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Jay Darcy

Jay Darcy

Theatre Editor. Instagram & Twitter: @jaydarcy7. Email: [email protected].

Live Review: Cher at Manchester Arena

Live Review: Cher at Manchester Arena

Jay Darcy reviews Cher at the Manchester Arena as part of her farewell Here We Go Again tour
Preview: Marvel Universe LIVE!

Preview: Marvel Universe LIVE!

Marvel Universe LIVE! returns to Manchester Arena with its second show
Preview: Elvis in Concert

Preview: Elvis in Concert

Elvis in Concert is a concert experience honouring Elvis, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Elvis’ TCB Band, Priscilla Presley, and Jerry Schilling
Review: Dorian

Review: Dorian

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Proper Job Theatre’s Dorian
Preview: The Marriage of Kim K

Preview: The Marriage of Kim K

The Marriage of Kim K is an award-winning, Gogglebox-inspired Kardashian musical, playing at the Lowry in November
In conversation: BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon

In conversation: BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon

Evie Appleson and Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interview BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon, ahead of their show, All I Want for Christmas is Attention
Review: On Your Feet!

Review: On Your Feet!

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews the jukebox musical On Your Feet!, which tells the story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, at the Palace Theatre
Review: Dada Masilo – Giselle

Review: Dada Masilo – Giselle

Sophia Hadji-Michael and Theatre Editor Jay Darcy review Dada Masilo’s radical reimagining of the classic ballet Giselle
Review: Rip it Up the 70s

Review: Rip it Up the 70s

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Rip it Up the 70s, starring Melody Thornton, Louis Smith CBE, Rachel Stevens, and Giovanni Spano
“Let’s Get Loud” about J-Lo and Shakira at the Super Bowl

“Let’s Get Loud” about J-Lo and Shakira at the Super Bowl

Jay Darcy discusses the political implications of J-Lo and Shakira being chosen to headline the Super Bowl
Back to the Future – Launch Event

Back to the Future – Launch Event

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy attends the launch event of the musical adaptation of Back to the Future
Review: Curtains

Review: Curtains

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Curtains, a musical whodunnit, starring Jason Manford, Carley Stenson and Ore Oduba
Review: Kunst Kabaret at Albert’s Schloss

Review: Kunst Kabaret at Albert’s Schloss

Anna Jin and Theatre Editor Jay Darcy review the first show of Kunst Kabaret’s third season at Albert’s Schloss, which was inspired by Prince’s Purple Rain
Review: & Juliet

Review: & Juliet

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews & Juliet, a jukebox musical reimagining Romeo & Juliet, ahead of its West End transfer
Review: Melanie Blake’s The Thunder Girls

Review: Melanie Blake’s The Thunder Girls

Claudia Langley and Theatre Editor Jay Darcy review The Thunder Girls, directed by Joyce Branagh and based on the best-selling book by Melanie Blake
Preview: Trojan Horse

Preview: Trojan Horse

The award-winning Trojan Horse is a new play telling the true story of ‘hardline’ Muslim teachers and governors facing accusations of extremism
Review: Z Bo Jackson Dance Gala

Review: Z Bo Jackson Dance Gala

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews the dance gala from Barbara Evan’s new dance company, Z Bo Jackson
Interview with the director and cast of Under Three Moons

Interview with the director and cast of Under Three Moons

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews the director and cast of new play Under Three Moons
Preview: Liza Treyger

Preview: Liza Treyger

Stand-up comic Liza Treyger is coming to Manchester as part of her European tour
Review: Mrs Lowry & Son

Review: Mrs Lowry & Son

Jay Darcy reviews Mrs Lowry & Son, the new biopic about local artist L. S. Lowry, at the theatre named after him