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Drama
Shook – Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Writer: Samuel Bailey Director: George Turvey Reviewer: Ron Simpson Shook is a remarkable debut play from Samuel Bailey which…
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Family
The Wizard of Oz – Leeds Playhouse
Writer: L. Frank Baum Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Music and Lyrics: Harold Arlen and E.…
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North East & Yorkshire
Snow White – The Customs House
Writers: Ray Spencer MBE and Graeme Thompson Director: Ray Spencer MBE Musical Director: Dave Bintley Choreography: Jacqui West Reviewer: Anna…
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Concert
Duke Bluebeard’s Castle – Huddersfield Town Hall
Orchestra: Orchestra of Opera North Conductor: Sian Edwards Soloists: Christopher Purves & Karen Cargill Reviewer: Ron Simpson This was a…
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Concert
The Arsenal of Unlived Things – Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
Composer: Mayke Nas Musicians: Nieuw Amsterdams Peil Director: Ria Marks Lighting: Floriaan Ganzevoort Reviewer: Ron Simpson Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival…
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North East & Yorkshire
Jack and the Beanstalk – Theatre Royal, Wakefield
Writer: Chris Hannon Director: Rhiannon Hannon Musical Director: Jim Lunt Choreographer: Louise Denison Designer: Mark Walters Reviewer: Ron Simpson In…
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Drama
Hello and Goodbye – York Theatre Royal
Writer: Athol Fugard Director: John R, Wilkinson Designer: Laura Ann Price Reviewer: Ron Simpson Hello and Goodbye, a York Theatre…
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North East & Yorkshire
Mary Queen of Scots – Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Composer: Gaetano Donizetti Libretto: Robin Norton-Hale (after Bardari) Musical Director: Paul McKenzie Director: Robin Norton-Hale Designer: Kate Lane Reviewer: Ron…
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Musical
Curtains – Darlington Hippodrome
Book: Peter Stone & Rupert Holmes Music & Lyrics: John Kander & Fred Ebb Director: Paul Foster Reviewer: Mark Clegg…
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Drama
Landmarks – East Riding Theatre, Beverley
Writer: Nick Darke Director: Richard Avery Sound: Ray Williams Reviewer: Ron Simpson As a playwright Nick Darke, who died in…
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