Date Reviewed: 18th May, 2009
Venue: Oldham Coliseum

It is widely known that Noel Coward wrote Blithe Spirit in only 5 days and in the run up to the plays original London production only two lines of dialogue were removed. (more…)

Date Reviewed: 15th May, 2009
Venue: The Lowry

For a small studio piece, Truant Company’s Caretakers tackles a difficult subject in an expansive way. (more…)

Date Reviewed: 14th May, 2009
Venue: Library Theatre

There comes a time when a performer gets fed up of their big hit. One wonders if Ursula Martinez isn’t approaching that point. Her hit in question is a magic act in which a red hanky moves to different parts of her clothes and locating the item requires her to strip. (more…)

Date Reviewed: 14th May, 2009
Venue: The Lowry

Comediennes Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding have been a force to be reckoned with ever since they teamed up in 1986 to form their two person company, Lip Service, which takes the Michael out of the classics. (more…)

Date Reviewed: 13th May, 2009
Venue: Library Theatre

Manchester’s Queer Up North Festival gets off to an impressive start with the UK premiere of this solo show by American actor and performer Taylor Mac. (more…)