Blonde Bombshells of 1943, Octagon Theatre, Bolton
It has stood the test of time. Inspired by the success of Holbeck-born Ivy Benson’s...
Read MorePosted by Desmond Bullen | Jun 19, 2023 | Arts, Theatre
It has stood the test of time. Inspired by the success of Holbeck-born Ivy Benson’s...
Read MorePosted by Cathy Crabb | Jun 12, 2023 | Arts, Theatre
Here’s the thing. King Lear (Christine Mackie) is old and intends to retire, splitting his...
Read MorePosted by Cathy Crabb | Jun 7, 2023 | Arts, Theatre
I cannot wait to watch Christine Mackie play Lear at Manchester’s Hope Mill. It’s a demanding and complex role – fiery, domineering, fearful and, at its core, vulnerable. Basically, Lear is an all-you-can-eat...
Read MorePosted by Kevin Bourke | Jun 3, 2023 | Arts, Theatre
As artistic director and chief executive of Oldham Coliseum, Chris Lawson has endured a truly...
Read MorePosted by Robert Martin | May 10, 2023 | Arts, Theatre
My mother-in-law once had dinner with Yul Brynner. She delighted in telling this to anyone who...
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