A refreshingly unusual Czech opera sung in English, The Bartered Bride tells the comic story of two small-town lovers whose families seek to marry them off to opposing partners. But don´t be fooled – this […]
Private Peaceful is a deeply moving portrayal of a young boy’s transition during the war
Acclaimed children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s book-turn-play ‘Private Peaceful’ is an arresting, deeply moving performance that charters one soldier’s last hours before his execution by firing squad. Accused of desertion, Peaceful is sentenced to death and […]
Saved hadn’t been seen on stage in 27 years, but Theatre Group has done it with a fantastic cast
Theatre Group’s production of Edward Bond’s Saved had a lot to live up to; as if being the first play of the year wasn’t enough, before 2011 Saved hadn’t been seen on stage for 27 […]
Like shows us the odd realities of our social media society in an uncomplicated, light hearted way
Getting It Productions’ new piece Like markets itself as “an event presenting an art exhibition and performances based around the coming-of-age experiences of modern day twenty-something’s in the wake of the explosion of social media”. […]
Swipe Right has a clear message: put your phone down and experience the world
Swipe Right explores the influence of dating network app Tinder through an upbeat and often entertaining production featuring an ensemble of six creative individuals. It was entertaining to see a satirical slant on dating apps, […]
Life is a CABARET! wouldn’t look out of place on a West End stage
Whooping, cheering, jumping, screaming – and that’s just the audience. Stage Musicals Society showcased their latest performance of Life is a Cabaret at the Riley Smith theatre across two nights and certainly did it with […]
Theatre | Pains of Youth Preview – LUU’s Theatre Group puts together a dramatic explosion of emotion, entropy and erotica
On 28th -30th October, the Theatre Group will take to the stage in bourgeois style with their interpretation of Pains of Youth by Ferdinand Bruckner (trans. by Martin Crimp). The 1926 play follows the lives […]
Theatre | The Ladyboys of Bangkok – fulfils the promise of an evening of light entertainment
Images: ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk There is no doubt that The Ladyboys of Bangkok hold a demand within the City of Leeds. Back once more and situated in Millennium Square, the Ladyboys have set up their Thai pavilion […]
Theatre | Chewing the Fat – a powerful portrayal of what it means to be ‘fat’
Images: selinathompson.co.uk Selina Thompson promised a show based around the concept of Glitter, Chicken Legs and a Rice Pudding Pinata, and what an accurate description that is. You may be wondering how on earth those […]
Theatre | My Perfect Mind – a beautifully told story that switches between depricating self-portrait and a frail, heartwrenching King Lear
Images: Manuel Harlan In 2007, classically trained actor Edward Petherbridge suffered two strokes while preparing to play King Lear in New Zealand. The attacks left him partially paralysed, and put the role of a lifetime […]
Theatre | The Rise and Fall of a Northern Star – InTheMiddle talks to Stella Grundy
Images: Stellaproductions.co.uk Sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll – Tracy Star wanted it all! Sound familiar? Of course it does, it’s the story of every eighties rock star. The Rise and Fall of a Northern Star combines […]
Arts | Preview: Chewing The Fat
Have you ever wondered what you would get if you combined glitter, chicken legs and a rice pudding piñata? It may sound odd and like some sort of weird recipe you would only throw together […]