Theatre Review: TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL - Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Fast-paced, full of energy and a whole lot of attitude, TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL is feel-good theatre at its best. Last year saw Hope Mill Theatre staged the European premiere of the musical adaptation of CINDERELLA. This year, they have secured the world premiere of TO WONG FOO THE MUSICAL - and what an […]
Theatre Review: LIZZIE THE MUSICAL - Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Driven by its blistering score, simple set design and powerhouse lead performances, LIZZIE THE MUSICAL is a night at the theatre to die for! The tale of Lizzie Borden is the stuff of American legend. Accused of brutally murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in the late summer of 1892, Borden’s trial became […]
Theatre Review: LEAVES OF GLASS - Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Raw and unflinching, LEAVES OF GLASS is a masterpiece of storytelling, dealing with love, hate, memory and loss. Memories. Those fleeting shadows of the truth which may, or may not be, accurate and which are ours alone with our versions of the truth. The secrets we keep and the version of the truth that we […]
Theatre Review: ANIMAL – Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Bold, brave and brilliant, ANIMAL is a truly vital piece of theatre, driven by an exceptional cast performance. Winner of the Through the Mill prize, and shortlisted for the Papatango Prize, ANIMAL has now come to Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester. Written by John Bradfield and based on the story and ideas of Josh Hepple, the […]
Theatre Review: THE WIZ – Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Reimagined for a contemporary audience, THE WIZ is a glorious celebration of self-determination, self-empowerment, and Black culture. Hope Mill Theatre stage the first new UK production of THE WIZ in 10 years, bringing this award-winning Broadway musical to life this Christmas. Based on L. Frank Baum's much-loved classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, THE WIZ […]
Theatre Review: MEET ME AT DAWN - Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Mature and moving, MEET MET AT DAWN is an intelligent examination of love and grief Following seven long months of closure, Hope Mill Theatre once again opens its doors to the public with HER Productions’ MEET ME AT DAWN, a modern-day fable by award-winning writer Zinnie Harris. The one-act two-hander, inspired by the story of […]
Theatre Review: RENT – Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester [ONLINE]
Luke Sheppard’s sensational revival of RENT surges with life, passion and a fighting spirit that feels particularly poignant in the current climate It’s fair to say that, of all the sectors Coronavirus has impacted, theatre is one of the worst-hit. Nothing demonstrates this more than Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre latest production of RENT. After months […]
Theatre Review: THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT – Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
While THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT isn’t without its flaws, it is a show with immense promise Ever wondered whatever became of Tiny Tim after the events of A CHRISTMAS CAROL? Hope Mill Theatre answers this very question with their latest production of THE ASTONISHING TIMES OF TIMOTHY CRATCHIT, a Victorian sequel to the […]
Theatre Review: MAME - Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
A prime example of the golden age of musical theatre, Jerry Herman’s 1966 classic MAME lights up the quaint Hope Mill Theatre Having just celebrated its fourth birthday, it’s easy to see why the Hope Mill Theatre is making a name for itself. Following popular productions such as Aspects Of Love, Hair, and Spring Awakening, […]
Theatre Review: JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA – Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Just like the TV talk show, JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA is not for the faint-hearted - or the easily offended - yet this controversial musical feels more relevant today than ever before It’s fair to say that JERRY SPRINGER THE OPERA caused a bit of a stir when it last came to the UK back in […]