REVIEW: One Punch
Reading Time: 3 minutesI went to see One Punch expecting a story that would really hit home, and it certainly did. The play is only an hour long, but it tells the tale of a night out gone wrong—a night that changes everything.
Lucy C
REVIEW: Girl On The Train
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Girl on the Train isn’t an easy story to bring to the stage, but this production did a solid job of making it work. The tension built well, the staging was cleverly done, and despite the heavy subject…
REVIEW: A Divine Comedy
Reading Time: 2 minutesA Divine Comedy, performed by Sam Buttery alongside two other fantastic actors, is exactly that—a funny, chaotic, and deeply personal tribute to Harris Glenn Milstead, better known as Divine.
REVIEW: The Shark Is Broken
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe chaos of Jaws’ production is brought to life with sharp humour and insight. The Shark is Broken delivers an engaging, sharp-witted dive into the chaos of Jaws’ production. The play does an excellent job blending humor…
REVIEW: Spend Spend Spend
Reading Time: 3 minutesSpend, Spend, Spend is a vibrant musical at the Royal Exchange Theatre, chronicling the life of Viv Nicholson, a football pools winner. With humor and depth, it showcases her rise and fall through wealth, loves lost, and personal struggles. Strong performances, especially by Julie Armstrong and James Lyne, enhance its engaging storytelling.
REVIEW: Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself, Edy Hurst draws on his newly uncovered ancestral ties to the Lancashire witch trials, mixing comedy, history, and a fascination with the Vengaboys into a one-of-a-kind journey of self-discovery.
REVIEW: Margaret Thatcher: Queen of Soho
Reading Time: 3 minutesMargaret Thatcher – Queen of Soho is an absolute riot from start to finish, and I can honestly say I haven't laughed that hard in ages.
REVIEW: Sweet Dreams
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhether you’re the ultimate foodie, a cinema buff or just someone who loves an unforgettable experience, Sweet Dreams is set to be the surreal snack you can’t get enough of this summer.
REVIEW: 2:22 A Ghost Story
Reading Time: 2 minutesI’m usually not one for horror shows, always hiding behind my hands or a cushion. But "2:22 A Ghost Story" was so gripping that I couldn’t take my eyes off it! Danny Robins' writing is spot on, creating a mix of unease and curiosity that kept me hooked.
REVIEW: Birthmarked
Reading Time: 2 minutesBirthmarked is a groundbreaking concept gig that intricately weaves music, storytelling, and personal revelation into a captivating performance. Written and performed by Brook Tate, this show tells his story of being a young gay Jehovah's Witness coming to terms with the loss of his entire family upon coming out. We were given a rare glimpse behind the curtain of a religion often unfamiliar to many. One surprise to me was that a Jehovah’s Witness’s children’s book had a graphic depictions of men being stoned.