224 stories by "Kristy Stott"
In 1982, six war veterans fought on separate sides of the Falklands/Malvinas war. Now, in Minefield, they stand together on stage to tell their stories.
Rattigan's truly powerful dialogue for The Winslow Boy, coupled with Kavanaugh's subtle directing style, create a piece that is undeniably touching and that audiences will not be quick to fo…
The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk presents a striking non-romanticised view of love and art in a stunningly sensual and passionate way. This is a truly unmissable show.
Since its arrival in Manchester, Hope Mill Theatre has brought much needed fresh and original plays to its stage. The already high bar that Yank! left has been raised even further by the tri…
Since becoming a father, Simon Mole has tapped into younger audiences " his show " Friends for All " is aimed at ages five and up and is about having the confidence to be yourself and stand …
East is East is a lively, provocative and heartening classic, written, performed and re-created with charm and brutal honesty.
The Royal Exchange has succeeded in bringing psychologically unnerving horror to its stage. With an underlying sense of uneasiness, Frankenstein is guaranteed to make you jump out of your sk…
Madama Butterfly is a captivating and moving production, go and see it and prepare to enjoy it whether you're an opera veteran or novice.
However, the UK's relationship with Un ballo in maschera has been rather dramatic over the past decade after stagings in London were met with little praise. This is Opera North's first produ…
Whilst Handlooms attempts to cram a lot into its short running time, it is bursting with heart and this makes it an utter joy to watch.
All set to Mozart's powerful and beautiful score, Opera North's Don Giovanni is a really entertaining night out for seasoned opera lovers or those, like me, who are new to the genre.
Circle Mirror Transformation at HOME, Manchester, is, despite its flaws, a pleasant night at the theatre made all the more enjoyable by this wonderful, sensitive production.
Birmingham Royal Ballet should be proud of the show they have created in Sleeping Beauty. They have proven that while we may have changed a lot since 1890, what was beautiful then, is still …
A play which goes into the details of the economics behind the 2008 banking crisis might sound like a pretty dull way to spend an evening, so credit to Proto-Type Theatre for not shying away…
If you're tired of conventional plot and character, On the Outskirts of a Large Event will be a welcome change.
All in all, The Newspaper Boy is a gripping story, well written and featuring a host of brilliant performances.
The RSC's touring production of Hamlet not only boasts engaging performances but situates them in a dynamic theatrical setting "enabling the entire cast and crew to assert this show as a com…
Nina " A Story About Me and Nina Simone, performed by Josette Bushell-Mingo, is not a tribute concert or a jukebox musical based on Simone's songs, it is a powerful and totally contemporary …
Inspired by a real-life Sheffield-based black men's walking group, Black Men Walking is an influential and compelling brand new play written by Leeds-based rapper and theatre-maker Testament…
From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads is a one-man show which tells the story of Martin, an 18-year-old a person with a mental health problem who is obsessed with David Bowie.
We've had premieres, modern adaptations and watched some shows receive West End transfers " the Manchester stages have been truly brilliant this year. Here is Upstaged Manchester's round-up …
From the moment the women of Hot Brown Honey take to the stage, they immediately command your attention and awe. This award-winning show is an explosion of female rage against the systems th…
Set against the surrounding political unrest in Argentina in the 1940s-50s, many topics, such as sexism, objectification of women, social division and corruption are touched upon, and no dou…
From the initial curtain rise, the Manchester Opera House's production of Dick Whittington had all the makings of a classic pantomime.
This Guys and Dolls is the perfect feel-good Christmas production. Playing out in-the-round on the Royal Exchange's iconic stage, you'll be left with a spring in your step and a smile on you…
