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Based in the north of England, covering news and reviews of professional theatre from North Wales to Newcastle and Kendal to Buxton
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The 20th anniversary UK tour of mammoth musical Jersey Boys, about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, will be equally mammoth in scope, running to mid-2027
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Oh What A Tour for the Jersey Boys
The 20th anniversary UK tour of mammoth musical Jersey Boys, about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, will be equally mammoth in scope, running to mid-2027
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December 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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HOME Manchester's UK premiere of the stage musical version of Disney favourite Freaky Friday is a little too cinematic for its setting, says Jenny Daniel. Read her review
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Freaky Friday
HOME Manchester's UK premiere of the stage musical version of Disney favourite Freaky Friday is a little too cinematic, says Jenny Daniel. Read her review
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December 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap sets off on another national tour in 2026 - to mark its 75th anniversary of production
#themousetrap #75thanniversary
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The Mousetrap 75th anniversary tour
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap sets off on another national tour in 2026 - to mark its 75th anniversary of production
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December 2, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Former Corrie star Calum Lill joins Christmas the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk at Southport's new Oak Theatre, Scarisbrick
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From Coronation Street to Fleshcreep for Calum Lill
Former Corrie star Calum Lill joins Christmas the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk at Southport's new Oak Theatre, Scarisbrick
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December 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Salford company Uncurbed Collective has a different take on Dickens' Christmas Carol - from the viewpoint of "Tiny" Tim Crachit
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Tim: tiny no longer
Salford company Uncurbed Collective has a different take on Dickens' Christmas Carol - from the viewpoint of "Tiny" Tim Crachit
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November 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Leeds-based companies Red Ladder and Wrongsemble collaborate on two Christmas shows, A Proper Merry Christmess and A Town Called Christmas
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A proper merry Christmess in a town called Christmas
Leeds-based companies Red Ladder and Wrongsemble collaborate on two Christmas shows, A Proper Merry Christmess and A Town Called Christmas
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November 29, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Bradford's City of Culture finale will bring more than 250 local people, performers and dancers together in a special outdoor show on the year's longest nights
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Bradford City of Culture finale
Bradford's City of Culture finale will bring more than 250 local people, performers and dancers together in a special outdoor show on the year's longest nights
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November 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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Theatr Clwyd's Rock and Roll Cinderella is the first panto since the theatre's multi-million-pound refurbishment - and the enjoyment from all concerned is obvious. Read Richard Evans' review
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Cinderella
Theatr Clwyd's Rock and Roll Cinderella is the first panto since the theatre's multi-million-pound refurbishment - and the enjoyment from all concerned is obvious
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November 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Carlos Acosta's acclaimed dance company Acosta Danza returns to Manchester in spring with the choreographer's version of Carmen
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Carlos Acosta’s Carmen takes to the road
Carlos Acosta's acclaimed dance company Acosta Danza returns to Manchester in spring with the choreographer's version of Carmen
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November 28, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Glass of chianti, anyone? Thomas Harris' thriller The Silence of the Lambs comes perhaps bloodily to the UK stage in 2026
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Silence of the Lambs stage premiere tour
Glass of chianti, anyone? Thomas Harris' thriller The Silence of the Lambs comes perhaps bloodily to the UK stage in 2026
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November 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Irving Berlin's sparkling comedy Top Hat sparkles just as strongly on stage in this Chichester Festival Theatre touring production, Read Steve Griffiths' review
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Top Hat
Irving Berlin's sparkling comedy Top Hat sparkles just as strongly on stage in this Chichester Festival Theatre touring production. Read Steve Griffiths' review
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November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Sir Matthew Bourne gets the ballet pumps flying once again in this fine New Adventures revival of his nine-year-old ballet-within-a-ballet, The Red Shoes
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The Red Shoes
Sir Matthew Bourne gets the ballet pumps flying once again in this fine New Adventures revival of his nine-year-old ballet-within-a-ballet, The Red Shoes
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November 26, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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From Shakespeare's classic Macbeth to John Godber's classic Teechers, Hull Truck Theatre's early 2026 brings great entertainment
#HullTruck #newseason
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Rich entertainment in new Hull Truck season
From Shakespeare's classic Macbeth to John Godber's classic Teechers, Hull Truck Theatre's early 2026 brings great entertainment
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November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Top director David Thacker and collaborator Colin Connor get together for a one-man performance of A Christmas Carol in Salford
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Christmas Carol solo
Top director David Thacker and collaborator Colin Connor get together for a one-man performance of A Christmas Carol in Salford
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November 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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An early season outing for Hans Christian Andersen classic The Snow Queen receives a lukewarm reception, writes Paul Mackenzie.
