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Reviewing Shows In The North of England & The West End
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REVIEW - BING'S BIRTHDAY | THE LOWRY | 21/02/2025
For over a decade, Bing has been delighting preschoolers with its sweet and relatable stories about life’s little ups and downs. Now,...


REVIEW - THE THREE LITTLE PIGS | HOME MANCHESTER | 18/02/2025
Think you know The Three Little Pigs ? Think again! Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company put their signature twist on the classic fable,...


REVIEW - ONE PUNCH | HOME MANCHESTER | 13/02/2025
Written by BAFTA winner Jane Thornton and Martha Godber, One Punch is a compelling new drama from the John Godber Company. The play,...


REVIEW - SHIRLEY VALENTINE | OCTAGON THEATRE BOLTON | 12/02/2025
Some stories never lose their sparkle, and Shirley Valentine is one of them. Willy Russell’s iconic one-woman play first graced the...


REVIEW - THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN | THE LOWRY | 11/03/2025
Based on Paula Hawkins' international bestseller, The Girl on the Train has captivated audiences worldwide in both novel and film form....


REVIEW - FLOELLA BENJAMIN'S COMING TO ENGLAND| THE LOWRY | 05/02/2025
Floella Benjamin’s Coming to England is a heartfelt and inspiring story that has touched readers for over 25 years. Originally published...


REVIEW - THE SHARK IS BROKEN | THE LOWRY | 04/02/2025
As Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary, The Shark Is Broken takes audiences behind the scenes of one of the most iconic films of all...


REVIEW - ANIMAL FARM | OCTAGON THEATRE BOLTON | 23/01/2025
For 80 years, George Orwell’s Animal Farm has captivated audiences with its powerful exploration of power dynamics and societal change....

REVIEW - SPEND, SPEND, SPEND | ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE | 20/12/2024
Spend, Spend, Spend tells the astonishing rags-to-riches-to-rags story of Viv Nicholson, a working-class woman from Castleford who won a...


REVIEW - CHRISTMAS LIGHTS | Z-ARTS | 15/12/2024
Z-arts knows how to make Christmas truly magical, and this year’s festive offering, Christmas Lights , is a sparkling treat for the...


REVIEW - STICK MAN | THE LOWRY | 13/12/2024
Stick Man by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler has been a beloved bedtime story in our house for years. Alice (7) and Leo (5) are avid...


REVIEW - MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET THE MUSICAL | HOME MANCHESTER | 11/12/2024
The Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street has enchanted audiences for decades, and this season, HOME brought a dazzling new musical...


REVIEW - THE BEAR | WATERSIDE, SALE | 07/12/2024
The Bear, based on Raymond Briggs' beloved 1994 book, is at Waterside this Christmas season. The show brings to life a heartwarming tale...


REVIEW - COME FROM AWAY | THE LOWRY | 04/12/2024
"Come From Away" is a global phenomenon, celebrated for its deeply moving and profoundly uplifting narrative. Now bringing its magic to...


REVIEW - THE JUNGLE BOOK | OCTAGON THEATRE BOLTON | 26/11/2024
For Christmas 2024, the Octagon Theatre in Bolton has reimagined Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book as a lively and festive musical...


REVIEW - MATTHEW BOURNE'S SWAN LAKE | THE LOWRY | 20/11/2024
Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is a production that redefined the dance world when it premiered at Sadler’s Wells in 1995. Shattering...


REVIEW - AFTER THE ACT | HOME MANCHESTER | 13/11/2024
After the Act , the vibrant 80s-inspired musical from Breach Theatre, boldly tackles the controversial legacy of Section 28, the UK...


REVIEW - WONDER BOY | THE LOWRY | 12/11/2024
“Wonder Boy," a powerful play by Ross Willis and directed by Sally Cookson, centers on the journey of a young boy navigating the...


REVIEW - RUN REBEL | THE LOWRY | 01/11/2024
Run Rebel arrives at The Lowry as a powerful adaptation of Manjeet Mann’s novel, capturing a poignant story about courage, rebellion,...


REVIEW - HERE YOU COME AGAIN | THE LOWRY | 29/10/2024
Here You Come Again brings Dolly Parton’s infectious spirit and iconic music to the UK stage in a way that is both endearing and...


REVIEW - THE ELMER ADVENTURE | THE LOWRY | 25/10/2024
Tall Stories brings the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee to life in their colourful new production, The Elmer Adventure, and it’s...


REVIEW - RAMBERT DANCE IN PEAKY BLINDERS: THE REDEMPTION OF THOMAS SHELBY | THE LOWRY | 22/10/2024
Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is a thrilling adaptation of Steven Knight’s iconic TV series, brought...


REVIEW - DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE | THE LOWRY | 18/10/2024
Dinosaur World Live , the Olivier Award winner for Best Family Show 2024, has made a triumphant return to The Lowry, and we couldn’t...


REVIEW - BLUE MAN GROUP BLUEVOLUTION | THE LOWRY | 02/10/2024
Blue Man Group’s return to the UK with their Bluevolution World Tour after seven long years is an absolute treat. Known for their quirky,...


REVIEW - KING ARTHUR | THE LOWRY | 24/09/2024
Le Navet Bete, known for their high-energy physical comedy, return with their latest production, King Arthur , bringing slapstick,...


