9/10

This production of Irvine Welsh’s infamous novel immediately immerses the audience in its vibrancy and intensity. As soon as the audience enters the room, even before finding their seats, the tone  is made clear. The cast members use the stage as a night club, dancing up to you as...

Intense, compelling, and at times, disturbing are a few ways to describe NNT’s production of Jennifer Haley’s play, The Nether. The audience are instantly fixated on the thought-provoking story and are encouraged to take on the role of detective in order to work out what is unfolding in the...

Having seen the film version recently, I sat down with both excitement and trepidation at the musical adaptation of the Whoopi Goldberg classic. With all the glitz and glam of the ’80s showcased through a great soundtrack, costume and lighting, Sister Act and its talented cast most definitely got...

Where could you possibly find the Chuckle Brothers, Chico from The X Factor and Kenneth the mouthy hairdresser from Benidorm all in one place? A pantomime of course! Not just any pantomime however, but the Theatre Royal’s festive extravaganza, Jack and the Beanstalk! Our story begins with Jack (Chico),...

Mystery and history are flawlessly intertwined in Nottingham Playhouse’s excellent production of John Harvey’s book-turned-play Darkness, Darkness. An excellent creative team and skilled actors wonderfully brought to life what will be the final story of Harvey’s Nottinghamshire based detective, Charlie Resnick. This gripping performance uses creative set design and...