The Commitments – A Little Bit of Soul
Another ‘from screen to stage’ musical graces our Leeds Grand Theatre this week. On the back of the stunning production of ‘The Bodyguard’ my sister and I were ready for a night of soul music and socially acceptable placed singing along (again being asked to wait until the finale to join in with the songs, […]
The Bodyguard – a New Style of Musical
I know the recent press attention surrounding this show has had the theatre world in a vigorous debate over audience etiquette, but my hopes were high that a Monday night audience may behave themselves. How could a show make the audience hyped up so much that they would want to join in full belt at […]
Quality Street – A Northern Bridgerton with Quality of Its Own
The Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse is quickly becoming one of my favourite venues. On several occasions, I’ve gone to see a production there that I’ve known nothing about, feeling a bit dubious, and have been thoroughly delighted to be surprised by an excellent show. ‘Quality Street’ is another such show, going to prove that […]
Review: Pride and Prejudice (sort of) at Leeds Grand Theatre 24 – 29 April
The classic Austen story mixed with 21st Century hilarity. Wow. I’m just going to come out and say it….. this is one of the best shows I’ve ever seen! And I’ve seen a fair few in my time. It was first of all one of my favourite books and then the BBC hit out a […]
Sister Act at Leeds Grand Theatre – Reviewed
I’m of the generation where the film ‘Sister Act’ sits firmly as one of my all-time favourites. The sass of Whoopi Goldberg mixed with funky disco beats waging war on the oppressive life of a nunnery made for a whole pew full of fun. When I first heard this show coming on tour 3 years […]
