About

Blogging about theatre and performance in Greater Manchester & other places.

Hopefully, if you’ve found your way here, it won’t come as a surprise that I really enjoy experiencing theatre in its many forms.

Back in 2017, I was lucky enough to get a place on a theatre criticism scheme to encourage new writers in the Greater Manchester area. The scheme was run by professional theatre critics with support from the Royal Exchange, HOME, Contact and Bolton Octagon.

I’m based in central Manchester so most of the theatre and performance I see is in the local area. My blog’s main focus is on work that is made in Greater Manchester or premiering here. Although I enjoy seeing touring shows, I rarely review them.

The GM Critics scheme gave me the confidence to share my views through blogging. It also introduced me to a really supportive group of people who love theatre and have lots to say about it.

I’ve been writing on here for nearly 8 years now, and posted nearly 190 reviews. It’s something I do in my spare time, so I’ll occasionally go quiet when work is busy – but, so far I’ve always eventually returned with more thoughts on a show that I’ve just seen.

For details of how to get in touch, please go to my Contact page.

You can find more instant (and much shorter) reactions to the theatre and performance that I see via Twitter and Instagram. I’m also trying out Bluesky.

12 January 2025.