A story of loss, hope, friendship and leaving the past behind add up to Ten Quid, Stirling Theatre’s latest show. Written by John Grimshaw and directed by Jane Sherwood, it follows the journey of a young man returning to Manchester 40 years after his family originally emigrated to Australia. Mark’s goal is to honour his […]
One of Shakespeare’s great tragedies – known as “the Scottish play” in some circles – will highlight the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition at Roleystone Theatre this September. Directed by Paul Treasure, Macbeth is the story of Scottish general told a prophecy by a group of witches who claim he will one […]
What happens when people of widely different political views are forced to co-exist? It’s a question posed in Let The Sunshine, a play from Australia’s most respected contemporary playwright, showing at Limelight Theatre in August. Written by David Williamson and directed by Tim Riessen, it’s a satirical comedy about 50-something sea-changers and their children. When […]
When you think of literary works that could easily be adapted into a short play, Herman Melville’s classic ‘Moby Dick’ isn’t one of the first texts that springs to mind. Yet the 685-page novel about a large aquatic mammal is about to be delivered as a 25-minute play. Michael Green has adapted the work from […]
On a cold and rainy night the easy option for many is to mosey your way home after a long day at work, eat a hot meal that resembles and warm hug, grab yourself a beverage, alcoholic or not and rug up in the front of the TV before your much awaited slumber. If this […]
