Finisterre, the sixth studio album by English pop group Saint Etienne, features a series of spoken word interludes from actor Michael Jayston. âRock could be so goodâ, he solemnly intones, âbut we make it all so rubbishy.â Itâs hard to disagree...
The tale may be as old as time, but this brand-new production of Disneyâs Beauty and the Beast is ever a surprise. Imagine an enchanted castle where youâre served dinner by dancing plates, entertained by a quick-fire candlestick, warmed by a mumsy...
For those whoâve never seen Richard OâBrienâs The Rocky Horror Show before, it can be summed up in three words: crazy, catchy and confusing. In fact, the plot is so baffling and nonsensical that it is hard to explain. Directed by Christopher...
After the sadness and gloom of last year, Iâm dreaming of a normal Christmas with all the essential ingredients â and where better to kick off festivities than at the Palace Theatre with White Christmas? With an audience keen for a night of...
The genre of films that combine live action with animation is notoriously small, probably because of the huge technical challenges involved. Try and think of a dozen such movies and you may struggle – though Anchors Aweigh, Mary Poppins...
Thereâs no such thing as an unlikely musical, though some donât stick around long enough to make an impression. Does anyone remember Fields of Ambrosia, a mid 90âs affair about a travelling executioner who falls in love with one of his victims...
Our evening begins at the infamous Kit Kat Klub, in the heart of Berlin nightlife and as the clock strikes midnight we celebrate with revellers, greeting the uncertainty of all that 1931 will bring to Berlin â a city which had fast become the...
Since its opening in 2002 this show has gone from strength to strength. Say it loud, We Will Rock You is an international phenomenon. Written by the polymath, Ben Elton this offering takes as its base Queenâs infectious back catalogue and weaves the...
Manchester has long awaited Alexandra Burkeâs return to her role of soul superstar Rachel Marron. Her faultless rendition of so many beautiful melodies in this concert of a show, has the audience entranced from the opening to the show-stopping last...
This new production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert marks some milestone anniversaries for the story. The film, starring Terence Stamp and Guy Pearce was re-released this year, to mark 25 years since the original movie release. And it is 13 years...
Steve Timms
Carmel Thomason
Niamh Melody
Georgina Wells
Lorraine Worsley-Carter
Moses Kabunga
