Shows
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FestivalsGig Theatre: Not Theatre, Not A Gig, A Movement
With the trend of gig theatre at the Fringe and beyond growing, we talk to a handful of performers who are bridging the gap between gigs and theatre Read more »| 29 Jul 2016 -
FestivalsMust-see shows at Liverpool Arab Arts Festival
The Arab Arts Festival fills Liverpool with dance, theatre, music, film and more every year, showcasing the richness and diversity of Arab culture. From live drawing to standup comedy, we've selected our programme highlights. Read more »| 08 Jul 2016 -
ReviewsThe Ladykillers @ Oldham Coliseum
The tradition of plays being adapted for film is nothing new, but over the last 20 years it’s been happening in reverse. Misery,&... Read more »| 28 Jun 2016 -
Festivals
Traverse Theatre unveils 2016 Fringe programme
Comedian Daniel Kitson features in the Traverse Theatre programme for the 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Read more »| 07 Jun 2016 -
ReviewsLast Supper @ Unitarian Church, Liverpool
Last Supper is a dark satirical cabaret comedy about the end of the world. More of a performance dinner than a piece of theatre, Bearded Child invites you to... Read more »| 07 Jun 2016 -
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Omphalos @ Invisible Wind Factory
The Invisible Wind Factory is in itself a work of art; a grand and solid building that once churned out the huge metal shafts that make up the wind turbines ... Read more »| 07 Jun 2016
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Theatre
Vaulted Ambition: 15 years of Bard in the Botanics
The ambitious Kirk Bage discusses the possibility of performing in all 38 Shakespeare plays, and why he and audiences alike keep returning to Glasgow's Bard in the Botanics year in and year out. Read more »| 06 Jun 2016 -
Reviews
Donald Robertson is Not a Stand-Up Comedian
Small, but packing a powerful punch, Gary McNair’s ode to comedy, Donald Robertson is Not a Stand-Up Comedian, is the perfect blend of theatre and farc... Read more »| 06 Jun 2016 -
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The Mikado @ Theatre Royal, 14 May
Scottish Opera's co-production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado with D’Oyly Carte has all the bite and humour of the original piece ... Read more »| 06 Jun 2016 -
Previews
Summer Theatre in the Northwest: A guide
There's no need to stay stuck inside this summer with our guide to some of the best outdoor theatre and festivals over the coming months – from open-air Shakespeare, to books coming to life in botanical gardens... Read more »| 27 May 2016 -
Theatre
Oliver Emanuel on The 306: Dawn
Oliver Emanuel talks his upcoming World War One trilogy, finding a balance between opera and theatre, and Netflix before The 306:Dawn takes the stage this mo... Read more »| 20 May 2016 -
Festivals
Edinburgh Fringe: Five shows to see at Summerhall
Our resident agony aunt and somewhat cynical theatre critic picks her five must-see shows from this year’s Summerhall Fringe programme As general mana... Read more »| 19 May 2016 -
Reviews
Swan Lake @ Theatre Royal, Glasgow, 19 April
No doubt puritanical fans of Tchaikovky’s legendary ballet will have some criticism of Scottish Ballet’s newest production – within the cor... Read more »| 13 May 2016 -
Theatre
The Invisible Wind Factory opens in Liverpool
We go behind the scenes at the Invisible Wind Factory, Liverpool's new arts venue from the team behind The Kazimier, and enter the world of spectacular ... Read more »| 09 May 2016 -
Theatre
Composer Mark Simpson on his debut opera, Pleasure
Millennials, eh? Always tweeting, worrying and... writing operas. At just 27, award-winning composer Mark Simpson has written his first chamber opera, Pleasu... Read more »| 22 Apr 2016