REVIEW - WAR HORSE | THE LOWRY | 22/09/2024
War Horse has long been celebrated as one of the most remarkable productions in modern theatre. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s poignant...

REVIEW - THE HIDDEN GARDEN | Z-ARTS MANCHESTER | 21/09/2024
In a world of towering grey buildings, where patches of greenery are often hard to come by, The Hidden Garden blossoms into a vibrant...


REVIEW - MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS | THE LOWRY | 10/09/2024
Agatha Christie’s legendary Murder on the Orient Express has found a new life on stage at The Lowry, in this captivating adaptation by...


REVIEW - BRASSED OFF | OCTAGON THEATRE BOLTON | 06/09/2024
The Octagon Theatre's latest production of Brassed Off brings a much-loved modern classic back to the stage, celebrating the resilience...


REVIEW - MY SON’S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) | HOME MANCHESTER | 20/08/2024
"My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)" is a triumph of heart and humour, and it's no surprise that Rob Madge’s autobiographical show...


REVIEW - QUEENS THE EXHIBITION | THE LOWRY | 25/07/2024
Last month my husband and I ventured to Salford to visit the Queens exhibition at The Lowry, and what a royal treat it was! The...


REVIEW - SHARK IN THE PARK | HOME MANCHESTER | 03/08/2024
I recently had the delightful experience of watching "Shark in the Park" at Home Manchester with my husband and our two children, aged 5...


REVIEW - BLUEY'S BIG PLAY | THE LOWRY | 31/07/2024
As a family of devoted Bluey fans, we were over the moon when we discovered that "Bluey’s Big Play" was coming to The Lowry. The Emmy®...


REVIEW - CHARLIE COOK'S FAVOURITE BOOK | THE LOWRY | 26/07/2024
Our family recently celebrated my birthday with a special outing to The Lowry's Quays Theatre to see Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, a...


REVIEW - A CHORUS LINE | THE LOWRY | 23/07/2024
A Chorus Line has captivated audiences since its debut in 1975, showcasing the trials and triumphs of Broadway dancers through their...


REVIEW - I WISH MY LIFE WERE LIKE A MUSICAL | HOPE MILL THEATRE, MANCHESTER | 03/07/2024
Hope Mill Theatre offers a delightful peek behind the curtain with Seabright’s production of Alexander S. Bermange’s "I Wish My Life Were...


REVIEW - LIFE OF PI | THE LOWRY | 02/07/2024
Life of Pi has been captivating audiences since its premiere at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield in June 2019. Adapted from Yann...


REVIEW - CORAM BOY | THE LOWRY | 21/06/2024
The revival of Helen Edmundson's "Coram Boy," adapted from Jamila Gavin's acclaimed novel, is a testament to the enduring legacy of...


REVIEW - TEN IN THE BED | Z-ARTS MANCHESTER | 01/06/2024
A Delightful and Thought-Provoking Journey with "Ten in the Bed" " Ten in the Bed" is an imaginative and moving production by Half Moon,...

REVIEW - THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW | THE LOWRY | 29/05/2024
If you're looking for a magical experience for your little ones, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at The Lowry in Salford is an absolute...


REVIEW - TESTMATCH | BOLTON OCTAGON THEATRE | 24/05/2024
Testmatch is written by Kate Attwell, Atwell is an emerging playwright known for her innovative and thought-provoking works that often...


REVIEW - FRANKIE GOES TO BOLLYWOOD | HOME MANCHESTER | 18/10/2024
Frankie Goes to Bollywood is a new musical from Pravesh Kumar of RIFCO, a theatre company known for producing accessible plays and...


REVIEW - THE SYNDICATE | THE LOWRY | 17/05/2024
The Syndicate is an exciting new comedy-drama that is based on the immensely popular BBC TV series created by the talented Kay Mellor....


REVIEW - THE KITE RUNNER | THE LOWRY | 07/05/2024
The Kite Runner, a stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's internationally bestselling novel of the same name, was skillfully adapted for...


REVIEW - 42 BALLOONS | THE LOWRY | 05/05/2024
42 Balloons has been my most eagerly anticipated show of 2024, especially after attending it's press launch at The Lowry back in January...


REVIEW - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS| BOLTON OCTAGON THEATRE | 25/04/2024
Little Shop of Horrors the musical is one of my favourite musicals as it combines some of my favourite things Sci-Fi, Horror, comedy and...

REVIEW - GROOVING WITH PIRATES | Z-ARTS MANCHESTER | 13/04/2024
Grooving With Pirates is a show that mixes animation, interactive theatre and music gig to create a unique theatre experience about three...


REVIEW - THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS | THE LOWRY | 26/03/2024
The Boy at The Back of the Class is a play based on Onlali Q Roufs award winning children's novel of the same name. The book has been...


REVIEW - THE MOUSETRAP | THE LOWRY | 08/04/2024
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is a classic whodunnit mystery which has been popular with theatre goers for a long time and is the...


REVIEW - THERE'S A MONSTER IN YOUR SHOW | Z-ARTS MANCHESTER | 30/03/2024
'There's A Monster In Your Show' is a new musical for young children which is recommended for children aged 3+. The show is based on...
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