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: In the Mouth of the Wolf, The Barn Theatre Cirencester
An original, humbling drama based on the true story of author Michael Morpurgo’s uncles, who each performed very different duties during WW2.
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Review: Rock of Ages, Lyceum Theatre Sheffield
Croft rocks Sheffield! An impressive and powerful, full-on production, full of energy, great music and lots of laughs.
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Review: Annie, The Montgomery – Sheffield
A thoroughly enjoyable production of this classic musical with fabulous performances from Annie and her fellow orphans.
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Review: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, Bristol Hippodrome
Not just one of the greatest pieces of dance, but one of the greatest pieces of theatre; inventive, emotive, charming and powerful.
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Review: Pig Heart Boy, Crucible Theatre Sheffield
A engaging and absorbing adaptation which holds the audience's attention throughout. It has plenty of humour and thought provoking subject matter.
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Review: Mary Poppins – The Musical, Theatre Royal Plymouth
A technically strong and impressive show, marred by the lack of an emotional core which makes for a brash product with little light and shade.
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Review: Present Laughter, Exeter Northcott Theatre
A university production of a Coward classic which is produced with great skill and acted with immense fun and warmth complete with a delightful poignancy.
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Review: Guys and Dolls, Exeter Northcott Theatre
A hugely fun and energetic production of the Broadway classic which showcases the incredible talent that exists in this university musical society.
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Review: Little Shop Of Horrors, Crucible Theatre Sheffield
This latest Crucible Christmas musical has energy, innovation and excellent performances. With a clearer time and place setting it would be even better.
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Review: Crazy For You, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
A vibrant and entertaining production of the Gershwin brothers’ classic...