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Production
Genre
Date / Venue / Produced by
Score
28th December, 2011
Grand Theatre, Leeds
Northern Ballet
92%
Eloquent story telling, superb staging and heavenly music. Another spectacular new Northern Ballet production that really hits the mark.
23rd December, 2011
WY Playhouse, Leeds
WY Playhouse
90%
An ideal feel-good Christmas production - a light hearted and exuberant interpretation of the classic family tale.
12th December, 2011
Town Hall, Leeds
Sarah Millican
88%
Ruder and lewder than her TV persona, but not offensively so and always very funny throughout.
9th December, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Whoopi Goldberg & Stage Entertainment
92%
Cheesier than a lump of mature Cheddar, but enormously funny, spiritually uplifting and foot-tappingly musical. Pray you don't miss it.
6th December, 2011
Arts Centre, Bingley
Bingley Little Theatre
80%
Identical twins, murdered murderers, married wart-hogs and dodgy detecting in a play with more twists than a... a.. very twisty thing! Unsophisticated but criminally funny.
2nd December, 2011
Grand Theatre, Leeds
Kenneth H. Wax et al.
90%
An evening of great music to keep the foot tapping and bring a lump to the throat.
25th November, 2011
Square Chapel, Halifax
Lauren MacColl and the MacCollective
88%
An evening of great music to keep the foot tapping and bring a lump to the throat.
23rd November, 2011
S&Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Rambert Dance: Seven for a Secret
96%
Romantic, playful, sensually energetic. An eclectically varied trilogy of superb dance pieces.
18th November, 2011
S&A Burton Theatre, Leeds
Beatrice Grognard and Tarab Dance Company
92%
Sultry, intense, magnificent - a bold and imaginatve introduction to Egyptian dance culture.
15th November, 2011
Arts Centre, Bingley
Bingley Amateur Operatic Society
78%
Great performances and precise direction round out a lively and lyrical production of a cheesy but cheerful western musical.
11th November, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Northern Ballet Theatre
96%
A real christmas cracker of a production, a treat for the whole family and one of the best Nutcrackers ever to grace a provincial stage.
4th November, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Dance Partner Productions and Royal Theatre Carre
70%
Brassy, garish, and gimcrack, but stunningly sexy and breathtakingly energetic. Worth a viewing even though it ultimately fails to fully deliver on it's promise.
29th October, 2011
Theatre Royal, Wakefield
State Ballet Academy of Minsk
80%
An incredible showcase of the budding talents of some of the great dancers of tomorrow.
28th October, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Alan Darlow Productions
72%
A tame and overly contrived, but otherwise musically pleasant, exploitation vehicle. Will most please Essex fans and those with fond memories of his era.
27th October, 2011
Theatre Royal, Wakefield
Dream Makers Ltd and Natalya Umanska
88%
Not the sexiest burlesque show, but a very well rounded evening of sensually engrossing entertainment.
25th October, 2011
Arts Centre, Bingley
Bingley Little Theatre
84%
An emotional and moving blend of humour and pathos and a fitting tribute to those involved in the actual events.
21st October, 2011
St. Georges Hall, Bradford
Jane McDonald
90%
A superbly enjoyable evening in the company of one of the most rounded entertainers in the UK today.
19th October, 2011
Square Chapel, Halifax
Manhattan Sound with Nicki Allan
78%
An excellent evening of nostalgic bid band entertainment.
14th October, 2011
WY Playhouse, Leeds
WY Playhouse
86%
A dark, moody and atmospheric, a gripping and inventive interpretation of Shakespeare's harrowing tragedy.
6th October, 2011
The Carriageworks, Leeds
Tony Hawks
82%
A very funny evening of fun and silliness with celebrated raconteur, author and comedian, Tony Hawks.
4th October, 2011
Theatre Royal, Wakefield
MidWales Opera
92%
Small in scope but not in imagination. A wonderfully intimate "Madame Butterfly" that would easily outclass many larger scale productions.
30th September, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
PNPF Productions
58%
An exploitation play that fails to live up to it's promise. An affair which brought down a Government deserved better.
26th September, 2011
WY Playhouse Leeds
WY Playouse, Derby Live and Royal and Derngate, Northampton
72%
Not destined to be a classic but a very laudible new chamber opera with a moving storyline.
23rd September, 2011
S & A Burton Theatre, Leeds
Phoenix Dance Theatre
90%
A superbly well-balanced collection of memorable dance pieces.
20th September, 2011
Arts Centre, Bingley
Bingley Little Theatre
78%
A crackingly good murder mystery.
16th September, 2011
WY Playhouse, Leeds
Northern Ballet
84%
Hamlet re-invented for the 21st century. A spectacular example of fine ballet theatre.
