Tudor Players’ The Whitby Rebels – 9 June 2026, Library Theatre Review by Claire Taranaski. I don’t remember the story of The Helga Matia’s illegal voyage to the Arctic, despite being 12 at the time, so don’t know how much of Bea Roberts play is true versus fiction but what Continue Reading
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Denys Edward Players’ Blithe Spirit – 27 May 2026, Dronfield Civic Hall
Denys Edward Players’ Blithe Spirit – 27 May 2026, Dronfield Civic Hall Review by Nicola Bourne. Having seen, over the years, various incarnations (pardon the pun) of this Noel Coward classic, I was aware of the wacky storyline, but more than happy to watch a new production unfold on stage Continue Reading
Hasland Theatre Company’s Jerusalem – 18 May 2026, Chesterfield Playhouse
Hasland Theatre Company’s Jerusalem – 18 May 2026, Chesterfield Playhouse Review by Nicola Bourne. Jez Butterworth is known for his sharp social commentaries and for incorporating dark humour, mythology, strong language and chaos. This play, Jerusalem, is no different and is already being called a modern classic! It is, for Continue Reading
TOADS’ The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production Of Hamlet – 13 May 2026, St John’s Church
TOADS’ The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production Of Hamlet – 13 May 2026, St John’s Church Review by Lou Taylor. I have just been to see the opening night of TOADS May production. Directed by Alan Wade, who also writes plays for this group, this is Continue Reading
Ecclesall Theatre Company’s Dr Jekyll & Mr hyde – 12 May 2026, Ecclesall Parish Hall
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SUTCO’s Romeo & Juliet – 10 May 2026, Weston Park
SUTCO’s Romeo & Juliet – 10 May 2026, Weston Park Review by Claire Taranaski. Over 400 years ago when William Shakespeare presented Romeo & Juliet to the world his cast would have not included a single female and he would have designed it to be performed on a traditional stage Continue Reading