Calling all StageSiders, welcome back to another review here at StageSideUK. This time around we are talking about the iconic musical, sharing a name with Dolly Partons toe tapping tune, 9 to 5. So saddle up, put down that cup of Joe and lets dive on in to a brand new 9 to 5. Disclaimer: We were gifted a pair of tickets, to see the show, in exchange for an honest review. If you’re looking for a toe-tapping, laughter-inducing escape from the day to day, then the Tyne Theatre and Opera House’s in-house production of 9 to 5 is just that. Presenting a well directed, well choreographed and well de ..read more

Calling all StageSiders, welcome back to another review here at StageSideUK. This time around we are talking about Chloe Wade Productions performance of As SHE Likes It. A production that discusses very serious, very real topics without holding back. Disclaimer: I was gifted 2 press tickets to see the show, in exchange for an honest review. Trigger Warning: Within the review, I will mention potentially difficult subjects such as abuse, sex, assault and death. Please do not continue reading if this could offend you. As SHE Likes It delivers a powerful and thought-provoking performance and is a ..read more

Calling all StageSiders. Welcome back to a new review here at StageSideUK. This time around we are talking about Jarman which played at the Middlesbrough Theatre. Settle in, this one is interesting! Disclosure We were gifted 2 tickets in exchange for an honest review. Trigger Warning This review, as well as the show, contains mention of sex, HIV and mental heath. Please look after yourself, if this is going to upset you, discontinue reading. On friday, we were invited to attend Jarman, by Middlesbrough Theatre. Jarman is a biographical piece of theatre, all about Derek Jarman. The performance ..read more

Calling all StageSiders, welcome back to another review here at StageSideUK. This time, we will be reviewing Believe: The Cher Songbook, which took to the stage at the Darlington Hippodrome on the 31st of January. Disclaimer: We were gifted two free tickets in exchange for an honest review. From the moment the show started, Believe: The Cher Songbook proved to be a spectacular celebration of Cher’s iconic discography, aesthetics and acting career. The performance transported the audience into the heart of Cher’s extensive pop, rock and country repertoire, from her early days to her appearance ..read more

Calling all StageSider’s welcome back to another review here at StageSideUK. This time around we will be talking about the production Bowie Experience, which played at the Darlington Hippodrome on the 30th January. The performance at Darlington Hippodrome on the 30th was a true spectacle. From the moment the curtains rose, it was clear that this performance was a celebration of David Bowie’s legacy. The vocals were similar but not identical to Bowie’s, giving the audience a new performance. We were transported into the very soul of Bowie’s discography, from A – Ziggy. The vocals were nothing ..read more

  Calling all StageSiders, welcome back to a rather festive instalment of StageSide Stories. This time around we had the pleasure of talking with Terence Frisch, a Pantomime dame at Watford Palace Theatre. We got to find out about the role, what does into prepping for a performance and Terence gives some tips on getting into becoming a Panto Dame. So grab your favourite snack, a cup of tea and lets venture into the world of Panto! Can you please introduce yourself, a bit of background and your role in the Pantomime? I’m Terence Frisch, playing Fanny G, I’m Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.&n ..read more

Calling all StageSiders, welcome back to another review here at StageSideUK. This time around we are talking about the Varna International Ballet production of Sleeping Beauty. The production came to the Darlington Hippodrome on the 26th January, 2024, and played a series of ballets covering a range of stories. Disclaimer: we were gifted 2 tickets in exchange for an honest review. The Varna International Ballet are currently touring the UK with their range of ballet’s. The company is presenting Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty until the end of February, with tickets available for ..read more

Calling all StageSiders, welcome to a new article here at StageSideUK. This time around we are talking to you about The Post Office Scandal, and sharing a press release sent to us by the Darlington Hippodrome. Keep on reading to read more about the show coming to the Hippodrome in April! A UNIQUE INSIGHT INTO THE MOST WIDESPREAD MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE IN BRITISH LEGAL HISTORY. BBC presenter and journalist Nick Wallis delves even further into the Post Office Scandal with some very special guests at Darlington Hippodrome on Friday 12 April. “We only made the drama because of Nick Wallis…he is ke ..read more

Calling all StageSiders, welcome back to antoher review here at StageSideUK, and this time around we are talking about panto…. oh yes we are!!! We were invited to the Press Night of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, at the Darlington Hippodrome. If you want to find out more about this panto, then look behind you…. joking, keep on reading! Disclaimer: we were gifted 2 tickets to this even in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Darlington Hippodrome for inviting us down to their theatre! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has taken over the stage at Darlington Hippodrome with a spectacular ..read more

Calling all StageSiders, welcome back to another review here at StageSideUK. This time around we are talking about Cinderella, performed at the Northern Stage Theatre in Newcastle. Disclaimer: We were sent to see this show in exchange for a review. We were gifted 2 tickets, and invited to attend the press event. This production of Cinderella, which was reimagined by Sally Cookson, Adam Peck, and the Original Company, was performed at the Northern Stage Theatre in Newcastle, and directed by the dynamic duo Jake Smith and Katy Weir. The result was a delightful and heartwarming experience that fu ..read more