Arts… Captivating!: ‘I Capture the Castle’ review 29 Apr 201729 Apr 2017 I Capture the Castle is a new musical at The Octagon Theatre, Bolton, based on the first novel by acclaimed author Dodie Smith. Although arguably her most famous book now…
Entertainment… Stats out of hell? Bat, the musical, is nearly here. 14 Feb 201714 Feb 2017 If you are a stats fan, here are our Top Ten Facts & Figures to rev you up in readiness for Bat Out of Hell, The Musical - which premieres…
Entertainment… Bat Out of Hell – The Musical, cast announced 16 Jan 201716 Jan 2017 Casting is now announced for the world’s first look at the long-awaited Jim Steinman’s Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, previewing at the Manchester Opera House from 17 February…
Entertainment… Little shop, lots of laughter! Review of Little Shop of Horrors at Palace Theatre 1 Nov 20161 Nov 2016 Yesterday was a double whammy - Hallowe’en and the opening night of Little Shop of Horrors at the Palace Theatre. I have to confess to being biased before I…
Entertainment… All or Nothing? They gave it all. Small Faces musical review. 19 Oct 201619 Oct 2016 Last night I went along to Manchester Opera House for the opening night of All or Nothing, which is the Mod musical about the Small Faces, charting their…
Uncategorized Urinetown – the musical (a drop of hope can change the world!) 20 Jun 201620 Jun 2016 Photograph credit: Nick Edwards Photography The title may be a 'wee' (sorry!) bit off-putting, but why not head along to Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester's new fringe venue, from 28th June…
Entertainment… Singin’ in the Rain – in a heatwave! 7 Jun 20167 Jun 2016 Who would have thought it, there was still rain in Bolton on the hottest day of the year! On Monday evening I was surrounded by several hundred people in…
Entertainment… Save the Last Dance for Me 6 Jun 20166 Jun 2016 Save the Last Dance for Me takes audiences back through the 'music and magic' of the early 60's, a time when each passing week brought another rock 'n' roll classic…
Entertainment… A-Mamma-Mazing! 12 May 201614 May 2016 On Wednesday night our blogger was one of the lucky ones to see Mamma Mia, the musical, at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, along with as number of Corrie stars, who…
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