Theatre Archive
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
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
21st September 2018
Review: Hope Theatre Company’s OutStageUs
Libby reviews the annual LGBTQ+ comedy and drama night organised Hope Theatre Company
21st September 2018
Review: OthelloMacbeth at HOME
Anuli Changa reviews Jude Christian’s unique retelling of two famous Shakespeare plays
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’
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
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
11th September 2018
From Freshers to Fringe: A Graduate’s Advice
Chris reminisces about university life and his theatre-related achievements as a student
5th June 2018
“Like Carmen, but more moonshine”
The Opera Shack are shaking up stereotypes with their production of the classic opera, Carmen
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
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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
18th May 2018
Review: Kindertransport
Katie Marriott reviews the touring production of Diane Samuels’ classic play on its 25th anniversary
16th May 2018
Review: The Jungle Book
Anuli Changa reviews Children’s Touring Partnership and Royal & Derngate, Northampton’s production of The Jungle Book
8th May 2018
Review: Little Women
Amy Newell enjoys the final UMMTS show of the year at Partisan Collective
23rd April 2018
Review: Mixtape
Sophie Graci enjoys a night out with the Royal Exchange Young Company
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
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
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
11th April 2018
Review: The Clockmaker’s Tale
Will Vincent is taken back in time by UMMTS’ latest piece of new writing at Barton Arcade
20th March 2018
Review: Spring Awakening
Grace Currie admires the way in which the cast and creative team handle difficult themes in a challenging production. Part of the Drama Society’s MIFTA season 2018