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'Strap in and prepare to be blown away!' Ahead of performing at
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Gregor Reid Interview for Some Enchanted Evening
Strap in and prepare to be blown away by the EMTO's newest concert
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★★★☆☆ (3*) for Jack and the Beanstalk at Buxton Opera House “…a real gift, full of joy and infectious laughter…” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Jack and the Beanstalk | Buxton Opera House
Pantomime season is upon us once more – in other words, it is time for loud audience participation and plenty of festive cheer. Buxton Opera House’s pantomime this year is Jack and the Beanstalk, a cl...
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★★★☆☆ (3*) for Sleeping Beauty at the Storyhouse in Chester “…the incredible talent of the cast more than makes a visit to the Storyhouse in Chester worthwhile.” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Sleeping Beauty | Storyhouse Chester
Sleeping Beauty is a traditional tale which is told countless times over the festive period. However, the Storyhouse in Chester has given this iteration, which is a Storyhouse Original, a complete mak...
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★★★★★ (5*) for Ball and Boe at the Soho Theatre “Anyone attending should expect an amazing night of comedy, filled with some of the best comedic character acting and plenty of show tunes!” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Ball and Boe | Soho Theatre
Comedy titans John Kearns and Adam Riches have teamed up for their new show, Ball and Boe – playing for only fourteen nights only at Soho Theatre. The show has specifically been kept under wraps to en...
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★★★★★ (5*) for Little Foxes at the Young Vic “The perfect marriage of a twisted story of treason, a beautiful cast and incredible sets and lights, brought to life an overall thrilling production.” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Little Foxes | Young Vic
‘There are people who eat the earth and eat all the people on it. Then there are people who stand around and watch them eat it.’The year is 1900, and the Hubbards are a prominent family in Alabama. Bu...
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★★★☆☆ (3*) for Little Shop of Horrors at Sheffield Crucible “And though not every choice made sense artistically, it still made for an enormously entertaining evening that encapsulates the overriding tone and humour…” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Little Shop of Horrors | Sheffield Crucible
Who knew a musical about a giant man-eating plant from outer space could prove such a cult classic, always providing plenty of intrigue and humour? This new production directed by Amy Hodge, though fl...
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★★★★☆ (4*) for Nutcracker in Havana “Carlos Acosta's Nutcracker in Havana has certainly shown a world unlike any other.” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Nutcracker in Havana | Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre
Speaking of ballets for Christmas, the first one that comes to mind is often The Nutcracker. After many different versions of The Nutcracker by major dance companies, Carlos Acosta has carried out a b...
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★★★★☆ (4*) for Cinderella at the Kings Head Theatre “Packed with laughs and star performances, Cinderella is sure to make a splash in Islington this Christmas.” 🎟️ gifted
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Cinderella | Kings Head Theatre
Cinderella comes to North London’s Kings Head Theatre this Christmas in a pantomime which throws a number of unexpected twists into the classic story, while also providing the usual panto laughs. In w...
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★★☆☆☆ (2*) for Miracle On 34th Street at HOME “For a story about using imagination to revel in the wonder of Santa Claus and Christmas, Miracle On 34th Street fails to live up to the reputation of the Christmas classic.” 🎟️ gifted
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Miracle On 34th Street | HOME
Miracle On 34th Street is a festive family favourite which is enjoyed by many at this time of year, although it has admittedly passed me by in its entirety. Meredith Wilson’s classic tale has been adapted into a musical for HOME’s Christmas offering this Yuletide season.Similar to the film’s original plot, Susan (Karis), is introduced to us as someone who doesn’t believe in Santa due to her upbringing by work-orientated guardian Dorris (Jessica Joslin). Fast forward to Macy’s Department Store’s
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★★★★★ (5*) for A Christmas Carol at The Lowry “The magic of theatre is the true spirit of this production with A Christmas Carol being a festive treat for all the family.” 🎟️ gifted
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A Christmas Carol | The Lowry
A Christmas Carol is evidently one of the greatest Christmas stories, with countless adaptations and reimaginings giving very different takes on the tale over the festive period. Hope Mill Theatre’s A Christmas Carol, however, stays true to Charles Dickens’ original, but breathes new life and new perspective to the story.With a book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens, with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Ahrens, the story takes a female perspective as we meet Evelina Scrooge, and through the vis
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★★★★★ (5*) for Jack and the Beanstalk at New Wimbledon Theatre “FE FI FO FUM, New Wimbledon's Panto is number one!” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Jack and The Beanstalk | New Wimbledon Theatre
FE FI FO FUM, New Wimbledon's Panto is number one! It's the most wonderful time of the year, a time where we come together and share the magic of the British institution that is pantomime. This years ...
