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: Dancing Shoes, Traverse Theatre
In a time of seemingly pervasive toxic masculinity, Dancing Shoes offers a joyful vision of male friendships, solidarity, and the delight of sharing one’s true self.
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Review: A Christmas Carol, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
A wholly delightful retelling of the Dickens classic with a stunning set, excellent performances and the sublime addition of Sheffield Carols.
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Review: Opera Highlights, Traverse Theatre – Edinburgh
For anyone tempted to think of opera as stuffy, remote or inaccessible, this production shows we might all have opera-sized feelings, even when trying to give a professional veneer at the office party
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Review: The Band, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
A top quality, lively and feel-good production with excellent performances from a highly talented cast.
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Review: 9 to 5 The Musical, Acorn Theatre
A high energy production with some impressive vocal performances, infectious Dolly Parton songs and plenty of comedy.
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Review: Dear England, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
A slickly choreographed production which feels authentic, with wonderful staging and engaging performances.
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Review: The Seagull, Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
An unflinching examination of love in all its many hues, from the sublime to the unbearable.
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Review: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
A thoroughly enjoyable and faithful adaptation of this children's classic, with a wonderful set and stirring, folky music.
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Review: Consumed, Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse
Great performances from the four actors in this darkly comic drama exploring the interplay and acrimony between generations.
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Review: Dancing at Lughnasa, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield
Dancing at Lughnasa is the first production at Sheffield Theatres directed by the new Artistic Director, Elizabeth Newman. The play is set in Donegal in 1936 and tells the story of the five Mundy sisters who live together in the…