Theatre Review: THE JAMES PLAYS – The Lowry, Salford
Following its successful run at the 2014 Edinburgh International Festival, Rona Munro’s award-winning THE JAMES PLAYS heads to The Lowry this weekend as part of a national tour. The vividly imagined trilogy brings to life three generations of Stewart kings - James I, II and III - who ruled Scotland from 1406 to 1488. The […]
Theatre Review: BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S – The Lowry, Salford
Slick and stylish, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S shines in some areas and disappoints in others More than 50 years after the release of the iconic film, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S is given a new lease of life in a brand-new stage production starring the pop princess Pixie Lott. Based on the classic novella by Truman Capote, BREAKFAST […]
Simon & Garfunkel: Through The Years – The Lowry, Salford
Bookends deliver a unique, multi-layered show that pays tribute to music legends Simon & Garfunkel After sell-out runs in 2014 and 2015, tribute act Bookends return to the stage to pay homage to one of the greatest pairings in modern folk music history – Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Made up of childhood friends Dan Haynes […]
Theatre Review: THE HERBAL BED – The Lowry, Salford
THE HERBAL BED is an intelligent piece of theatre, full of drama, debate and old-fashioned virtues To coincide with the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, Peter Whelan’s gripping 1996 play THE HERBAL BED has been revived in a new production directed by Royal & Derngate Artistic Director James Dacre. Inspired by the real-life scandal involving […]
Theatre Review: DICK TRACY – The Lowry, Salford
Sharp, slick and silly, DICK TRACY is a fast-paced, slapstick romp that will have you crying with laughter Director John Nicholson teams up once again with the award-winning Le Navet Bete to present DICK TRACY, a highly energy, slightly bonkers, physical comedy about the world-famous detective. Based loosely on the comic book character of the […]
Theatre Review: THE WITCHES – The Lowry, Salford
Playful, inventive and deliciously disgusting, THE WITCHES brings Roald Dahl's iconic book to life Roald Dahl’s award-winning novel THE WITCHES is brought to life in a tremendous new stage production directed by Nikolai Foster. Originally published in 1983, THE WITCHES tells the story of a young boy who is sent to live with his Grandmother […]
Jason Donovan: Ten Good Reasons Tour – The Lowry, Salford
Jason Donovan takes his debut album Ten Good Reasons on tour for the first time 27 years after the release of Ten Good Reasons, Jason Donovan takes his debut album on tour for the first time. The Australian pop-star first shot to fame in the soap opera Neighbours before embarking on a music career in […]
Theatre Review: THE MERRY WIVES – The Lowry, Salford
Lively, inventive and wickedly funny, Northern Broadsides’ production of THE MERRY WIVES is a full-on farce that's sure to entertain THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR may not have been one of Shakespeare’s favourite plays but it certainly appears to be one of Barry Rutter’s. The light, funny and wickedly entertaining play is third time Northern […]
Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In – The Lowry, Salford
Ed Byrne injects hilarity into the monotony of everyday life in his new show Outside, Looking In Following critical acclaim at 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, comedian Ed Byrne takes his new show Outside, Looking In on tour across the UK. Byrne is a regular face on the UK and Irish comedy circuit and has enjoyed huge […]
Birmingham Royal Ballet's ROMEO AND JULIET – The Lowry, Salford
Passionate, emotional and breathtaking, Birmingham Royal Ballet's adaptation of ROMEO AND JULIET is simply spectacular Birmingham Royal Ballet's 2016 Shakespeare season looks amazing. The world-class ballet company is performing seven ballets at 10 venues across the UK as part of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. This month sees the much-loved revival of Kenneth MacMillan’s […]