Friday, 27th September 2024 at Leeds Grand Theatre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 1791 opera Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute) is a fantastical tale in two acts. With Libretto by Emmanuel Schikaneder but sung here in English according to Jeremy Sams’ interpretation, Opera North’s revival of their 1978 production is wonderfully accessible. Alongside the accessibility of... Continue Reading →
Wednesday, 11th September 2024 at the Garrick Theatre, London ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewer: Charlotte Dawes This big fancy new musical navigates the minefield of modern dating by dissecting the age-old question: Why Am I So Single? The much-anticipated musical from Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss (who also directs), the duo behind cult-favourite SIX, proves lightening can in... Continue Reading →
Friday, 2nd July 2024 at Theatro Technis ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reviewer: Emma Dorfman I first saw Second Hand Problems in its infancy at a scratch night at The Cockpit, and it's always thrilling to see how a show blossoms. In this Camden Fringe production, with the addition of a few more to the creative team, the piece has certainly... Continue Reading →
Tuesday, 11th June 2024 at the Grand Opera House, York ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This musical parody is all kinds of fabulous and all kinds of bonkers, with the perfect descriptor coming from the script itself: “well, that was fucking mental”. Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch casts Ursula not as the evil villain, but... Continue Reading →
Friday, 7th June 2024 at Leeds Playhouse ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leeds Playhouse, Opera North and director James Brining reunite as the creative forces behind this production of Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady, and the magic of that combination really shines through in this richly layered show. With book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music... Continue Reading →
Thursday, 6th June 2024 at York Theatre Royal ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Vengeance is a powerful force, and Herman Melville’s 1851 novel Moby Dick provides a dramatic picture of blind obsession, seeing Captain Ahab hunt the whale who devoured his leg. Sebastian Armesto has adapted the lengthy novel for the stage, condensing the tale into under two hours... Continue Reading →
Tuesday, 4th June 2024 at Leeds Grand Theatre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Northern Ballet’s (returning) Beauty and the Beast brings the classic fairy tale to the stage in a stylish and playful production. With choreography, direction and costume from David Nixon CBE, music arrangements by John Longstaff and music beautifully performed live by the NB Sinfonia Orchestra (conductor:... Continue Reading →
Monday, 3rd June 2024 at Southwark Playhouse, London ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ TW: Domestic violence Reviewer: Charlotte Dawes Unapologetic in its dark humour, The Bleeding Tree takes a unique look at the complex response to domestic violence and those who fall victim to it. Opening with a gunshot, a mother (Mariah Gale) and her two daughters (Elizabeth Dulau... Continue Reading →
Saturday, 1st June 2024 at York Theatre Royal ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Animal Guyz’s Amazing Animals seeks to entertain as much as it educates, giving youngsters a parade of animals (puppets and costumes, not real animals!) to enjoy while offering a great number of fascinating facts along the way. The team are an enthusiastic bunch and they... Continue Reading →
Friday 24th May 2024 at York Theatre Royal ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ *Note: review will be updated with cast credits. Rush Theatre and The King of Reggae Band’s latest show brings us a celebration of the trailblazing icon, Bob Marley. Natty is a fantastic lead, not just vocally, but also in the distinctive footwork and a sense of... Continue Reading →
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