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Writer: Joanne Sherryden Director: Adam Zane Reviewer: Elisa Jones The Public Reviews Rating: The Rainbow Connection is a love story between a gay man and a straight woman who attempt to cure one another of their respective emotional issues using predominantly booze and vulgar humour. The play has the distinct feel of a British attempt at ‘Will and [...]

After the success of Ghost the Musical, it would seem as though the North West contains the kind of audiences that want major musicals to launch closer to home. Happily, as part of Ambassador Theatre Group’s ‘Manchester Gets It First’ initiative, this March sees the Manchester Opera House, in assoation with Michael Rose LTD, host [...]

It has been five years in the making, but this March sees the combined forces of TheHallé, The Lowry and the Royal Exchange Theatre, unite in order to present a rejuvenated and much anticipated production of Leonard Berstein’s Broadway hit, Wonderful Town. Telling the story of Sisters Ruth and Eileen Sherwood, Wonderful Town is a [...]

Writer: Paddy McGuinness, Jonathan Wilkes & Eric Potts Director: Jonathan Wilkes Reviewer: Ruth Lovett The Public Reviews Rating: To round off the Christmas season it’s the turn of the adults to be entertained with some grown up panto if there is such a thing. Local favourite Paddy McGuinness returns with his side kick Robbie Williams’ mate Johnny Wilkes [...]

Writer: Richard Rogers & Oscar Hammerstein II Director: Paul Kerryson Reviewer: Vicki Goodwin The Public Reviews Rating: The King and I will be a familiar story to many theatre goers. After several iconic stage and screen performances, everyone has their view as to what will comprise the perfect production. Happily, Paul Kerryson’s adaptation of Rogers and Hammerstein’s [...]

As we enter another exciting year, we, like almost every theatre reviewing outlet, have decided to look back on what we felt were the most exciting theatrical productions of 2011. So without waffling on, let’s get straight to the shows that excited us, enthralled us, captivated us but most importantly entertained us! To start with, [...]

As The Faction Theatre company draw to the end of their second week of full time rehearsals for their inaugural London Repertory Season at the New Diorama Theatre, Assistant Director Rachel Valentine-Smith shares her thoughts at the past week and just how important the actors Imagination really is… We are approaching the end of week two and, as [...]

What makes a good pantomime? As panto dames dust off their skirts and audiences everywhere practice their best ‘he’s behind you’s, Catherine Love catches up with pantomime stars Gary Wilmot and Kellie Shirley to talk tradition, magic and the Kate and Wills effect. “Don’t mess with perfection.” These are the wise words of pantomime veteran [...]