Night of The Living Dead at Leeds Playhouse on 28 January
Having interviewed the co-directors and attended a rehearsal, Robyn Wilson was there on opening night: ‘Twas the Night of the Living Dead….. it was hypnotic!’ My excitement for the show was real. I was actually on time for once in my life, whereas I’m used to shamefully being directed to my seat by a torchlight […]
Reviewed: Kneehigh’s Ubu at Leeds Playhouse
ReviewedMaria Forryan was pleased to agree to review Kneehigh’s Ubu, and defines the show as ‘Stand-up comedy meets adult Pantomime’. When I see that a live production by Kneehigh is coming up, I always get excited. This is a company I’ve been following for years and they have produced some truly phenomenal work, especially ‘Don […]
Opera North’s Street Scene at Leeds Grand Theatre Until 28 February
Gemma Bridge cuts her opera-viewing teeth on Street Scene, Opera North’s latest production, at Leeds Grand Theatre – and finds herself in need of more. Street Scene, an opera by American composer Kurt Weill, has landed in Leeds. The production was first performed on Broadway in 1947 and since then has toured across the world. […]
