From West End blockbusters to Bristol spectaculars and local triumphs, Ian Cheeseman dives head‑first into a jam‑packed week of theatre – celebrating standout performances, unforgettable…
View More Nine shows, Eight days, and a whole lot of magic: Ian Cheeseman’s whirlwind tour of the stage
The Royal Exchange in Manchester is a wonderful place to watch theatre, but as I ventured out into the damp evening to see one of…
View More Singing in the Rain dazzles at Manchester’s Royal Exchange
Ian Cheeseman previews this year’s star-studded pantomime at Bradford’s much-loved Alhambra Theatre and speaks to Snow White herself, Sarah Pearson, about festive fun, long days…
View More A Fairytale Christmas Awaits at the Alhambra
While in New York for the Club World Cup Final, Ian Cheeseman swapped the pitch for the stage, discovering a hilariously sharp musical take on…
View More From Broadway bargains to big laughs: Ian Cheeseman on Death Becomes Her
Ian Cheeseman reviews the premiere of ‘A Knight’s Tale’ at the Opera House, Manchester, praising its energetic rock vibes, standout performances, and promising future on…
View More A knight to remember: Hilarious new musical debuts in Manchester
John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men remains a powerful, poignant story of dreams, hardship, and human connection. As the Octagon Theatre prepares to stage this…
View More Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men brings timeless power to Bolton’s Octagon
The cherished humour of Only Fools and Horses is alive and well in this rollicking musical adaptation, currently entertaining audiences on its UK tour. Ian…
View More Lovely Jubbly! Only Fools and Horses musical is a triumphant tribute
IF ever there was a show that Northern Folk should go and see it’s Brassed Off, at Bolton’s Octagon Theatre. It was originally a film,…
View More Review: Brassed Off at Bolton’s Octagon: A heartfelt, humorous tribute to Northern grit and glory
Break A Leg is proudly sponsored by Counting King WHILE big stage shows may take many of the plaudits and awards, equally impressive performances may be…
View More Small theatre talent on a par with big shows
Break A Leg is proudly sponsored by Counting King THE BREAK A Leg column has finally got some Brass – but we are not talking…
View More Column: Break A Leg earns its Brass
AFTER a European trip that turned into an odyssey, the Break A Leg column goes much closer to home by visiting the theatre at Milgate…
View More Saddleworth’s theatre community is in safe hands at Millgate
THE BREAK A Leg column went a bit further afield for its musical theatre fix – in a different language. But Ian Cheeseman tells fans to expect…
View More How a theatre trip turned into a Herculean effort amid ‘Groundhog Day’
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