Review: Annie at Manchester Opera House starring Anita …
Annie is a memorable track on the the long-playing record of my childhood. My little sister and I spent hours watching, dreaming and singing along…
Theatre review: The rise and fall of Little …
The rise and fall of Little Voice was first staged at Bolton’s Octagon Theatre around seven years ago and its return sees a shakeup of…
Panto review: Cinderella starring Gareth Gates, Les Dennis, …
Scenes from life, often in a ridiculous manner. This could easily describe recent scenes in central government or any number of recent reality TV shows. But…
Wicked review: Defying Gravity in Manchester for a …
I was there in Manchester for the fan-fared premiere of this touring production of Wicked in 2013. It’s been round the world since and in…
Theatre review: J.M.Barrie’s Peter Pan …
I feel that little tingling of Christmas joy following my first panto production of the year – here is my review of Peter Pan at…
Kinky Boots review: Life-affirming fabulous fun at Manchester …
Irrepressible, good-humoured and absolutely fabulous, the Kinky Boots musical is in town and it’s taking no intolerant prisoners. Filled with glitter, one-liners and an…
Redcon-1 film: I’m not usually a zombie …
I was still a trainee reporter when I first came across Chee, then a budding film-maker who has only just left school. Our paths kept…
