Reading Time: 3 minutesComfortingly faithful to the message of the novel, with a little extra bite. I flatter myself that I am fairly familiar with Louisa May Alcott’s wonderful Little Women – I’ve read it many times, and have seen every film adaptation…
Reading Time: 3 minutesBeloved by theatre fans worldwide, this particular performance of Les Mis was presented by BOST (the Birkenhead Operatic Society Trust) Musicals, Liverpool Empire Creative Learning, Romiley Operatic Society, and Tip Top Productions, as part of a project celebrating the musical's 40th anniversary, named - aptly - the Let the People Sing project.
Reading Time: 3 minutesTaking centre stage alongside a top-flight international cast, the Orchestra and Chorus of Opera North are at the heart of the musical spectacle in this live concert staging of Verdi’s operatic thriller.
Reading Time: 3 minutes'Red or Dead', based on the novel by David Peace and adapted for the stage by Phillip Breen, is a story about Bill Shankly and his impact not only on Liverpool Football Club, but on Liverpool itself.
Reading Time: 2 minutesGhost Stories feels like a pure distillation of horror first and foremost, with non-stop homages to giants of the genre.
Reading Time: 2 minutes'The Merchant of Venice 1936', the touring show, direct from the RSC and the West End, is adapted by Brigid Larmour and Tracy-Ann Oberman (who also stars as the first female Shylock).
Reading Time: 2 minutesA lively evening filled with festive classics. Festive jumpers, sparkly dresses, and the occasional set of deely boppers could be seen throughout last night’s audience at the Liverpool Philharmonic’s White Christmas concert. Led by conductor Richard Balcombe,…
Reading Time: 2 minutes “A camp and scandalous romp” Just before the curtain rose on The Rocky Horror Show in the Liverpool Playhouse, I was aware that this would likely be no ordinary theatre-going experience, having seen at least three Dr…
Reading Time: 2 minutes"A campy, colourful and explosive jukebox musical"
Reading Time: 2 minutes It's always wonderful to experience the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic orchestra in full voice, and last night's performance of Gustav Holst's The Planets was no exception. Two shorter pieces by Walton and Bliss made up the first part of the evening's programme, with the main event of the planets taking centre stage post-interval. The orchestra - the full scope of which included two harps, the celeste, two sets of timpani, and tubular bells - was headed by Guest Conductor Andrew Manze, an animated stage presence with distinctive gesticulation.