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Theatre Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST - Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
With outstanding performances and contemporary touches, Josh Roche's reimagined version of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST brings Oscar Wilde's classic humour and themes of self-identity to a 21st-century audience. Oscar Wilde’s classic play, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, receives a dazzling makeover for a 21st-century audience. The well-known story of self-identity and quick humour follows […]
Theatre Review: A TASTE OF HONEY - Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Driven by its sublime staging and exceptional cast performance, A TASTE OF HONEY is a must-see. When 19-year-old Shelagh Delaney wrote A TASTE OF HONEY in 1958, it sent shock waves through the world of theatre. It was a stinging dose of what would become known as “kitchen sink realism” and depicted a world many […]
Theatre Review: GREAT EXPECTATIONS – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Driven by its immersive set and impressive cast performances, Tanika Gupta's adaptation of GREAT EXPECTATIONS delivers a fresh perspective on the classic novel. Tanika Gupta's adaptation of Charles Dickens’ GREAT EXPECTATIONS makes its third outing at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre, following its debut in Watford a decade ago and a 2017 stint in Chicago. Directed […]
Theatre Review: UNTITLED F*UK M*SS S**GON PLAY - Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
With its hilarious script and talented cast, Kimber Lee’s ‘UNTITLED F*UK M*SS S**GON PLAY is a scathing review of the western portrayal of Asian culture that’s not to be missed. The winner of the inaugural Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting 2019, International Award, Kimber Lee's UNTITLED F*CK M*SS S**GON PLAY’s makes its powerful world premiere at […]
Theatre Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Brought to life by the sensational cast whose acting is as impeccable as their singing, Royal Exchange's CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF is not to be missed. It's Big Daddy's birthday, and you'd be rude to miss it and the family drama that's about to unveil. TENNESSEE WILLIAMS' 1955 play, CAT ON A HOT […]
Theatre Review: BEGINNING - Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Raw, gritty, and honest, BEGINNING draws you in and pulls at your heartstrings with its relatable script and impeccable acting. BEGINNING is a two-person show that is raw, gritty, and honest. Its intimacy draws you in and pulls at your heartstrings through the themes of love, loss and loneliness. It's the end of the night, […]
Theatre Review: LET THE RIGHT ONE IN – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Appealing to both horror connoisseurs and the fainter of heart, LET THE RIGHT ONE IN is a love story with enough 'bite' to keep you on the edge of your seat. International cult classic, LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, makes its Manchester stage debut at the Royal Exchange Theatre this Halloween. The pre-show information advises […]
Theatre Review: The Glass Menagerie – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
More than two years later, The Glass Menagerie finally takes to The Royal Exchange stage. With rehearsals due to start in March 2020, this adaptation of Tennessee William’s play was put on hold due to the dreaded Covid. But now, two years later the full team return with a play that is now only more […]
Theatre Review: THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Oozing with wit, passion, seduction and sambucas, THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART is unlike any Christmas show you've seen before Scottish folk songs collide with decadent karaoke in Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre new Christmas show, THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART. The devilish offering from award-winning writer David Greig follows protagonist Prudencia Hart, a […]
Theatre Review: GLEE & ME – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Delightful, despairing and downright hilarious, GLEE & ME captivates the audience with its fast-paced witty script and Liv Hall's ferocious and heart-wrenching performance On the anniversary of 45 glorious years of the Royal Exchange, GLEE & ME captivates the audience in this delightful, despairing and downright hilarious one-woman play. Winner of the Judges Award in […]