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Red Dust Road – Review

Posted on September 16, 2019 by The Editor

I’m not sure exactly when the word “dramedy” entered the popular consciousness of people’s lexicon but it seems that dramedies have been around for a lifetime. ...

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The Jumper Factory – Review

Posted on September 12, 2019 by The Editor

I personally blame Porridge. Their cute array of loveable rogues. Fletcher. Godber. Even the bad guy, Harry Grout, is played with a sentimental kitsch that has ...

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Freeman – Review

Posted on June 25, 2019 by The Editor

Incoming Festival 2019 is a celebration of the best emerging theatre companies from the UK and beyond and is currently showcasing a week of shows at Home Manche...

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Scottee: Fat Blokes – Review

Posted on March 21, 2019 by The Editor

As an honorary member of the Fat Blokes club I was particularly looking forward to Scottee: Fat Blokes at HOME Manchester and giving it the rebellious middle fi...

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Spark Plug – Review

Posted on February 15, 2019 by The Editor

Spark Plug sums up everything that is good about theatre in this part of the world. You have a Manchester based theatre company, Box of Tricks, that is a launch...