Saturday 21st December 2019 at HOME, Manchester. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Created by the always wonderful and ever original 1927 Productions, Roots delves into obscure folklore, delivering an array of weird, warped and decidedly macabre tales for ‘brave’ little children. With their enchanting combination of live music, live action and animation, 1927 will open your eyes to entertainment... Continue Reading →
Review from the Movie Theatre: Mary Poppins Returns
Released December 2018. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The much awaited return of Mary Poppins has landed. Mary Poppins Returns takes a beloved old classic and gives it some modern aesthetics and new stomping grounds. It’s not so much about carrying on from or matching up to the original, it’s about finding a way to bring great characters back... Continue Reading →
Review: Shrek The Musical (Touring)
Wednesday 19th December 2018 at The Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shrek and the gang look pretty darn good on a stage folks. Thanks to stage wizardry, the beloved Dreamworks ogre treads the boards with the help of a little green paint and prosthetic assistance. The show has been delighting little ones up... Continue Reading →
Spotlight on: The Best of Production Designs & Designers…
February 2018 When I think about the best stage designs I’ve seen, I think of productions both big and small; Matilda, Follies, My Judy Garland Life, War Horse, Finding Joy, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe...the list goes on and on. The ability of good design to capture different worlds, times and moods can... Continue Reading →
Review: 1927 Theatre’s Golem (Tour)
Saturday 24th June 2017 at Harrogate Theatre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Golem is likely like nothing you'll have ever seen before. In fact, watching anything from the theatre company 1927 is likely like nothing you'll have ever seen before. I discovered them back in 2013 and they instantly worked their way into my mental list of favourite theatre... Continue Reading →