Originally set in deepest Lancashire and written as a showcase for the musical talent of Jane Horrocks, Little Voice has acquired a Scottish accent in the new production by Michael Harrison of Jim Cartwright’s popular play. Read the rest of this entry »

The Snowman is now a Christmas classic, and quite rightly so. For an evening of sheer magical escapism to get into the winter wonderland mood, borrow a child or release your inner child and head for the Festival Theatre, to enjoy the Birmingham Repertory Theatre production of a wonderful stage version of Raymond Brigg’s well- loved story. Read the rest of this entry »

Bah gum, it’s a grand night out! With a lively burst of brass band music to herald each change of scene, John Savident – he of Coronation Street fame -heads a rollicking cast at Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre for the acclaimed Chichester Festival production of Hobson’s Choice. Read the rest of this entry »

Unfasten your seatbelts! Matthew Bourne’s “The Car Man” has arrived at the Festival Theatre, and his aim is to take us on an edgy, exhilarating ride. This revival of Bourne’s millennium hit is the first time the show has been to Edinburgh, and a very welcome pitstop it is indeed. Read the rest of this entry »