Reviews
Review of Brassed Off at the Octagon Theatre in Bolton.
Bolton Octogon's adaptation of Brassed Off, Mark Harman's 1996 film is...
Review – My Son’s A Queer, (But What Can You Do?)
The lights dimmed, and suddenly, we weren't in HOME Theatre 1 anymore. We were...
Scene Film Festival LGBTQ – Queer as Folk Screening and Creators Panel (Pride 2024)
The Scene Festival's opening night was an absolute triumph, a nostalgic trip...
Review | Lowry | SIX the Musical
The six wives of Henry VIII are back to tell their stories with 21st century sisterly sass-itude...
Lord of the Dance at Palace Theatre Manchester.
Lord of the Dance was created by Michael Flatley and first debuted in 1996 and since then it has...
Romeo + Juliet at the Albert Hall: A Surprising Reencounter with a School Classic
Romeo + Juliet at the Albert Hall: A Surprising Reencounter with a School Classic Remember those...
101 Dalmatians
The world renowned and much loved canine caper has a new adaptation for stage filled with music...
Pool (no water) at YES.
Part of the GM festival, Pool (no water) comes to YES Bar in the heart of Manchester’s city...
It is what It is.A Queer, Dark Comedy with No Filter.
Billed as a queer, dark comedy with no filter, ‘It is what It is.’ written and performed by Kyra...
Picking
Picking is a new one-woman play showing until Tuesday 30th July at Gulliver’s in the NQ Billed...
My last two brain cells at GM Fringe
My last two brain cells, on for one night only at the King’s Arms in Salford, is a hilarious and...
A Chorus Line. One singular sensation not to be missed.
A Chorus Line Nearly 50 years on from its original opening in New York, A Chorus Line is a...
Sunny Girl at Salford New Adelphi Theatre
Sunny Girl, written and performed by Beth Westbrook, and produced by HER productions lifts the...
The Lies We Tell (And the Truths We Bury)
Last night at Salford Arts, I sat in a hushed theatre, heart pounding as the lights dimmed....
Madame Chandelier Saves Opera triumphs at GM Fringe
Madame Chandelier Saves Opera was on at the King’s Arms Theatre in Salford on July 20th. In it,...
Revival of the Fittest for GM Fringe
Revival of the Fittest is the catchy title of quite a long presentation for a Fringe event...
Hairspray wows Manchester audiences again.
Good morning Manchester! Last night we took a trip through time to Baltimore, 1962. Times are a...
Nuns-Fury: Divine Comedy & Rock ‘n’ Roll Revelry at GM Fringe!
Hold onto your habits, Greater Manchester, because Rocket Whip Productions is back with a...
Almost Haunted for GM Fringe
“Almost Haunted – A Paranormal Parody” is on at Salford Arts Theatre for a 2-night run and is...
One Night Only, But A Lasting Impact: Josh Val Martin’s ‘With Love, Mr. Gay’
The energy inside the Social Refuge was buzzing as I settled into my seat, ready to see what...
I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar – Kings Arms, 12th July.
Holly Redford-Jones's 'I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar' is described as "a sonic love story to...
BF: “The Last Gun” at Manchester Fringe: A Blast from the Past (and the Present!)
Will BF: “The Last Gun”, is on at the King’s Arms in Salford for a short run as part of...
Jewel and Olivera at GM Fringe.
July 2024 An unexpectedly wonderful double bill at Social Refuge tonight. First off is Zahra...
Review: “Passing Moustache” – Intimate Conversations at a Shared Table
Kings Arms, July 4th, Part of Greater Manchester Fringe Edward Gray's "Passing Mustache"...
Natter at The Edge for GM Fringe.
July 2024 It’s probably an age thing, but the word’ natter’ recalls Cissie...
“Boyography”: A Raw and Honest Exploration of Young Love and Self-Discovery
"Boyography," Nick Maynard's exploration of teenage love and self-discovery, is a captivating...
Life of Pi 2024
This is the second visit to the Lowry for the Life of Pi this year and we were back to review...
Faith at Home Mcr for GM Fringe
Faith penned by Mike Heath is described in the program as "A silly play about homophobia" This...
Burlesque at Manchester Opera House
Burlesque has arrived in Manchester and it has taken the city by storm! Arriving at the Opera...
Taming of the Shrew at Hope Mill
June 2024 Hope Mill Theatre is presenting an interesting interpretation of Shakespeare’s...
The Importance of Being Earnest – Royal Exchange Theatre
Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” has always been a delightful...
A Bloody Good Time: “Dracula: The Bloody Truth” Slays with Slapstick Comedy
if you think you know the story of Dracula, guess again! This hilarious retelling at the Bolton...
Blizzard Comedy at Gullivers
In the heart of Northern Quarter, Gulliver’s hosts a night of Blizzard Comedy. Pulling a...
2:22 A Ghost Story at The Lowry
2:22 A Ghost Story has been a huge success since first opening on the West End in 2021. Numerous...
Beyond Expectations: “The Last Word” Blooms, Even Indoors
The late spring sun felt like a warm embrace, birdsong filled the air, and the sweet perfume of...
Aladdin: Palace Theatre Manchester.
May 2024 Aladdin and his magic carpet have arrived at the Palace Theatre for a night of...
Karresekare at The Lowry
Karresekare, the latest work by Igor x Moreno, was performed at the Lowry’s Quays Theatre...
Mozart In Manchester at The Stoller Hall
Off to the lovely Stoller Hall to see the fabulous Manchester Camerata, this time a programme of...
Jesus Christ Superstar 2024
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical Jesus Christ Superstar started life as a...
Review: Pride in Trafford’s Comedy Extravaganza at “laugh Riot”
Forget conventional comic evenings; Pride in Trafford's annual event "Laugh Riot" at The...
Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle: Jonathan Sayer Steals the Show in a Magical Mess of Mischief
Forget David Blaine and Penn & Teller; the Mind Mangler is coming to redefine the definition...
Kiss Marry Kill
Kiss, Marry, Kill is 90 minutes of visceral theatre that fulfils the old saying “you...
The Father
The Father is on for a short run at the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse until the 11 of May....
42 Balloons
If you tied 42 balloons to a lawn chair, how high could you fly? Is it possible? Is it legal? 42...
DISRUPTORS by Manchester Camerata
A real treat to see Manchester Camerata perform at Albert Hall, a stunning and unique venue, our...
Beyond the Uniform: Love & Ambition in Officer and a Gentleman
Manchester's Opera House is a majestic space, demanding a grand production to fill its stage,...
Sweat at Royal Exchange
A real excited buzz in the air at the wonderful and unique Royal Exchange Theatre for this most...
YOU’RE BARD: Improvised Shakespeare with a Side of Hilarity
Brimming with surprises, the cast of You're Bard delivers a whirlwind 90 minutes of improvised...
Bolton Octagon’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’: A Ghoulishly Great Production You Can’t Miss!
Little Shop of Horrors is on at Bolton Octagon until the 18th of May, and it must be the best...
LOUD Cabaret: Laughter, Tears, & the Power of Us
The Met in Bury crackled with excitement for the first-ever Loud Cabaret. You know that feeling,...
Review: Rambert’s Haunting
Rambert are back at The Lowry to present a short run of Death Trap, a double bill comprising...
Hearing voices at The Stoller Hall: Manchester Camerata.
April 2024 Another warm welcome at the charming Stoller Hall for this Hearing Voices show,...
The Mousetrap
The Mousetrap @ The Lowry Celebrating 70 years of intrigue, the Mousetrap continues its reign as...
