Reading Time: 2 minutesA riotous Britpop makeover that proves panto can be both nostalgic and brilliantly new. The Oxford Playhouse has long been known for delivering lively, crowd-pleasing pantomimes, but this year’s Dick Whittington takes that expectation and spins it in an…
Reading Time: 2 minutesA blend of something old, something new, and plenty of cheerful sparkle. The Royal Lyceum’s Christmas extravaganza burst onto the stage with cheers and laughter in its reimagined Cinderella: A Fairytale. Set in a queendom that exists somewhere…
Reading Time: 2 minutesA phenomenally talented and creative new voice in music Some musicians astonish us with their technical ability, some with their creativity, and yet others with their unique touch and playing style. Then there are musicians like Dara…
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Gruffalo’s Child by Julia Donaldson is one of the most well known stories amongst children, so choosing this story for a performance is bound to go down well. Tall Stories (already known for The Gruffalo) put on an excellent adaptation of the entertaining tale, giving children a wonderful introduction to the world of theatre.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA charismatic powerhouse backed by a skilful band Scottish-Punjabi musician and spoken word artist Bee Asha took the stage at the Traverse Theatre on Friday night for an hour of fun music and powerful words. Asha’s band,…
Reading Time: 2 minutesAn hour of otherworldliness that allows you to step into art and let it follow you back into your daily life. Having been to the Van Gogh Alive exhibition before, I was familiar with the concept of…
Reading Time: 2 minutesA heartwarming retelling of a Christmas classic with a supernatural edge Mark Gatiss’ wonderful adaptation of this classic Christmas tale is at once haunting andhumorous, highlighting the ghostly aspects of the story without losing its festive charm…
Reading Time: 4 minutesI have and always will have a deep love and admiration for fantasy. Dress it up in music and dance and I’m there with bells and whistles and there is no mistake, this company have captured that fantastical element beautifully.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s a cliché to describe every Northern comic as “down-to-Earth”. But Ian Smith’s hilarious bafflement at the trappings of everyday life - pub beer gardens, supermarket shopping, what3words - is nothing if not relatable.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe sat down for an exclusive interview with Tom England from the Wardrobe Ensemble bringing Mog's Christmas to Northampton this Christmas season.