The Threepenny Opera continues at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton until 4 November. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ ✩ ✩ In a frighteningly plausible not-too-distant future Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg are holding a referendum on capital punishment, preparations are being made for the coronation of King Charles III, and […]
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Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs) – West Yorkshire Playhouse and Touring
Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs) continues at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds until 7 November and tours until 2 March 2016. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ There is always a price. If you update John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera in such a frenetic and raucous style, nuance and subtlety […]
Park Theatre season includes new Dougal Irvine musical The Buskers Opera
As Park Theatre enters its third year, artistic director Jez Bond has announced its new season of work will include the world premiere of brand new British musical The Buskers Opera by Dougal Irvine, providing a refreshingly innovative take on John Gay’s classic The Beggar’s Opera. Before touring the country, The Buskers Opera will play […]