26th August, 2011
Grand Theatre, Leeds
Bill Kenwright Productions
80%
At turns, funny, moving, dramatic, informative and inspiring, with never a dull moment. Delivers much more than it's subject matter might suggest.
23rd August, 2011
Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich
Maddermarket Theatre Company
74%
An excellent production of a typical Christie whodunnit with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing and re-guessing to the very end.
19th August, 2011
Grand Theatre, Leeds
Bill Kenwright Productions
68%
A beautifully staged and intellectually engaging piece but one which is disappointingly lacking in the authors usual trademark element of suspense.
22nd July, 2011
Mind the Gap Studios, Bradford
Tripwire Theatre Company
88%
Gritty, visceral and nihilistic. A intelligent and unsettling crime drama that packs a massive punch.
20th July, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Royal New Zealand Ballet
90%
An inspiring triple bill of varied ballet shorts previously unseen in the UK. A supreme effort from a small but highly talented company.
15th July, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Hull Truck Theatre
82%
A very funny and engrossing confabulation of a bizarre real life period in the writer's life.
8th July, 2011
The Carriageworks, Leeds
Leeds Youth Opera
82%
A very creditable youth production with great performances in all the lead roles.
7th July, 2011
Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
Miami City Ballet
98%
A superb collection of ballet shorts performed by an internationally reknowned company. Mesmerising.
6th July, 2011
Théâtre du Châtelet, Paris
Miami City Ballet
98%
A superb collection of ballet shorts performed by an internationally reknowned company. Mesmerising.
5th July, 2011
Opera Garnier, Paris
Paris Opera Ballet
100%
A visually sumptious and intoxicating blend of ballet, theatre and pantomime.
4th July, 2011
Le Lido, Champs Elysees, Paris
Le Lido
80%
A very spectacular show that does not fully match style with substance.
1st July, 2011
Theatre Royal, Wakefield
Encore Theatre Company
86%
An excellent amateur production of the much loved musical.
24th June, 2011
WY Playhouse, Leeds
Birmingham Rep and WY Playhouse
78%
Fast paced and easily digested, an unsophisticated but ultimately enjoyable musical romp.
22nd June, 2011
St. George's Hall, Bradford
London Festival Opera
82%
Opera made fun and accessible with stimulating performances by first-rate singers.
18th June, 2011
S & A Burton Theatre, Leeds
Northern Ballet/Phoenix Dance Theatre
86%
A delightful evening of dance showcasing the talent of new choreographers.
17th June, 2011
St. George's Hall, Bradford
EasyTheatres
90%
Sexy, sassy and appealing - an evening of sultry glamour that is tantalising but never seedy, and all done in the best possible taste!
15th June, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
The Upstagers and Billy Youth Theatre
96%
A stunning youth production of a very funny rip-roaring dance extravaganza of a musical!
11th June, 2011
The Carriageworks, Leeds
The Idle Dream
74%
A playful, charming, whimsical and at times moving little epic which comes close to being magical, but ultimately falters at the final hurdle.
10th June, 2011
The Carriageworks, Leeds
Theatre Royal Bath et al.
92%
Sunny, funny, raunchy, rangy and very much un-PC - an inspirational, muppetational romp not to be missed.
9th June, 2011
The Carriageworks, Leeds
Theatre Ad Infinitum
90%
A fresh, inventive, challenging piece of emotional theatre. An exceptional one-woman musical performance from an artist with remarkable perception and insight.
7th June, 2011
The Carriageworks, Leeds
LIDOS
90%
A musical, comic and brutally gritty look at the darker side of prison life. Brings a whole new meaning to the term "Sing-Sing".
3rd June, 2011
Theatre Royal, Wakefield
Halifax Thespians
88%
Wittily written and keenly observant - a very funny pasquinade of northern life.
2nd June, 2011
The Carriageworks, Leeds
(1) Gareth Richards. (2) WitTank.
80%
Two one hour sessions of fresh and original comedy from up and coming new comedians. Well worth a punt.
27th May, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
ITV Studios and Phil McIntyre Entertainment
78%
At turns, funny, sad, poignant and occasionally dramatic. An affectionate comedy homage to Britain's favourite soap.
26th May, 2011
Grand Theatre, Leeds
Northern Ballet
96%
Ethereal and hauntingly beguiling. A splendid interpretation of Adam's tragic ballet.
24th May, 2011
Teatro Alla Scala, Milan
Il Corpo de Ballo Del Teatro Alla Scala
100%
A rare balletic blend of smouldering romance, regal elegance, and energetic pizzazz. A sparkling production of a real gem of a ballet.
20th May, 2011
Grand Theatre, Leeds
Lee Menzies and Act Productions Ltd
88%
A gritty, hard-hitting and frighteningly realistic depiction of life in the trenches.
