Friday, 22nd March 2024 at York Grand Theatre. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five vivacious drag queens rule the roost in this lively and cheeky show with one clear intention: give the audience a top night out. Queenz - The Show with Balls, directed by David Griego and Kieran Powell, feels celebratory and uplifting, bringing the best of drag... Continue Reading →
Saturday, 16th March 2024 at Theatre @41 Monkgate, York ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jane Austen’s women are some of the most entertaining characters to be found within the pages of classic novels, and the wit and intelligence of her writing shines brightly in Dyad Productions’ Lady Susan. Drawing on key missives from Austen’s epistolary novel and playing every... Continue Reading →
Tuesday, 12th March 2024 at York Theatre Royal. ⭐️⭐️ Cluedo (the stage play) is back with a second instalment, promising a brand new plot and a new take on the characters. This time? Writers Maurice Gran and Laurence Marks take us to a country manor house owned by a fizzling-out rocker, circa 1968. And who’s... Continue Reading →
Friday, 8th March 2024 at Leeds Grand Theatre. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Of all of Shakespeare’s plays, Romeo and Juliet is one of the most popular choices for adaptations across art forms. The tale of “star-crossed lovers” captures imaginations in ways that few other stories have - and Sergei Prokofiev’s music is a glowing example. Shakespeare’s central threads... Continue Reading →
February 2024 In my circles, Katy Owen is known as a bit of a “golden ticket” - with credits including Wise Children’s Wuthering Heights, Kneehigh’s Ubu! and the Globe Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Owen has consistently delivered performances full of energy and flair - and has definitely stolen a few shows. Her latest role... Continue Reading →
Saturday, 17th February 2024 at Leeds Playhouse. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ This latest show from Imitating the Dog offers a key departure from the company’s usual approach: having no live cameras on stage. It does however maintain a characteristic cinematic quality in a bold and intriguing production. Billed as “inspired by” Mary Shelley’s brilliant novel, this take from... Continue Reading →
Wednesday, 14th February 2024 at Harrogate Theatre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Drawing on classic tropes of gothic tales and cinematic thrillers, and combining this with clever puppetry, Box Tale Soup Theatre’s Casting the Runes illustrates the versatility and impact of puppetry very nicely indeed. The show is an adaptation of M.R James’ ghost stories, and in it we... Continue Reading →
February 2024 The latest production from Emma Rice’s theatre company, Wise Children, is opening at Bath’s Theatre Royal this week, and is set to arrive at York Theatre Royal later this month (February 27 - March 9) as part of a wider tour. Here, Rice reflects on what inspired her to take on Blue Beard... Continue Reading →
Wednesday, 10th January 2024 at Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The stage adaptation of Life of Pi is a stunning piece of theatre, a spectacle-driven piece which is as visually rich as it is emotionally compelling. Much like watching War Horse or The Lion King, this show is a glowing example of why... Continue Reading →
Monday, 27th November 2023 at York’s Grand Opera House. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ There’s a lot of fun to be had at the latest touring production of Shrek the Musical from co-directors Samuel Holmes and Nick Winston. With all the lovable characters from the DreamWorks movie brilliantly brought to life by a cracking cast, plenty of musical magic... Continue Reading →
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