Jesus Christ Superstar – 2 April 2019, The Octagon Centre, Sheffield ***** To celebrate their 30th anniversary I was delighted to be invited to the dress rehearsal for Splinter Theatre Group’s performance of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s first ever musical collaboration. The rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop […]
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Top five shows to see in Sheffield this April Whether you are looking to avoid April showers or just looking for a fantastic night out, here are our top five shows to see in Sheffield this April in date order: Jesus Christ Superstar – 3 to 6 April, Octagon Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Andrew […]
Sleep No More – 27 March 2019, Sheffield Library Theatre ***** One of my favourite companies I discovered for the first time last year were Denys Edwards Players, so when I was invited to review their first production of 2019, and the second supernatural tale set in a theatre of the year so far, I […]
Hello Dolly! – 26 March 2019, Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield ***** I must admit that the only thing I know about the musical Hello Dolly! is the title song, so I was delighted to be invited to the dress rehearsal of Ellesmere Musical Theatre Company’s latest show to discover more and get a sneak peek at their […]
Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche – 22 March 2019, The Holt, Sheffield I have always been big supporters of Butter Side Up Theatre Company, and of eating quiche, so were disappointed to be double booked for both nights of their latest performance, so instead sent our newest writer (who writes under the name Artisan Friendly) […]
Gardening in Small Spaces – 20 March 2019, The Gage Gallery, Sheffield ***** I love checking out a new venue and when it is the location for 12 plays in one night by one of our favourite student companies all the better. Gardening in Small Spaces, written by Jack Hewitt, Dan Galvin, Paul Howe, Helena Langfield, […]