Interview – Merry Hell Ahead of performing at this year’s Hebden Bridge Folk Roots Festival, taking place from 10 to 12 May, we were delighted to interview, in partnership with Folk Phenomena, the folk rock sensation that is Merry Hell. Q. For those who haven’t come across Merry Hell tell us more about yourselves and […]
Twelfth Night – 20 April 2019, Merlin Theatre, Sheffield ***** With the production celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sheffield’s Merlin Theatre it was only right that we sent our latest reviewer Artisan Friendly, who previously acted and worked behind the scenes at the venue, to review the show. Here’s their review: “Is it really 455 […]
Rent – 11 April 2019, Sheffield Hallam University Student’s Union ***** I have been longing to see a production of Rent for years so was delighted when I was invited to the opening night of HSU Theatre’s production of this exhilarating landmark rock musical, and then was disappointed when I was ill and had to […]
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 […]
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 […]