Category Archives: Theatre

Gravest Fears: Two Ghost Stories by M R James

By Richard |

“Didn’t you see it? A thing like a man? Hair all over him? And two great eyes to it? You’re telling me you didn’t see that? Well you count yourself lucky, lad. You count yourself lucky…” Cathedrals are seats of terror in these two thrilling tales by M R James, the master of the English ghost […]

The Hull to Scarborough Line: Flight

By Richard |

For fifteen years Sue Wilsea and Felix Hodcroft, aka ‘The Hull to Scarborough Line’ have been producing dynamic, irreverent shows that blend every form and style of spoken word performance. We range between the heart-stoppingly moving and the plain silly – and all points between. ‘Flight’ is our most ambitious show yet and will take […]

An Evening with Jack the Ripper

By Richard |

Whitechapel. 1888. Between August and November a series of women are brutally murdered. The identity of the killer remains a mystery. Until now..?It’s the greatest unsolved case in criminal history. One that continues to confuse and confound. Generating argument, debate and a host of different theories.Who was he?What was his motive?And how did he get […]

Before Fame

By Richard |

Or: What not to do when you discover one of the world’s greatest pop duos in a village hall The extraordinary untold backstory of one of the world’s greatest pop duos – George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley – by the man who discovered them when they were part of an unknown ska band. And how […]

John Crace – What the hell just happened?

By Richard |

The last 10 years of British politics has been one long psychodrama. The Scottish referendum. David Cameron’s surprise election win. Brexit. Theresa May. Boris Johnson. Liz Truss. Rishi Sunak. Each prime minister worse than the last. Covid. Partygate. The UK’s politicians had rarely looked so clueless. Even with the new Labour government we are still […]

Alex McAleer – Mind Reader

By Richard |

Alex McAleer possesses the uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audiences’ minds and read their thoughts at will. Having stunned audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe, sold out shows in Australia, and toured extensively across the UK and North America as the stand-out star of Champions of Magic, Alex has built a reputation as one […]

Switcheroo

By Richard |

Clap Trap Theatre in association with York Theatre Royal When it comes to scattering their mother’s ashes, three siblings are hit with a bombshell revelation that turns their world upside downThis remarkable play is based on the very simple premise that ‘it’s not what you say, it’s the way that you say it’The first act […]

Macready! Dickens’ Theatrical Friend

By Richard |

This highly acclaimed show – written and performed by Mark Stratford – tells the compelling story of the great Victorian actor-manager, William Macready – the man to whom Charles Dickens dedicated Nicholas Nickleby. A must for drama fans, this remarkable true tale captures the sheer joy, graft and tribulations (!) of a life lived in theatre With […]

Henry Blofeld: “Sharing my Love of Cricket”

By Richard |

Legendary cricket broadcaster, Henry Blofeld, takes the audience on a charming journey through modern cricket, while looking back at the great games of yesteryear. Henry has been close to the heart of cricket for more than 50 years.  He has seen the game grow into a hugely international sport, where franchises continue to have massive […]

That Knave, Raleigh

By Richard |

Following their five-star show, I, Elizabeth, the award-winning Dyad Productions (A Christmas Carol, Lady Susan, A Room of One’s Own, Christmas Gothic, Austen’s Women, Female Gothic) return to the Elizabethan era.  To the famous and fabulous Elizabethan explorer, sailor, dandy, and warrior, Sir Walter Raleigh. Elizabeth I’s favourite and James I’s knave.  This is a journey through […]

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