Corrie’s Roy Cropper is Waiting For Godot
November 23, 2007
Corrie star David Neilson (pictured, left) is soon to tread the boards at Manchester’s Library Theatre, playing the role of Lucky in Waiting For Godot, in his first theatre work since 1995.
“The last time I was on stage was 13 years ago, and I’m interested in being in a Rehearsal Room again for three or four weeks. It’s going to be a bit of culture shock, not least having to turn up for the second night to do it, because usually once I’ve done it, I go home!” said David, who plays the much loved Roy Cropper in the long running Granada Soap Opera.
Joining David are Library Theatre favourites, David Fielder and George Costigan, who will be takling the leads roles of Vladimir and Estragon in the theatre’s eagerly awaited production of Samuel Beckett’s classic absurdist tragi-comedy Waiting or Godot, which opens on Friday 1 February, 2007.
Once Upon A Time In Wigan returns… live!
November 22, 2007
The hit show by Nick Martin, Once Upon A Time In Wigan returns to the region in June but this time, it’s live!
The Octagon Theatre Bolton is staging the world premiere of Once Upon a Time in Wigan – Live! by Mick Martin as the production to close the 40th Anniversary Season, from 5 to 28 June 2008.
Once Upon a Time in Wigan – Live! is a full-on celebration of Wigan Casino and its legendary Northern Soul all-nighters when kids from blue collar lives all across the country could escape 70’s tedium and get Out on the Floor and Dance Dance Dance!
Review: Whipping It Up (tour)
November 21, 2007
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Venue: The Lowry
Date Reviewed: 21st November 2007
Richard Wilson is a huge box office draw for theatre-goers. Combine this with political satire and you rightfully expect a theatrical winner. But, think again as Whipping It Up is unlikely to leave even his most ardent fans, laughing like drains.
From the opening scene, this ‘comedy’ fails to deliver on so many counts. Billed as “scandalously funny” - you may need reminding when to guffaw, as the opening section lacks the pace required to leave you feeling amused.
Wilson plays Chief Whip Fulton; cue laughter as he sits dressed in a Santa suit. Throw into the mix a dodgy female journalist, a naive new boy and a devious deputy whip and you should have the recipe for lots of belly-laughs. Read more
Review: A Conversation
November 20, 2007
Venue: The Royal Exchange
Date Reviewed: 20th November 2007
A Conversation was first performed in the Royal Exchange Studio, and like The Flags, it has since transferred to the Theatre. This worked wonders for that frenetically paced comedy, but here it merely hampers this play’s messages as the platform is too big for such a small play.
This is a shame, as it means that the narrative simply goes round in circles on this vast stage. A Conversation does benefit greatly from an interesting premise; bereaved parents of a murdered young girl meet with the murderer’s family. What would they say? More importantly, would it help them through the complexities of the grieving process, enabling them to move on? Community Conference or Transformative Justice allows families to do just that, have dialogue with each other face to face.
M.E.N Theatre Award Nominations Announced
November 16, 2007
The prestigious Manchester Evening News Theatre Award Nominations have been announced. A team of theatre experts have been taking in every show that they can, in order to produce a short list.
Last year’s winners included Manchester favourite, Ian McKellan for his role in Mark Ravenhill’s The Cut.
There are no nods, disappointingly for the superb Angels In America, but Elliot Cowan (pictured left) receives a well deserved nomination for his excellent portrayal of Henry V at the Royal Exchange.
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