Theatre Review: CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG - Palace Theatre, Manchester
With standout performances, infectious comedy, and stunning visuals, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is a vibrant, joy-filled spectacle. In CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, Ian Fleming wrote, “Never say no to adventures” and anyone attending this touring production is certainly in for an adventure filled with spectacle and infectious joy. From the first note of the overture […]
Theatre Review: BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET’S CINDERELLA – The Lowry, Salford
Blending stunning choreography, whimsical set pieces and a soaring Prokofiev score, BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET’S CINDERELLA is a mesmerising and magical production. 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 […]
Theatre Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - Opera House, Manchester
With stunning performances, dazzling visuals, and timeless songs, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT remains a crowd-pleaser for all ages. The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT makes a welcome return to Manchester this week as part of its UK tour. Originally written as […]
Theatre Review: BAT OUT OF HELL - Palace Theatre, Manchester
With powerful performances, stunning visuals, and a thrilling soundtrack, BAT OUT OF HELL is a high-energy, rock-and-roll spectacle. The show that launched with the tagline "Manchester gets it first" is back in the city. BAT OUT OF HELL, which first premiered at the Opera House in 2017, heads to Manchester’s Palace Theatre this week as […]
Theatre Review: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1936 - The Lowry, Salford
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. 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 […]
Theatre Review: HERE YOU COME AGAIN - Opera House, Manchester
Despite a slightly wobbly script, HERE YOU COME AGAIN is a glittery, feel-good jukebox musical with a heart as big as Dolly Parton’s wig collection. If you’re expecting harps and halos, think again. This guardian angel arrives in a cascade of sequins, towering platinum wigs, and a Tennessee twang sharp enough to cut through heartbreak. […]
Theatre Review: THE SHARK IS BROKEN - The Lowry, Salford
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. Any fan of the 1974 film JAWS will know that its production was notoriously difficult. The three central actors did not get along well, and yes, the mechanical shark […]
Theatre Review: NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL - Opera House, Manchester
NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL is a fun, nostalgic jukebox musical packed with 1980s hits, strong performances, lively choreography, and plenty of laughs. Ah, the 1980s - a time when every hairbrush doubled as a microphone, ra-ra skirts were all the rage, and you could dream of being anything you wanted to be. […]
Theatre Review: CALAMITY JANE - Opera House, Manchester
A whip-cracking production of CALAMITY JANE at Manchester's Opera House delivers infectious energy, stunning performances, and lively choreography, making it a feel-good musical triumph. It’s a cold, wet evening in Manchester but inside the Opera House there’s a whip cracking staging of CALAMITY JANE with an ensemble cast who are more than up to the […]
Theatre Review: ELF THE MUSICAL - Palace Theatre, Manchester
With joyful performances, seamless set transitions, and engaging audience interaction, ELF THE MUSICAL is a feel-good, festive experience that leaves audiences brimming with holiday cheer. This year sees 21 years since the hit film ELF was released, becoming an instant Christmas classic. Now a new sixth touring production of the hit musical is traversing the […]