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The Snow Queen
An early season outing for Hans Christian Andersen classic The Snow Queen receives a lukewarm reception, writes Paul Mackenzie.
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November 23, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Andrea Orton's short play My Name is Sandra details the emotional flip between childhood dislike and adult empathy
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Her name is Sandra
Andrea Orton's short play My Name is Sandra details the emotional flip between childhood dislike and adult empathy
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November 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Lightning, crime, punishment, Greeks and home-makers all feature in the spring 2026 season at HOME Manchester
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HOME promises a lightning spring 2026
Lightning, crime, punishment, Greeks and home-makers all feature in the spring 2026 season at HOME Manchester
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November 22, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Bolton Octagon blends classic Dickens with modern sensibilities is this fast-paced, small-cast version of venerable Christmas entertainment A Christmas Carol. Read Robert Beale's review...
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A Christmas Carol
Bolton Octagon blends classic Dickens with modern sensibilities is this fast-paced, small-cast version of venerable Christmas entertainment A Christmas Carol
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November 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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A huge number of shows and entertainments has been announced by Leeds Playhouse from spring 2026, including top new and returning dramas
#LeedsPlayhouse #newseason
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Packed new season at Leeds Playhouse
A huge number of shows and entertainments has been announced by Leeds Playhouse from spring 2026, including top new and returning dramas
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November 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre has a lively 2026 in store - not the least of which is the 92nd play of the masterly Alan Ayckbourn
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Alan Ayckbourn's 92nd play looks to the future
Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre has a lively 2026 in store - not the least of which is the 92nd play of the masterly Alan Ayckbourn
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November 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Manchester's family theatre Z-arts is celebrating its 25th year - and hopes you might help them out by enjoying a show...
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Z-arts celebrates 25 years of creativity
Manchester's family theatre Z-arts is celebrating its 25th year - and hopes you might help them out by enjoying a show...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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It's far from perfect, but this new adaptation of Highsmith's classic 1950s novel The Talented Mr Ripley is an intriguing watch. Read Heather Edwards' review
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The Talented Mr Ripley
It's far from perfect, but this new adaptation of Highsmith's classic 1950s novel The Talented Mr Ripley is an intriguing watch
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November 18, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Theatre By The Lake's 2026 programme offers a compelling mix of home-grown shows and co-productions
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Theatre By The Lake 2026 season revealed
Theatre By The Lake's 2026 programme offers a compelling mix of home-grown shows and co-productions
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November 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Buxton Opera House will present The Elves and the Shoemaker at the Pavilion Arts Centre, alongside its main-house panto Aladdin.
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Elves in Buxton this Christmas
Buxton Opera House will present The Elves and the Shoemaker at the Pavilion Arts Centre, alongside its main-house panto Aladdin.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Actor Ralph Davis will play Hamlet in the RSC's 2026 tour in Bradford, Blackpool, Newcastle and York
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Film Club Ralph Davis is Hamlet for 2026 RSC tour
Actor Ralph Davis will play Hamlet in the RSC's 2026 tour in Bradford, Blackpool, Newcastle and York
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November 15, 2025 at 9:50 AM