Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history. Flat Pack Music’s gala concert, A Night at the Opera, added another layer as we were taken through twenty-three […] The post A Night at the Opera: Flat Pack Music Gala Concert – Chester Cathedral appeared first on North West End UK ..read more

Written by Ron Coleman (aka The Demented Poet), himself a dementia sufferer, the inspiration for this thought-provoking musical was three people living with the diagnosis.  They are James McKillop, Nancy McAdam and Agnes Houston, dementia activists, who are portrayed on stage by three 30 somethings.  More of that later.   Having started life as a play, […] The post Dementia The Musical – The Sudio, Edinburgh appeared first on North West End UK ..read more

The journey to Leeds across the M62 saw far from midsummer weather – gusting winds, driving rain, whirling leaves – but once inside the Grand Theatre and Opera House a much warmer welcome awaited. Opera North’s revival of Martin Duncan’s production is directed this time by Matthew Eberhardt.  Johan Engels’ set is minimalist but very […] The post A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Leeds Grand appeared first on North West End UK ..read more

Barbara Nice, the stand-up comedy alter ego of actress Janice Connolly, returned to the region of her birth to appear at Waterside Arts with her new tour entitled Fun.  The character of Barbara Nice cannot avoid comparisons with Victoria Wood in her housewife persona and Caroline Aherne’s Mrs Merton. This comparison is not always favourable. […] The post Barbara Nice: Fun – Waterside Arts appeared first on North West End UK ..read more

Not being familiar with the Yoruba philosophy which forms a big part of Re:INCARNATION, a show brought to the Hull New Theatre stage by the QDance Company, I Googled and learned of its values – in the hope of it helping me to understand more of what I witnessed on Friday evening. Reading that there […] The post Re:INCARNATION – Hull New Theatre appeared first on North West End UK ..read more

Under the arches at 53two’s Watson Street headquarters, JB Shorts is now firmly established on the Manchester theatre scene as the place to experience sharp new writing and watch both emerging and established actors hone their craft. Now in its 25th iteration, tonight’s offerings were as eclectic as ever, managing to mix the farcical and […] The post JB Shorts 25 – 53two, Manchester appeared first on North West End UK ..read more

Many people only know of the Lehman Brothers name on account of their failure. The Great Financial Crash of 2008 sent economic shockwaves through the world. Why then, one may ask, would anyone want to watch a three hour play about banking? The answer: it is possibly the most epic outstanding production you will ever […] The post The Lehman Trilogy – Gillian Lynne Theatre appeared first on North West End UK ..read more

David Edgar’s 10th premiere at The Other Place follows on from The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1991), Written on the Heart (2011), and A Christmas Carol (2022), and continues his relationship with the RSC following on from his appointment in 1989 as an Honorary Artist.  The New Real, is a bringing […] The post The New Real – The Other Place, Stratford-Upon-Avon appeared first on North West End UK ..read more

Where to start?  Well, if you don’t like rib rattling drumming, strobe lighting and a full on multisensory happening, don’t see this show!    It is an experience of epic proportions, colourful, loud, funny and stompingly engaging. The fun starts before the show begins, with public announcements being displayed on a board reminiscent of those motorway […] The post Blue Man Group: Bluevolution World Tour – Festival Theatre appeared first on North West End UK ..read more

“A plane fell out of the sky, and we happened to be on it.” That’s the fourteen-word, remarkably oversimplified synopsis of Oli Forsyth’s new play Brace Brace, brought to life in a startlingly intimate traverse staging at the Royal Court, directed by Daniel Raggett. Having introduced themselves and their whirlwind love story to the audience, […] The post Brace Brace – Royal Court appeared first on North West End UK ..read more