Shows
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ReviewsMacbeth @ Citizens Theatre
Macbeth ponders his bloody deed with a bag of Wotsits in hand, while Lady Macbeth prepares party bags for the feast while musicians await the party behind th... Read more »| 27 Jan 2015 -
PreviewsDamon Albarn musical wonder.land set for MIF
A new musical based on the story of Alice in Wonderland with music by Damon Albarn has been added to the programme for this year’s Manchester Internati... Read more »| 21 Jan 2015 -
Previews
HOME 2015 opening programme launched
HOME, Manchester’s new centre for contemporary visual art, theatre and film, yesterday presented its extensive opening programme for 2015. The launch t... Read more »| 15 Jan 2015 -
Theatre
In Good Company: Imitating the Dog
They may have been around for a while, but this visually exciting company continues to attract a dedicated following with their cinematic approach to theatre. Artistic director Andrew Quick talks of their forthcoming production of The Mist in the Mirror Read more »| 12 Jan 2015 -
PreviewsEast Is East @ Manchester Opera House
In 1996 Ayub Khan-Din’s East Is East first appeared on stage. Loosely based on the writer’s own experiences, the play depicts the day-to-day life... Read more »| 09 Jan 2015 -
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Edward Scissorhands @ Liverpool Empire Theatre
To this day, Edward Scissorhands remains the film closest to Tim Burton’s heart. Conceived during Burton’s teenage years, Scissorhands was a refl... Read more »| 08 Jan 2015
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Festivals
Pushing the boundaries: Manipulate 2015
Some of the most exciting international puppetry and animation artists descend on Scotland at the end of January. Here's what you can expect to find at Manipulate 2015 Read more »| 06 Jan 2015 -
ReviewsA Christmas Carol @ Citizens Theatre
It wouldn’t be Christmas without A Christmas Carol. Adapted for The Citizens by Neil Bartlett, Dominic Hill directs, creating a unique production... Read more »| 15 Dec 2014 -
Reviews
Committed @ The Lantern
Tackling the controversial topic of the IRA in 1993 is no mean feat. Just ask writer Stephen Smith, whose new play, Committed, was considered too radical for... Read more »| 10 Dec 2014 -
Reviews
The Bartered Bride @ The Lowry
Seventies flares and lovable bears: Opera North’s comic-turned-communist production of The Bartered Bride is well worth Czech-ing it out, esp... Read more »| 10 Dec 2014 -
Previews
The Skinny's Guide to Panto in Scotland
It's in front of you! Panto season! If you're completely overwhelmed about exactly which show to go to, The Skinny is here with a helpful guide of everything happening in pantomime and Christmas shows in the central belt this December Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
Previews
Sex and the Three Day Week @ Liverpool Playhouse
In 19th-century France, Georges Feydeau’s L'Hôtel du libre échange delighted audiences with its depiction of the farcical mayhem hidden wi... Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
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Little Shop of Horrors @ Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre
If you’ve grown weary of the traditional festive cheer and merriment that so characterises panto season and prefer your Christmas with a little more bi... Read more »| 04 Dec 2014 -
Theatre
The Rabbit That Keeps on Running: White Rabbit, Red Rabbit at Contact
Travelling the world without him, conscientious objector Nassim Soleimanpour's play White Rabbit, Red Rabbit is never performed the same twice. He explains its unique effect on those it touches Read more »| 01 Dec 2014 -
Festivals
Manipulate Festival reveals 2015 programme
The Manipulate visual theatre and film festival has unveiled its 2015 programme, with a huge array of puppetry, dance, theatre and film set for Aberdeen and ... Read more »| 21 Nov 2014