Unity Theatre Liverpool launches its Spring 2018 season, with a programme of brand new and established work to challenge and entertain. Unity’s 2016 runaway success Nina: A Story About Me and Nina Simone, returns following[…]
Category: Theatre
Welcome to the Theatre section of Chris High Reviews, your dedicated hub for comprehensive UK theatre reviews, breaking stage news, and exclusive cast interviews. Whether you are looking for thoughts on the latest West End blockbuster, a gritty independent play, or a vibrant touring musical, we cover the full spectrum of live performance. Furthermore, we proudly spotlight exceptional regional productions across the North West and throughout the UK, ensuring you never miss out on brilliant local talent.
Because of our deep passion for the performing arts, our critiques go beyond simple plot summaries. We strive to delve into the nuances of direction, acting, and set design to give you a complete picture of the production. Additionally, our in-depth interviews provide fascinating, behind-the-scenes insights from both emerging stars and established directors.
Ultimately, our goal is to help you discover your next unforgettable night at the theatre. Browse our latest articles below, and be sure to check back frequently as we continually update this page with honest, expert opinions on the ever-evolving British stage scene.
Cinderella at The Liverpool Empire
Cinderella The Liverpool Empire Theatre December 16 –January 7 Producer: Qdos Cast Includes: Jodie Prenger, Duncan James, Olivia Sloyan, James Templeton, Daniel Taylor, John Evans RATING: ***** REVIEWER: Miranda Humphreys-Green If you like your panto[…]
INTERVIEW: Birkenhead’s Faye Christall talks about performing at The Liverpool Empire in Gary Barlow’s musical The Band in January
When Take That’s Gary Barlow launched his search for cast members to perform in the new musical The Band in 2017, even he, a man as used to acclaim, must have been blown away by[…]
Beauty & The Beast at The Black-E Rotunda, Liverpool
Beauty and the Beast The Black E in Liverpool’s Rotunda Writer: Jessica Lea Director: Sam Donovan Until December 31st RATING: ***** REVIEWER: Miranda Humphreys-Green Mostly beautiful, with just a few beastly technical hitches, the community theatre[…]
Baskerville at The Liverpool Playhouse Theatre
Baskerville Liverpool Playhouse Theatre December 9 – January 13, 2018 Author: Ken Ludwig (From Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) Director: Loveday Ingram Set Costume & Video: Simon Daw Cast: Jay Taylor, Patrick Robinson, Bessie Carter, Edward[…]
THEATRE REVIEW: The Liverpool Everyman Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto: The Little Mermaid: Shrimply The Best.
The Little Mermaid: Shrimply The Best The Everyman Theatre, Liverpool November 23 – January 20 Authors: Sarah A Nixon & Mark Chatterton Director: Mark Chatterton Set & Costumes: Dinah England Musical Director: Greg Last Cast:[…]
THEATRE REVIEW: The Scouse Nativity at The Liverpool Royal Court Theatre
The Scouse Nativity The Liverpool Royal Court Theatre November 24 – January 13 Author: Kevin Fearon Director: Cal McCrystal Set Design: Mark Walters Cast: Paul Duckworth, Lindzi Germain, Andrew Schofield, Hayley Hampson, Stephen Fletcher, Keddy[…]
THEATRE INTERVIEW: Paul Duckworth on Scouse Nativity and Christmas at The Liverpool Royal Court
Ahh, Christmas! That time of year when families gather around, laugh, eat, drink and be merry. When bad jumpers are cool and its okay to get kissed by your Granny. Quite often, apparently. It’s also[…]
THEATRE INTERVIEW: Birkenhead Actor Nicky Cross tells us what it’s like to be playing War Horse Joey at The Liverpool Empire.
With War Horse entering the final furlong of its run at The Liverpool Empire, for one of the integral cast members the visit to Liverpool has been something of a homecoming of its own. Nicky[…]
THEATRE REVIEW: The Russian State Ballet’s Swan Lake at The New Brighton Floral Pavilion
The Russian State Ballet: Swan Lake The New Brighton Floral Pavilion November 23, 2017 Rating: *** REVIEWER: Miranda Humphreys-Green I was looking forward to Swan Lake at the Floral Pavilion – men in tights, ladies[…]