Ian Cheeseman reports on Mossley Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s accomplished and warmly received staging of Calendar Girls. Calendar Girls,…
MAODS deliver a confident and captivating Calendar Girls in Mossley
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Bolton’s Octagon brings Coward’s Private Lives gloriously to life
Images kindly supplied by Bolton Octagon Theatre This 1930s comedy comes alive under Tanuja Amarasuriya’s direction, with a lively, talented…
Bolton’s Octagon brings Coward’s Private Lives gloriously to life
Immersive Theatre is the future – and it’s already here
From West End wonders to CGI concerts and drone-filled cruise ship spectacles, Ian Cheeseman explores how purpose-built venues and boundary-pushing…
Immersive Theatre is the future – and it’s already here
Rosa Hesmondhalgh shines in joyous adaptation of Pride & Prejudice at Bolton Octagon
In a sparkling performance that hints at a family legacy of talent, Rosa Hesmondhalgh brings warmth and presence to the…
Rosa Hesmondhalgh shines in joyous adaptation of Pride & Prejudice at Bolton Octagon
Romiley Operatic Society shines in ambitious production of “Evita”
Ian Cheeseman admits Evita isn’t his favourite musical, but Romiley Operatic Society’s production at Stockport Plaza might just make him…
Romiley Operatic Society shines in ambitious production of “Evita”
Hyde’s young stars rise up in Newsies Jr!
Ian Cheeseman explores the magic of musical theatre, from witnessing Alan Menken’s genius at the London Palladium to the talented…
Hyde’s young stars rise up in Newsies Jr!
Ghostly magic returns to the stage as NK Theatre Arts takes on iconic musical
Ian Cheeseman steps into the world of NK Theatre Arts’ ambitious production of Ghost the Musical, where a passionate cast…
Ghostly magic returns to the stage as NK Theatre Arts takes on iconic musical
Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men brings timeless power to Bolton’s Octagon
John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men remains a powerful, poignant story of dreams, hardship, and human connection. As the Octagon…
Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men brings timeless power to Bolton’s Octagon
Bat out of Hell: The musical returns – A rock spectacle like no other
Jim Steinman’s rock-infused masterpiece storms back to Manchester with Glenn Adamson and an electrifying cast. In his latest ‘Break-a-leg’ column,…
Bat out of Hell: The musical returns – A rock spectacle like no other
What’s next for a Musical Theatre fanatic in 2025?
As the curtain falls on 2024, Ian Cheeseman reflects on a year packed with 45 incredible shows, from Broadway blockbusters…
What’s next for a Musical Theatre fanatic in 2025?
Love in the time of tragedy: The true story behind ‘Come From Away’
Ian Cheeseman meets the cast and real-life inspirations behind Come From Away, the poignant musical about kindness, resilience, and an…
Love in the time of tragedy: The true story behind ‘Come From Away’
Review: NK Theatre Arts tackles gritty themes in hard-hitting musical ‘Bad Girls,’
NK Theatre Arts is based at the Forum Theatre in Romiley, near Stockport, and their latest show is the Musical…
Review: NK Theatre Arts tackles gritty themes in hard-hitting musical ‘Bad Girls,’
Small theatre talent on a par with big shows
Break A Leg is proudly sponsored by Counting King WHILE big stage shows may take many of the plaudits and awards,…
Small theatre talent on a par with big shows
How a theatre trip turned into a Herculean effort amid ‘Groundhog Day’
THE BREAK A Leg column went a bit further afield for its musical theatre fix – in a different language. But Ian…
How a theatre trip turned into a Herculean effort amid ‘Groundhog Day’
Colossal achievement to save Oldham Coliseum
THE NEWS that Oldham Coliseum has been saved has been a huge boost to the area’s theatrical community. And much…
Colossal achievement to save Oldham Coliseum