Theatre Interview: Jodie Prenger Talks TELL ME ON A SUNDAY
Ahead of its run at Salford’s The Lowry, Jodie Prenger talks about TELL ME ON A SUNDAY, her role as Emma and what audiences can expect to see from the show Following her acclaimed performances in the National Theatre’s production of A TASTE OF HONEY, ABIGAIL’S PARTY and CALAMITY JANE, Jodie Prenger makes a welcome […]
Theatre Interview: Dianne Pilkington Talks BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS
Wigan-born actor Dianne Pilkington talks about taking on the iconic role of Miss Eglantine Price in Disney's new stage musical BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS Aren't we due a bit of magic in our lives? Dianne Pilkington thinks so. She is staring in BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS, and she, for one, is thrilled to be dreaming of the […]
Interview: Jason Donovan Talks PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT
Australian actor Jason Donovan talks about his role as a first-time producer, his career highlights and why PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT is the perfect post-lockdown show Following his star role in PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, Australian actor Jason Donovan makes a welcome return to the hit musical, but this time as a producer. […]
INTERVIEW: Director Daniel Raggett talks ANNA X
Director Daniel Raggett talks to Frankly My Dear UK about bringing as Joseph Charlton’s play ANNA X to life on stage Salford’s The Lowry reopens its 2021 season with a bang next week as Joseph Charlton’s critically acclaimed play ANNA X takes to the stage for a week-long run. Inspired by the true story of […]
INTERVIEW: Bob Gale Talks BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL
Co-writer and co-producer Bob Gale talks about bringing iconic 1980s film BACK TO THE FUTURE to the big stage as a new musical From DIE HARD and DIRTY DANCING to ET and FERRIS BULLER’S DAY OUT, the 1980s is full of iconic movies that defined an era, no more so than BACK TO THE FUTURE. […]
INTERVIEW: Director Kimberley Sykes Talks AS YOU LIKE IT
Director Kimberley Sykes talks about directing RSC's riotous and exhilarating new production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy AS YOU LIKE IT Following its successful run at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Royal Shakespeare Company returns to the Lowry to present a trio of plays including AS YOU LIKE IT. Written by William Shakespeare, AS YOU […]
INTERVIEW: Bo Jackson Talks Z BO JACKSON GALA
Choreographer and director Bo Jackson talks about the launch of her thrilling new dance company Z BO JACKSON Innovative choreographer and director Bo Jackson launches her thrilling new dance company Z BO JACKSON this month with a star-studded gala night at the Manchester’s Palace Theatre. From free runners to hip hop, ballet to street dance, […]
INTERVIEW: Jodie Prenger Talks A TASTE OF HONEY
Jodie Prenger talks about taking on the iconic role of Helen in a new National Theatre production of Shelagh Delaney’s career-defining play A TASTE OF HONEY More than 60 years after its controversial run in London’s West End, Shelagh Delaney’s career-defining play A TASTE OF HONEY returns home to Salford with a new National Theatre production opening […]
From Page to Stage: How Nigel Slater’s TOAST Became a Critically-Acclaimed Theatre Show
Writer Henry Filloux-Bennett talks to Frankly My Dear UK about adapting Nigel Slater’s memoir for the stage When Nigel Slater released his memoir TOAST: THE STORY OF A BOY’S HUNGER back in 2004, little did he know the impact it would have. Of course, many expected the book to be a best-seller, which it was […]
INTERVIEW: Miriam-Teak Lee Talks & JULIET
Miriam-Teak Lee talks about taking on the exciting lead role in brand new musical & JULIET Vibrant new musical & JULIET opens at Manchester's Opera House next month, flipping Shakespeare's infamous love story on its head to prove that when it comes to love, there's always life after Romeo. Set to some of the biggest pop […]