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★★★★☆ (4*) for Tinderella at the Hope Mill Theatre “This is a panto like you’ve never seen before; and trust me, this isn’t a show to which you’ll want to bring your kids!” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Tinderella | Hope Mill Theatre
Take a tried and tested pantomime formula, throw in a healthy dollop of innuendo, profanity and filth, and a couple of cheeky drag queens, mix it all together, and you get Leonard Hatter and Pedro El ...
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★★★★★ (5*) for Peter Pan at the Phoenix Theatre “...saucy and riotous - a lot to swallow but well worth it! *wink wink*” 🎟️ gifted
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Peter Pan | Phoenix Theatre
TuckShop’s Peter Pan is saucy and riotous - a lot to swallow but well worth it! *wink wink*This very adult and very silly pantomime is a chaotically good time. Not for the prudish or faint of heart -...
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★★★★☆ (4*) for Pirates Love Underpants at the Leicester Curve “… a wonderful theatrical experience for children, that emphasises the magic of theatre.” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Pirates Love Underpants | Leicester Curve
Pirates Love Underpants, which is based on the children's book of the same name by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort, is an entertaining, engaging and energetic show that will delight younger audiences. Ad...
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★★★★☆ (4*) for The Red (Original Theatre Online) “…a compelling conversation that will have the audience on tenterhooks.” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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The Red | Original Theatre Online
The Red, which is written by Marcus Brigstocke and directed by Charlotte Peters, is a fascinating conversation between father and son about alcohol addiction. Brigstocke creates a compelling conversat...
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★★★★☆ (4*) for Jack and the Beanstalk at Venue Cymru “…bound to leave audiences feeling full of beans on the lead up to Christmas!” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Jack and the Beanstalk | Venue Cymru
Tis the season - the season of gathering your nearest and dearest and losing yourself in the magic of pantomime. This year's festive offering at the Venue Cymru in Llandudno is Jack and the Beanstalk,...
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★★★★★ (5*) for Potted Panto at Wilton’s Music Hall “A treat for any panto lover, and a great fun way to pack all the classic pantomime plots into one evening, Potted Panto is a perfect night out this festive season.”
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Potted Panto | Wilton's Music Hall
Nothing says Christmas quite like a pantomime. Love it or hate it, if you grew up in the UK, you have probably sat through at least one, booing villains, ducking to avoid a faceful of water and scream...
