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Northern Soul talks to David Slack, producer of the 24:7 Theatre Festival
After spending time over the last few years at venues such as The Midland Hotel, Sasha’s Hotel, the 3Minute Theatre and 2022NQ, the 24:7 Theatre Festival, which celebrates emerging writing, directing, producing and acting talent, has returned to its cultural home of New Century House.
Read the full story..Applause, Applause, Applause
This year’s 24:7 Theatre Festival in Manchester was a triumph. Following her reviews of the first few shows last week, Lucia Cox talks us through the rest of them.
Read the full story..Daylight Robbery
Michael Jacob is no stranger to new writing or the creative industries.
Read the full story..Playing Away from Home
I’m no stranger to one-person shows. They’re tough, tough to perform, tough to write and, if not handled well, tough to watch.
Read the full story..Billy, The Monster and Me
In the first of a series of reviews of all – yes, all – of the shows at this year’s 24:7 Theatre Festival, Lucia Cox kicks off with a monstrous tale.
Read the full story..Away from Home
Of all the shows in this year’s 24:7 Theatre Festival, one promises to be the most subversive: Away From Home, co-written by veteran TV, radio and theatre writer, Martin Jameson and performer, Rob Ward.
Read the full story..David Slack talks to Northern Soul
David Slack is founder of the 24:7 Theatre Festival, now in its tenth year. He can always be found milling around, helping with front of house, meeting and greeting the press and, generally speaking, being a darn enthusiastic and present director.
Read the full story..It’s All Happening, 24:7
I’m fond of the 24:7 Theatre Festival. I’m fond of its organisers, volunteers and general ethos. I’m fond of some of the productions I’ve seen over the past three years I’ve known about it and I’m sad I’m not a part of it this year.
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