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Two, Royal Exchange, ReviewedNicola Mostyn reviews the dramatic duet between Justin Moorhouse and Victoria ElliotToo Late!
The Royal Exchange Theatre£10 tickets to the production of Two
Alfie, Bolton Octagon, ReviewedJoan Davies reviews
Manchester Theatre Awards: The NominationsBig theatres, small spaces, big names and unknowns feature in the theatre awards
Wind In The Willows Reviewed, Library TheatreJonathan Schofield and kids appreciate a gentle Christmas comedy
You Can't Take It With You Reviewed, The Royal ExchangeKevin Bourke appreciates a funny and warm play
Beautiful Thing, Royal Exchange, ReviewedJoan Davies likes it lovely on the stage
The Snowman returns to The LowryBe swept away on a magical family adventure
Habeas Corpus, Bolton Octagon, ReviewJoan Davies thinks it's all a bit old-fashioned Bennett's 70s' farce
Stephen Merchant At The Apollo - ReviewMarissa Burgess loves the lanky laughter man
Comedy: Flip Starring Smug RobertsA night of life-affirming comedy for fans of Phoenix Nights and Shameless
Legally Blonde, The Musical, ReviewedTamar Smith doesn't object to this modern musical
Good, Royal Exchange, ReviewedLucy Tomlinson wonders about a Nazi surprise that doesn't shock
One Man Two Guvnors ReviewedJoan Davies adores a James Corden-enhanced lark about
Sister Act The Musical ReviewLynda Moyo isn’t normally in the mood for musicals, but this one made her change her tune
All The Way Home Reviewed, Library TheatreJoan Davies gives cautious approval to a Salford elegy
Edward II, Royal Exchange, ReviewedKevin Bourke applauds another strong - very strong - RX production
Edward II, Royal Exchange Theatre: InterviewsKevin Bourke talks to Chris New and Greg Hersov about Marlowe's powerful play
Terry Deary: Horrible Histories, Strange ManJonathan Schofield talks class war and liars with the impassioned childrens' writer
Mr Stink Reviewed At The LowryGeorgina Hague enjoys a real stinker of a play at The Lowry
Marlowe’s Edward II at the Royal Exchange TheatreThink Richard III meets The King’s Speech in this autumn showcase
I Know Where The Dead Are Buried ReviewedJoan Davies is impressed, disturbed and recommends
Flag Reviewed: 24:7 2011Joan Davies gets into the Festival mood with 24:7 theatre festival
24:7 Theatre Festival Is On Its WayJoan Davies looks ahead to a delicious dish of drama
Batman LiveJonathan Kahn is batty about the stage show production
Entitled, Royal Exchange ReviewedJoan Davies drifts off during a worthy rather than compelling show
As You Like It, Royal Exchange, ReviewedMaria Roberts thinks this is the best thing she's seen at RX for years
Interview With David WalliamsThe Little Britain star on the 'scratch 'n' sniff' stage version of his children’s book Mr Stink at The Lowry Theatre
Braham Murray Leaves The Royal ExchangeLong-term artistic director to step down in 2012
Hard Times, Library Theatre, reviewJoan Davies finds a production in a mill remarkable
Theatre Ad Infinitum brings The Big SmokeA capella theatre at the The Lowry 23-25 June
View from the Bridge review, Royal ExchangeNicola Mostyn enjoys an intense story of love and denial
Secret Thoughts review, Bolton OctagonJoan Davies loves the verbal dexterity in a witty premiere
Temp/Casual at Contact TheatreSpent Ambition on the way friendships can tear you apart
Ghost The Musical reviewSimon Binns takes in an audio-visual treat at the Opera House
The Demolition Man, reviewJoan Davies wants more focus from the stage biopic of Fred Dibnah
Jan Ravens, Changing Faces, 26 AprilOne night, one woman – you’ll learn at least one impression
Corrie! ReviewedJoan Davies likes the Palace’s Corrie story but then she’s a Corrie fan
King Lear, review, The LowryJoan Davies thinks Jacobi cracks it but what about the coughs?
