Carmel ThomasonCinderella gets a Manchester make-over at The Opera House this Christmas ā it’s all magic and sparkle mixed with attitude and northern humour. From Cinderellaās lively opening song about the theatre, the scene is firmly set in the city. And...
In 2009, Hollie Steel was the little girl with the big voice, who won a place in the final on Britainās Got Talent. Now, aged 19, she is the star of a new childrenās Christmas show from Salford-based company, Colour the Clouds, the first festive...
Everyone loves a good underdog story. Throw in cute kids, catchy tunes, a real-life pooch, and youāve got a tale to leave no heart-string un-pulled. Writer, Debbie Isitt knows how to pen a winner. Currently working on the fourth installment of her...
Itās a Horrible Christmas at the Lowry this year, but judging by the reception of Fridayās audience it could be one of their best. The show is a seasonal spin-off from Terry Dearyās Horrible Histories, whose ingenious concept of mixing historical...
A story as well-known as, āMiracle on 34th Streetā has a lot to live up to in a stage-show retelling. Most people will know it from the 1946 Oscar-winning movie starring Natalie Wood, in which Santa Claus finds himself in court on Christmas Eve...