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★★★★★ (5*) for Come From Away at The Lowry “From the very first note to the final bow, Come From Away serves as a prominent reminder of the importance of kindness…” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Come From Away | The Lowry
Come From Away, which is a musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, is currently embarking on a UK and Ireland tour after an acclaimed run in London's West End. As the festive season approaches, the message of the importance of community and looking after each other in this life-affirming and joyous musical is more prominent than ever. Come From Away tells the remarkable, true story of how 7,000 passengers were welcomed to the town of Gander for five days after planes being diverted there in the
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★★★★★ (5*) for Homo Alone at The Other Palace Studio “Bringing to you a parody like no other, Prenger and Delaney blur all the lines and remove all limits to create a new take on the classic holiday film.” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Homo Alone | The Other Palace Studios
‘KEVIIIIIIN!’Remember that sound? It’s the all-too familiar screech of Kate McAlister when she realises her 8 year-old bébé is home alone in another country. Well, fear not Home Alone enthusiasts, Jodie Prenger and Bobby Delaney have a treat for you! A word of advice though, the beloved classic may be more flamboyant than you remember it to be: the McAllister family were granted a bit of a makeover, and they’re taking all favourites out of thecloset to make it happen.Bringing to you a parody lik
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★★★☆☆ (3*) for The Various Methods of Escape at the Bread and Roses Theatre “Despite the strong emotions expressed, the plot is somewhat fragmented…” 🎟️ gifted
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The Various Methods of Escape | Bread and Roses Theatre
Can things go back to ‘normal’ when a kidnapped child returns to their home? The Various Methods of Escape, which is written by Amber Spooner and directed by Liviu Monsted, explores this question. In addition to this, this Australian play also attempts to get inside the mind of the kidnapper, with the ambition of exploring how society should understand such atrocities.After 12 years of incarceration, Grace is finally rescued and returned to her home. However, this home doesn't give her a sense o
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★★★★☆ (4*) for The Borrowers at Hull Truck Theatre “…is a perfect introduction to theatre for the whole family and makes a lovely change to the traditional pantomime at Christmas, yet is still full of humour, joy, and festive spirit!” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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The Borrowers | Hull Truck Theatre
Set at Christmas in East Yorkshire during the 1940s Blitz, The Borrowers is a family-friendly musical following the Clock family, who live under the floorboards in a rural house in East Yorkshire. Arrietty Clock is adventurous spirit and can’t wait to go out borrowing and find freedom and fresh air away from the floorboards she’s always known. Her Dad, Pod, borrows from the humans above, using their findings to furnish their home and to get food for the family. When Arrietty hits her teenage yea
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★★★★☆ (4*) for It’s a Wonderful Life at Royal Court Liverpool Studios “This is what live theatre can do: take a story that is already magical and moving, and turn it into something shared and - wonderfully – alive.” 🔗
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It's a Wonderful Life | Royal Court Liverpool Studios
OLD FRUIT JAR PRODUCTIONS’ It’s A Wonderful Life is adapted from the film of the same name - a deeply moving and heartfelt story of a beloved man losing heart and hope at Christmas. He is saved, in part, by Clarence - his guardian angel - and in part by his love for his family, his friends, and the people he impacted throughout his selfless – and wonderful - life. The film paints a picture of a community touched by George’s kindness, as he struggles against the self-serving, capitalist villain M
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★★★★★ (5*) for Sleeping Beauty at the Theatre Severn “Shrewsbury is extremely lucky to have a performance of this calibre in town, as it is something you would expect of a larger regional theatre.” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Sleeping Beauty | Theatre Severn
Each year pantomimes across the country have to think of new creative ways to draw in audiences, making it harder and harder to top the last. One thing’s for sure, Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn have a winning formula led by writer and producer Paul Hendry, whose 13th year of pantomime at the venue is Sleeping Beauty.The fairytale of Sleeping Beauty tells the story of Princess Aurora (Lauren Lane) who is cursed by the evil Carabosse (Gemma Sutton). She is to sleep for a hundred years if her finger
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★★★★★ (5*) for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at St Helens Theatre Royal “…a fantastic embodiment of everything a good pantomime should include... this show truly has something to cater for everyone.” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | St Helens Theatre Royal
Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs at the St Helens Theatre Royal is a fun and exciting remake of the classic story that everyone knows and loves. The show follows the story of Snow White (Chantelle Morgan) as she tries to find true love whilst avoiding the evil schemes of her Step Mother, Queen Latisha (Maureen Nolan). With the help of her friend Muddles (Lewis Devine) and Nurse Nelly (Richard Aucott), Snow sings and dances her way to the heart of the Prince (Emrhys Cooper). This production of Sno
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★★★★★ (5*) for The Christmas Thing at the Seven Dials Playhouse “…a hilarious and heartwarming show—and a much-welcome alternative to the Christmas pantos.” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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The Christmas Thing | Seven Dials Playhouse
The Christmas Thing is a hilarious and heartwarming show—and a much-welcome alternative to the Christmas pantos. This show, created by the company Mr. Thing, is all about Christmas and you. Us. The St...
