Theatre review: Annie at Manchester Opera House starring …

Annie is a memorable track on the the long-playing record of my childhood. My little sister and I spent hours watching, dreaming and singing along…

Kinky Boots review: Life-affirming fabulous fun at Manchester …

  Irrepressible, good-humoured and absolutely fabulous, the Kinky Boots musical is in town and it’s taking no intolerant prisoners. Filled with glitter, one-liners and an…

Review: Fat Friends the musical at Blackpool Opera …

I can guarantee two things if you go to watch Fat Friends the musical. One, you’ll never be able to look at a Flake quite…

Review: Miss Saigon at Manchester Palace Theatre

Get your emotions on standby, the juggernaut of a musical that is Miss Saigon has rolled into town and there is not a dry eye…

Review: Evita

    It takes a certain type of voice to raise the roof and capture the soul of every audience member, even those sitting right…

Review: Dreamboats and petticoats at Manchester Palace Theatre

It was cold, it was dark, and I needed cheering up on a Monday evening. So what better than a song and dance? Dreamcoats and…

Review: Billy Elliot at Manchester Palace Theatre

13-year-old Lewis Smallman as Billy Elliot New to Manchester and on its first UK tour, the full production of Billy Elliot has arrived at the…