Theatre Review: Blood Brothers, Palace Theatre, Manchester
Right from the start, there’s a sense that the dice are loaded against the protagonists of...
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Tag: Willy Russell
“I’m attracted to slightly broken people who have a desire to get fixed.” Con O’Neill talks to Northern Soul
About halfway through my interview with Con O’Neill, I decide this is the right time to tell him that I love Dancin’ Thru The Dark. I’m trying to play it cool, mustering all my reserve to prevent myself from...
Read MoreWilly Russell: “writers have to be mavericks”
In an exclusive interview, Northern Soul’s Cathy Crabb chats to playwright, musician and novelist Willy Russell. When me and my sister and brothers were wee Crabblings we had a big scouse Dad who would do anything for us....
Read MoreReview: Educating Rita, Liverpool Playhouse
In Frank’s vast oval cave filled with books and booze, Scouse Rita lets the air in. But you know, something’s changed about our Rita, she knows what she wants more than before. She’s more in control. This is...
Read MoreEducating Rita
The Library Theatre Company, Manchester, has a superb reputation. Attending their production of Willy Russell’s Educating Rita at The Lowry, I had high expectations. They were not met – they were surpassed with...
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