The Indiependent • 11th September 2023

'Never Have I Ever' is a Fiery Exploration of Cultural Conflict: Review

Deborah Frances-White’s play Never Have I Ever serves up a steaming pot of cultural conflict, offering a provocative exploration of identity politics, social activism, fidelity, and friendship.

The Indiependent • 21st August 2023

'Before the Drugs Kick In' is an Intense Experience of Isolation and Mental Illness: Review

NYC comedian and playwright Mike Lemme brings another personal story to the table with Before The Drugs Kick In, blending stand-up comedy and theatre to create a dark and tragic portrait of a woman whose voice was stifled by an unsympathetic society.

The Indiependent • 21st August 2023

'We’ll Have Nun of It' Is A Lively and Touching Production With A Strong Display of Vocal Talent

Inspired by real-life stories from the writers’ families, We’ll Have Nun of It captures a year in the life of four friends at an Irish Catholic boarding school in the 1960s.

The Indiependent • 20th August 2023

'30 and Out' Is A Hilarious And Moving Depiction of Lesbian Experience

Writer and performer Kit Sinclair’s new play 30 and Out gives us a refreshing take on queer identity as we delve into what it’s like to come out later in life.

The Indiependent • 20th August 2023

'2-Faces' Fails to Captivate Audiences With Its Hectic Pace and Convoluted Plot: Review

2-Faces takes us on a wild journey across the gritty landscape of 1990s London as a pair of accomplished art thieves attempt to pull off their most ambitious heist yet.

The Indiependent • 16th August 2023

'Breed or Bust' is an Intimate and Insightful Exploration of Womanhood

In the wake of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade by the United States, conversations surrounding reproductive health, women’s bodily autonomy, and the pervasive stigma against abortion have been brought to the forefront of mainstream media. Joyful Raven’s new one-woman show Breed or Bust encapsulates these dilemmas in an intimate and unabashed exploration of female identity.

The Indiependent • 15th August 2023

'Mrs President' is an Evocative Study of Mary Todd Lincoln's Harrowing History: Review

Mrs President offers a deeply profound and evocative study of Mrs Lincoln, transforming her soiled image into a sensitive portrait of grief and vulnerability in times of immense hardship.

The Indiependent • 12th August 2023

'Mystery House' Offers A Refreshing And Uniquely Personal Twist to A Well-Known Ghost Story: Review

Mystery House gives us an innovative and refreshing take on your typical ghost story, offering an authentic insight into the painful reality of death.

The Indiependent • 10th August 2023

'Train Lord' is a Frank and Moving Exploration of Chronic Pain and Rediscovery: Review

Oliver Mol’s award-winning debut Train Lord takes us on an intimate journey of hope, resilience, and self-discovery in his brutally honest depiction of chronic pain.

The Indiependent • 9th August 2023

'A Funeral for My Friend Who Is Still Alive' Offers a Sensitive Portrait of Farewell and Oppression: Review

A Funeral for My Friend Who is Still Alive is a one-woman play, offering a glimpse at the lives of those affected by the Hong Kong social movement in the form of a bittersweet eulogy.

Mancunian Matters • 19th June 2023

Manchester ranked second most hipster city in the UK

A recent study from Betway has named Manchester the second most alternative city in the UK, with northern cities dominating the top 10 ranking.

The Indiependent • 24th May 2023

A Charming Celebration of Queerness and Friendship: 'The Way Old Friends Do' Review

The Way Old Friends Do is a charming feel-good play that celebrates queerness in a touching and joyous fashion. Whether you’re an ABBA fan or not, everyone can find comfort in a show which captures the intimate and quirky nature of friendships.

The Indiependent • 23rd May 2023

A Delightfully Silly Romp Into The World of Dickens: 'Bleak Expectations' Review

As Charles Dickens once said: “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour” and Mark Evans’ delightfully silly stage adaptation of his award-winning radio comedy Bleak Expectations proves just that.

The Indiependent • 28th February 2023

Interview With New York City Ballet Dancer, Tiler Peck: Performing At Sadler's Wells This March

World-renowned choreographer prima ballerina Tiler Peck is set to make her London debut at Sadler’s Wells with Turn It Out With Tiler Peck & Friends, running from 9 – 11 March.

The Indiependent • 15th February 2023

'Dance Me' Bursts With Athletic Choreography And Striking Visuals: Review

Dance Me is an eighty-minute homage to the famed artist Leonard Cohen bursting with athletic choreography and striking visual components.

Empoword Journalism • 3rd February 2023

'Sweeney Todd': Full Cast Announced

The complete casting for the upcoming Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street has been revealed.

The Indiependent • 2nd February 2023

Disney's 'Coco' Is Heading For Broadway

It has been confirmed that Disney’s beloved 2017 animated musical Coco is currently in development for Broadway, marking the first Pixar film to be adapted for the stage.

Mancunian Matters • 31st January 2023

New independent bookshop opens aiming to ward off social isolation

A new bookshop in central Manchester, House of Books & Friends, has recently opened its doors, seeking to combat loneliness by providing a space for local people to establish connections.

The Indiependent • 27th January 2023

Casting Announced For New LGBTQ+ Musical "The Unconventionals"

Casting details have been released for a new musical The Unconventionals, which will be performed at The Flair Ground, VAULT Festival from 14-19 February 2023 during LGBTQ+ history month.

The Indiependent • 24th January 2023

Rehearsal Photos Released For '2:22 A Ghost Story'

Rehearsal photos have been released for Danny Robins’ supernatural thriller 2:22 A Ghost Story, which began previews at the Lyric Theatre on 21 January 2023.