Archive for December 2008

Review – The Man Who Planted Trees

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Date Reviewed: 16th December, 2008
Venue: Royal Exchange (Studio)

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For an educational and inspiring alternative to the usual Christmas theatrical delights on offer over the festive season in Manchester, look no further than the Royal Exchange Theatre Studio. (more…)


Review – See How They Run

Tuesday, December 16th, 2008

Date Reviewed: 16th December, 2008
Venue: Royal Exchange

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Every Christmas, while other theatres fill with dames and beanstalks, the Royal Exchange always proudly provides an alternative to pantomime. (more…)


Review – In The Shadow Of Trees

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Date Reviewed: 15th December, 2008
Venue: Bury Met

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Formed thirty years ago by former printmaker Bob Frith, Rossendale based Horse & Bamboo are one of Europe’s leading visual theatre companies, acclaimed for their use of masks and puppetry. (more…)


Review – Cinderella

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Date Reviewed: 15th December, 2008
Venue: Stockport Plaza

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This year the Stockport Plaza invites everyone to attend Prince Charming’s party in their production of Cinderella. It works, as this show is a ball from beginning to end. (more…)


Five Reasons To See…Faulty Towers

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Alison Pollard-Mansergh (right) plays Sybil in Faulty Towers- The Dining Experience and is also the creative director of the show.

This unique experience places you in the dining room, with the characters. (more…)