Theatre Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! - Opera House, Manchester
Packed with sharp comedy, inventive choreography, and unforgettable songs, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is a fast paced musical that delivers pure theatrical fun. On paper a musical about William Shakespeare might not sound that appealing. In reality, SOMETHING ROTTEN! is a barnstorming romp through the 1590s, with not a note out of place, not a cultural reference […]
Theatre Review: THE CHOIR OF MAN – Opera House, Manchester
With crowd-pleasing songs and an infectious pub atmosphere, THE CHOIR OF MAN is a lively, feel-good celebration of friendship and community. Grab your dancing shoes, a packet of peanuts, and get the drinks in. The Olivier-nominated CHOIR OF MAN has arrived in Manchester, and it’s bringing the pub with it. When I first heard about […]
Theatre Review: DOUBLE INDEMNITY - Opera House, Manchester
Despite its strong design and engaging second act, DOUBLE INDEMNITY is a stylish but uneven adaptation that struggles with pacing, clarity, and character depth. Ask anyone what Film Noir is, and they will mention a hard-boiled femme fatale, a gullible man, and dark, stylish cinematography. They will also point to the subject matter. The underbelly […]
SINGLE WHITE FEMALE - Opera House, Manchester
Driven by strong performances, sharp direction, and clever use of social media, SINGLE WHITE FEMALE is a tense, modern psychological thriller. Updating a well-known psychological thriller, whilst still keeping the bones of the work is a path fraught with danger. However in this updated adaption of SINGLE WHITE FEMALE, Rebecca Reid has worked well to […]
Theatre Review: HERE & NOW - THE STEPS MUSICAL - Opera House, Manchester
Packed with humour, heart, HERE & NOW – THE STEPS MUSICAL is a lively, nostalgic jukebox show that will delight long-time Steps fans and win over newcomers. With a career spanning 25 years, over 22 million records sold, and one of pop’s strongest back catalogues, it’s surprising it has taken two decades for a musical […]
Theatre Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT - Opera House, Manchester
With stunning performances, dazzling visuals, and timeless songs, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT remains a crowd-pleaser for all ages. The smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT makes a welcome return to Manchester this week as part of its UK tour. Originally written as […]
Theatre Review: HERE YOU COME AGAIN - Opera House, Manchester
Despite a slightly wobbly script, HERE YOU COME AGAIN is a glittery, feel-good jukebox musical with a heart as big as Dolly Parton’s wig collection. If you’re expecting harps and halos, think again. This guardian angel arrives in a cascade of sequins, towering platinum wigs, and a Tennessee twang sharp enough to cut through heartbreak. […]
Theatre Review: NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL - Opera House, Manchester
NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL is a fun, nostalgic jukebox musical packed with 1980s hits, strong performances, lively choreography, and plenty of laughs. Ah, the 1980s - a time when every hairbrush doubled as a microphone, ra-ra skirts were all the rage, and you could dream of being anything you wanted to be. […]
Theatre Review: CALAMITY JANE - Opera House, Manchester
A whip-cracking production of CALAMITY JANE at Manchester's Opera House delivers infectious energy, stunning performances, and lively choreography, making it a feel-good musical triumph. It’s a cold, wet evening in Manchester but inside the Opera House there’s a whip cracking staging of CALAMITY JANE with an ensemble cast who are more than up to the […]
Theatre Review: BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL – Opera House, Manchester
With outstanding performances, superb orchestration, and stunning visuals, BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL is a must-see production that perfectly captures the essence of live theatre. Another world premiere launches from our great city of Manchester: this time, “it’s Burlesque”. There are truly no words to describe how phenomenal this new musical is, but here goes… The 2010 […]