‘I’ve never seen anything like it!’ exclaims Brian Capron’s Greatest Showman style circus owner, Albert Blossom on seeing the two-headed llama, Pushmi-Pullyu – and in years of reviewing, neither have I. The puppets, and there are lots of them, are...
From Weatherfield baddie to a singing circus ringmaster, Brian Capron tells Vicky Edwards about going animal crackers. For many of us Brian Capron will always be ‘Norman Bates with a briefcase.’ Famously one of Coronation Street’s most murderous...
Mark Williams tells Vicky Edwards about making his musical debut, learning a superhero skill and taking the bus. Mark Williams must have been off sick when the caution to ‘never work with children or animals’ was flagged up. From playing Mr Weasley...
Vicky Entwistle talks song, dance and incredible tail feathers. She may be playing a parrot, but former Corrie star, Vicky Entwistle won’t be winging it when it comes to performing in the newly updated 50th anniversary revival of the classic musical...
Here at Quays Life we can’t wait to talk to the animals with Doctor Dolittle at the Lowry, Salford Quays this Christmas. The new stage production is part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the original film starring Rex Harrison. The musical...