Miray Sidhom is a brilliant storyteller. That becomes increasingly clear throughout this production of The Bread We Break at Contact Theatre. She captures the essence of Egypt through clever projections behind her set and through the incredible live...
Northern Broadsidesâ As You Like It is the first production Iâve seen staged in the round at The Lowryâs Quays Theatre, and itâs a layout that certainly suits both venue and play. It feels more novel and intimate than a proscenium arch staging...
On the day Putin’s Russian troops invade Ukraine it feels more important than ever to contemplate both the joy and the fragility of our freedom to roam. Freedom to Roam: The Rhythms of Migration, an evening of music and film, arrives at...
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...
No balloon bosoms, garish make-up, gravity defying skirts or audience taunting here. The not-so-ugly sisters are far from the usual dames youâd see stomping around in more traditional Christmas pantos. But this isnât your usual Christmas panto. Barb...
David Walliams is the current undisputed king of childrenâs books and, with over 25 million books sold, it is no surprise that his juvenile humour and easy to read stories are such a hit with so many children. His highest selling book, Gangsta...
Niamh Melody finds this innovative, graphic novel style retelling of Dracula a unique take on a familiar story Imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse have successfully turned a classic horror story into a gripping, technologically advanced piece of...
Wim Vandekeybusâ work for Rambert was originally created and streamed live last year, when people were âdesperate for old-fashioned physical interaction,â with the camera placed in the midst of the company dancers. Itâs impossible to recreate this...
In 1985 âBack to the Futureâ was a box office sensation that spurned two sequels and has stood the test of time as a classic favourite. If you didnât grow up watching this series of movies â one, go see them and two, those who did are still huge...
I met Peter Street In the late 1980âs. He had written a book of poems and I thought he would make an interesting guest for my then BBC Radio Manchester programme. I remember Peter coming into the studio, I was struck by his openness, his almost...
Niamh Melody
Georgina Wells
Carmel Thomason
Nic Dowling
Paul Thomason
Lorraine Worsley-Carter