Denys Edwards Players’ The Vicar of Dibley – 19 February 2025, Dronfield Civic Hall

Denys Edwards Players’ The Vicar of Dibley – 19 February 2025, Dronfield Civic Hall Review by Sue Curr. As one of Sheffield’s premier theatre groups Denys Edwards Players are well versed in the art of taking much loved theatrical masterpieces and bringing them to life in their own inimitable way, Continue Reading

Tudor Players’ Keeping Up Appearances – 18 February 2025, Library Theatre

Tudor Players’ Keeping Up Appearances – 18 February 2025, Library Theatre Review by Sue Curr. Bringing an iconic show such as “Keeping Up Appearances” to life onstage is no mean feat. Especially when the bar has not only previously been set so high given the beloved status of the original Continue Reading

Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light – 13 February 2025, Sheffield University Drama Studio

Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light – 13 February 2025, Sheffield University Drama Studio Review by Taylor J. Allison Davies’, ‘Tiny Fragments of Beautiful Light’, vulnerably articulates, layer by layer, how sharing one’s lived experience of isolating incidents can call in community, love and understanding. Elsa learns her sensitivity can be Continue Reading

Handsworth & Hallam Theatre Company’s Robin Hood – 29 January 2025, Montgomery Theatre

Handsworth & Hallam Theatre Company’s Robin Hood – 29 January 2025, Montgomery Theatre Review by Jacob Bush. Panto season isn’t quite over yet. Oh no it’s not! Handsworth and Hallam Theatre Company are banishing those January (and early February!) blues with Robin Hood. After a year away from pantomime last Continue Reading

Wales Community Theatre Players’ Cinderella – 18 January 2025, Montgomery Theatre

Wales Community Theatre Players’ Cinderella – 18 January 2025, Montgomery Theatre Review by Claire Taranaski. My first review of 2025 was both a welcome return to The Montgomery Theatre after its refurbishment (brought up to date but still with the Monty feeling that regular attenders of the theatre know and Continue Reading

Butter Side Up Theatre Company’s Messina – Library Theatre, 12 December 2024

Butter Side Up Theatre Company’s Messina – Library Theatre, 12 December 2024 Review by Taylor J. Ellie Madeira’s ‘Messina’ is an unforgettable twist of Shakespeare’s dramatic tragicomedy and the soft yet powerful sensuality of Burlesque! The cast truly disappeared into their characters with the help of the incredible costume and Continue Reading