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Review: Jack and the Beanstalk at Liverpool Empire ****
Jack and the Beanstalk may be the final panto to open its doors ahead of Christmas, but while it’s last, it’s certainly not least....


Review: Spirit of Christmas at the Philharmonic Hall ****
There’s certainly Christmas cheer aplenty at the Philharmonic Hall this season, from the aroma of mulled wine wafting around the foyer...


Review: A Christmas Carol at Liverpool Playhouse ****
Hi-jinks on the high seas (Moby Dick), Greek tragedy meets David Bowie spandex (Oedipussy) and a bloody journey through the complete...


Review: Snow White at the Epstein Theatre ***
Never mind Brexit. For those of a certain age, the real division happened on Saturday mornings and was between Team Swap Shop and Team...


Review: The Scouse Cinderella at Royal Court Liverpool ***
Little Scouse on the Prairie, Scouse Pacific, Scouse of the Antarctic…it was only a matter of time until The Royal Court turned its...


Review: Beauty and the Beast at Unity Theatre ****
“Be our guest,” Belle trills towards the end of the Unity’s new Christmas show, before being told unceremoniously: “Wrong version!” And...


Review: Aladdin at Hope Street Theatre ****
Last year Drops of Light brought an immediacy and intimacy to its production of Beauty and the Beast by performing it in the round (well,...


Review: The Snow Queen at Liverpool Everyman ****1/2
Well deck the halls and put out a mince pie for Santa – the countdown to Christmas has officially started. You can always guarantee...


Review: Calendar Girls the Musical at Liverpool Empire ****
First it was a real calendar. Then along came Tim Firth who captured the amazing true-life story in a hit screenplay. He returned to the...


Review: Dream Team returns at Philharmonic Hall ****1/2
“There aren’t many concerts where you come out with a smile on your face,” I overheard one man saying to another in the street outside...
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