entertainment comedy writer James Kettle, THE LIFE I LEAD is a richly comic and moving tale of a very well-known face...

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INTERVIEW: Alison Fitzjohn Talks THE BAND

Posted in The Lowry, Theatre, Theatre Interviews January 16, 2019 by Donna

Alison Fitzjohn as Claire in THE BAND

Alison Fitzjohn as Claire in THE BAND. Photo Credit: Matt Crockett

Alison Fitzjohn talks to Frankly My Dear UK about taking on the role of Claire in THE BAND and why the new musical appeals to so many people

Following praise from critics and audiences across the UK and a successful run in London’s West End, the fastest selling musical theatre tour of all time – THE BAND – makes a welcome return to the North West this week as part of an extended UK tour.

Written by Tim Firth and featuring th...

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INTERVIEW: Adam Meggido Talks SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL

Posted in The Lowry, Theatre, Theatre Interviews January 15, 2019 by Donna

SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL

Co-creator and director Adam Meggido talks about SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL and the inspiration behind the show

Following a successful eleven-year run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as well as a BBC Radio 4 series and a critically acclaimed run in London’s West End, must-see phenomenon SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL heads out on a UK tour.

Created from scratch at each performance, the award-winning show sees a group of incredible performers turn audience suggestions into all...

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INTERVIEW: Ian Hislop and Nick Newman Talk TRIAL BY LAUGHTER

Posted in The Lowry, Theatre, Theatre Interviews January 2, 2019 by Donna

TRIAL BY LAUGHTER. Photo Credit: Philip Tull

The cast of TRIAL BY LAUGHTER. Photo Credit: Philip Tull

Writers Ian Hislop and Nick Newman talk about taking their new play TRIAL BY LAUGHTER out on tour

Following the sell-out success of THE WIPERS TIMES in London’s West End, Ian Hislop and Nick Newman take their new play TRIAL BY LAUGHTER out on tour with a week-long run at Salford’s The Lowry later this month.

Inspired by real-life events, TRIAL BY LAUGHTER follows the trial of bookseller, publisher and satirist William Hone who in 181...

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INTERVIEW: Gary Barlow Talks THE BAND

Posted in The Lowry, Theatre, Theatre Interviews January 1, 2019 by Donna

Howard Donald, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Photo Credit: Jay Brooks

Howard Donald, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Robbie Williams. Photo Credit: Jay Brooks

Take That’s Gary Barlow talks about pride, pep talks, pin-ups and taking stage musical THE BAND out on tour

After a successful London run, new stage musical THE BAND makes a welcome return to the North West for a two-week run at Salford’s The Lowry.

Written by the Olivier award-winning writer Tim Firth, THE BAND tells the story of a group of girls who reunite after 25 years apart to fulfil their dream of meeting...

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INTERVIEW: Lara Cowin Talks STICK MAN

Posted in Theatre, Theatre Interviews November 19, 2018 by Donna

The cast of STICK MAN. Photo Credit Steve Ullathorne

The cast of STICK MAN. Photo Credit Steve Ullathorne

Following her recent run in London’s West End, Lara Cowin talks about returning to the role of Stick Lady Love in Scamp Theatre’s adaptation of STICK MAN

Scamp Theatre’s adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s STICK MAN makes a welcome return to Salford’s The Lowry for a month-long run over Christmas.

Based on the hugely popular children’s book, STICK MAN tells the tale of a happy-go-lucky father’s epic journey to make i...

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INTERVIEW: Sir Matthew Bourne Talks SWAN LAKE

Posted in The Lowry, Theatre, Theatre Interviews November 1, 2018 by Donna

Sir Matthew Bourne

Sir Matthew Bourne talks about the 2018 tour of SWAN LAKE and what audiences can expect to see from the show

Matthew Bourne’s SWAN LAKE makes a welcome return to Salford’s The Lowry with a fresh look for the 21st Century.

Retaining many of the iconic elements of the original production loved by millions around the world, this exciting re-imagining of the classic ballet replaces the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, shattering conventions and turning tradition upside dow...

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INTERVIEW: Dan Jarvis Talks THE PRIDE

Posted in Hope Mill Theatre, Theatre, Theatre Interviews October 15, 2018 by Donna

Dan Jarvis Green Carnation Company

Director Dan Jarvis talks to Frankly My Dear UK about THE PRIDE and what audiences can expect from the show

Green Carnation Company head to Hope Mill Theatre this week for their debut production, THE PRIDE.

Switching between alternate timelines set in 1958 and 2008, THE PRIDE follows a love triangle between three characters and the different routes their lives could take, dependent on the decade they were born in...

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