Category The Lowry

Theatre Review: BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF – The Lowry, Salford

This powerful and faithful revival of BOYS FROM THE BLACKSTUFF captures the raw despair of post-industrial Britain with a superb cast and striking staging.

5 out of 5 stars

The early 1980s in Britain was a time of change. Industrialisation was on its way out, and with it went thousands of men trained in trades that were suddenly no longer needed. The youth culture reflected the worries of the working class, and whether through confrontation or escapism, the sense of movement was undeniable.

In 1982, these conc...

Read More

Theatre Review: LITTLE WOMEN – The Lowry, Salford

The cast of LITTLE WOMEN. Photo Credit: Nobby Clark

With strong performances, clever staging, and a warm, engaging atmosphere, this charming and faithful stage adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN brings the March sisters’ story vividly to life.

4 out of 5 stars

Since its publication in 1868–1869, Louisa May Alcott’s novel about the about the fates and fortunes of four sisters has become regarded as one of the great “coming of age” novels for young women...

Read More

Theatre Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) – The Lowry, Salford

The cast of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) Photo Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic

Blending modern humour and karaoke-style musical interludes, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF) is a brilliantly funny and unique retelling of Jane Austen’s classic.

4 out of 5 stars

“You try having a whirlwind romance without clean bedding” say the servants setting the scene in Isobel McArthur’s PRIDE AND PREJUDICE* (*SORT OF)...

Read More

Theatre Review: OPERA NORTH – THE FLYING DUTCHMAN – The Lowry, Salford

Opera North’s production THE FLYING DUTCHMAN. Photo Credit: James Glossop

3.5 out of 5 stars

In this adaptation, Opera North reimagines Wagner’s renowned opera, The Flying Dutchman, in a modern context. Daland (plated by Clive Bayley), the Home Secretary, is startled to find the melancholy Dutchman (played by Richard Hayward) seeking refuge in his office. Perhaps even more startling are the riches that he offers in return for a place to stay and his daughter’s hand in marriage...

Read More

Theatre Review: BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET’S CINDERELLA – The Lowry, Salford

BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET’s CINDERELLA. Photo Credit: Johan Persson

Blending stunning choreography, whimsical set pieces and a soaring Prokofiev score, BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET’S CINDERELLA is a mesmerising and magical production.

4 out of 5 stars

The sensational BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET (BRB) walk audiences through a whimsical wonderland at The Lowry. Offering the invitation you’ve been waiting for, CINDERELLA dazzles with scrumptious costumes, stunning set pieces and a soaring Sergei Prokofiev score.

With Sir...

Read More

Theatre Review: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936 – The Lowry, Salford

Tracy-Ann Oberman in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936. Photo Credit: Marc Brenner

This powerful reimagining of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936 highlights the play’s enduring relevance, with standout performances and a chilling portrayal of historical and modern antisemitism.

5 out of 5 stars

The well-known saying that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it feels especially relevant in this striking and audacious production of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936...

Read More

Theatre Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN – The Lowry, Salford

The cast of THE SHARK IS BROKEN. Photo Credit: Manuel Harlan

Based on Robert Shaw’s diaries, THE SHARK IS BROKEN offers a witty and poignant behind-the-scenes look at the tense, complex relationships between the three JAWS actors.

4 out of 5 stars

Any fan of the 1974 film JAWS will know that its production was notoriously difficult...

Read More

Theatre Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS – The Lowry, Salford

The cast of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. Photo Credit: Manuel Harlan

Cleverly staged, Lucy Bailey’s new touring production of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS offers a thrilling and sumptuous evening of mystery and intrigue.

5 out of 5 stars

After directing productions of WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION and AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, Lucy Bailey goes for the Agatha Christie hat trick with a new touring production of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS.

Set in Winter 1934, MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS follows Christie’s belov...

Read More

Theatre Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS – The Lowry, Salford

This touring adaptation of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS successfully captures the essence of Christie’s classic, thanks to strong performances, a creative set design, and well-placed humour.

5 out of 5 stars

Since its publication in 1934, Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS has been subject to many adaptations, from film to television and, of course, many theatre productions...

Read More

Theatre Review: LIFE OF PI – The Lowry, Salford

The cast of LIFE OF PI UK Tour. Photo Credit: Johan Persson

Showcasing exceptional puppetry and stagecraft, LIFE OF PI transports audiences from the vibrant markets of India to the tumultuous Pacific Ocean.

4 out of 5 stars

From book to film to stage, LIFE OF PI follows the path many novels take, becoming adapted for live audiences in unique and inspiring ways in which no other medium could be.

LIFE OF PI is certainly a novel that might induce many questions as to how this could be portrayed live, but the magic...

Read More