MCR Theatre Awards: Pared Down But PerfectRachael Hestlehurst enjoys watching an array of loyal theatre lovers and stars gathering together
Wonderful Town ReviewJoan Davies is thankful for The Halle Orchestra collaboration on this otherwise somewhat flat production
Monkee Business ReviewKevin Bourke likes the real Monkees story but sadly this ain’t it
Two New Plays At The Royal ExchangeKevin Bourke on a playwright seeking the essence of the North
The Big Interview: Matthew DunsterKevin Bourke gets inside the mind of a very self-confident theatre director
Hound Of The Baskervilles ReviewThe Hound Of The Baskervilles at the Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
The Manchester Theatre Awards 2012Astonishing showing for Bolton Octagon but strong winners elsewhere too
Saturday Night, Sunday Morning, RX, ReviewedKevin Bourke finds the Matthew Dunster production, colourful and 'real'
The Daughter-In-Law At The Library TheatreKevin Bourke interviews director Chris Honer and actress Diane Fletcher
She Stoops To Conquer Reviewed: The NationalJoan Davies admires as ex-Corrie actress Katharine Kelly, takes classic in her stride
Taking Steps Reviewed, Oldham ColiseumJoan Davies laughs and giggles but finds a play that's cold at heart
All New People By Zach Braff ReviewedSimon Binns at the Opera House applauds a bright start to writing for Scrubs star
Two, Royal Exchange, ReviewedNicola Mostyn reviews the dramatic duet between Justin Moorhouse and Victoria Elliot
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 TheatreWhat are people moaning about ? If they don't like corny gags and ridiculous plotlines what the hell…
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