Wednesday, January 23, 2019
The Band is not just a musical for Take That groupies – it’s a musical for anybody who grew up with a boyband. This is a musical which celebrates the music of Take That and so much more …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMSaturday, December 15, 2018
Over 50 years since the release of the original 1967 film starring Rex Harrison, Leslie Bricusse’s Doctor Dolittle The Musical receives a major new revival stage revival.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMThursday, December 6, 2018
The Christmas musical at the Royal Exchange is fast becoming a Manchester tradition. After a run of hits, The Producers has a lot to live up to, but even so, it surpasses every expectation. …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMTuesday, November 27, 2018
As ever, JB Shorts has a great reputation and never disappoints. With its host of gripping, 15-minute plays by some of TV’s top writers and starring local talent, I would recommend JB Shor…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:06AMWednesday, November 14, 2018
With an abundance of laugh out loud moments, Dave Bintley’s lively musical score of sing-along chart-toppers, a sterling cast of seasoned performers and a pleasing price-tag – Cinderella…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMThursday, October 25, 2018
Sarah Frankcom steps up to direct Arthur Miller’s masterpiece Death of a Salesman and the result is scorchingly brilliant production which shoots straight into the heart of a modern-day au…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMFriday, October 12, 2018
With Everything that happened and would happen, MIF stages another trailblazer event designed to give us a taste of what we can expect from The Factory.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMFriday, September 21, 2018
Queen Margaret is an extraordinary production which combines the insight and depth of a Shakespearian history play with contemporary humour and ingenuity.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AMThursday, September 20, 2018
Laying its cards on the table from the very start, The Comedy About a Bank Robbery is just that – a comedy about a bank robbery. Taking the well-worn but equally well-loved form of a farce…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AMSaturday, September 15, 2018
The Return of the Soldier is a melancholy musical adaptation of Rebecca West’s novel and tells the story of wounded soldier Christopher Baldry’s return home.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMMonday, June 18, 2018
The National Theatre’s War Horse certainly lives up to all of the hype. I’m a hardened theatre critic, aren’t I? However, like most of the inspired audience, I was brought to my feet, …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMSunday, June 3, 2018
As you might expect, Maxine Peake, under Sarah Frankcom’s direction, meets the challenges posed by Beckett’s Happy Days head-on and gives a perfectly-measured powerhouse performance.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMFriday, May 25, 2018
The Lowry’s Week 53 festival continues with this new adaptation of Brighton Rock. The festival theme of ‘coming of age’ seems to have been stretched pretty far in the search for conten…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AMWednesday, May 23, 2018
Ultimately, #BeMoreMartyn celebrates the life of one extraordinary person who touched the lives of so many people.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMMonday, May 21, 2018
Hikikomori is a sonic, visual and theatrical feast – the absolute best of what you want to see when you take a chance on new theatre.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AMSunday, May 20, 2018
Seven Inch is a fantastic combination of comedy, cartoons, and creativity, and is great for those looking for something uplifting and entertaining throughout. The independent nature of the s…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AMSaturday, May 19, 2018
On the strength of the performances, I cannot help but recommend Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train, but be sure to take your patience with you.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMWednesday, May 2, 2018
This year’s JB Shorts is just as unmissable as the last, showcasing some magnificent local talents in an unforgettable evening. When it comes to short plays, JB Shorts has proved once agai…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMTuesday, May 1, 2018
This House performs the miraculous feat of making a play about events which occurred over 40 years ago feel totally contemporary and relevant.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AMSaturday, April 14, 2018
At first, Metta Theatre’s Little Mermaid may seem like a simplified interpretation of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, but beneath the surface lies a magical concoction of trapeze, aer…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AMIn 1982, six war veterans fought on separate sides of the Falklands/Malvinas war. Now, in Minefield, they stand together on stage to tell their stories.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 04:00AMWednesday, April 11, 2018
Rattigan’s truly powerful dialogue for The Winslow Boy, coupled with Kavanaugh’s subtle directing style, create a piece that is undeniably touching and that audiences will not be quick t…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMMonday, April 9, 2018
The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk presents a striking non-romanticised view of love and art in a stunningly sensual and passionate way. This is a truly unmissable show.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMFriday, April 6, 2018
Since its arrival in Manchester, Hope Mill Theatre has brought much needed fresh and original plays to its stage. The already high bar that Yank! left has been raised even further by the tri…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AMFriday, March 30, 2018
Since becoming a father, Simon Mole has tapped into younger audiences – his show – Friends for All – is aimed at ages five and up and is about having the confidence to be yourself and …
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMWednesday, March 28, 2018
East is East is a lively, provocative and heartening classic, written, performed and re-created with charm and brutal honesty.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AMFriday, March 23, 2018
The Royal Exchange has succeeded in bringing psychologically unnerving horror to its stage. With an underlying sense of uneasiness, Frankenstein is guaranteed to make you jump out of your sk…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 12:00PMMonday, March 19, 2018
Madama Butterfly is a captivating and moving production, go and see it and prepare to enjoy it whether you’re an opera veteran or novice.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 02:00PMFriday, March 16, 2018
However, the UK’s relationship with Un ballo in maschera has been rather dramatic over the past decade after stagings in London were met with little praise. This is Opera North’s first p…
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 01:00PMThursday, March 15, 2018
Whilst Handlooms attempts to cram a lot into its short running time, it is bursting with heart and this makes it an utter joy to watch.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 11:00AMTuesday, March 13, 2018
All set to Mozart’s powerful and beautiful score, Opera North’s Don Giovanni is a really entertaining night out for seasoned opera lovers or those, like me, who are new to the genre.
SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM 
