Theatre Review: ROCK OF AGES – The Lowry, Salford
SMTC’s production of ROCK OF AGES entertains but is a little rough-around-the-edges The tail end of the big, bad 1980s was a time of big bands, big egos and even bigger hair. It was also was the age of the power ballad – those air-guitar anthems that you can’t help but rock along to. So when Salford […]
Theatre Review: The Hollywood Special Effects Show – The Lowry, Salford
The Hollywood Special Effects Show is interesting but ultimately fails to match up to its intended audience If you’ve been to the cinema this year, chances are you saw a film that contained special effects. Almost every modern film features some form of special effects (SFX), whether its make-up prosthetics or CGI graphics. No surprise then […]
THE HOLLYWOOD SPECIAL EFFECTS SHOW Heads to The Lowry
Go behind-the-scenes to discover the science and secrets of creating movie magic The glitz, glamour and gore of Hollywood heads to The Lowry this weekend for an explosive half-term treat for all the family. THE HOLLYWOOD SPECIAL EFFECTS SHOW takes you behind the scenes of the UK’s favourite films to discover the science and secrets […]
Theatre Review: Tom - The Story of Tom Jones, The Lowry
TOM is a hip-swinging musical full of heart but ultimately struggles to separate the man from the myth Since Sir Tom Jones first shot to fame in 1965, the Welsh singer has had sold over 100 million records worldwide, claiming 36 Top 40 hits in the UK and 19 in the US. Surprising then that […]
Theatre Review: FAGIN’S TWIST – The Lowry, Salford
Bold, ambitious and incredibly inventive, FAGIN’S TWIST shows Dicken’s Oliver Twist in a shadowy new light Following the highly successful THE BLACK ALBUM in 2014, Avant Garde Dance return to the stage for their first major production, FAGIN’S TWIST. Inspired by Charles Dickens’ classic tale, FAGIN’S TWIST tells the untold story of one of literature’s most […]
Comedy Review: Sean Lock: Keep It Light – The Lowry, Salford
Comedian Sean Lock waxes lyrical on everyday subjects such as parenting, old age and immigration in his latest tour Keep It Light Comedian Sean Lock is not known for being especially serious. In fact, it is his cynical but humorous outlook on life that has made him on the one of the UK’s most popular […]
Theatre Review: GRAEME OF THRONES – The Lowry, Salford
GRAEME OF THRONES is a bonkers but brilliant parody of George RR Martin’s epic novels Direct from sold out shows in London's West End, GRAEME OF THRONES warped incarnation of Westeros heads to Salford’s The Lowry this week for a unique theatrical journey through the Seven Kingdoms. Based on the international phenomenon Game Of Thrones, GRAEME […]
Theatre Review: 30 DAYS OF THE SMITHS – The Lowry, Salford
Despite its initial promise, 30 DAYS OF THE SMITHS fails to transfer from page to stage 30 DAYS OF THE SMITHS makes its world premiere as part of WEEK 53 at The Lowry this week, with a special performance at THE DOCK LAUNCH NIGHT. Described a new art ‘sound installation’, 30 DAYS OF THE SMITHS […]
Theatre Review: STAR BOY PRODUCTIONS – The Lowry, Salford
From fake marriages to scam contracts, STAR BOY PRODUCTIONS examine the psyche of African migrants in Europe To mark the launch night of the newly opened THE DOCK space, STAR BOY PRODUCTIONS perform the first of two productions for WEEK 53 at The Lowry. Created by Etuwe Bright Junior, Aloys Kwaakum and Lateef Babatunde of […]
THE DOCK LAUNCH NIGHT – The Lowry, Salford
Knock on the door, hang up your coat and grab a chair, THE DOCK is open! As part of WEEK 53, the normally restricted backstage area of The Lowry known as THE DOCK, has opened to the public for the very first time. The unseen space between the Lyric and Quays theatres has been transformed by […]