Manor Operatic Society’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – 14 May 2025, Sheffield City Hall Review by Claire Taranaski. Roald Dahl was known for not always being a fan of adaptations of his children’s books so we will never know what he will think of the musical adaption of his Continue Reading
Musical Theatre
SUPAS’ Into The Woods – 30 April 2025, University Drama Studio
SUPAS’ Into The Woods – 30 April 2025, University Drama Studio Review by Jacob Bush. For their final production of the academic year, Sheffield University Performing Arts Society (SUPAS) present Into the Woods. With a book by James Lapine, the musical takes a selection of well-known fairy tale characters and Continue Reading
Croft House Theatre Company’s Rock Of Ages – 19 March 2025, Lyceum Theatre
Croft House Theatre Company’s Rock Of Ages – 18 March 2025, Lyceum Theatre Review by Claire Taranaski. Rock Of Ages is a musical like non-other than I have seen before, and trust me I have seen a lot, balancing rock music, adult themes and comedy, including brilliantly making fun of Continue Reading
Ellesmere Musical Theatre Company’s Annie – 11 March 2025, Montgomery Theatre
Ellesmere Musical Theatre Company’s Annie – 11 March 2025, Montgomery Theatre Review by Claire Taranaski. It’s not often I get the chance to directly compare an amateur performance with the professional tour but after seeing the professional tour of Annie 18 months ago and Ellesmere MTC production last night, I’m Continue Reading
Meersbrook Park Church Operatic Society’s Patience – 6 March 2025, Meersbrook Park Church
Meersbrook Park Church Operatic Society’s Patience – 6 March 2025, Meersbrook Park Church Review by Claire Taranaski. In the almost 10 years of reviewing amateur theatre in Sheffield until last night I had never seen or reviewed any Gilbert and Sullivan, which is even more surprising as I have previously Continue Reading
SUPAS’ Amélie – Sheffield University Drama Studio, 11 December 2024
SUPAS’ Amélie – Sheffield University Drama Studio, 11 December 2024 Review by Jacob Bush. Based on the cult classic film, Amélie tells the story of a young woman living in Paris who only seeks to do good but also likes to remain a mystery to those whom she’s helping. Craig Lucas’ Continue Reading