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There’s nothing like real life for a bit of inspiration and this week’s theatre choices all have their basis in true stories. From historical figures to famous monarchs to pillars of culture, real people are placed centre stage in our top picks for the next seven days. Picks by Catherine Love 1) THE MADNESS OF [...]

While there’s no ‘I’ in theatre, it’s undeniable that some productions rise and fall on the shoulders of the central star. As much as theatre should be about collaboration, the involvement of a big name can be a major factor in getting bums on seats, and this week’s hot productions all have big-hitting box office [...]

Writer/Director: Alan Ayckbourn Reviewer: Ian Cain The Public Reviews Rating: Alan Ayckbourn has written more than 74 plays, which have been translated into 35 languages and performed on stage and television throughout the world and won countless awards. They include such well-known pieces as ‘Relatively Speaking’, ‘How The Other Half Loves’, ‘Absurd Person Singular’ and ‘A Chorus Of [...]

With her cut-glass accent, impressive list of credits and ‘English rose’ qualities, Liza Goddard is showbiz royalty. Ahead of arriving in the North East to headline the cast of ‘Communicating Doors’, she took time out to chat to STEVE BURBRIDGE. ‘I’ve never played at Durham,’ says Liza Goddard, excitedly. ‘I’ve played at Newcastle Theatre Royal [...]

Acclaimed actress Nichola McAuliffe is in the North East next week to star in ‘The Lady In The Van’. Ahead of her arrival, she took time out to talk to STEVE BURBRIDGE. Having played a string of formidable females, including a sharp-tongued surgeon, a shrewish superstar and Queen Victoria, it might have been obvious that [...]

An invasion of sorts seems to have taken hold of Britain’s theatre this week, as the Russian influence is felt up and down the country. There is Chekhov galore on offer, with the end of Uncle Vanya’s recent run at the Arcola being closely followed by three more Chekhov productions around the country, while a [...]

Writer: Dave Simpson Director: Stephen Leatherland Reviewer: Iain Sykes The Public Reviews Rating: The notices in the foyer warn the unwary theatregoer that this play contains strong language and sexual references. Roughly translated, this means STRONG language and discussions ranging from sexual uses of ice cream and electric toothbrushes to the size of male genitalia all done with [...]

When times are tough, sometimes there’s nothing for it but to bring out the show tunes. Nothing raises the spirits quite like a good musical and there’s a toe-tapping show out there for every taste. We take a look at some of the must-see musicals up and down the country this week, from the brand [...]