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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.

THEATRE REVIEW: Spamalot at Storyhouse, Chester

Spamalot Storyhouse, Chester October 31 – November 4 RATING: *** REVIEWER: Miranda Humphreys-Green So, this is what happened in Spamalot at Chester’s Storyhouse theatre: 10 minutes in, say 15 minutes, and a member of the[…]

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Shon Dale-Jones is at The Liverpool Everyman with Me & Robin Hood

THEATRE REVIEW: Me & Robin Hood at The Liverpool Everyman Theatre

Me & Robin Hood Liverpool Everyman Theatre   November 2 – November 4, 2017 Producer: Hoipolloi Cast: Shon Dale-Jones RATING: **** REVIEWER: Janie Phillips Produced by Hoipolloi in supporting Street Child United, Me & Robin[…]

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INTERVIEW: TVs John McArdle talks Things I Know to be True, Emmerdale & You Never Said Goodbye

No matter how experienced, the prospect of performing in a relatively new play must always be a little more daunting for actors. Such has been the prospect for Emmerdale, Brookside and Prime Suspect star John[…]

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THEATRE REVIEW: Footloose at The Liverpool Royal Court Theatre

Footloose The Liverpool Royal Court Theatre October 30 – November 4 Director: Racky Plews Choreographer: Matt Cole Designer: Sara Perks Cast Includes: Maureen Nolan, Gareth Gates, Joshua Dowen, Grace Lancaster, Reuben Gershon, Alex Marshall, Lindsay[…]

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The Last Ship from Sting’s album The Soul cages is coming to The Liverpool Playhouse in April 2018

THEATRE NEWS: The Last Ship written by Sting will sail into The Liverpool Playhouse in April, 2018

Sting’s personal, political and passionate musical The Last Ship will be docking at The Liverpool Playhouse from April 9th – 14th, 2018. The show is an epic tale of community, hope and a great act[…]

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Around the World in 80 Days

THEATRE REVIEW: Around the World in 80 Days at The Liverpool Playhouse

Around the World in 80 Days Liverpool Playhouse October 28 – October 29 Director: Teresa Heskins Producer: The New Vic Theatre Cast: Andrew Pollard, Michael Hugo, Dennis Herdman, Matthew Ganley, Simi Egbejumi-David, Joey Parsad, Pushpinder Chandi,[…]

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Gareth Gates will play Willard in Footloose at The Liverpool Royal Court

INTERVIEW: Gareth Gates looks forward to being Footloose at The Liverpool Royal Court

Everybody’s gettin’ Footloose at The Liverpool Royal Court Theatre as the hugely popular musical hits the Roe Street stage for the first time, Monday-to-Saturday, as a part of its critically acclaimed UK tour. The show[…]

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Akram Khan & The English National Ballet Giselle

THEATRE REVIEW: Akram Khan & The English National Ballet’s Giselle at The Liverpool Empire

Akram Khan’s Giselle Liverpool Empire until Saturday October 28 2017. Touring. Production: English National Ballet Conductor: Gavin Sutherland Leader: Matthew Scrivener Music : Vincenzo Lamagna after the original score of Adolphe Adam Orchestration by Gavin Sutherland[…]

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maggie Bain as Ella in Man to Man at The Liverpool Everyman Theatre

THEATRE REVIEW: Man to Man at The Liverpool Everyman Theatre

Man to Man The Liverpool Everyman Theatre October 24-October 28, 2017 Author: Manfred Karge Director: Bruce Guthrie & Scott Graham Producer: Wales Millennium Centre Designer: Richard Kent Lighting: Rick Fisher Sound: Mike Walker Projections:  Andrzej[…]

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Reasons to be Cheerful for Graea at The Liverpool Everyman Theatre

THEATRE REVIEW: Reasons to be Cheerful at The Liverpool Everyman

Reasons to be Cheerful Liverpool Everyman Theatre October 17 – October 21, 2017 Director: Jenny Sealey Writer: Paul Sirett Producers: Graeae Cast Includes: Stephen Lloyd, Stephen Collins, Beth Hinton-Lever, Karen Spicer, Gerard McDermott, Max Runham[…]

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