Ian Cheeseman is swept away by an inventive production of Newsies Jr, praising everything from its newspaper-style programme to its star-quality performances and choreography. Before…
View More Extra! Extra! Young cast dazzles in Newsies Jr at Hyde Festival Theatre
In a week bursting with local theatre magic, Ian Cheeseman reviews Hyde Musical Society’s emotional tribute to friendship and fandom in The Band and previews…
View More A tale of two shows: Homegrown talent light up local stages
Ian Cheeseman explores the magic of musical theatre, from witnessing Alan Menken’s genius at the London Palladium to the talented young cast of Newsies Jr.…
View More Hyde’s young stars rise up in Newsies Jr!
Spring is the season for talented amateur theatre groups to shine, offering top-quality musicals and plays at a fraction of the cost of professional shows.…
View More Am-Dram shines with fresh and modern Musicals
AN ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE theatre group is celebrating after winning three prestigious awards for performances at a Hyde theatre. Sparks Dramatic Society received 16 nominations across 10…
View More Tameside theatre group’s brilliance earns prestigious awards
Ian Cheeseman reflects on the power of youth theatre to build confidence and resilience, as Tameside Youth Drama Group prepares to take the stage with…
View More Breaking barriers with the magic of theatre
HYDE Festival Theatre was alive with energy as Sparks Dramatic Society hosted their spectacular ‘Evening at the Musicals.’ From the moment the curtain rose, the…
View More Sparks Dramatic Society delivers an evening of musical magic
A HYDE theatre is to go to big time for one night only with a spectacular new performance. Sparks at the Musicals will see the…
View More Hyde theatre going to Broadway and the West End
A HYDE theatre is projecting fun for families and film enthusiasts after announcing its half-term cinema mine-up. The Festival Theatre, on Corporation Street, will allow…
View More Hyde theatre to screen top films during half-term
A SERIES of Halloween themed plays will be written, rehearsed and performed at Hyde Festival Theatre in the space of just seven days. Six plays…
View More Unleash your creativity in a week at Hyde theatre