‘Putting It Together’ to replace ‘A Christmas Story’ at Hope Mill Theatre

Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester and Aria Entertainment have announced that musical revue show Putting it Together will replace the previously announced A Christmas Story, as its fifth and final in-house production of 2018. Putting it Together, which showcases the songs of Stephen Sondheim, will be directed by Bronagh Lagan – who returns to Hope […]

Tom Foreman talks about THE LAST SESH at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Name: Tom Foreman Name of Edinburgh show: The Last Sesh Venue: theSPACE @ Surgeon’s Hall Performance time: 21.25 Show length: 50 minutes Ticket price: £8 (£7) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your performing background? I’m 18 years old from London, just about to go to university in September. Acting is […]

REVIEW: Horrible Histories, Barmy Britain Part Four (Apollo Theatre) ★★★

The commercial juggernaut that is the Horrible Histories franchise is back with another sideways look at British history. Once again Birmingham Stage Company brings its knowledge of how to keep children entertained to the party and the well worn formula for success is delivered slickly and professionally. Knowing what the audience of children wants is […]

First cast announced for PACK OF LIES at the Menier Chocolate Factory

With Spamilton: An American Parody recently extending its run at the theatre, the Menier Chocolate Factory today announces initial casting for their major revival of Hugh Whitemore’s Pack of Lies. Hannah Chissick directs Finty Williams as Barbara Jackson and Jasper Britton as Stewart. The production opens on 1 October, with previews from 20 September, and […]

Katherina Radeva talks about FALLEN FRUIT at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Name: Katherina Radeva Name of Edinburgh show: Fallen Fruit Venue: Summerhall Tech Cube 0 Performance time: 11:25am Show length: 60 mins Ticket price: £12/£10 and £5 preview on the 1st August Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your performing background? Born in Bulgaria in 1982, I arrived in the UK aged […]

William Shackleton talks about TESTAMENT at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Name: William Shackleton Name of Edinburgh show: Testament Venue: ZOO Charteris Performance time: 16:45 Show length: 55mins Ticket price: Full Price £10, 2 for 1 for friends, Concession £8 Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your performing background? I have been performing in some capacity pretty consistently since about the age […]

Wrong Tree Theatre bring INFERNO to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Name: Wrong Tree Theatre Name of Edinburgh show: Inferno Venue: The Space on North Bridge (Argyll theatre Venue 36) Performance time: 11.15 am Show length: 55 mins Ticket price: £7 (£6 concessions) Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your performing background? Wrong Tree is a theatre company from Durham, with our […]

MIguel Hernando Torres Umba talks about STARDUST at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Name: MIguel Hernando Torres Umba Name of Edinburgh show: STARDUST Venue: Pleasance 10 Dome Performance time: 4:20 pm Show length: 60 mins Ticket price: £6.50 – £11.50 Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your performing background? Hey Wilma. I am a London based performer and theatre maker, originally from Colombia where […]