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Reviewing Shows In The North of England & The West End
Plays

REVIEW - GHOST STORIES | THE LOWRY | 25/02/2025
Since its debut in 2010, Ghost Stories has been thrilling audiences worldwide with its unique blend of psychological horror and...


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 - THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE | LEEDS PLAYHOUSE | 22/11/2024
Returning to Leeds Playhouse after a triumphant UK tour and a six-month run in the West End, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe is...


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 - A DOLL'S HOUSE | CRUCIBLE THEATRE SHEFFIELD | 27/09/2024
Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House has long been regarded as a groundbreaking play, challenging the social norms of its time with its...


REVIEW - DIZZY | TANYA MOISEIWITSCH PLAYHOUSE, SHEFFIELD | 27/09/2024
Dizzy is a thought-provoking and inventive collaboration between Sheffield Theatres and Theatre Centre, written by Olivier-nominated...


REVIEW - A RAISIN IN THE SUN | LEEDS PLAYHOUSE | 26/09/2024
A Raisin in the Sun , originally written by Lorraine Hansberry, was the first play by an African American woman to be performed on...


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 - 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 - PARANORMAL ACTIVITY | LEEDS PLAYHOUSE | 12/07/2024
"Paranormal Activity" at Leeds Playhouse is a stage adaptation directed by the visionary Felix Barrett and written by the talented Levi...


REVIEW - CHARIOTS OF FIRE | CRUCIBLE THEATRE SHEFFIELD | 11/07/2024
In his final production as artistic director at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, Robert Hastie showcases his talent for large-scale...


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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - THE CRUCIBLE | CRUCIBLE THEATRE SHEFFIELD | 07/03/2024
The latest revival of Arthur miller's 1953 classic the crucible, is ironically taking place at Sheffield's Crucible theatre. The play is...


REVIEW - TWELVE ANGRY MEN | THE LOWRY | 27/02/2024
Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose is currently on a UK tour after a record-breaking West End season, I was invited to review the show at...


REVIEW - QUIZ | THE LOWRY | 24/10/2023
Quiz is a play by playwright James Graham and was inspired by the book “Bad Show: The Quiz, The Cough, The Millionaire Major” by Bob...


REVIEW - NOISES OFF | THE LOWRY | 17/10/2023
Noises Off is a comedy Farce by playwright Michael Frayn, it premiered in London in 1982 at the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith and later...


REVIEW - THE HYPOCHONDRIAC | CRUCIBLE THEATRE SHEFFIELD | 05/10/2023
The Hypochondriac is a play by the 17th century playwright Moliere. It was Moliere's last play as he died in 1673 after performing as...


REVIEW - WE COULD ALL BE PERFECT | TANYA MOISEEIWITSCH PLAYHOUSE SHEFFIELD | 27/09/2023
We Could All Be Perfect is writer Hanna Morley's debut stage production and it is directed by Sheffield based Ruby Clarke. The play...

REVIEW - THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS | LEEDS PLAYHOUSE | 13/09/2023
The House With Chicken Legs is based on Sophie Anderson's 2018 children's novel of the same name, it has been adapted for the stage by...


REVIEW - CUCKOO | LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN THEATRE | 07/09/2023
Cuckoo is a dark comedy by BAFTA & Olivier Award winning playwright Michael Wynne, the play has been created in partnership with the...


REVIEW - LIFE OF PI | SHEFFIELD LYCEUM THEATRE | 04/09/2023
The Life Of Pi is kickstarting its first ever UK tour at Sheffield's Lyceum theatre, revisiting the city where the show originated back...


REVIEW - QUALITY STREET | THE GRAND THEATRE BLACKPOOL | 28/06/2023
Quality Street was written by Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie in 1901, it is a Regency romantic comedy which was very popular in its day so...


REVIEW - THE RSC's JULIUS CAESAR | THE LOWRY | 20/06/2023
This production of Julius Caesar forms part of the RSC's Power Shifts season, a season which includes re-imaginings of 6 plays which...


REVIEW - VARDY V ROONEY THE WAGATHA CHRISTIE TRIAL | THE LOWRY | 09/06/2023
In 2022 a dispute between footballers wives Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney resulted in a 7 day libel court case. The case was followed...


REVIEW - PETER JAMES WISH YOU WERE DEAD | THE LOWRY | 23/05/2023
Peter James is an International best selling Crime thriller novelist who has written 36 novels and sold more than 21 million copies of...


REVIEW - THE BEEKEEPER OF ALEPPO | THE LOWRY | 18/04/2023
The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a best selling book by Christy Lefteri and it has been adapted for the stage by Nesrin Alrefaai and Mathew...


REVIEW - FAUSTUS: THAT DAMNED WOMAN | STORYHOUSE CHESTER | 7/2/2023
I was kindly invited to the Storyhouse in Chester for the press night of Faustus That Damned Woman. I was excited to see the show as I...


REVIEW - OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE | THE LOWRY | 20/12/2022
The Ocean At The End Of The Lane is the National theatre's adaptation of the novel by Neil German. After success in the west end the...


REVIEW - CLUEDO | THE LOWRY | 27/06/2022
"Cluedo" has brought the classic board game to life in a delightful way. Based on the beloved 1985 film Clue and inspired by the...


REVIEW - THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE | THE LOWRY | 06/06/2022
"The Rise and Fall of Little Voice" is a play that has firmly etched itself into the annals of British theatre, and seeing it performed...
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