224 stories by "Kristy Stott"
As with much of Forced Entertainment's work, Real Magic at HOME revolves around a set of established (but unspoken) rules. Here, these rules take the form of a game show that seems to be tak…
This is a high quality, no-expense-spared production with a strong central performance, some wonderful comic moments and some superb tap-dancing sequences from the company.
The team at Oldham Coliseum always deliver a Christmas cracker with their traditional, raucous and cheeky pantomime fun and this year is no exception. The talented team of familiar faces are…
Kate O'Donnell quite literally bares all in her new show, You've Changed, a hilarious and honest account of her transition in 2003. Using the backdrop of the 1930s to add a unique twist, O'D…
Taking inspiration from the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution, HOME Manchester present Andrew Upton's beautifully touching translation of Anton Chekov's Uncle Vanya.
Eric Idle has captured the essence of Monty Python in this superbly constructed musical version, demonstrating the most natural understanding of what really does make people laugh.
Jubilee is a riot. From the slogans spray-painted on to plywood surrounding the Royal Exchange's in-the-round space to the chaotic way the cast commandeer the stage, it is obvious from the s…
The desperation of the characters is palpable largely to a perfect set designed by Jan Versweyweld; a blank cold white box with the characters observed like rats trapped in a box.
Caroline Leslie's direction allows for scenes to seamlessly alternate between that of military attack to a music-hall comedy sketch.
Spoken word, science and strip clubs combine to create Chanje Kunda's one-woman cabaret show exploring the laws of attraction and the meaning of life.
The musical, based on the 1950 Billy Wilder film, with music composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, depicts the close-knit working relationship that both characters form, and the dire consequences…
Following in the footsteps of likeable household-name 'Josephs' spanning four decades, Joe McElderry (of X-Factor) has stepped into Joseph's Dreamcoat and seemed to be thoroughly enjoying it.
Jude Kelly, Artistic Director of Southbank Centre, London, brings her creation inspired by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children, to Manchester, offering our young people a…
The opening words of Chekhov's play, The Three Sisters are projected at the back of the stage before we are introduced to a man in a mouse suit who calmly describes our journey to the theatr…
The first of the two performances, Song of The Earth, is more of a contemporary production than its counterpart of the night. It offers a more primal show, one that is stripped down to its b…
Son of a Preacher Man is jukebox musical featuring the hits of 60's songstress Dusty Springfield " written by Warren Brown and choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwoo…
This is not just a musical for Take That groupies; it's a musical for anybody who grew up with a boyband. The Band celebrates the music of Take That and so much more besides. It's littered w…
The story centres around a grown-up Wednesday's newfound romance, with the Addamses preparing to welcome the family of her new boyfriend for dinner. However, there is a secret looming that t…
Using a vibrant and intoxicating fusion of hip-hop, street dance, circus and storytelling, Metta's Jungle Book is suitable for all ages 8 and up.
The Wizard of Oz gains a fresh reinterpretation with Regal Entertainment Ltd's production of the classic musical, whilst retaining many of the theatrical characteristics that have made it a …
Derren's Brown's Underground brings together a collection of his previous and favourite stage work. However, do not let this put you off, for I would strongly predict that there is something…
The adaption is set in a private school camping trip which I must admit, I did not realise until I read it in the programme. I feel the production was supposed to be contextualised within a …
Craig Revel Horwood's adaptation of Sister Act remains faithful to the previous Broadway and West End productions of the show. The musical, taken away from the varying locations of Las Vegas…
With enormous shoes to fill for the cast, Johnny (Lewis Griffiths) and Baby (Katie Eccles) especially, the show won over the audience. Whilst honouring the story many know so well, ambitious…
Fatherland has been described as a verbatim piece, though it is unclear how much the stories have been edited to fit the trio's own agenda.
