Diary of hope shines new light on hidden condition
Liverpool-based deaf and disabled charity DaDa are putting on a variety of performances to highlight talent and art from the disabled and neurodivergent community.
Among these performances is the Toilet Paper Diaries, by Porcelain Delaney, at the Unity Theatre...
Tardis time: Ranking all 13 Doctors from Doctor Who
As the UK gets ready for 'Red Nose Day' on Friday, Doctor Who fans have been thrilled to see David Tennant appearing in trailers for the charity event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE5etzosvyw
Back in October, I, like many long-time fans of the show, was delighted...
One-man marathon through 19th century classic is a triumph
Mark Stratford held the audience in the palm of his hands at Hope Street Theatre last night, during his one man adaptation of the famous Robert Louis Stevenson novella.
The play stayed faithful to its 19th century roots, while at...
Hilarious twist on traditional Goldilocks tale is a family treat
With Christmas around the corner, what better way to feel the cheer than attending a pantomime - but how do you know which are just as much fun for the adults as the kids?
Well, after watching the performance last...
Hope, humour and family shine through at the fabulous Mazzie
Review: Masquerade / Epstein Theatre
Hurrying down the street in the freezing cold on my way to the Epstein Theatre, I was confused to see an '80s gay bar stood in its place.
Upon entering, the atmosphere could not have been...
Dramatic way to tackle tricky topic of men’s mental health
Addressing men’s mental health can be seen as a taboo and an uneasy challenge - but with “What He Said”, Pique Niche Theatre Company have managed to tackle these issues in a compelling and dramatic way.
The event, on November...
Hilarious adult must-see stands the test of time
Rita, Sue and Bob Too! is an much-loved piece of work that truly stands the test of time. Originally, I questioned the popularity of a 40-year-old play based on the grooming of two teenage girls ... but the packed...
Wartime Scouse whodunnit is stylish comedy caper
Review: The Scousetrap / Royal Court
A night in the Royal Court is hard to beat, with their hilarious Liverpool-based plays capturing the hearts of thousands across the city. The Scousetrap lives up to that expectation and at times makes...
‘Twopence’ is a family drama rich in warmth and humour
Walking into a play about poverty in the 1930s on a rainy September night in St Helens, I expected an evening of gloom. However, from the moment the actors stepped on stage, the room came to life.
Twopence to Cross...
All hail the ‘Sheil Road Shirley Temple’ as Cherry Jezebel raises the roof
It isn't often a play starts with audience chants against the "Tory friggin' government".
But when the atmosphere gets whipped up into a frenzy, like it did tonight, you get the feeling it's going to be an energetic night.
Cherry Jezebel,...