Articles relating to: theatre
Art of Class: Rob Johnston
In a new series, Northern Soul’s Cathy Crabb talks to working class creative people, some already established, some emerging, and some setting their stall out to create more work for others. This week it’s Rob Johnston, a Manchester-based writer and producer with more than 30 plays staged professionally, both as a commissioned writer and as a producer of his own plays via Breathe Out Theatre. Johnston won the 2011 Kings Cross Award for New Writing for Einstein’s Daughter. Dark Satanic won Best Drama at the 2017 Manchester Fringe Festival.
Theatre Review: The Girl on the Train, West Yorkshire Playhouse
Don’t you just hate it when you’ve spent hours of your life reading a whodunnit only to find that the author solves the crime by bringing on a total stranger at the end?
Review: Hikikomori – The Shelter, The Lowry, Salford
In the blink of an eye, The Lowry has come of age and, as part of its 18th birthday celebrations, the Week 53 festival has decked itself out in thematically apt bunting.
Review: Long Day’s Journey into Night, HOME, Manchester
It’s now a cliché that each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.
Theatre Review: Titanic the Musical, The Lowry, Salford
If you’re on your way to The Lowry expecting a revival of the karaoke classic My Heart Will Go On and a 21st century recreation of James Cameron’s tragic love story, you’re in for a surprise.
“They transform people’s lives.” Julie Hesmondhalgh talks to Northern Soul
Julie Hesmondhalgh has my phone number.
Review: Othello, Liverpool Everyman
It is the fate of Golda Rosheuvel that her gender will be the first thing that many people comment upon when critiquing her performance as Othello.
Review: JB Shorts 19, 53two, Manchester
Social media, gizmos and gadgetry have decimated the attention span of many people.
Review: Hard Times, Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough
Charles Dickens’ classic novel, which explores the idea of social standing in relation to facts and the importance of entertainment and fun in shaping young minds, has been adapted to the stage by Deborah McAndrew in splendid fashion.
Review: The Cherry Orchard, Royal Exchange, Manchester
I’ve got a confession to make, I don’t know much about Chekhov.
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
We’re super excited about our 2018 Awards, happening on November 15 at Manchester Cathedral. The Northern Soul Awards 2018’s headline sponsor is AKA North. More information coming soon.
The Northern Soul Poll
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