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Festive 18/19
Jack and the Beanstalk – Liverpool Empire
Writer: Alan McHugh Director: Bob Tomson Reviewer: John Roberts It was always going to be tough to beat Cinderella which opened…
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Comedy
Slapstick – HOME, Manchester
Director: Stanley Burleson Reviewer: Jay Nuttall If a bit of silliness is what you need in your life then look…
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Festive 18/19
Peter Pan – St Helens Theatre Royal
Writer: Simon Foster Director: Chantelle Nolan Reviewer: John Roberts The Pantomime’s at St Helens Theatre Royal have consistently delivered slick…
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Festive 18/19
The Wizard of Oz – Storyhouse, Chester
Writer: L. Frank Baum Music & Lyrics: Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg Adaptor: John Kane Director: Alex Clifton Reviewer: Kevin…
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Festive 18/19
Cinderella – The Opera House, Manchester
Writer: Alan McHugh Director: Guy Unsworth Reviewer: Jay Nuttall It’s that time of year again (oh yes it is) when…
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Featured
FEATURE: Hope springs eternal in Liverpool’s independent theatre scene
There can surely be few streets in the UK more impressive in its dazzling array of theatres, concert halls and…
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Festive 18/19
Aladdin – Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
Writer: Andrew Ryan Director: Andrew Agnew Reviewer: John Roberts As pantomime’s go, this reviewer has always found the partnership between…
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Family
Dick Whittington- Theatr Clwyd, Mold
Writer: Christian Patterson Director: Zoe Waterman Reviewers: Clare Howdon Theatre Clwyd’s annual ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ Panto is fast becoming a…
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Festive 18/19
The Producers – The Royal Exchange, Manchester
Book: Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan Music/Lyrics: Mel Brooks Director: Raz Shaw Reviewer: Dave Cunningham The original movie version of…
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Musical
Wicked – Palace Theatre,Manchester
Music and Lyrics: Stephen Schwartz Book: Winnie Holzman Director: Joe Mantello Reviewer: Helen Jones For those who have been living…
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