North East & Yorkshire
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Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile – The Ambassador, Bradford
Writer: Lisa Holdsworth From the novel by: Adelle Stripe Director: Kash Arshad Designer: Hannah Sibai Reviewer: Ron Simpson Bradford’s Freedom…
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Pictures of Dorian Gray – Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Writer: Oscar Wilde Adapted by: Lucy Shaw Director: Tom Littler Set/Lighting: William Reynolds Sound: Matt Eaton Reviewer: Ron Simpson Jermyn…
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The Hired Man – Hull Truck Theatre
Book: Melvyn Bragg Music/Lyrics: Howard Goodall Director: Douglas Rintoul Designer: Jean Chan Musical Director: Ben Goddard Reviewer: Ron Simpson Great…
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Redcoats – Bingley Arts Centre
Writer/Lyricist: Nick Ahad Director: Jonny Kelly Composer/MD: Rebekah Hughes Reviewer: Ron Simpson The second of Mikron’s two touring productions keeps…
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Barber Shop Chronicles – Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
Writer: Inua Ellams Director: Bijan Sheibani Designer: Rae Smith Reviewer: Charlotte Broadbent Inua Ellams was inspired to write Barber Shop…
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Stacey Kent – East Riding Theatre, Beverley
Musicians: Stacey Kent Quintet Reviewer: Ron Simpson Regulars at jazz clubs in the 1990s will remember Stacey Kent as being…
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Chekhov’s First Play – Northern Stage, Newcastle
Writers: Anton Chekhov, Ben Kidd and Bush Moukarzel Directors: Ben Kidd and Bush Moukarzel Reviewer: Chris Collett Aspiring playwrights should…
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Yellow is the Colour of Sunshine – Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds
Writer: Brendan Murray Director: Wendy Harris Designer: Kate Bunce Composer: Christella Litras Movement: Holly Irving Reviewer: Ron Simpson Leeds-based company…
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