Jack and the Beanstalk – At City Varieties Music Hall Until 12 January.
If you’re looking for a Christmas pantomime to attend, this production of Jack and the Beanstalk is one that shouldn’t be missed. It was everything I wanted out of a show and more. From start to finish, I had a smile on my face and hadn’t laughed that hard in ages. The classic fairy tale […]
Mr Snow Matinee at Leeds Playhouse on 5 December
We officially kicked off our 2024 festive bucket list with a heartwarming family trip to The Playhouse to see Mr Snow. After last year’s epic meltdown halfway through The Enormous Crocodile (which still haunts me), I was a little apprehensive about how my three-year-old son would cope this time. But to my relief—and joy—he absolutely […]
Thackray Museum of Medicine: The Night Before NHS Christmas – Until 5 January
I was pleased to have the chance to preview the new immersive and interactive installation ‘The Night Before NHS Christmas’ at the Thackray Museum of Medicine. This installation promises a mix of art, storytelling and live theatre to honour the NHS workers who dedicate their lives to helping others – even over Christmas. Everyone involved […]
Blood Brothers: at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 7 December. Still a Must-See.
‘Blood Brothers’ – The Best Musical of the 20th Century and one of those rare productions that bridges the gap beautifully between traditional ‘theatre’ and large-scale musical. It has the intimacy and sympathy with the characters, the elegant dialogue that is usually reserved for straight theatre, whilst maintaining the catchy tunes and showstopping numbers that […]
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe: at Leeds Playhouse Until 25 January – Unmissable
Quite possibly the best production in the entire UK this Winter. If you only watch one show this Christmas, you need to make sure that it’s this one. Leeds Playhouse has outdone itself this festive season and produced a show that is near perfection from start to finish. Rarely can you find a show that […]
