Reviews

  • The Haunting of Hill House | Palace Theatre, Manchester

    Shirley Jackson’s classic ghost story, The Haunting of Hill House, has been adapted by Stef Smith into a new touring stage production directed by Martin Constantine, currently playing at Manchester’s… Read more

  • The Mousetrap | Opera House, Manchester

    Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is celebrating its 75th anniversary at Manchester’s Opera House, showcasing its status as the world’s longest-running play. Originally a radio play, it has captivated audiences since… Read more

  • English National Ballet – Romeo & Juliet | Palace Theatre, Manchester

    The English National Ballet’s revival of Rudolf Nureyev’s Romeo and Juliet captures the timeless story of young love through exquisite dance and a dramatic score by Sergei Prokofiev. First premiered… Read more

  • Sylvia | Lowry, Salford

    The musical “Sylvia,” currently on its UK debut tour, explores the suffragette movement through the life of socialist Sylvia Pankhurst, emphasizing themes of love, family, and the pursuit of equality.… Read more

  • Little Shop of Horrors | Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester

    Hope Mill Theatre presents its annual horror musical with Howard Ashman and Alan Menken’s thrilling production, Little Shop of Horrors. Set in a rundown flower shop on Skid Row, the… Read more

  • The Silence of the Lambs | Lowry, Salford

    The Lowry’s stage adaptation of The Silence of the Lambs, directed by Nikolai Foster, is an ambitious and highly accomplished production. Mollie Gallagher shines as Clarice Starling, matching wits with… Read more

  • Unsinkable | Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool

    The sinking of R.M.S. Titanic in 1912 remains a notable maritime disaster, largely due to the enduring impact of James Cameron’s film. Matthew Reynolds’ play, Unsinkable, examines the lead-up to… Read more

  • High Society | Lowry, Salford

    High Society is a touring musical production returning to Salford’s Lowry, adapted from Philip Barry’s play and originally a 1956 film. The story follows Tracy Lord, who is navigating her… Read more

  • Letter to Brezhnev | Royal Court, Liverpool

    “Letter to Brezhnev,” adapted from Frank Clarke’s 1985 film, is a poignant depiction of love and self-discovery set against Liverpool’s unemployment crisis. Directed by Nicole Behan, the story follows Elaine… Read more

  • Jersey Boys | Palace Theatre, Manchester

    “Jersey Boys” revolutionized musical theatre by centering a production around the music of a pop group, setting the standard for later jukebox musicals. Two decades later, its anniversary tour at… Read more

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