By Grace Hatchell, with her investigative mode activated. A new dark thriller from the creators of Ghost...
North East
I found myself at Alphabetti Theatre, drawn in by the promise of an improvisation night featuring acting,...
On the advertising, it looked good and it looked like it had potential. However, the reality was...
By Grace Hatchell, Postie With The Mostie Right then, gather round because there’s a rather exciting envelope...
Is Mamma Mia! really not a jukebox musical?
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Judy Craymer Credit: Mary McCartney
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“I don’t consider Mamma Mia! a jukebox musical,” says producer Judy Craymer — a statement that feels...
Before the monster ever stomped into literary history, there was Mary. Young, sharp-minded, grieving, in love, and...
By Grace Hatchell I barely had time to sling my satchel over me shoulder before I found...
Aladdin Panto at Newcastle Theatre Royal: Danny Adams and Clive Webb Celebrate 20 Years

Billie Kay and Danny Adams. Credit: Paul Coltas

MEET CLIVE AND DANNY – STARS OF NEWCASTLE THEATRE ROYAL’S ALADDIN Grace Hatchell reporting, fingers numb, notebook...
If you’ve ever wished pantomime magic could be enjoyed without barriers, the Phoenix Theatre in Blyth has...
Right, my loves – put your phones down and perk your ears up because the bells of...
If you’re looking for something spine-tingling this spooky season, the People’s Theatre in Heaton has just the...
Grace’s Satchel Special Delivery: MISCAST – Musical Theatre but not as we know it! Well my loves,...













