Berkoff’s Oedipus was never going to be dull. It had masterpiece or car-crash written all over it, but it was never going to be dull.
Merry Xmas from the Culture Blog
Here’s our very own Dave The Pap getting up close and personal with Empire panto star Pamela Anderson.
Review: ‘Tis Pity She’s A Whore at the Everyman
“Well, that was a laugh eh?” quipped the Culture Blog on the way out from ‘Tis Pity She’s A Whore at the Everyman.
Ragged Trousered Philanthropists at The Everyman
I went to see the Ragged Trousered Philanthropists at the Everyman feeling generally positive, but wary that the lengthy book would be tough to recreate on the stage. In the final analysis, I feel my caution was well placed.
One Night in Istanbul
One Night In Istanbul is an extremely basic piece of work. And that’s nothing to do with my postcode, my sense of humour, my footie shirt or my birth certificate.
Hansel and Gretel at the Everyman
Kneehigh’s Hansel and Gretel, at the Everyman, is great fun for kids and big kids alike, with some wonderful music and a diverting script.
Ghost Stories at Liverpool Playhouse
Ghost Stories maintained a powerful hold on me throughout. It felt like the product of two people who understood the demands, quirks and rigours of the medium perfectly – and it showed in a brilliantly entertaining, and perfectly terrifying, experience
Terry Pratchett's Nation at FACT
Andrew Beattie reviews Terry Pratchett’s Nation, which was shown at Fact earlier this month. I am well aware of Sir Terry Pratchett’s Work. At any given moment my Dad is likely to recite lines of conversation from some of Discworld’s finest and not so fine characters chuckling to himself and leaving me with a brief [...]
The Best of Liverpool 2009
I’ve asked a group of people well placed in media, music, arts and other general culture vultures to venture their high- and lowlights of Liverpool in 2009.
The 39 Steps at The Playhouse
Every bit of the 39 Steps works wonderfully – it’s an absolute pleasure. The little things – the Hithcock references, the snow falling fro the ceiling at the end, the staff dressed up in period garb. Make sure you catch it before the end of the year.