Jack and the Beanstalk Review: St Helens Theatre Royal
Christmas has come early for panto lovers in St Helens this year as the Theatre Royal’s October offering ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ provides the perfect half-term treat for all the family.
From the instant the dastardly giant’s voice rumbles through...
Rooney: Poignant and honest story of a footballing genius
Wayne Rooney made his professional debut with Liverpool’s local club Everton at the tender age of 16, David Beckham hailed him as one of the greatest footballers of his generation, and he was the youngest goal scorer in his...
Review: Jackass Forever. The kids are back and just as funny as ever
As Twisted Sister sang: The Kids Are Back!
Johnny Knoxville and co have returned to the silver screen after a 12-year hiatus with Jackass Forever.
Although older, greyer and their bodies looking a little more creaky they didn’t disappoint. They didn’t...
Suffragette love story brought vividly to life: Ladyfriends review
Play prompt: Annie and Christabel are dating. Historians dispute this on the grounds of 'inaccuracies' and 'lack of scholastic rigour' and 'the over-interpretation of the fact that women shared bedrooms'.
This was my first visit to the Shakespeare North Playhouse...
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...
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...
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...
How unsung hero Mal helped shape the Beatles’ legend
In Ken Womack's "Living The Beatles Legend," the author delves deep into the enigmatic life and untold stories of the unsung hero of the Fab Four, Mal Evans.
This is something that he would not have done without the intervention...
The Batman: Review podcast
Today I am joined by Oli Johnson to discuss our most anticipated film of the year; The Batman. it has been estimated that 75% of the production was shot in Liverpool, with the city's iconic architecture on display through...
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...
