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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Peter Pan review at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford – ‘stunning 3D effects’ by Rich Jevons

This is panto veteran Billy Pearce’s 18th Alhambra production. hHe’s pretty much part of the furniture here and has the audience eating

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 01:19PM
Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Dick Whittington review at Harrogate Theatre – ‘an excellent ensemble’ by Rich Jevons

Harrogate Theatre annual pantomime combines high production values with an excellent ensemble performance. This year sees Phil Lowe, in his 10th year

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:50AM
Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Jack and the Beanstalk review at Cast, Doncaster – ‘heart-warming but formulaic’ by Rich Jevons

Cast’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk is notable for including a character who provides sign language at every performance – a

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 08:14AM
Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Backstage: Set design steams ahead in York’s temporary theatre space by Rich Jevons

While renovation is taking place at York Theatre Royal this year, the venue has moved its activities to the National Railway Museum,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 11:28AM
Friday, June 19, 2015

George Costigan: ‘We’re all servants of writers’ by Rich Jevons

George Costigan may be best known for his racy role as Bob in the film version of Rita, Sue and Bob Too,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 10:00AM
Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Bouncers , Theatre Royal, Wakefield by Rich Jevons

Theatre Royal, Wakefield: Some three decades on and John Godber's Bouncers still has a relevance and power despite its specifically 1980s setting. There have been many illustrious playe…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 09:29AM
Monday, December 22, 2014

Jack and the Beanstalk , Victoria Theatre, Halifax by Rich Jevons

Victoria Theatre, Halifax: It is a sad fact but it has to be said that the only redeeming qualities of this inane and dull production are the special effects of the beanstalk being magically…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:06AM
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs , Alhambra Theatre, Bradford by Rich Jevons

Alhambra Theatre, Bradford: Billy Pearce broke box office records at Bradford Alhambra Theatre in last year's pantomime and you can see why with this display of whimsical wit and hilari…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:54AM
Thursday, December 11, 2014

James and the Giant Peach , West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds by Rich Jevons

West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds: Chris Lew Kum Hoi is simply a revelation as the narrator of the drudgery and slavery of the early part of his life and then his magical adventures. He has a …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:19AM
Monday, December 8, 2014

Aladdin , Civic Theatre, Rotherham by Rich Jevons

Civic Theatre, Rotherham: Shone Productions' Aladdin features a formidable villain Abanazer in the huge 6'7" shape of Mark Labbett, known as 'the Beast' in his role …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:35AM

Cinderella , Harrogate Theatre by Rich Jevons

Harrogate Theatre: The winning creative team behind the Harrogate Theatre's annual pantomime sees director Phil Lowe co-write once more with David Bown to produce some enchanting and en…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:16AM
Friday, December 5, 2014

Dick Whittington - The Rock'n'Roll Panto , City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds by Rich Jevons

City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds: The battle between good and evil begins with the magical Fairy Bow Bells (Hollie Cassar) and the infernal King Rat (David Heywood) generating lively audienc…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:03AM
Monday, December 1, 2014

Beauty and the Beast , Theatre Royal Wakefield by Rich Jevons

Theatre Royal Wakefield: Daniel O'Brien's artful adaptation sees Rhiannon Ellis direct a brilliant ensemble performance. Vanessa Kosejkova captures the venomous villainy of her rol…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:04AM
Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas , West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds by Rich Jevons

West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds: This year West Yorkshire Playhouse is offering an ambitious Christmas programme including the major musical White Christmas, a classic Roald Dahl for older c…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:03AM
Friday, October 3, 2014

The Crucible , West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds by Rich Jevons

West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds: James Brining's superbly directed adaptation of Arthur Miller's paranoiac political allegory emphasises more the search for redemption and salvatio…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:33AM
Thursday, September 25, 2014

The Princess and the Pea , York Theatre Royal Studio, September 18-October 4, PN September 24, then touring to January 10, 2015 by Rich Jevons

York Theatre Royal Studio, September 18-October 4, PN September 24, then touring to January 10, 2015: Tutti Frutti continues its successful working relationship with young people's play…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:00AM
Friday, September 19, 2014

We're Not Going Back , The Civic, Barnsley by Rich Jevons

The Civic, Barnsley: Co-founder of anarcho-popsters Chumbawamba, Boff Whalley continues his highly successful writing relationship with radical theatre company Red Ladder with a hard-hitting…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:18AM
Thursday, September 4, 2014

She Stoops to Conquer , Viaduct Theatre, Halifax by Rich Jevons

Viaduct Theatre, Halifax: Northern Broadsides' extensive tour of Oliver Goldsmith's classic comedy of manners aptly begins in the atmospheric setting of the Viaduct Theatre within …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 07:22AM
Monday, August 4, 2014

The Wind in the Willows , York Theatre Royal, July 31-August 30, PN August 1 by Rich Jevons

York Theatre Royal, July 31-August 30, PN August 1: Director Damian Cruden's revival of Mike Kenny's adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's seminal animal story blends the wackiness …

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:05PM

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