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284 articles found for "theatre"

29 April 2019

Rob Auton: The Talk Show - Pyramid Theatre, Leeds [Review]

I wouldn't describe myself as an especially critical person, nor would I say it was difficult to make me laugh. Indeed, when we walked into the Pyramid Theatre, Leeds University ...

24 April 2019

Dirty Dancing review, Palace Theatre Manchester

There are plenty of classic stories from the 1980s, but standing above all of them is 1987 release, Dirty Dancing. With the record-breaking national tour making its Manchester stop this ...
12 April 2019

Emily Atack 'locked in theatre' after comedy show

Emily Atack was locked in a theatre after reports of "people with machetes" outside the venue of her debut stand-up gig. The 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' star ...
10 April 2019

Hair the Musical review, Palace Theatre Manchester

Despite Hair the Musical currently touring to celebrate its 50th anniversary, it's a show that has evaded me throughout my years of going to the theatre! Fortunately, I got the opportunity ...
3 April 2019

American Idiot review, Palace Theatre Manchester

In a time when political discourse in the UK is at a high, the theatre is often a wonderful opportunity to escape. Seeing three marijuana-toking youngsters from a working class ...

2 April 2019

The Girl on the Train review, The Lowry Theatre Manchester

When Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel The Girl on the Train was turned into a movie, it was a little disappointing to see the story uprooted and moved to America. So, ...

24 March 2019

Sam Mendes wants to work in the theatre in his 80s

Sam Mendes can imagine himself giving up making movies so he can direct plays "into his 80s". The 53-year-old British director has an enormous passion for the theatre and although he ...
23 January 2019

Saturday Night Fever review, Palace Theatre Manchester

Growing up in the age of talent shows, dancing had become somewhat of a fad, at least to me and a portion of my generation. It takes a lot for ...

29 December 2018

Lucy Hale wants to do musical theatre

Lucy Hale would "love" to take part in a musical production. The former 'Pretty Little Liars' actress is looking to branch out into musical theatre after wrapping the final season of ...
6 December 2018

Wicked review, Palace Theatre Manchester

Though Wicked is currently celebrating 15 years since it first hit the stage, it's one of the few musicals that I had yet to tick off my list. So, going into ...

30 November 2018

Paloma Faith: ADHD stops me going to the theatre

Paloma Faith avoids going to the theatre because of her "mild ADHD". The 37-year-old singer doesn't often go to see plays because she believes she has a form of Attention Deficit ...
27 November 2018

Benidorm Live review, Palace Theatre Manchester

If there's any doubt in the minds of Benidorm fans as to whether or not the long-running, award-winning ITV comedy should be brought back from its shock axing earlier this year ...
20 November 2018

Harry Reid 'proud' after first theatre run

Harry Reid is feeling "very proud" after he completed his run on 'Witness for the Prosecution'. The former 'EastEnders' actor - who played Ben Mitchell on the soap until his departure ...

31 October 2018

Calendar Girls the Musical review, The Lowry Theatre Manchester

Calendar Girls the Musical is a lesson in female empowerment. This is what the feminist movement has always been about; taking charge no matter your age, shape, or bra size ...

21 September 2018

Matilda the Musical review, Palace Theatre Manchester

Matilda the Musical may have been running late due to technical issues at last night's Palace Theatre Manchester show, but when things kicked off, a stellar performance was given by ...
4 September 2018

Kele Okereke announces theatre debut

Kele Okereke has announced his theatre debut in 'Leave The Remain'. The Bloc Party frontman has announced his first stage project, scoring the new play - directed by Robby Graham ...
15 August 2018

Madagascar the Musical review, Palace Theatre Manchester

Upon its release in 2005, Dreamworks Animation's Madagascar became a major hit with families across the globe. Introducing a roster of family-friendly unique characters, the movie would spawn a series ...
27 July 2018

Fame review, Palace Theatre Manchester

Heading into Fame’s press night at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, I had no clue what to expect other than the iconic titular song. Having never seen the original film, ...

17 July 2018

Gemma Oaten launches theatre company

Gemma Oaten is launching a new theatre company. The former 'Emmerdale' actress has co-founded Amigo Productions with businessman Richard Lamberth, and the organisation has teamed up with eating disorder charity ...
13 July 2018

Bonnie Langford joins 42nd Street theatre production

Bonnie Langford has joined theatre production '42nd Street' after announcing she is departing 'EastEnders'. The former 'Cats' star is swapping the East End for the West End after landing the ...
5 July 2018

Mamma Mia! review, Palace Theatre Manchester

Mamma Mia! is back in Manchester for yet another run at the perfect time, just a couple of weeks before the Hollywood blockbuster sequel Here We Go Again hits the ...
9 June 2018

Chris Martin buys theatre?

Chris Martin has reportedly bought a 99-seat theatre. The Coldplay frontman is believed to have forked out a whopping $4.45 million on the Malibu Playhouse in Malibu, California, which has enough ...
6 June 2018

Review: Legally Blonde: The Musical, Liverpool Empire Theatre

Having seen (and loved the film) I was excited to see the stage version of Legally Blonde at Liverpool Empire Theatre last night- and it did not disappoint. Legally Blonde ...
17 May 2018

Blood Brothers Review, Palace Theatre Manchester

For over 30 years, Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers has been entertaining audiences on stages across the globe. Now in its final two weeks of its current spring tour, the production ...