Carmel ThomasonThe stage version of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel comes to The Lowry as part of a UK tour ahead of its West End debut. We talk to stars Hayley Mills, who takes on the role of Evelyn, and Rula Lenska, who plays Madge, to find out more. What...
Olivier Award winner and Musical Theatre icon, Ruthie Henshall leads a reimagining of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapineâs multi-award-winning Passion at the Hope Mill Theatre. Directed by Michael Strassen the revival reenergises the tale of love...
Jason Donovan talks family, Neighbours, creating the stage role of Tick/Mitzi in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical and returning for a third UK tour, this time as producer. Why is Priscilla the perfect post-lockdown show?“Itâs...
Actor, Piotr GÅowacki talks about losing 20% of his body weight in preparation for his role as Polish boxing champion Tadeusz âTeddyâ Pietrzykowski
Su Pollard reveals a grittier side in one-woman show, Harpy written for her by award-winning playwright Philip Meeks, that throws a light on mental illness and loneliness among the elderly. How would you describe the show to someone who hasnât seen...
From villainous Sally Spode in Emmerdale to Tim Metcalfeâs long-forgotten wife, Charlie Wood Coronation Street, actress Sian Reeves shakes things up wherever she goes, and her new stage role is no exception. While her character is causing chaos on...
As part of the Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations at Manchester Jewish Museum, London-based, Canadian theatre maker and performer, Tamara Micner reflects on how the next generation can keep memories alive. She talks to Quays Life about the...
Olivier award-winning improv musical, Showstopper returns to the Lowry. We meet Salford Quays resident and actor, Jonathan Ainscourt who joins the cast creating a brand new musical every night. Actor Jonathan Ainscourt How long have you been with...
Ru Paul’s Drag Race Queen, Jinkx Monsoon joins forces with BenDeLaCreme for their two-queen holiday spectacular, All I Want For Christmas is Attention! She talks to Carmel Thomason about her Christmas wishes, US vs UK drag and exploring...
Elysium Theatre return to the north west with the Northern premiere of their production of Athol Fugardâs Playland, set in South Africa under the Apartheid regime. Carmel Thomason talks to co-founder and actor, Danny Solomon What is the story of...
