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Production images have been released for Talkshow’s Telethon, a sharp and funny new show exploring public morality, right and wrong and our divisive tendencies. Telethon is a fresh, playful and clever spin on the marathon phone-in tv trope. Inspired by contemporary moral psychology, Telethon explores groupism, public philanthropy, moral certainty and anger. Created by the... Continue Reading →
Theatre Re’s folktale-inspired production Bluebelle, developed in collaboration with deaf and Visual Vernacular artists, comes to The Lowry this February. This atmospheric and visually striking show tells a brand new folk story, weaving together plots from tales by Angela Carter, Italo Calvino, the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault. The non-verbal production features live music and... Continue Reading →
Production images have been released for The Thunder Girls, based on Melanie Blake’s best-selling debut novel which has been adapted for the stage by the author and receives its world premiere at The Lowry this week. Having already broken the venue’s box-office records for a new play, this new ‘playsical’ features a stellar cast including Coleen... Continue Reading →
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