Two Jim Cartwright’s TWO has 14 characters and two actors, one male and one female. It has a simple set, and very few props. This could be a recipe for disaster or a recipe for success, dependant on how well it is handled. Tyldesley Little Theatre took on this challenge, and my word, not only […]

Dick Whittington – St Paul’s Players As we enter a New Year, St Paul’s players are in the midst of panto and have delivered a cracker with Alan Frayne’s Dick Whittington, complete with a trip to Morocco.The opening number was rousing with a modern song choice, showing off the skills of the ensemble as they

Dick Whittington – Stagedoor Productions The panto season is well underway, and Stagedoor Productions are, as ever, on track as they take us through the story of Dick Whittington, complete with a trip to the shores of Morocco to meet the Sultan (Elaine Sessions).This traditional pantomime is full of fun for all the family. With

Cinderella – Tyldesley Little Theatre The familiar tale of Cinderella is brought to life as Tyldesley Little Theatre present their annual panto. The pre-set of having the curtain open with the glass slipper displayed was a nice touch and set the scene well. As the curtains opened, a scrim cloth was in place, adding an

Jumpers For Goalposts – Farnworth Little Theatre Set in the dressing room of Barely Athletic amateur football club, this barely athletic five a side team comprises of 5 different characters, each bringing their own nuances and idiosyncrasies which results in comedy, poignancy and very few goals! Each character in this play is clearly defined. A

Elf The Musical – Walmsley Church AODS ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the

Shout – Adlington Arts and Music Society It’s colourful, it’s bright, it’s true 60s, and it ain’t half good! With a colourful set, depicting the style of the swinging 60s, complete with an array of colourful umbrellas, psychedelic design, and several levels, this set is used to its full potential. Backed by a band of

Double Vision – Tyldesley Little Theatre Eric Chappell has written many successful TV comedies and several plays, all with his witty style and talent for bringing the most ordinary of characters to life, often with more than one situational twist. Double Vision has such a twist in that there are twins in the mix that

Shrek – Bolton Choral Musical Society The story of Shrek is a familiar tale and a family favourite. BCMCS take on this huge show with its usual aplomb and present a smashing production that the capacity audience lapped up and left the auditorium wanting more. Bright, colourful, energetic, with splendid sets and costumes, this production

Daisy Pulls It Off – St Joseph’s Players Leigh St Joseph’s Players open the new season with Denise Deegan’s Daisy Pulls It Off and what a great choice. The opening scene set the pace for this piece and the costumes made a visible impact and really gave the impression of a public school, complete with

An Evening with Gary Lineker – Apeel Drama Group Set in a hotel somewhere in Majorca, Monica is hoping her husband, Bill, is going to “spoil her rotten” on their romantic break away. As the semi-final of the 1990 world cup clashes with the holiday, her hopes are soon dashed, prompting her confession to Bill

Calendar Girls – St Paul’s Players I think most people are aware of the true story around the original calendar girls, where thedeath of a much-loved husband prompted a group of ordinary women in a small YorkshireWomen’s Institute to do an extraordinary thing. Blasting away all preconceptions of what it isto be in a women’s