Author: Maria Forryan

Maria is a drama teacher who writes on theatre, sometimes enlisting the help of her son and daughter to review productions aimed at children. So far, they have also shown a huge interest in live performance! https://www.instagram.com/maria_reviews_leeds_theatre

Kinky Boots: Glitzy, Glamorous & Genuinely Inclusive – at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 24 May

Dust off your highest heels—Kinky Boots has strutted into Leeds for one week only, bringing sparkle, sass and a whole lot of soul. With Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe stepping into the iconic role of Lola, this production is a glitzy celebration of identity, acceptance – and the power of fabulous footwear. At its heart, Kinky Boots is a feel-good […]

Tambo & Bones: at Courtyard Theatre, Leeds Playhouse until 24 May 2025

‘Spellbinding, mesmerising, uncomfortable, disturbing, funny, exceptional, staggering, challenging’ Once again, I found myself at the Courtyard Theatre at Leeds Playhouse—one of my all-time favourite venues, renowned for its bold, contemporary theatre. Tonight, I witnessed what might be one of the most thought-provoking, shocking and socially on-point productions I’ve ever attended. Honestly, I’m still processing it. […]

Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical – at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 10 May

I know I must sound like a broken record at this point, but once again I found myself at the Leeds Grand Theatre, anticipating yet another musical adaptation of a decades-old film. This time, though, I had a slight advantage – I’d actually seen Cruel Intentions, and more importantly, I genuinely enjoyed it. I hadn’t […]

Bat Out of Hell: at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 26 April

These days, it feels like everything is being turned into a musical: films, TV shows – and the back catalogues of iconic artists. Following on from last month’s review of Only Fools and Horses, I’ll confess again: I’m not particularly familiar with the music of Meat Loaf or his long-time collaborator Jim Steinman. Thankfully, I […]