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Swallows and Amazons – Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Chester
Writer: Bryony Lavery Director: Katie Posner Reviewer: Abbie Rippon Host the Jolly Roger flag, grab your oars and get ready…
Read More »Matilda the Musical – Birmingham Hippodrome
Book: Dennis Kelly, from the book by Roald Dahl Music and Lyrics: Tim Minchin Director: Matthew Warchus Reviewer: Selwyn Knight Matilda Wormwood…
Read More »David Walliams’ Awful Auntie – Opera House, Manchester
Writer: David Walliams Adaptor/Director: Neal Foster Reviewer: Sam Lowe David Walliams has become an established writer of children’s literature; he…
Read More »The Exploded Circus – The Lowry, Salford
Writer: Mimbre Director: Lina Johansson Composer : Quinta Reviewer: Dave Cunningham From the moment you walk into the theatre, it…
Read More »Wicked – The Grand, Leeds
Music and Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz Director: Joe Mantello Based on the novel by: Gregory Maguire Reviewer: Ruth Jepson Are people…
Read More »Swallows and Amazons – Storyhouse, Chester
Writer: Arthur Ransome Adaptor: Bryony Lavery Director: Katie Posner Reviewer: Jo Beggs Just over a year after opening, Chester’s Storyhouse…
Read More »Awful Auntie – Theatre Royal, Brighton
Writer: David Walliams Adapter and Director: Neal Foster Reviewer: Simon Topping What is immediately apparent about Birmingham Stage Company’s adaptation…
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