Review: Macbeth at Storyhouse in Chester
⭐⭐⭐⭐ With Storyhouse’s much-heralded production of Macbeth hitting the stage, We Are Chester’s Paul Crofts gives us his take on this ambitious, bold and [...]
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Review: Henry V, Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Chester
Words: Paul Crofts/Photos: Paul Crofts and Mark Carline Being actively involved in theatre means I often miss getting to see some of the other many productions on offer in [...]
Review: Twelfth Night, Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Chester
Words: Nathaniel Bullough. Photos: Mark McNulty There’s just something about being outside, a certain je ne sais quoi that heightens the attraction; from [...]
Review: Of Mice and Men, Theatr Clwyd
Straight from dusty ranches of California to our very own theatrical paradise, John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men brings all of the charm and charisma of an American performance to Theatr Clwyd. Full of political turmoil and questions about what it really means to be human, Of Mice and Men takes the audience on an emotional and thought-provoking journey and, in the process, makes you realise why it's considered the best American novel ever written. [...]
Review: The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales, Theatr Clwyd
With all of the magic of a fairy tale, and the musical hijinx of a pantomime, Theatr Clwyd presents The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales. A collection of wonderfully told tales interwoven with comedy, tragedy, love, and joy, Emma Rice's last production as Artistic Director of Shakespeare's Globe will warm your hearts on these cold winter nights. [...]
Preview: The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales, Theatr Clwyd
Ahead of our review coming Wednesday 31st January, here is a little more information ahead of Theatr Clwyd's run of the hugely popular and charming Emma Rice production of The Little Matchgirl and Other Happier Tales. [...]
Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Storyhouse Chester
By Tori Erskine Tori Erskine heads to Storyhouse to watch A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Photos by Mark Carline and Tori Erskine. After going to see dreary adaptations of [...]
Review: Julius Caesar at Storyhouse in Chester
Friends. Cestrians. Countrymen. Lend me your eyeballs for another James Wright review for We Are Chester. Photos by Mark Carline. This time around, I found myself making my [...]
Review: As You Like It at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre by James Wright
We Are Chester’s James Wright heads to Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre to watch As You Like It, one of three productions being staged over the summer season. Find out [...]
Review: Much Ado About Nothing – Theatr Clwyd
Love is a funny thing. We don’t always know when Cupid’s arrow will strike and sometimes the most unlikely matches make for the strongest, most [...]
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