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★★★★☆ (4*) for Robin Hood at the Yvonne Arnaud “Yvonne Arnaud theatre has delivered yet another classic performance, and this year’s theme is ‘perfect imperfection.’” 🎟️ gifted
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Robin Hood | Yvonne Arnaud
It’s that time of year again (oh yes it is!). The time when adults and children alike join together in the theatre for the last time this year. Every year, this magical tradition brings classic fairytales and turns them into whacky and chaotic performances, which bring the spirit of Christmas alive. This year, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford turned to the tale of Robin of Locksley, more commonly known as Robin Hood.Pantomimes in the UK have a long-standing tradition of bringing audience p
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★★★★☆ (4*) The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Liverpool Playhouse “…fun, immersive party-like atmosphere which is a night at the theatre like no other.” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show | Liverpool Playhouse
The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been delighting audiences around the world for years. The stage show debuted in 1973, with an approximate audience of thirty five million people seeing the show on stage since. It’s hard to find a person who hasn’t seen the show or the popular 1975 movie starring Richard O’Brien.Now onto the plot. Let’s be honest, if you’re going to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the plot, then you’re not doing Rocky Horror right. If you are, however, interested in the pl
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★★★☆☆ (3*) for Aladdin at York Theatre Royal “…a very family-friendly show, mainly focused on younger audience members. Whilst it will be perfect for many families, it misses the mark for those not attending with children.” 🎟️ gifted 🔗
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Aladdin | York Theatre Royal
Aladdin is set in York and follows the titular character. Aladdin, who is the son of Dame Dolly, the owner of a joke shop down The Shambles, falls in love with Princess Jasmine, and thankfully, she falls in love with him too. However, Aladdin is sent on a mission to get the lamp by Ivan Tobebooed, resulting in his and his family’s lives changing quite substantially. Of course, it ends with the perfect happy ending, as all pantomimes should.The cast comprised of some recurring faces at York Theat
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★★★★★ (5*) for The Devil Wears Prada at the Dominion Theatre “For those who know the iconic movie, you will not be disappointed. This stage adaptation has all the fashion of the movie, along with even more hilarity and catchy tunes.” 🎟️ gifted
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The Devil Wears Prada | Dominion Theatre
Gird your loins - The Devil Wears Prada is in town and it’s a slick and gorgeous night out.For those who know the iconic movie, you will not be disappointed. This stage adaptation has all the fashion of the movie, along with even more hilarity and catchy tunes.The Devil Wears Prada follows the story of Andrea ‘Andy’ Sachs - a recent journalism graduate who has dreams of writing important stories that can define a generation. Down on her luck after countless job interviews, she finally gets a cha
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INTERVIEW | Cast of Snow White at Sheffield Lyceum “It’s hilarious, the songs are phenomenal and the comedy will literally have you crying. In terms of entertainment, you couldn’t wish for a better night out”
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Catherine Tyldesley, Damian Williams and Matthew Croke (Snow White at Sheffield Crucible)
In the Lyceum this Christmas, Snow White will be entertaining audiences with a fun-packed, family pantomime from 6th December until 5th January. We chatted to cast members Corrie’s Catherine Tyldesley...
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INTERVIEW | Scar Theatre (The Great Gatsby at the Cockpit Theatre) “It also pays homage to the silenced queer experience of the 1920s and the long list of incredible women who did extraordinary things to push back against the limits of society.”
