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Review: the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda
26th September 2018

Review: the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda

Alana Cook enjoys the Royal Shakespeare Company’s song-filled touring production of ‘Matilda’
Review: the return of A Game of Two Halves
26th September 2018

Review: the return of A Game of Two Halves

Libby Williamson reviews the return of ‘A Game of Two Halves’, the winner of Best Production at the Manchester In-Fringe Theatre Awards (MIFTAs)
Review: Meek at the Lowry
26th September 2018

Review: Meek at the Lowry

Orla Quilligan reviews Headlong Theatre’s ‘Meek’, a story that captures the moral dilemmas and political implications face our own society
Interview: Rock Choir Founder Caroline Redman Lusher
26th September 2018

Interview: Rock Choir Founder Caroline Redman Lusher

Anuli talks to Caroline Redman Lusher about the success of Rock Choir, Proms in the Park and what the future might hold
Review: Hope Theatre Company’s OutStageUs
21st September 2018

Review: Hope Theatre Company’s OutStageUs

Libby reviews the annual LGBTQ+ comedy and drama night organised Hope Theatre Company
Review: OthelloMacbeth at HOME
21st September 2018

Review: OthelloMacbeth at HOME

Anuli Changa reviews Jude Christian’s unique retelling of two famous Shakespeare plays
Tales from the Fringe: Pomona
13th September 2018

Tales from the Fringe: Pomona

William Leah recounts his Fringe experience as a producer on the UoM Drama Society’s (HiveMCR) production of ‘Pomona’
Tales from the Fringe: The Henriad
13th September 2018

Tales from the Fringe: The Henriad

Harry reminisces about performing in Festivus Collective’s ‘The Henriad’ at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe
Tales from the Fringe: Little Shop of Horrors
13th September 2018

Tales from the Fringe: Little Shop of Horrors

Mary recalls her experience as a producer on Delicious Theatre’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at Edinburgh Fringe
From Freshers to Fringe: A Graduate’s Advice
11th September 2018

From Freshers to Fringe: A Graduate’s Advice

Chris reminisces about university life and his theatre-related achievements as a student

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“Like Carmen, but more moonshine”
5th June 2018

“Like Carmen, but more moonshine”

The Opera Shack are shaking up stereotypes with their production of the classic opera, Carmen
Review: Long Day’s Journey Into Night
22nd May 2018

Review: Long Day’s Journey Into Night

Charlie Diver reviews a play that offers some worthwhile moments but fails to live up to its potential
Review: Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train
22nd May 2018

Review: Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train

Elysium Theatre Company delivers a punchy, poignant, and darkly funny portrayal of Steven Adly Guirgis’ thought-provoking dark comedy in this performance at HOME
Review: Kindertransport
18th May 2018

Review: Kindertransport

Katie Marriott reviews the touring production of Diane Samuels’ classic play on its 25th anniversary
Review: The Jungle Book
16th May 2018

Review: The Jungle Book

Anuli Changa reviews Children’s Touring Partnership and Royal & Derngate, Northampton’s production of The Jungle Book
Review: Little Women
8th May 2018

Review: Little Women

Amy Newell enjoys the final UMMTS show of the year at Partisan Collective
Review: Mixtape
23rd April 2018

Review: Mixtape

Sophie Graci enjoys a night out with the Royal Exchange Young Company
Review: Of Mice and Men
23rd April 2018

Review: Of Mice and Men

Jessica Wiehler enjoyed Selladoor’s production of the classic play, but found the experience challenged by differences from the much-studied novel
Review: A Chorus Line
13th April 2018

Review: A Chorus Line

University of Manchester Musical Theatre Society’s production of A Chorus Line had the audience dancing in their seats
Review: The Replacement Child
11th April 2018

Review: The Replacement Child

Rob Tomlinson reviews a production that blends tragedy and comedy by mother and child friendly company Abooo Theatre