Northern Theatre.

[tangerinedream]

I used to like the Octagon in Bolton, but they seem to be favouring comedy nights and music these days, rather than plays.

I'm going to the Brecht (Furcht und ellend des dritten reiches) at Contact next week with my German class - I'll report back.

I've seen that advertised, the german language is a slight barrier to me! I'm going to see the Caucasian Chalk circle in leicester next month (not really norf but it is brecht)

There is some Arthur Miller coming up at the octagon soon. Can't remember which one though. It nearly closed a few years back, I presume thats the reason for the switch in direction. It was very good.

 

[tangerinedream]

the big newcastle theatre people are really good

can't remember wht theyre called tho.....

my mate does amateur stuff, it's quite good but not worth a trip from preston for tbh

preston eh?

 

[mancboy]

the big newcastle theatre people are really good

can't remember wht theyre called tho.....

my mate does amateur stuff, it's quite good but not worth a trip from preston for tbh

Do you mean Northern Stage? They've done some good stuff. Bit heavy on the adaptation of 'classic' novels though.

Last great thing I saw was Romans in Britain at the Crucible in Sheffield. Long overdue production of a really interesting show. Everyone else seems to have hated it.

 

[belboid]

I saw that too. Interesting, but far from great imo. Very eighties. Very good staging, looked superb, but i didn't think the second half worked entirely. Good idea's that didn't quite come off.

Pissed off that Mystero Buffo has been cancelled by them for no given reason. Got tickets for Nights at the Circus instead tho.

 

[moose]

I've seen that advertised, the german language is a slight barrier to me!

Unless it contains beginner's German phrases like "My Aunt Heidi has new shoes" I'm buggered too.

 

[tangerinedream]

Unless it contains beginner's German phrases like "My Aunt Heidi has new shoes" I'm buggered too.

All I can remember from german is (apoligies for the spelling!) 'wo ist die bahnhof?' and 'Schnell, schnell, mein krankenwagan ist kapput!' The latter phrase caused me no end of amusement in the mid 90's for no apparant reason.

 

[Bomber]

One Flew Over ....................

Coming soon to The New Vic Theatre in Stoke is production of 'One Flew over the Cuckoo's nest', which promises to be quite good if the reviews are anything to go by?

Fri 28 April - Sat 20 May 2006

New Vic

 

[tangerinedream]

Only on till Friday, Bolton Octagon's 'Accidental death of an Anarchist' was excellent tonight. I'll write more when I have time, but if you have the chance I would recomend it. I've seen it twice before and this far outclassed those times. Genuinelly inventive and pretty manic.

 

[tangerinedream]

I just saw Metamorphosis at the Playhouse in Liverpool. Go and see it if it is near you. It's awesome!

 

[Geoff Collier]

Well I certainly ain't no Southerner !

Unfortunately the north begins at Crewe. That's according to both myself (who grew up there) and Stuart Maconie so it must be true. Stoke is in the Midlands.

Anyway, does Crewe still have the Lyceum Theatre? I used to go there a few times in the 1970s. Later on I moved to Hull where they have the Hull Truck theatre which was very well regarded. Actually it's probably been demolished by now and replaced with something soulless. But I moved a couple of years ago so I'm not sure about that.

 

[Frampton]

We're off to see "Waiting for Godot" at Manchester's Library Theatre this Thursday. Two weeks ago a seminar on the Psychoanalytical aspects of the Leeds Opera production: Pinnochio. A brilliant couple of hours. A brilliant opera.

 

[Roadkill]

Later on I moved to Hull where they have the Hull Truck theatre which was very well regarded. Actually it's probably been demolished by now and replaced with something soulless. But I moved a couple of years ago so I'm not sure about that.

Hull Truck is still going strong. I've not been for years but I remember seeing some very good productions there when I was younger, and friends who go now tell me that it's still good.

Hull New Theatre has its moments as well.

 

[belboid]

the old building is gone, but is has a lovely new one now doesn't it?

 

[lang rabbie]

Anyway, does Crewe still have the Lyceum Theatre? I used to go there a few times in the 1970s. Later on I moved to Hull where they have the Hull Truck theatre which was very well regarded.

Oddly enough, the Hull Truck Company were performing Jon Godber's Our House at the Crewe Lyceum last week. Most of the rest of the time it only seems to put on touring rep of the sort I though had died out years ago.

 

[Lisarocket]

My hometown (Scarborough) has the Stephen Joseph Theatre- northern home of Alan Aykebourn

http://www.sjt.uk.com/

It used to be called the theatre in the round (as it is 'in the round') when it was based in another building. It's in a lovely art deco building now, which used to be the Odeon cinema. The place got fully restored when the SJT took over

Nice to see the kids drama group 'Rounders' is still going strong. I spent many a happy Saturday at Rounders when i was a young 'un