Regional
As much as we don’t like the word regional, we really couldn’t think of anything better! This is the home of all our reviews from around the country to show theatre doesn’t just happen in London and Edinburgh.
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Review: Almost Fine, Friends Meeting House
A stripped‑back, movement‑led solo piece that blends physical theatre and dance to explore the messy, shifting terrain of identity, delivered with remarkable flexibility and raw honesty.
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Review: He’s 6 Years Older Than Me, Lantern Theatre
A bold, provocative solo show exploring consent and sexual health that delivers striking moments and clear ambition, but which would benefit from sharper focus and development.
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Review: Footloose, The University of Sheffield Drama Studio
An enjoyable and energetic production created and performed by very talented Sheffield University students.
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Review: Barnum, Lyceum Theatre
A spectacular visually stunning production with some awe-inspiring circus performers and fabulous music, but the busy stage sometimes detracts from the story.
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Review: Gush, Traverse Theatre
An intriguing premise which starts off strong but finishes feeling cut off mid-stream.
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Review: Operation Mincemeat, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
A remarkable true story, lovingly turned into an exciting, innovative and witty musical, with five superb actors providing top quality entertainment.
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Review: Tomorrow, Stanley and Audrey Burton Theatre, Leeds
A raw contemporary dance piece which effectively highlights male mental health struggles, but could be even more effective with slight tweaks
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Interview: Peace, Prosperity and Performance on Mull
Rebecca Atkinson-Lord celebrates a forthcoming season of bold new work in the Hebrides
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Review: Meet Fred, York Theatre Royal
From the moment that Fred’s three puppeteers (Nick Halliwell, Llŷr Williams, and Jennie Rawling) take him out of his box and breathe life into his little cloth body, he is immediately embodied and alive in a fabulously seamless (ha ha!)…
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Review: Living, Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
A world premier presenting dozens of slices of ordinary life over five decades. The writing and performances are excellent.