Perfectly Ordinary is a brand new British musical at the Hope Mill Theatre! It is an in depth study about how we view mental health ,which is a huge topic nowadays but I haven't seen anything that draws the curtain back in a hospital ward, where we meet 7 different characters with their own stories... … Continue reading Perfectly Ordinary A New Musical
I went to see The Importance Of Being Earnest at the Albert Halls as part of the Bolton Octagon's Out and About season and it was great! It is a domestic comedy by Oscar Wilde set in the Victorian era. This production ,directed by Suba Das, oozes class and style. The cast is lead by … Continue reading The Importance Of Being Earnest Review
I went to the Royal Exchange to watch Hobson's Choice. It is a hilarious comedy adapted brilliantly by Tanika Gupta. It has been reimagined for an Asian family in Manchester. This play is bursting with energy and heart. The story follows a tailor shop businessman who has 3 daughters that want to break free of … Continue reading Hobson’s Choice Review
Its another great announcement for the exciting upcoming shows at the Royal Exchange! The Royal Exchange is in the heart of Manchester and it is such a great theatre that is worth visiting. Prices at the Exchange are normally very reasonable. There are always £20 seats at the top and the concessions for young people … Continue reading Royal Exchange Theatre Autumn Winter 2019 Season
I went to the National Theatre to watch Follies for the final time and whilst I was down in London I went on the brilliant After Lights Down Tour. So this tour is aimed at people who have already seen Follies at the National Theatre as it goes in depth of the shows design and … Continue reading Follies After Lights Down Tour
I saw Home I'm Darling at The Lowry on its short UK Tour. And I loved it! I would class Home I'm Darling as a "Dramady" which is a comedy and drama. And it was a very interesting concept with a couple who live in the 50s lifestyle but it is the modern day. We … Continue reading Home I’m Darling Review
I saw the recent UK tour of Ghost The Musical at the Manchester Palace Theatre. I have always wanted to see Ghost because I heard great things about the music and special effects. I had a nice night watching Ghost and I would recommend it to ages 12 and above. Ghost is based on the … Continue reading Ghost The Musical Review
There are loads of shows in the West End and I know sometimes it can be a trouble trying to decide!I know It is up to personal taste but I'm breaking it down to different audiences. 1.Families I would recommend all the Disney shows in the west end like Aladdin and The Lion King but … Continue reading Musicals To See In The West End
I saw The Girl On The Train at the Lowry on Friday night and it was great to see that it was packed with a great ranges of ages. I got my ticket as part as the Under 26s scheme that offers £10 tickets on selected seats! We follow Rachel as she watches the perfect … Continue reading The Girl On The Train Review
I have just finished my work experience here at the octagon and it has been such an incredible experience. I have learnt so much about the workplace and theatre. In this blog I will take you through my 5 days at the Octagon! Day 1- So I was very nervous for my work experience but … Continue reading Work Experience At The Bolton Octagon
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