Seven Drunken Nights The Story Of The Dubliners – 22 May 2026, Cast, Doncaster Review by Claire Stanley. ‘Seven Drunken Nights’ at the Cast Theatre on Friday had me deep diving immediately into the world of The Dubliners. Their story, their music and their key people all got a look Continue Reading
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Northern Rascals’ Sunny Side – 22 April 2026, Rotherham Civic
Northern Rascals’ Sunny Side – 22 April 2026, Rotherham Civic Review by Claire Stanley. ‘Sunny Side’ Is Northern Rascal’s courageous exploration of what it means to experience challenging mental health in Britain today. Co-directed by (Anna Holmes) and (Sam Ford) this piece narrates ‘K’, an adolescent in a Yorkshire town Continue Reading
A Fairytale For Christmas – 11 December 2025, Sheffield City Hall
A Fairytale For Christmas – 11 December 2025, Sheffield City Hall Review by Claire Taranaski. Coming to Sheffield for one night only as part of a nationwide tour was a sparkly evening of festive fun (or should I say festive craic) that will appeal to lovers of Irish entertainment, Christmas Continue Reading
Bad Immigrant – 8 November 2025, University Drama Studio
Bad Immigrant – 8 November 2025, University Drama Studio Review by Claire Taranaski. When I interviewed Jennifer Irons about her one woman roller disco show about immigration Bad Immigrant last month for our Youtube channel I instantly warmed to this amazing woman who immigrated to the UK from Canada 25 Continue Reading
Calling Barnsley Book Launch
Calling Barnsley Book Launch By Polly Turner. ‘Calling Barnsley’ is a love letter to a northern ex-mining town, told in the dramatised words of its inhabitants. And it will bring a tear to your eye and make you laugh out loud. It is made up of short pieces that sound Continue Reading
Interview – Benji Waterhouse
Interview – Benji Waterhouse We are delighted that our latest interview is with NHS psychiatrist, writer and stand up comedian Benji Waterhouse, who will be bringing his You Don’t Have To Be Mad To Work Here Book Tour to the Leadmill on 11 May (book your tickets here). Q. Tell Continue Reading