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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe – A Spellbinding Night of Magic at The Lowry After falling in love with The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe  at Leeds Playhouse last year, returning to see the production at The Lowry felt like stepping back into something truly special. This beautiful adaptation, directed by Michael Fentiman and originally developed at Leeds Playhouse, has enjoyed a UK tour, a West End run and now continues to captivate audiences with its rich storytelli

The Talented Mr Ripley at The Lowry – A Sharp, Stylish and Cleverly Unsettling Adaptation The Talented Mr Ripley  has been adapted many times for screen and stage, but Mark Leipacher’s latest version brings Patricia Highsmith’s psychological thriller into a bold and atmospheric theatrical world. This UK tour stop at The Lowry was my first encounter with the story — I hadn’t read the book or seen any previous adaptations — and I was struck by how accessible and engaging this p

Dancing at Lughnasa – A Tender, Timeless Dance Through Memory at The Royal Exchange Theatre Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa  is a masterwork of Irish theatre — a poignant, semi-autobiographical “memory play” that explores family, faith, love, and loss through the hazy recollections of one summer in 1936 Donegal. Now directed by Elizabeth Newman, this production marks a triumphant Manchester debut following its acclaimed run at Sheffield Theatres, where Newman began her new

Review: Myra’s Story – A Raw, Riveting Reflection on Humanity at The Lowry After sold-out runs across Ireland and Scotland, Myra’s Story  has brought its powerful one-woman performance to The Lowry  in Salford. Written by Derry playwright Brian Foster, the show has been a West End success and an Edinburgh Fringe favourite, resonating deeply with audiences for its unflinching yet compassionate portrayal of homelessness and addiction. At the centre of the production is Fíonna H

Snake in the Grass – A Hauntingly Good Night of Twists, Secrets and Supernatural Thrills   Snake in the Grass  slithered its way into the Octagon Theatre Bolton this autumn, just in time for spooky season, bringing with it an intoxicating mix of dark humour, ghostly intrigue, and human frailty. Directed by Francesca Goodridge  and co-produced with Theatr Clwyd , this chilling three-hander grips its audience from the first rustle of leaves to the final, breath-stealing blackou

The Shawshank Redemption at HOME Manchester – A Powerful Tale of Hope and Humanity It’s not often that a story holds such an enduring...

Death on the Nile at The Lowry: A Glamorous Cruise of Murder and Mystery Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile  has long been one of her...

Private Lives at the Octagon – When Love and Wit Collide, Sparks Fly Noël Coward’s Private Lives  first premiered in 1930 and has...

By Royal Appointment at The Lowry – A Warm and Witty Tale Sewn with Heart Setting the Scene: A Royal Comedy Begins Daisy Goodwin, best...

Pride & Prejudice at Octagon Theatre Bolton – A High-Energy Rom-Com with Regency Flair It’s a truth universally acknowledged that Pride &...

Dear England at The Lowry – A Goal-Scoring Drama For Theatre Fans and Football Skeptics Alike When I heard there was a play about...

Death of a Salesman  is widely regarded as one of the most iconic plays of the 20th century. Written by American playwright Arthur Miller...

Even if you’ve never seen the original 1982 TV series, Boys from the Blackstuff  carries a reputation that precedes it. Created by...

Originally penned by John Buchan in 1915 and famously adapted for the screen by Alfred Hitchcock in 1935, The 39 Steps  has enjoyed a...

Peter James’ thrilling crime novels have long captivated readers and television audiences alike, and the DSI Roy Grace series continues...

Kim’s Convenience , the award-winning play by Ins Choi that sparked a beloved Netflix series, has returned to its theatrical roots with a...

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women  has stood the test of time as one of literature’s most beloved coming-of-age stories. Now, in a fresh...

Tambo & Bones, written by award-winning poet and playwright Dave Harris, is a bold and provocative satire that takes a deep dive into the...

John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men  is a literary classic that has captivated readers for generations with its poignant exploration of...

Headlong, in collaboration with Chichester Festival Theatre and Frantic Assembly, presents The House Party , a bold reimagining of August...

Malorie Blackman’s Pig Heart Boy  is a beloved novel that has captivated readers for decades with its thought-provoking exploration of...

There have been countless adaptations of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, but few dare to shake up the formula quite like Pride and...

Since its debut in 2010, Ghost Stories  has been thrilling audiences worldwide with its unique blend of psychological horror and...

Written by BAFTA winner Jane Thornton and Martha Godber, One Punch  is a compelling new drama from the John Godber Company. The play,...

Some stories never lose their sparkle, and Shirley Valentine  is one of them. Willy Russell’s iconic one-woman play first graced the...

As Jaws  celebrates its 50th anniversary, The Shark Is Broken  takes audiences behind the scenes of one of the most iconic films of all...

For 80 years, George Orwell’s Animal Farm  has captivated audiences with its powerful exploration of power dynamics and societal change....

“Wonder Boy," a powerful play by Ross Willis and directed by Sally Cookson, centers on the journey of a young boy navigating the...

Run Rebel  arrives at The Lowry as a powerful adaptation of Manjeet Mann’s novel, capturing a poignant story about courage, rebellion,...

Le Navet Bete, known for their high-energy physical comedy, return with their latest production, King Arthur , bringing slapstick,...

War Horse  has long been celebrated as one of the most remarkable productions in modern theatre. Based on Michael Morpurgo’s poignant...

Agatha Christie’s legendary Murder on the Orient Express  has found a new life on stage at The Lowry, in this captivating adaptation by...

The Octagon Theatre's latest production of Brassed Off  brings a much-loved modern classic back to the stage, celebrating the resilience...

"My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)" is a triumph of heart and humour, and it's no surprise that Rob Madge’s autobiographical show...

Life of Pi has been captivating audiences since its premiere at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield in June 2019. Adapted from Yann...

The revival of Helen Edmundson's "Coram Boy," adapted from Jamila Gavin's acclaimed novel, is a testament to the enduring legacy of...

Testmatch is written by Kate Attwell, Atwell is an emerging playwright known for her innovative and thought-provoking works that often...

The Syndicate is an exciting new comedy-drama that is based on the immensely popular BBC TV series created by the talented Kay Mellor....

The Kite Runner, a stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's internationally bestselling novel of the same name, was skillfully adapted for...

The Boy at The Back of the Class is a play based on Onlali Q Roufs award winning children's novel of the same name. The book has been...

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is a classic whodunnit mystery which has been popular with theatre goers for a long time and is the...

Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose is currently on a UK tour after a record-breaking West End season, I was invited to review the show at...

Quiz is a play by playwright James Graham and was inspired by the book “Bad Show: The Quiz, The Cough, The Millionaire Major” by Bob...

Noises Off is a comedy Farce by playwright Michael Frayn, it premiered in London in 1982 at the Lyric Theatre Hammersmith and later...

This production of Julius Caesar forms part of the RSC's Power Shifts season, a season which includes re-imaginings of 6 plays which...

In 2022 a dispute between footballers wives Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney resulted in a 7 day libel court case. The case was followed...

Peter James is an International best selling Crime thriller novelist who has written 36 novels and sold more than 21 million copies of...

The Beekeeper of Aleppo is a best selling book by Christy Lefteri and it has been adapted for the stage by Nesrin Alrefaai and Mathew...

The Ocean At The End Of The Lane is the National theatre's adaptation of the novel by Neil German. After success in the west end the...

"Cluedo" has brought the classic board game to life in a delightful way. Based on the beloved 1985 film Clue  and inspired by the...