17th May, 2011
Arts Centre, Bingley
Bingley Little Theatre
84%
A powerfully emotional melodrama with great character performances.
13th May, 2011
The Carriageworks, Leeds
Leeds Arts Centre
88%
A wittily satirical and unashamedly bawdy sexual romp.
12th May, 2011
Grand Theatre, Leeds
Opera North
76%
Brutal, bleak and harrowing - an emotionally charged musical account of the Russian gulags.
29th April, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Arlene Philips and Adam Spiegel
86%
More than just an exhibition of Tango, a well-rounded show with great dance, great music and an authentic latin flavour.
22nd April, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Comedy Theatre Company
82%
A generous helping of laughter served with a confit of pathos and lardons of romance, all lightly drizzled with a piquant sauce of sexy innuendo. A welcome return of an old favourite.
16th April, 2011
Carriageworks, Leeds
Barbershopera
98%
Smart, modern and ingenious. A spirited, supremely silly and wonderfully sung knockabout comic epic.
15th April, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Fuzzy Logic
80%
An emotional roller-coaster which is musically average but stronger than most on story and performances.
12th April, 2011
Carriageworks, Leeds
Fuzzy Logic
76%
A novel and highly imaginative physical comedy.
6th April, 2011
The Carriageworks, Leeds
West Riding Opera
90%
An ingenious and beautifully balanced interpretation of Donizetti's charming and funny comic opera.
8th April, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Dance Consortium
100%
Technically excellent and outrageously funny. The Trocks best outing to date.
1st April, 2011
WY Playhouse, Leeds
Leeds Amateur Operatic Society
86%
Another fine, professional quality production from LAOS. Great music, great performances, great entertainment.
28th March, 2011
Arts Centre, Bingley
Bingley Little Theatre
82%
Poignant, heartrending and hilarious by turns. An entertaining emotional rollercoaster.
25th March, 2011
WY Playhouse, Leeds
WY Playhouse
68%
A patchy and somewhat confused but powerfully acted version of a gritty human drama.
18th March, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
New Adventures
88%
Monty Python meets "The Sound of Music" - and bravely runs away! A very funny musical reworking of Python's take on the legend of the Holy Grail.
17th March, 2011
The Carriageworks, Leeds
Leeds Gilbert and Sullivan Society
78%
A highly effective production with some outstanding individual performances.
11th March, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
New Adventures
90%
Great music and eloquent storytelling in Matthew Bourne's unique style make this a show to truly savour. Even if you've seen it before, well worth another visit.
9th March, 2011
Theatre Royal, Wakefield
Evgenii Panfilov Russian State Ballet
88%
A combination of comedy, grace and surprising and intoxicating energy making for a fun evening of highly enjoyable entertainment.
4th March, 2011
Grand Theatre, Leeds
Northern Ballet
96%
Colourful and intense - a fabulous new ballet with a great new score. Not to be missed.
3rd March, 2011
Carriageworks, Leeds
The Paper Birds
82%
An audio/visual examination of how we see others and, by implication, of how they see us. Ingenious, thought-provoking and very, very witty. Well worth an hour of your life!
26th February, 2011
St George's Hall, Bradford
Strauss Gala Productions Ltd
78%
A delightful celebration of the romance and music of the Viennese operettas.
25th February, 2011
Alhambra Theatre, Bradford
Imperial Ice Stars
96%
Fast paced, enthralling and simply beautiful. A superb blend of stunning sporting ability and dramatic theatricality. Not to be missed.
18th February, 2011
Grand Theatre, Leeds
Wimpole Theatre, Playful Productions et al.
74%
A laudible stage representation of the favourite TV sitcom.
15th February, 2011
WY Playhouse, Leeds
Protein Dance
88%
Witty, compelling and, often, raucously funny. More than just dance, this is dance theatre with a cutting, satirical edge.
9th February, 2011
The Carriageworks, Leeds
The Kosh
94%
An innovative, invigorating and highly entertaining piece of physical theatre with a hugely talented one-woman cast.
4th February, 2011
Grand Theatre, Leeds
Opera North
70%
A rather pedestrian opera raised above the level of the ordinary by stunning visuals and a magnificent central performance.
28th January, 2011
WY Playhouse, Leeds
Phoenix Dance
82%
A colourful, high-octane collection of new and not-so-old dance works. Breathtakingly invigorating and visually stunning, an excellent evening of contemporary dance.
26th January, 2011
St. Georges Hall, Bradford
Buttershaw St. Pauls AODS
80%
Classy, fast paced and, at times, hilarious. A highly creditable production of the much loved musical.
17th January, 2011
St. Georges Hall, Bradford
Moscow City Ballet
86%
A traditional Nutcracker with an innovative twist. Great live music, enthralling choreography and superb performances from a larger than average touring company. Excellent value for money.