Do you fancy getting your hands on some free theatre tickets, in return for a review? Have you got writing experience, love theatre and are willing to give any production a try? (more…)

Joe O’Byrne is one of Manchester’s hardest working writers/actors. He recently received rave reviews for his play, The Bench which follows the fictional community of Paradise Heights. (more…)

Joe O’Byrne has been receiving rave reviews for his plays set in the fictional community of Paradise Heights, including the highly acclaimed, The Bench.

His first play about these characters, I’m Frank Morgan comes to the Lowry on Sat 14th until Sunday 15th March.  (more…)

The UK Tour of We Will Rock You was launched at the Manchester’s Hard Rock Cafe in fine style. Overseen by a gold-coloured figure of Freddie Mercury, Queen band members Brian May and Roger Taylor, together with writer/Director Ben Elton, made presentations and took questions from an invited audience of regular theatre-goers. This is typical of the hands-on approach which they have taken to the show, garnering it a huge loyal following in the West End. (more…)

With the recent announcement that Kevin Kennedy and Jonathan Wilkes (pictured, right) are to star in the touring version of the Queen musical We Will Rock You, do you think regional audiences miss out on star wattage compared with the West End? (more…)