Archive for April 2009

Review - Dreamboats And Petticoats

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Date Reviewed: 21st April, 2009
Venue: The Opera House

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Dreamboats And Petticoats is inspired by two hit albums of the same name, in a production by Bill Kenwright and Laurie Mansfield in association with the record label Universal Music.  (more…)


Review - Widowers’ Houses

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Date Reviewed: 21st April, 2009
Venue: Royal Exchange

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Widowers’ Houses by George Bernard Shaw, the latest production at the Royal Exchange, is in turns a comedy of manners, a romance, and a satire on greed. These various elements come together in this period piece which defies expectations, even as it entertains. (more…)


Win! Playboy Of The Western World tix

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

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A story of love, rivalry and betrayal - a rich encounter with one of Ireland’s most beloved dramatists. (more…)


Colin Stinton on Oleanna

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

American actor Colin Stinton (pictured, second right with David Mamet) plays the role of John in David Mamet’s highly acclaimed piece, Oleanna. Stinton has worked extensively at the Royal National Theatre and has a wealth of television, film and stage acting behind him including his role as the eponymous Edmond in the European Premiere of Mamet’s play, at the Royal Court and Newcastle Playhouse, directed by Sir Richard Eyre. (more…)


Win! Tweenies Live tix

Monday, April 20th, 2009

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Ten years after bursting onto the scene, the Tweenies (The Lowry, 2007) are back with their chart-busting new show Top of the Tots which is packed-full with tot-tastic tunes. (more…)