The Memory of Water – Liverpool Everyman
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‘flits between trying to be a sitcom and a serious drama without ever managing to satisfactorily be one or the other’ As with its protagonists’ recollections of their mother and…
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The Woman in Black – Liverpool Playhouse
‘if the measure of success was how high the audience would jump out of their seats, then Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious adaptation. . . continues to score highly’ After more than…
Mika and the Polar Bear – Coalesce Dance Theatre at Theatre Porto, Ellesmere Port
‘a timely and important production that entertains on many levels. . . whilst conveying an important message about our future’ Created in response to the climate crisis and touring areas…
Madama Butterfly – Ellen Kent and Opera & Ballet International at Empire Theatre, Liverpool
‘sensitive and moving portrayal which draws out the emotion at the heart of this opera’ The heartbreaking beauty of this opera is perfectly presented by Director and Producer Ellen Kent…
Carmen – Ellen Kent and Opera & Ballet International at Empire Theatre, Liverpool
‘captivating, carnal, and carefree with an intimacy in both its staging and performance’ Director and Producer Ellen Kent’s Carmen is captivating, carnal, and carefree with an intimacy in both its…
La Traviata – Ellen Kent and Opera & Ballet International at Empire Theatre, Liverpool
‘successfully delivers opera’s most emotionally charged drama and music whilst embracing its traditional 19th Century roots’ Ellen Kent’s latest revival of her original production successfully delivers opera’s most emotionally charged…
Under The Mersey Moon at The Floral Pavilion, New Brighton
‘Along with the great music, this is a story packed with heartfelt emotion and drama, good humour and social commentary, that engages the audience throughout’ Following a successful debut performance…
The Peaceful Hour 2 at Liverpool’s Royal Court
‘Bold, brash, big hearted and unapologetically Scouse – a love letter to a city and a decade’ The Peaceful Hour 2 is Liverpool Royal Court’s new Scouse comedy, don’t be…
Habeas Corpus – Rainhill Garrick Society at Rainhill Village Hall
‘striking the perfect balance to ensure Bennett’s fine word play and amusing one-liners are at the fore’ An Alan Bennett farce, particularly one poking fun at farce itself, demands a…
Same Time, Next Year – The Carlton Players at the Little Theatre, Birkenhead
‘rich, funny, and heart-rendering production’ Director Andrew Jolley brings Bernard Slade’s enigmatic script to life with this rich, funny, and heart-rendering production about the perseverance of love across the years.…