Cheeky Little Brown is a piece of ‘gig theatre’ written by Nkenna Akunna, directed by Chinonyerem Odimba and produced by British African heritage contemporary theatre company tiata fahodzi alongside partners Bristol Old Vic and Belgrade Theatre. It comes to The Lowry in Salford October 20–21.
Month: September 2023
Get fell in at Lancaster!
Chris Salt’s new play fell, which explores the friendship and challenges between two troubled teenagers growing up in the Lake District, is at the Dukes Playhouse in Lancaster next Thursday October 12. Cumbrian schoolboy Lyle walks out of his life and up into the mountains of the Lake District. On the edge of a mountain lake,… Continue reading Get fell in at Lancaster!
The Grand Old Opera House Hotel
It is not difficult to see why Isobel MacArthur is so popular. Her work has taken the best of the mediums she loves and translated them into wonderfully creative stories that are funny, romantic, tragic and enthralling. Here we get something which would not feel too out of place with a “Here’s Johhny…” or two.… Continue reading The Grand Old Opera House Hotel
Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder
There is something utterly glorious in this production of a podcast whodunnit. It has live music, chutzpah and enthusiasm in abundance. We have song, dance moves and murder. We may not have Streep, Martin, Short or Gomez but the premise is similar—this is all about a true crime podcast which becomes part of the story.… Continue reading Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder
Box full of theatre treasures
Mono Box’s extensive play and audio monologue libraries are to be donated to Northern Academy of Performing Arts, Powerhouse, Theatre503 and Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass Trust. It’s a unique collection of more than 4,000 play texts and 50 audio recordings of leading actors sharing their theatrical speeches. The library was developed as a way of… Continue reading Box full of theatre treasures
I Believe in One Bach
Written and performed by Chris Brannick and Karen Kirkup, I Believe in One Bach is a psychological drama following Alan Gottelib, a 2nd violinist being slowly edged out of the orchestra as his skill and sanity are waning away. It’s a play inspired by, imbued with and somewhat structured and built around Bach’s triumphant and… Continue reading I Believe in One Bach
Nassim
The Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour became world famous as a result of his landmark 2011 theatrical experiment White Rabbit Red Rabbit, which was famously sent all across the world in script form to be performed blind, the result of which would create a unique performance for both audience and actor, who by the nature of the… Continue reading Nassim
Z-arts serves up heaps of fun and magic
Z-arts’ new season in Manchester promises heaps of magic and fun come rain or shine throughout their September to December 2023 season. Theatre shows, a cabaret, a brand-new musical, classic fairy tales and storytelling to inspire imaginations. Plus, a heart-warming adventure perfect for a first theatre experience for little ones. The Really Fabulous Family Cabaret… Continue reading Z-arts serves up heaps of fun and magic
“Spectacular” circus show returns to New Vic
Staffordshire’s New Vic is to bring back its “most spectacular show ever” to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s receiving its charter to become a borough. Astley’s Astounding Adventures is the story of Philip Astley. Born in Newcastle-under-Lyme, he became the international impresario who invented circus. The show is “filled with fast-paced action, laugh-out-loud humour, gripping… Continue reading “Spectacular” circus show returns to New Vic
Self-Raising
There is something about Jenny Sealey which is mesmerising. Having spent a career fighting for the rights of differently able people to get onto a stage and turn round to face their audience, then be given the respect and attention their stories deserve, we get a very honest and upfront story which is all about… Continue reading Self-Raising