Doll’s House reviewJoan Davies appreciates another fine performance from the Library Theatre
Calendar Girls reviewDr Lord Mark Garner on middle aged bodies and 140 character busting
Spamalot reviewDeborah Trickett finds its silly season at the Palace Theatre
Winterlong reviewCatherine May is amazed and confused at the Royal Exchange
Mogadishu, Royal Exchange, reviewMaria Roberts admires but can’t love Vivienne Franzmann’s award-winning play
Mogadishu: powerful drama definedFranzmann’s debut play explores the human condition and political correctness
re:play Festival 2011Jan 18 to 29, huge celebration of drama hits the city with the Library and Contact Theatres
Review: Snow WhiteIt’s panto season at the Opera House...
Postlethwaite's Manchester officeClassic Northern actor remembered with affection
A Christmas Carol reviewJoan Davies applauds the Library Theatre at the Lowry
Slave – A Question of Freedom reviewedJoan Davies is moved and more by a remarkable story
Confidential meets Dave StewartEurythmics legend hits Manchester with Ghost: The Musical
The Bacchae, Royal Exchange, reviewLucy Tomlinson remains in control as other woman go wild at the Royal Exchange
Manchester Pantomime Guide 2010/11Compiled by Catharine May something for all the panto fans
Review - We Are What We Are (Somos lo que hay) (15)Lauren Steadman finds a feel-good movie for 2010. About cannibalism.
Review – Frankie Boyle live; Manchester ApolloSimon Binns feels the full force of a controversial comic at the top of his game
Review: Enron – The LowryJoan Davies on the stage version of the world’s biggest corporate cock-up
Horrible Sciences reviewJonathan Schofield is pleasantly disgusted at The Palace
The Lady from the Sea, Royal Exchange, reviewLucy Tomlinson enjoys ‘love, responsibility and self-determination'
Murray Lachlan YoungJonathan Schofield, a funny man, Stilton cheese and is Radcliffe harder than Maconie
The Habit of Art reviewJoan Davies on one of the plays of the year at the Lowry
Doctor Faustus, Royal Exchange, reviewJonathan Schofield urges you to go, before an excellent production closes
Theatre review: Anthology/Everyman TheatrePhilip Key takes pot luck and ends up in a graveyard
THEATRE REVIEW: ‘Tis Pity She’s a…Philip Key is treated to incest and a bloodbath
Review: Billy LiarThis classic Yorkshire tale of an incorrigible dreamer comes to the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Nicola Mostyn reviews.
Theatre review: Hairspray/Liverpool EmpireIan Moore is left pleasantly full
Comedy Review: The Green Room/Duke StAngie Sammons watches Mick Miller, Duncan Norvelle and Jimmy Cricket at Ricky Tomlinson's new venue
24:7 review, PawnJoan Davies is entranced by a fine new work full of verve and vulgarity
24:7 review, The Fading HumJoan Davies is likes the buzz of the play but isn’t bee-sotted
24:7 is upon us: enjoyKevin Bourke previews next week’s feast of theatrical fun
Theatre review: Council Depot Blues/ Royal CourtPhilip Key rediscovers 'a great dollop of entertainment' from Liverpool writer Dave Kirby
Hairspray: the reviewJoan Davies loves the fun, the message and the routines
Theatre review: Shakespeare The Man From Stratford/…Simon Callow is mesmerising as the Bard, says Philip Key
The Importance of Being Earnest, Library TheatreJoan Davies says a fond farewell – for now – to the Library Theatre
A midsummer night's theatreThe Globe Theatre is setting up camp in Heaton Park later this month
THEATRE REVIEW: Mamma Mia!/Kings Dock ArenaIan Moore says thank you, thank you, thank you for the music
Theatre Review: Ladies Night/ Royal Court, LiverpoolWhen there's no more golden balls, it's time to get your kit off
Pygmalion at Royal Exchange TheatreJoan Davies sees George Bernard Shaw's pre-musical version of My Fair Lady
Theatre review: One Night in Istanbul/Liverpool EmpireIan Moore finds something to shout about - but only if you're a Red
COMEDY REVIEW: The Best of Liverpool/Royal CourtFlexing the mirth muscles remains the city's great strength, says Mike Chapple watching stand-ups old and new
Carol Ann Duffy at Royal Exchange TheatreThe Poet Laureate is one of the writers featured in this new series of readings at the Royal ExchangeLatest Rants
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