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Scar Theatre (The Great Gatsby at The Cockpit)
Scar Theatre are an Oxford based theatre company who strive to tell honest, and hard-hitting stories, shining a lens on inclusivity and accessibility. Scar Theatre brings their modern retelling of The Great Gatsby to the Cockpit Theatre until 14th December. We spoke to the team to tell us more.Q) Before we begin, please could you introduce yourself and tell us a little bit more about Scar Theatre?We’re a small theatre company that started out in 2021, with an aim to tell honest, hard hitting sto
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★★★★☆ for Jack and the Beanstalk at Nottingham Playhouse “…a wonderful production that is sure to leave you with a gigantic amount of festive spirit.” 🎟️ gifted
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Jack and the Beanstalk | Nottingham Playhouse
Endearing, hilarious and magical, this year’s Nottingham Playhouse panto, Jack and the Beanstalk, has officially begun! Written and directed by the venue’s artistic director, Adam Penford, and starrin...
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★★★☆☆ for Pinocchio at Stratford East “The show works well as a pantomime, delightfully vivid and exciting for younger audiences.” 🎟️ gifted
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Pinocchio | Stratford East
Pinocchio, which is directed by Omar F Okai, is a reimagining of the classic tale. With book by Trish Cooke and music by Robert Hyman (with both Cooke and Hyman contributing to the lyrics), the show takes on an entirely new tone. The show works well as a pantomime, delightfully vivid and exciting for younger audiences. The show follows the kind hearted and poverty-stricken Geppetto, who makes free toys for children. After chancing upon a magic piece of wood, left behind by the Blue Rinse Fairy,
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★★★★★ for The Great Gatsby at the Cockpit Theatre “…a magnificent stage adaption of the novel, opening up the conversation even further with its new creative and casting choices.” 🎟️ gifted
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The Great Gatsby | Cockpit Theatre
This production of The Great Gatsby, which is co-written and co-directed by Peter Todd and Mina Moniri, is a modern interpretation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel of the same name. This new stage adaptation reimagines Jay Gatsby as a woman, allowing for the themes of the play to feel more urgent, tackling additional themes. This production is stellar and should be loudly and widely commended. The Great Gatsby is narrated by Nick Carraway (Ethan Bareham), who moves in next to the uber weal
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★★★☆☆ for The Crumple Zone at Waterloo East Theatre “…the main factor which left an unfortunate disparity between the quality of the performances and the experience of the overall show, is the lack of clear character development.” 🎟️ gifted
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The Crumple Zone | Waterloo East
For all intents and purposes, The Crumple Zone is a funny and chaotic piece. But can there really be too much chaos? It seems as though The Crumple Zone toes the line between ‘just right’ and excess.The play follows a group of young adults (Buck, Terry and Alex) struggling to make it in the big city at Christmas, through professional and relationship failures alike. The set includes a typical New York formatting, with a couch, a TV set, and coat hanger. Although it is not expressly mentioned whe
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★★★☆☆ for Jack and the Beanstalk at the Lichfield Garrick “There’s a special charm about the Garrick panto, with lots of local jokes and a fantastic rapport built between the audience and actors onstage…”
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Jack and the Beanstalk - What a Whopper! | Charing Cross Theatre
Many people choose to return to panto in adulthood to enjoy the sense of nostalgia from festive seasons passed. Those who chose to visit The Charing Cross Theatre though, will find a version which is ...
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★★★★★ for My Fair Lady at Leicester Curve “…sophisticated, grand, and a glorious homage to the golden age of Hollywood musicals—the kind that sparked a lifelong love of theatre for so many.”
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My Fair Lady | Leicester Curve
The Curve has been on an impressive streak of homegrown productions. Following the successes of Grease and The Wizard of Oz, both of which toured the UK before transferring to the West End, it’s beginning to feel as though Nikolai Foster has a touch of magic about him. His latest endeavour is a sparkling revival of My Fair Lady, a show steeped in history.Some may know George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion (1913), others the Oscar-winning 1964 film starring Audrey Hepburn, or even the original 1956 Bro
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★★★☆☆ for Sanctuary at the Hope Theatre “The play did a good job of highlighting the loss of critical thinking skills in supporters of the American Conservative Party, but that is where the larger work of the script stopped.”
