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Moulin Rouge! | Palace Theatre, Manchester
Moulin Rouge! dazzles at Manchester’s Palace Theatre, delivering a vibrant spectacle filled with catchy songs, impressive choreography, and stunning visuals. Despite its entertaining surface, the narrative and character development often… Read more
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The Diana Mixtape | Lowry, Salford
The Diana Mixtape combines drag queens, iconic queer anthems, and the legacy of Princess Diana, aiming for a vibrant prelude to Manchester Pride. However, the production struggles on a large… Read more
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Trainspotting | Theatre Royal, Ramsbottom
The review of Jon Walker’s adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting praises the immersive production set in Manchester, blending elements of Welsh’s Skag Boys. The performance, characterized by sensory overload, strong… Read more
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The Legend of Rooney’s Ring | Royal Court, Liverpool
The Legend of Rooney’s Ring, currently at Liverpool’s Royal Court, is a delightful comedy that blends mischief and magic. Featuring standout performances, especially by John May and Keddy Sutton, the… Read more
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Magic & Sex | The Kings Arms, Salford
Almost a year ago, we were lucky enough to see Kathryn Haywood bring her one-woman-show, Yoga & Sex… For Women (Over 40) to Manchester before heading to Edinburgh’s Fringe Festival.… Read more
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Matthew Bourne’s The Midnight Bell | Lowry, Salford
Matthew Bourne’s ‘The Midnight Bell’ at Lowry, Salford, is a poignant exploration of yearning and connection in 1930s London, inspired by Patrick Hamilton. The production features dynamic choreography, atmospheric design,… Read more
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Speedo Mick – The Musical | Royal Court, Liverpool
Michael Cullen, known as ‘Speedo Mick’, has raised over £1 million for charity through extreme challenges. A new musical narrates his transformation from a homeless addict to a charity advocate.… Read more
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Come Fall in Love | Opera House, Manchester
Thirty years after Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge took World Cinema by storm, Aditya Chopra brings his much-loved Bollywood romance to the UK stage with Come Fall in Love– a vibrant,… Read more
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Dear England | Lowry, Salford
James Graham’s Dear England returns, blending drama and satire to explore identity and masculinity through the lens of England’s football team. Starring Gwilym Lee as Gareth Southgate, the play addresses… Read more
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