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Writer: Rudyard Kipling Adapter: Stuart Paterson Director: Neal Foster Reviewer: Sarah Lyth The Public Reviews Rating: A visit from the Birmingham Stage Company to Sheffield is quickly becoming one of the most eagerly awaited dates of the season. Having enjoyed adaptations of David Almond’s ‘Skellig,’ Michael Morpurgo’s ‘Why the Whales Came’ & the Horrible Science shows in recent [...]

Writer: Jon Spooner, Chris Thorp and Claire Duffy Director: Amy Hodge and Jon Spooner Reviewer: Simon Brewis The Public Reviews Rating: Unlimited Theatre is one of Leeds more established companies who tour their work nationally and internationally; so when they play to a home crowd there is a ‘buzz’ around the occasion. I was personally impressed by their [...]

As part of our continued focus on this summer’s Latitude Festival, we are interviewing a number of the acts performing over the cultural weekend. One of the highlights of the theatre on offer at Latitude this year is Theatre Uncut, a collection of plays by an impressive array of writers written in response to the [...]

MC: Allen Bailey Reviewer: Helen Jones The Public Reviews Rating: Originating in the black churches of the USA, Gospel is a well-recognised and much loved form of music. Formed in Harlem’s Cotton Club in 1986 by Allen Bailey whilst attending a celebration in honour of Martin Luther King, the Harlem Gospel Choir are probably the best known exponents [...]

Writer: Willy Russell Directors: Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright The Public Reviews Rating: Bill Kenwright Ltd brings to the stage, Blood Brothers during its 27th anniversary year. A story of twin brothers separated at birth because their mother cannot afford to feed two more mouths. She gives a boy to her employer, desperate to have a baby of [...]

Reviewer: Ruth Lovett The Public Reviews Rating: Sunday 29 May 2011 – Jason Manford descends on the Lowry Theatre with some pals to raise money for Joseph Jack Waldeck (www.jasonandjoe.co.uk); a 4 year old with autism and the purpose of the gig is to raise money pay for the care needed by this young man. Jason explains his [...]

Julie Atherton has been a West End favourite since appearing in shows such as Fame, Mamma Mia and Avenue Q. Last year she released her debut album, which she is about to showcase in a gig at The Pheasantry. Lucy Thackray chatted to her about her recent projects and the theatre industry. Hi Julie, thanks [...]

Music: Andrew Lloyd-Webber Lyrics: Glen Slater & Charles Hart Book: Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Ben Elton, Frederick Forsyth Director: Jack O’Brien Reviewer: John Roberts The Public Reviews Rating: It appears to be the show that has divided critics and audiences firmly down the centre aisle. It is common knowledge that the knives were out for the show before its official [...]