Ian Cheeseman says the Drama Dept’s upcoming production of Dear Evan Hansen at Stockport Plaza promises powerful performances, stunning music…
Five big reasons Dear Evan Hansen at the Plaza is unmissable
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Bank of Dave review – a big hearted northern musical with charm to spare
Ian Cheeseman finds warmth, wit and a touch of old‑school northern soul in Bank of Dave, a feel‑good musical that…
Bank of Dave review – a big hearted northern musical with charm to spare
Nine shows, Eight days, and a whole lot of magic: Ian Cheeseman’s whirlwind tour of the stage
From West End blockbusters to Bristol spectaculars and local triumphs, Ian Cheeseman dives head‑first into a jam‑packed week of theatre…
Nine shows, Eight days, and a whole lot of magic: Ian Cheeseman’s whirlwind tour of the stage
Review: Romiley Operatic Society’s Carousel at Stockport Plaza
A richly sung and beautifully staged production that brings fresh life to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical. By Ian Cheeseman…
Review: Romiley Operatic Society’s Carousel at Stockport Plaza
Ian Cheeseman reviews Operation Mincemeat: A riotous Wartime caper that redefines the modern musical
From its Fringe beginnings to a sold-out run at The Lowry, Operation Mincemeat proves itself less a traditional musical and…
Ian Cheeseman reviews Operation Mincemeat: A riotous Wartime caper that redefines the modern musical
Legally Blonde bursts with energy in Congress Players’ standout show
A spirited cast, thoughtful direction and standout vocals make this Mossley staging of Legally Blonde a feel‑good triumph from start…
Legally Blonde bursts with energy in Congress Players’ standout show
MAODS deliver a confident and captivating Calendar Girls in Mossley
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
Stockport Operatic’s ‘Anything Goes’ shines at the Plaza
Ian Cheeseman enjoys a dazzling evening of toe-tapping spectacle, sparkling humour and standout performances as Stockport Operatic Society delivers a…
Stockport Operatic’s ‘Anything Goes’ shines at the Plaza
Intimate performances shine in the round
Ian Cheeseman experiences two powerful nights of theatre at Manchester’s Royal Exchange and Bolton’s Octagon, where performances in the round…
Intimate performances shine in the round
Guys and Dolls shines in Moston as NMAODS hits all the right notes
Ian Cheeseman finds energy, warmth and West End-worthy talent in North Manchester Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society’s superb production of…
Guys and Dolls shines in Moston as NMAODS hits all the right notes
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
From Broadway bargains to big laughs: Ian Cheeseman on Death Becomes Her
While in New York for the Club World Cup Final, Ian Cheeseman swapped the pitch for the stage, discovering a…
From Broadway bargains to big laughs: Ian Cheeseman on Death Becomes Her
Trainspotting comes alive at Theatre Royal Ramsbottom
Ian Cheeseman shares his experience watching the Summerseat Players bring Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting to life in an intense, immersive show…
Trainspotting comes alive at Theatre Royal Ramsbottom
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
The UK Amateur Premiere of LES MISERABLES : Let the People Sing
In a landmark moment for amateur theatre, Les Misérables stormed the Liverpool Empire stage with a performance so polished and…
The UK Amateur Premiere of LES MISERABLES : Let the People Sing
Kym Marsh shines in Abigail’s Party at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre
From pop sensation to soap star and now stage actress, Kym Marsh leads a stellar cast in Mike Leigh’s Abigail’s…
Kym Marsh shines in Abigail’s Party at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre
Extra! Extra! Young cast dazzles in Newsies Jr at Hyde Festival Theatre
Ian Cheeseman is swept away by an inventive production of Newsies Jr, praising everything from its newspaper-style programme to its…
Extra! Extra! Young cast dazzles in Newsies Jr at Hyde Festival Theatre
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”
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
Breaking barriers with the magic of theatre
Ian Cheeseman reflects on the power of youth theatre to build confidence and resilience, as Tameside Youth Drama Group prepares…
Breaking barriers with the magic of theatre
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?
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,’
Column: Break A Leg earns its Brass
Break A Leg is proudly sponsored by Counting King THE BREAK A Leg column has finally got some Brass –…
Column: Break A Leg earns its Brass
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’