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Sanctuary | Hope Theatre
Walking into the set of Sanctuary at the Hope Theatre reminds one of why theatre has lasted for a millennium. One does not need a big space or large budget to instantly transport an audience. Upon entering the small black box space, the audience are immediately transported to the boarded up and lived in basement of Cassie—a yogi with liberal views in the city of Portland, Oregon, United States. The set told the full story of her life and packed a strong punch.Both actors (Laura Shipler Chico as
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★★★★☆ for Dick Whittington and His Cat at Greenwich Theatre “Although differing from that of a classic pantomime, it is still a show that will entertain and delight audiences, adults and children alike.”
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Dick Whittington and His Cat | Greenwich Theatre
Dick Whittington and His Cat, which is written by Anthony Spargo and directed by James Haddrell, is this year's choice of pantomime at the Greenwich Theatre and promises a delightful, chaotic evening of family friendly fun. Young Richard (Dick) Whittington and his talking cat Tommie move to London from Gloucester, with hopes of finding friends and good fortune, believing the streets are "paved with gold". Dick and Tommie meet Alice and are hired at Meggs, the bakery where Alice works. However, t
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THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL The Other Palace {PR/Gifted} Reviewed for
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★★★★★ for Spend, Spend, Spend at the Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester “With a nostalgic yet modern feel, The Royal Exchange Manchester has saved one of the best productions of the year until last.”
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Spend, Spend, Spend | Royal Exchange Manchester
This festive season’s theatrical offerings across Manchester vary from the usual Christmas pantomimes to traditional pieces of theatre with an important message. Isn’t that truly what Christmas is all...
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★★★☆☆ for Scouse Red Riding Hood at Liverpool Royal Court “Regardless, the stunning visual design and incredible cast absolutely make a visit to the Royal Court Theatre in Liverpool during the festive period, worthwhile.”
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Scouse Red Riding Hood | Royal Court Liverpool
Welcome to Lidlpool, where Cash and Carry (Andrew Schofield and Keddy Sutton) are snide schemers, disguising themselves as werewolves as one of their many plans to scare Grandma (Lindzi Germain) out o...
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★★☆☆☆ for The Glass House at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre “…the content of the script failed to deliver on the promise of the premise. The play was well acted, but the capabilities of the actors far outshone the words on the page.”
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The Glass House | The Lion and Unicorn Theatre
I will start this review with a simple generalisation: no one looks good under green lighting. So when I entered the space (walking across the stage, passing a preset actor fighting for her life to fo...
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★★★☆☆ “…an emotionally intelligent piece, that combines poetry, theatre and movement together to create a stirring show.”
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By Their Fruits | Theatre 503
By Their Fruits, which is written and directed by dkfash, is a poetic dialogue between a young couple as they grapple with shared and individual trauma, and how it continues to shape and affect them i...
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★★★★★ for Mother Goose at Theatr Clwyd “…an eggcellent pantomime that is guaranteed to crack you up”
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Mother Goose | Theatr Clwyd
Panto season is now upon us, and whilst there are an array of offerings available to those looking for some festive fun over the Christmas season, Theatr Clwyd remains a staple in many families' festi...
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★★★★☆ for The Lightning Thief at The Other Palace “Ancient Greece has never seemed so much fun, it wasn’t always plain sailing, however the choppy seas we as an audience traverse are tonally consistent, making for a delightfully bizarre experience!”
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The Lightning Thief | The Other Palace
With the recent surge in popularity of Percy Jackson in the UK, as well as the simultaneous success of Greek myth inspired counterpart Hadestown, it feels pertinent that the stage show is finally give...
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tonight we had five press evenings - feeling very grateful to all the theatres and PR teams who have given us opportunities, as well as our team who work really hard! Last year we managed an incredible 250 press opportunities, this year we’re already close to 570 - proud of what we have achieved 🫶🏼
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