Theatre through the eyes of a Manc
March is here. The evenings are getting lighter and it has finally stopped raining! Hopefully it means that spring is on its way. March also heralds the beginning of the new Spring/Summer theatrical season. Many theatres across Manchester have some really exciting work lined up over this season; from brand new musicals to classic revivals.... Continue Reading →
Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights has long been considered a Gothic masterpiece; a romantic love story that transcends time. However, it is a novel that I have always struggled with. Unlike many others, I find it difficult to detect much romance in the book. I certainly don't identify Heathcliff as a tragic, romantic hero. Personally, Heathcliff... Continue Reading →
It's February! January Blues are in the past and Dry January is over. It's time to launch into a new month with a spring in your step. There is so much exciting theatre on offer this month in Manchester, my diary is already full. The city is proudly hosting the musical premiere of my favourite... Continue Reading →
We live in an age of media globalisation, instantly bringing news from around the world to your fingertips. Sadly, the side effect of this overload of information is a sense of detachment and deniability. It is possible to be confronted with statistics that, globally, over 200 million women have experienced female genital mutilation (FGM) and... Continue Reading →
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2020! Despite the world seeming stuck in a perpetual purgatory of Brexit, Donald Trump and global warming, there is still cause to celebrate. Manchester's theatre scene continues to thrive. Whether you go regularly, or have made a resolution to see more theatre, there is always plenty to watch. Here are... Continue Reading →
*Puts on best Noddy Holder voice*... IT'S CHRISTMAS!!!!! I wish it could be Christmas every day because December really is the most wonderful time of year. Although the weather outside is frightful, there is nothing better than sitting in the warmth watching some wonderfully festive theatre. Manchester never fails to deliver theatrical Christmas crackers and... Continue Reading →
Light Falls marks the end of an era at the Royal Exchange Theatre. It is Sarah Frankcom's final directorial piece as Artistic Director, before becoming the director of LAMDA. She began her tenure at LAMDA by cutting audition fees by 75%, showing just what a fantastic asset she is to the theatre industry. She will... Continue Reading →
The Witching Way is a concept album by Ali and the Celestial Seasonings. It tells the story of W, a millennial born and raised a witch. She is the kind of woman you might bump into at Affleck's Palace on an afternoon. It depicts how W loses and finds herself again, as she is suddenly... Continue Reading →
In the words of house Stark, "Winter is coming". The dark evenings are closing in, and it's time to dig out the winter woolies again. The annual Christmas market stalls are springing up around Manchester and the mood is turning festive. What better way to escape the cold winter weather than watching some theatre? With... Continue Reading →
The nights are drawing in and the weather is getting colder. Starbucks are selling pumpkin spiced latte and the local scallies are already setting off fireworks. Autumn is certainly well under way. October is the perfect time of year to watch a play, and there are many excellent shows on offer in Manchester this month.... Continue Reading →
