Director: Scott Le Crass Imagine Theatre are back producing this year's panto Sleeping Beauty at the Stafford Gatehouse. Mark Rhodes and David Phipps-Davis return with another classic panto full of innuendo and fun. The production has assembled quite the team of panto pros. Rhodes is the likable, yet daft Hilarious Harry. While Phipps-Davis steals the show. Every... Continue Reading →
It's hard to believe, yet 2022 was the first full year of post pandemic theatre. So much has changed, some more obvious than others. For some, it's been full steam ahead back to normal, for others, theatregoing has become less. In this blog, I'll talk about my first full year back. The stage reports in... Continue Reading →
Writer: William Shakespeare Director: Tim Ford Produced by Stafford Gatehouse, its manager Tim Ford takes the reins of Director in this 30th Anniversary production. Under his leadership, Romeo and Juliet is a nod to its traditional setting of time and place. However, with hints of contemporary music and including themes that beat the test of... Continue Reading →
Did you know, during the summer month weekends, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s outdoor theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, The Dell, plays host to a range of lively productions that you can watch? Now in its 14th year, The Dell is situated on the banks of the River Avon in Avonbank Gardens, near Holy Trinity Church. The performances... Continue Reading →
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In a radical, yet exciting move, Reading Rep has not just recently announced a new season, but also a hugely exciting overhaul of their pricing structure. All tickets for the new season will be priced under £20 while there will also be £5 tickets for Under 30s to further make theatre affordable for all. But... Continue Reading →
I'm keen to always ensure that theatre remains both affordable for everyone and also accessible for everyone. Hearing aid specialist, ReSound has recently complete research into the most popular UK theatres to discover which are the most accessible to thos visitors with hearing impairments, based on the facilities they provide. Venues were rated out of... Continue Reading →
Writer & Director: Joe O'Bryne The house lights dim, the stage in darkness and what feels like a minute of silence, from the getgo this eerie ghost story by Joe O'Bryne sets you on edge and keeps you guessing. Following the initial mixture of darkness and silence, O'Bryne's script almost pulls you in go a... Continue Reading →
Last year I broke the news of the National Lottery creating a nationwide ticket scheme. This year the National Lottery has brought back a scheme which allowed lotto players to claim a £25 theatre token for free. All you had do to get your hands on a lotto ticket or scratchcard, go to https://www.loveyourlocaltheatre.com/ and... Continue Reading →
Writer: Alan McHugh Director: David Fleeshman Choreography: Thomas Spratt 'Laughter is the perfect medicine' Bobby Davro proclaims to finish his solo stand up stint to Act Two. Those words sum up Sleeping Beauty at Crewe which is full of so much laughter it will awaken any sleeping spell. Alan McHugh ensures the key elements of... Continue Reading →
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