Twelfth Night – 20 April 2019, Merlin Theatre, Sheffield ***** With the production celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sheffield’s Merlin Theatre it was only right that we sent our latest reviewer Artisan Friendly, who previously acted and worked behind the scenes at the venue, to review the show. Here’s their Continue Reading
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Sleep No More – 27 March 2019, Sheffield Library Theatre
Sleep No More – 27 March 2019, Sheffield Library Theatre ***** One of my favourite companies I discovered for the first time last year were Denys Edwards Players, so when I was invited to review their first production of 2019, and the second supernatural tale set in a theatre of Continue Reading
Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche – 22 March 2019, The Holt, Sheffield
Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche – 22 March 2019, The Holt, Sheffield I have always been big supporters of Butter Side Up Theatre Company, and of eating quiche, so were disappointed to be double booked for both nights of their latest performance, so instead sent our newest writer (who writes Continue Reading
Gardening in Small Spaces – 20 March 2019, Gage Gallery, Sheffield
Gardening in Small Spaces – 20 March 2019, The Gage Gallery, Sheffield ***** I love checking out a new venue and when it is the location for 12 plays in one night by one of our favourite student companies all the better. Gardening in Small Spaces, written by Jack Hewitt, Dan Continue Reading
SOSFest 2019 – 14 March 2019, Performance Lab, Sheffield Hallamshire University
SOSFest 2019 – 14 March 2019, Performance Lab, Sheffield Hallamshire University We were delighted to be invited to review the first ever SOS Fest 2019 (Sheffield Original Showcase) Festival, which aims to bring to life Sheffield born and based stage writing onto a semi-professional platform, performed by (mostly) Yorkshire born Continue Reading
And Then There Were None – 6 March 2019, Sheffield University Drama Studio
And Then There Were None – 6 March 2019, Sheffield University Drama Studio ***** Although I am a fan of British crime fiction, I have never ventured into the world of Agatha Christie so I was looking forward to being in the audience for the opening night of Sheffield University Continue Reading