Reviews of the latest tv, films, gigs, comedy, games, theatre and more from the Lancashire

REVIEW: Swan Lake by the English Youth Ballet, Charter Theatre, Preston

5:17pm Monday 15th April 2013

What a joy to see so many young dancers showing off their talents on stage at the Charter Theatre.

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Review: Burnley Light Opera Society

12:30pm Tuesday 12th March 2013

MEMBERS of Burnley Light Opera Society certainly weren’t lying when they promised Broadway Lights, West End Nights for their spring revue.

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Kes : Chorley Little Theatre

3:49pm Monday 4th March 2013

Bringing Kes, the tale of working class strife and failing education to the stage is no easy challenge, especially as Ken Loach’s 1969 film adaptation of Barry Hines’ novel is widely regarded as a British cultural classic.

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Review: Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Manchester Opera House

4:58pm Thursday 14th February 2013

THROW together drag queens, disco pop classics, country hicks and an eye-popping mail order wife, and mix them in a fuschia pink paint pot... Then you’re somewhere near the glorious festival of campery that is Priscilla Queen Of The Desert.

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Review: Jack and the Beanstalk, Colne Muni

1:41pm Monday 7th January 2013

JUST when you thought the festive season was over for another year, along comes Colne’s annual pantomime to bring a warm glow to brighten up an otherwise dull winter.

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Snow White's Dwarves are Lancashire lads

3:41pm Friday 21st December 2012

TAKE yourself to Darwen this Christmas if you want to see men in drag and a scary old witch who resembles Cruella DeVille.

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The Hoff's Hook is panto magic

3:40pm Friday 21st December 2012

WHAT do you get if you mix a sprinkling of fairy dust, some rowdy pirates and one of the most famous TV stars in the world? Answer — the recipe for the perfect swashbuckling panto.

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Review: White Christmas The Lowry, Salford Quays

4:52pm Friday 14th December 2012

HAVING put the tree and trimmings up at home and done a spot of Christmas shopping, I thought my festive fervour was reaching its peak.

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Review: The Lion King Musical, Palace Theatre, Manchester

4:51pm Friday 14th December 2012

THE Lion King musical certainly lived up to its expectations – and beyond.

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Review: Jack and the beanstalk, Charter Theatre, Preston

4:34pm Friday 7th December 2012

FE, Fi, Fo, Fum — come and see this panto packed with fun.

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Review: Arabian Nights, The Lowry, Salford

4:32pm Friday 7th December 2012

MAGICAL” is what my eldest daughter said. “Flabbergasting” was my youngest’s verdict. I agree — Arabian Nights by Manchester Library Theatre Company is an outstanding production with a fantastic cast which makes for an amazing family night out.

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Review: Rats’ Tales, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

5:36pm Tuesday 4th December 2012

BE afraid, be very afraid.

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Review: Copacabana, Burnley Mechanics

4:38pm Wednesday 14th November 2012

There's music and passion, sequins and feathers galore in Burnley Light Opera Society's latest production.

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Review: The Hairy Bikers, King George’s Hall, Blackburn

10:06am Friday 9th November 2012

OVER the years the Hairy Bikers have built up a huge following with their irreverant cookery/travel shows.

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Review: Alan Davies, King George's Hall, Blackburn

9:49am Friday 26th October 2012

ALAN Davies returned to his roots with a visit to Blackburn as part of his first stand-up show since 1999.

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Review: Frisky and Mannish, Burnley Mechanics

10:54am Monday 22nd October 2012

IT’S unlikely you’ll see a more enjoyable show this year than this.

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Review: 9 To 5: The Musical, Opera House, Manchester

4:08pm Wednesday 17th October 2012

THE brightly-coloured posters for Dolly Parton musical 9 To 5 promise a gaudy, colourful theatrical treat; and that’s exactly what you get, with a great big dose of heart, cracking feel-good tunes and slick choreography.

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Jimmy Carr wows sell-out crowd in Blackburn

1:00pm Sunday 14th October 2012

MASTER technician Jimmy Carr made his annual return to Blackburn with his new show Gagging Order.

Review: The Full Monty, Pendle Hippodrome Theatre

11:18am Tuesday 2nd October 2012

IN very simple terms, a show like The Full Monty cannot fail - especially with a Friday night audience where the men stand out like sore thumbs.

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Review: Frankie Boyle @ King George’s Hall, Blackburn

3:38pm Thursday 5th July 2012

THE arch villain of the comedy circuit is back oozing vitriol from every pore.

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