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Writer: Agatha Christie Director: Joe Harmston Reviewer: Ian Foster The Public Reviews Rating: It’s 1954 and a handsome young man stands in the dock, accused of the murder of a rich elderly woman whom he befriended. His wife’s testimony could save him but not all is what it seems as she becomes a Witness for the Prosecution. Agatha [...]

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics: Tim Rice Director: Bill Kenwright Reviewer: Jenni Dixon The Public Reviews Rating: Joseph tells the story of a young man who is sold into slavery by his jealous brothers and his journey through biblical times and his ability to interpret dreams. Those in the know will recognise this production from the one which [...]

Book: Philip Norman Music: Neil Sedaka Directors: Bill Kenwright & Keith Strachan Reviewer: Iris Beaumont The Public Reviews Rating: Laughter in the Rain tells the story of the well loved star of pop music Neil Sedaka, it covers his rise to fame and his downfall, to his fampus rebirth to become one of the most respected singers of [...]

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics Tim Rice Director: Bob Thompson and Bill Kenwright Reviewer: Crystal Alonsi The Public Reviews Rating: If football is a game of two halves Evita is surely a musical of three thirds, and even with all the enthusiasm and energy that this cast surely has, they struggled through the depiction of the last days [...]

Music: Andrew Lloyd-Webber Lyrics: Jim Steinman Book: Patricia Knopp & Gale Edwards Director: Bill Kenwright Reviewer: John Roberts The Public Reviews Rating: ‘The Lord’ as he has been affectionately named in recent years, may be getting mixed reviews for his latest production to open in the West End, but one thing the critics unanimously agreed on was his [...]

Jonathan Ansell shot to fame in 2004 by taking part in hit ITV show The X-Factor, instantly becoming a household name with the band G4. They successfully toured the UK and released several albums before disbanding in 2007, since then Jonathan has forged a reputable and inspiring solo career. He is currently touring the UK [...]

Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber Lyrics: Jim Steinman Book: Patricia Knop, Gale Edwards & Andrew Lloyd Webber Reviewer: Jim Nicholson The Public Reviews Rating: Director Bill Kenwright appears to have transformed the original 1998 high octane, ‘in your face’, full on impact rocking monster of a musical into a pipe and slippers affair. Even the rawness of the kids [...]

Music: Keith Strachan Book: Lawrence Marks & Maurice Gran Director: Bob Tomson Choreographer: Carole Todd Reviewer: Rebekah Maine The Public Reviews Rating: This week the Opera House sees the rock ‘n’ roll musical ‘Dreamcoats and Petticoats’ return to the Manchester stage. Set in Essex in the 1960’s, the show tells the tale of a group of teenagers trying [...]