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 →
What’s On in Manchester – February 2020
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 →
The Manchester Project at Christmas – HOME, Manchester
This is Manchester. We do things differently here. The Mancunian spirit is almost as famous as its two football teams (come on you reds!), and the indie music that was born here. But what does it mean to be Mancunian? Monkeywood Theatre respond to this by creating fourteen bite-sized, micro plays that are penned by... Continue Reading →