Hasland Theatre Company’s Happy Families – 14 September 2026, Hasland Playhouse Review by Nicola Bourne. Hasland Theatre Company kicked off their new season last night, at The Playhouse, with their production of John Godber’s 1991 play, Happy Families. Its autobiographical storyline, which conveys relatable tales of the playwright’s family tensions, Continue Reading
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Chesterfield Operatic Society’s Whodunnit!? The Musical – 18 June 2026, Hasland Playhouse
Chesterfield Operatic Society’s Whodunnit!? The Musical – 18 June 2026, Hasland Playhouse Review by Nicola Bourne. I must admit that I didn’t really know what to expect from last night’s Whodunnit!? The Musical, performed by Chesterfield Operatic Society. It certainly wasn’t a show I was familiar with, prior to attending, Continue Reading
Inspirations Theatre Company’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame – 3 June 2026, Chesterfield Playhouse
Inspirations Theatre Company’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame – 3 June 2026, Chesterfield Playhouse Review by Nicola Bourne. If, like me, you were aware of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, but didn’t really know the story, beyond it being a tale of love between Quasimodo and Continue Reading
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
Dronfield Musical Theatre Group’s Musical Minds – 13 May 2026, Dronfield Civic Hall
Dronfield Musical Theatre Group’s Musical Minds – 13 May 2026, Dronfield Civic Hall Review by Nicola Bourne. Last night’s production of Musical Minds, at Dronfield Civic Hall, was a clever concept, following a journey through a range of emotions and mental health issues. Supporting the Young Minds charity, the evening Continue Reading