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Review: We Will Rock You

Review: We Will Rock You

Rebecca Rommen reviews We Will Rock You (Ben Elton’s jukebox musical, based on the songs of Queen, which stars Michael McKell) which is at the Palace Theatre for the last week of its UK tour
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There’s been a theft at Bolton Octagon

There’s been a theft at Bolton Octagon

The Book Thief, a brand-new musical based on Markus Zusak’s best-selling novel, is having its world premiere at Bolton Octagon – and its writer, Jodi Picoult, recognises the task of adapting such an acclaimed story to the stage
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Review: Identical

Review: Identical

Jessica Hamilton reviews Identical, the brand-new musical based on Erich Käster’s The Parent Trap – fresh from its world premiere
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Palace Theatre Manchester is Having a Party

Palace Theatre Manchester is Having a Party

The Osmonds, a new musical by Jay Osmond about the notorious family music group, is coming to the Palace Theatre
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Review: 101 Dalmatians

Review: 101 Dalmatians

Theatre Edtor Jay Darcy reviews 101 Dalmatians at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre – a new musical based on the novel of the same name, which was supposed to premiere in 2020 – starring Kate Fleetwood
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Review: South Pacific

Review: South Pacific

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, starring Julian Ovenden, Gina Beck, Joanna Ampil, and Rob Houchen
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Review: Cabaret

Review: Cabaret

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse, starring Fra Fee, Amy Lennox, Omar Baroud, and Anna-Jane Casey
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Review: My Fair Lady

Review: My Fair Lady

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews My Fair Lady at the London Coliseum
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Review: Singin’ in the Rain

Review: Singin’ in the Rain

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Singin’ in the Rain at the Opera House, starring Adam Cooper
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Review: Passion

Review: Passion

Miriam Jarvis reviews Passion at Hope Mill Theatre, which stars Ruthie Henshall
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Musicals not to miss in Manchester this spring and summer

Musicals not to miss in Manchester this spring and summer

A rundown of all the musicals coming to Manchester over the next few months
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Manchester Opera House is making a splash

Manchester Opera House is making a splash

Singin’ in the Rain returns to the rainy city of Manchester, playing at the Opera House and starring Tony and Olivier nominee Adam Cooper, Ross McLaren and Jenny Gaynor
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Hope Mill Theatre gets passionate

Hope Mill Theatre gets passionate

Hope Mill Theatre’s adaptation of Sondheim’s Passion stars Ruthie Henshall in the lead role
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Les Misérables: a magical musical or mere misery?

Les Misérables: a magical musical or mere misery?

Deputy News Editor Shikhar Talwar argues that the world-renowned Les Misérables, currently playing at the Lowry, is far from perfect
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Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Sophie Hicks reviews Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Manchester Opera House, starring Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow
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Review: Barbara Dickson at King Georges Hall

Review: Barbara Dickson at King Georges Hall

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Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Barbara Dickson OBE at King Georges Hall
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Review: Footloose

Review: Footloose

Kick off your Sunday shoes and head to Manchester Opera House for a night to remember
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Manchester Opera House gets ready to cut loose

Manchester Opera House gets ready to cut loose

Footloose, the musical based on the film of the same name, plays at the Opera House, starring Jake Quickenden and Darren Day
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Déjà Review: West End LIVE 2021

Déjà Review: West End LIVE 2021

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy and Olivia Castagnetti review West End Live 2021
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Palace Theatre Manchester is dreaming of a White Christmas

Palace Theatre Manchester is dreaming of a White Christmas

Based on the iconic film of the same name, the musical adaptation of White Christmas plays at the Palace Theatre later this month
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