 | Enjoyment of a production is dependent on the venue Northwest 24 May 2013 It ought not to but I think the building in which a theatre is situated affects audience enjoyment of the show. There are practical aspects of course. If your arse aches, your knees hurt and you can.... More... |
 | Are Musicals that Magical? Northwest 18 May 2013 For many people musicals are the essence of theatre. They offer the spectacle; the glitz and glamour that allows a blissful escape from dull reality. The producers of the shows have helped to create t.... More... |
 | Make theatre a main course to stop dozing off Northwest 13 May 2013 Maria Miller, the Minister for Culture and Equality (now there’s a combination that’d have Mussolini reaching for two revolvers) is encouraging arts organisations to be more commercially s.... More... |
 | Glenn Meads: Oliviers 2013 Blog - View from the armchair WOS 29 April 2013 ITV screened highlights of the Olivier Awards yesterday night for the first time. Previous years have included problems with 'red button' footage, awkward moments involving red carpet arrivals and mus.... More... |
 | Bolton Octagon - New Season Northwest 28 April 2013 With the new season the Bolton Octagon plays to its strengths but without any sign of complacency. There are ten plays on offer including Shakespeare, musicals, a festive show, co-productions and play.... More... |
 | Guest Blog: Equity president Malcolm Sinclair on why My Theatre Matters - and what you should do about it WOS 15 April 2013 Malcolm Sinclair is president of Equity, the UK trade union for actors and creative practitioners, and a long-term sponsor of the Whatsonstage.com Awards. He has just finished playing opposite Rowan.... More... |
 | Class Consciousness in Manchester Theatre - MIF Northwest 14 April 2013 The programme for the Manchester International Festival (MIF) looks interesting. The Albert Hall is being brought into use and the Mayfield Depot is being turned into a performance space. But this is .... More... |
 | Spring Awakens: Top Fringe Tips Northwest 9 April 2013 If you have read my blogs before you know I am a big supporter of the Manchester Fringe Scene, I own Vertigo which is one of the most successful fringe companies in the city and I also review and atte.... More... |
.jpg) | Delicate & Perfect - Octagon's Glass Menagerie Northwest 7 April 2013 Yesterday afternoon, I got to see The Octagon Theatre's perfect production of Tennessee Williams' classic The Glass Menagerie. Having seen three different productions previously, you would imagine the.... More... |
 | The Timeless Tennessee Williams Northwest 27 March 2013 The Bolton Octagon's production of The Glass Menagerie opens tonight and it remains one of Tennessee Williams most popular productions. Like many theatregoers I'm of the opinion that even at hal.... More... |