Verbatim theatre, Sugary pop and New Theatrecard
CONTACT THEATRE KICKS OFF NEW SEASON WITH IRAQ DOCU
Verbatim Theatre is all the rage at the moment. It gives a playwright the chance to present an issue which may have been covered in the news – showing an audience another angle. Some of the best plays in this genre have come from Out Of Joint. Their Permanent Way and Talking To Terrorists were both stunning pieces of theatre.
Manchester’s most interesting space, The Contact Theatre kick off their new season on Friday 4th May with the critically acclaimed piece What I Heard About Iraq. This hard hitting play is coming to Manchester direct from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. It is a verbatim drama style drama which documents events from Iraq and beyond. Featuring an international cast of five, this really does promise to be a unique piece of theatre.
For further details and other tour venues, visit the company website.
Also, keep checking whatsonstage.com as I shall be reviewing this production in May.
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SUGABABES FAIL TO SET ARENA ALIGHT
The Sugababes came to Manchester on Saturday, determined to prove that they are the girl band to beat. I went along to review this gig for The Manchester Evening News website, M.E.N Online. Ironically, the show lacked the theatricality that you expect from a pop act in a cavernous venue like the MEN Arena. To read my thoughts on the gig, click here.
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LIVE CARD- THEATRE DISCOUNT CARD FOR OPERA HOUSE AND PALACE IS LAUNCHED
Do you visit the Palace Theatre and the Opera House more than once a year? They have launched a new theatre card today that might benefit you. The live card is £30 per year and offers you discounts in Manchester and beyond. For more details on the card – visit the live card website.
Reviewing Fame tomorrow at the Opera House. So until then……