If you are a fan of dance and went to the Lowry Theatre to see Flashmob this past week, then I’m sure you weren’t disappointed! Flashmob: Where Dance Worlds Collide was a fantastically energetic performance, bringing together a wealth of talent and an eclectic mix of dance styles, to create a show that earned itself…
Harry McEntire takes the lead role in a new production of Billy Liar, a classic tale of northern life in the 1960s. Keith Waterhouse’s original 1959 novel has been adapted for the stage by Waterhouse himself, alongside Willis Hall. With previous Royal Exchange credits that include Winterlong (which also played at Soho Theatre) and Punk…
In collaboration with renowned director Mark Storer, who also worked on the Roundhouse’s groundbreaking production The Fat Girl Gets a Haircut And Other Stories with a cast of 12-17 year olds, Puffball builds on that success with a production that has come about as the culmination of a major year-long project working with young people…
A collaboration between award-winning writer Ravi Thornton, award-winning director Benji Reid and critically acclaimed composer Minute Taker, brings us the hard-hitting and heartbreaking musical HOAX My Lonely Heart. HOAX is one of hundreds of poems that were written by Roabbi (Rob), the younger brother of Ravi Thornton. Sadly, in 2008, after a long battle with…
It might only be May and most of us have not even had our summer holiday yet, let alone thought about Christmas, but the planning for the theatre panto season is already well underway! With Priscilla Presley having already been announced as making her Manchester stage debut this December in Snow White and the Seven…
Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music is set to perform its first musical theatre piece in 14 years with Stephen Sondheim’s musical comedy, Company. The last musical theatre piece presented by the RNCM was also a Sondheim work – Into the Woods. The production is set to run from Wednesday 25th June until Friday 4th July…
Last night saw us take a trip to the Lowry theatre to watch the 25th Anniversary production of Fame – The Musical. Under the directorship and choreography of award-winning Gary Lloyd, a truly multi-talented cast put on a colourful and energetic stage performance to a packed theatre. With many theatre credits to his name including…
Two years ago, Studio Salford set up Write For The Stage (W4TS), an increasingly popular course for budding first-time stage writers from all walks of life to create their first stage play. During this time, award-winning playwright, Mike Heath, who also holds a PGCE teaching qualification and is the Studio Salford Co-ordinator, has seen the…
Black Toffee describes itself as ‘Dark and chewy. Reflecting the modern world in all its darkness [and light] with subjects that’ll make you chew before you swallow.’ Hidden hits this note perfectly. Lindsay and Carruthers, who also co-wrote the script, deliver a very witty, dark and humorous performance, as six individuals living seemingly separate lives…
