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Director/Writer: Zach Lee Reviewer: Greig Ratcliff The Public Reviews Rating: People often refer to the wonder of the live show as a living, breathing organism where no two performances are the same. This of course can apply to many different aspects of the performing arts: dance, comedy, music, even art itself. The wonder of theatre however, is that [...]

Writer: James Hamer-Morton Director: Emma Kendrick Reviewer: John Roberts The Public Reviews Rating: It is no surprise that eventually we would see a theatrical MI5 style thriller brought to life on stage; over the past 10 years the cinema has become saturated with such films ‘The Bourne Trilogy’ being just three and our television sets are regularly turning [...]

Writer: Davey Anderson Director & Choreographer: Neil Bettles Reviewer: Greig Ratcliff The Public Reviews Rating: High-octane, full on shows like ‘Blackout’ never fail to bore, but they can often fail to meet expectations, leaving an audience wanting more. Thankfully this ferociously energetic production, telling the true story of a Glaswegian young offender, really pushes the boat out and [...]

Writer: David Benson Director: Hannah Eidinow Reviewer: Greig Ratcliff The Public Reviews Rating: I must admit that I have always been rather a sucker for all things topical. More often than not I find myself buying into new styles and reading up on current trends and happenings, and the recent media coverage on the Lockerbie Bombings, seeing the [...]

Writer: Tony Phillips Music: James Pharaoh Director: Martin Craig Reviewer: Elizabeth Vile The Public Reviews Rating: Tony Perrelli sits in a desolate dressing room waiting for his final performance in his Frank Sinatra tribute act. While he waits he meets a mysterious man who says his name is Al and through their conversations the audience get to find [...]

Writer: Dugald Bruce-Lockhart Director: Richard Baron Reviewer: Greig Ratcliff The Public Reviews Rating: If you are a fan of hard-hitting, direct content in modern theatre then this is a play you are sure to appreciate. The Cage tells the story of a man whose life falls apart as the woman he loves leaves him the day before his [...]

Writer: David Benson & Stewart Nicholls Reviewer: Elizabeth Vile The Public Reviews Rating: Presented by David Benson and Steward Nicholls this loving celebration of some of the best singalong classics and lesser known songs is a fantastically fun way to spend an afternoon. Although it states that singing is optional there is no way you wouldn’t want to [...]

Writer: Clifford Odet Director: Rufus Norris Reviewer: Maggie Constable The Public Reviews Rating: The Country Girl, on at Milton Keynes theatre this week, is the powerful story of dried-up, desperate and alcoholic actor Frank Elgin who is offered a chance to return to the Broadway stage to star in the next play directed by an up-and-coming risk-taker called [...]