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Two, Royal Exchange, ReviewedNicola Mostyn reviews the dramatic duet between Justin Moorhouse and Victoria Elliot
You Can't Take It With You Reviewed, The Royal ExchangeKevin Bourke appreciates a funny and warm play
First night: Cinderella/Liverpool PlayhouseAngie Sammons is charmed
New operator for Epstein TheatreAnd it's Liverpool Sound City
First Night: Buddy/Liverpool EmpireHeather Smith fails to rock around a very slow moving clock
Liverpool Playhouse new seasonA Streetcar Named Desire headlines and a big push at the city's youth
Beautiful Thing, Royal Exchange, ReviewedJoan Davies likes it lovely on the stage
Calendar Girls/Liverpool EmpireHeather Smith likes the Yorkshire comedy - but not the scousey bits bolted on
First night: Grease/Liverpool EmpireIt's still rock and roll to Heather Smith
First Night: The Ladykillers/Liverpool PlayhouseKevin Bourke witnesses an unstoppable rattle of mischief, charm and danger
Good, Royal Exchange, ReviewedLucy Tomlinson wonders about a Nazi surprise that doesn't shock
One Man Two Guvnors ReviewedJoan Davies adores a James Corden-enhanced lark about
Susan Boyle is comingMusical about her life at Empire
You'll Never Walk Alone/Royal CourtPhilip Key enjoys the latest Nicky Allt show but it helps if you're one of the Reds
Review: Tartuffe/Liverpool PlayhouseHeather Smith falls for Roger McGough's well versed comedy
Edward II, Royal Exchange, ReviewedKevin Bourke applauds another strong - very strong - RX production
Review: Legally Blonde - The MusicalKevin Bourke feels as pink and fuzzy as candy floss at the Liverpool Empire
As You Like It, Royal Exchange, ReviewedMaria Roberts thinks this is the best thing she's seen at RX for years
Romeo and Juliet tops Liverpool Bard festShakespeare Festival to take place in St George's Hall
John Cleese Alimony Tour/Liverpool EmpireGreat one for the fans, says Vicky Anderson, but a shame Mr Funny is so in it for the money
View from the Bridge review, Royal ExchangeNicola Mostyn enjoys an intense story of love and denial
David Morrissey's Macbeth - theatre reviewKevin Bourke is well impressed by the Scottish play - the old Everyman's last 
Tickets now on sale...for Mrs BrownBrendan O'Carroll and the boys return to stage after TV victory
Everyman demolition date confirmedFinal curtain (if there was one) as public funding package for rebuild is secured
King Lear, review, The LowryJoan Davies thinks Jacobi cracks it but what about the coughs?
Review: Dead Heavy Fantastic – EverymanVicky Anderson enjoys a night out about a night out in this Ev’s final new work
Review: Footloose - the Dance MusicalHeather Smith is drumming her fingers rather than tapping her toes
City gets first burlesque academy“Today's lesson: In out, in out and shake it all about”
Review: They Call Her Natasha/EverymanGood job Elvis has left the building
In conversation with Peter SerafinowiczThe comedian and impersonator to talk in the Concert Room at St George’s Hall
Review: Oedipus/Liverpool PlayhouseStephen Berkoff is at the top of his game, says Ian Moore
Review: Corrie!/Liverpool EmpireMike Chapple enjoys a skilfully cobbled romp down 50 years
Review: All New Original Tribute to The Blues…Ian Moore says the show may have lost the plot, but hey
Mogadishu, Royal Exchange, reviewMaria Roberts admires but can’t love Vivienne Franzmann’s award-winning play
Chuckles in storeThe Comedy Festival PR handout has been exclusively cut and pasted elsewhere, but here’s Will Melvin's in-depth guide
Pete Postlethwaite: 1946-2011Much loved city actor remembered by those who knew and worked with him
Comedy - the new stadium rockerGrim up north - but one industry is laughing all the way to the bank, says Will Melvin
Trouble? It's behind himLes Dennis talks to Vicky Anderson about Dustin Gee, talent shows, and surviving 40 years in showbiz
Aladdin/Liverpool EmpirePamela Anderson and plenty of lamp rubbing suits Mike Chapple
Kim Cattrall frocks flogged on ebayWalk like an Egyptian as Liverpool Playhouse auctions Cleo costumes
Review: Scouse Pacific/Royal CourtMike Chapple is enraptured by Fred Lawless's panto alternative
Review: Sleeping Beauty/EverymanThe last ever rock n roll panto in the old theatre is a princely effort
How Now Mrs Brown Cow/Liverpool EmpireIan Moore enjoys a boisterous romp – and a sausage
Everyman and Playhouse new seasonsBig names as Oedipus and Roald Dahl's dark tales sit next to Gruffalo
Theatre review: Blood Brothers/EmpireMel C plays a mother of nine - with a dash of girl power. Is Vicky Anderson convinced?
Review: Hit Me! The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury/EverymanReasons to be Cheerful or What a Waste?
Theatre review: Shirley ValentinePauline Daniels flies solo at the Royal Court in the original director's cut. But is it any good?
Neptune Theatre changes name...to 'The Epstein Theatre' - in honour of the life of Brian
Review: Lennon/Royal Court, Liverpool30 years on from Everyman, revival is more objective than emotional, says Philip Key
THEATRE: Antony and Cleopatra/Liverpool PlayhousePhilip Key enjoys a first night with Kim Cattrall. Did it live up?
Theatre review: Anthology/ Liverpool EverymanPhilip Key takes pot luck and ends up in a graveyard
Theatre review: Our Day Out - The Musical/ Royal Court,…The wheels on Willy Russell's bus go round and round as briskly as ever, says Philip Key
Theatre review: Hairspray/Liverpool EmpireIan Moore is left pleasantly full
Spamalot reviewPhilip Key is tickled gently at the Liverpool Empire
Comedy: The Green Room/Duke StAngie Sammons goes to Ricky Tomlinson's latest venue see if Mick Miller, Duncan 'chase me' Norvelle and Jimmy Cricket have moved on since the 80s
Theatre review: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists/…Philip Key watches a brick of a book be condensed into two hours
In the Night Garden Live reviewedIs this the most exciting thing that could happen to a two-year-old? Andrew Mullett takes his son to see the live version of the hit TV series
Theatre review: Council Depot Blues/ Royal CourtPhilip Key rediscovers 'a great dollop of entertainment' from Liverpool writer Dave Kirby
Music review: Bob Harris presents... Richard Thompson and…Dave Thackeray says the veteran folkie is still plucking good
Theatre review: Hairspray: The Musical/Manchester Opera…Joan Davies loves the fun, the message and the routines of the show coming to Liverpol next month
Theatre review: Shakespeare The Man From Stratford/…Simon Callow is mesmerising as the Bard, says Philip Key
THEATRE REVIEW: Mamma Mia!/Kings Dock ArenaIan Moore says thank you, thank you, thank you for the music
Theatre Review: Ladies Night/ Royal Court, LiverpoolWhen there's no more golden balls, it's time to get your kit off
Theatre Review: Pygmalion/Manchester Royal ExchangeJoan Davies sees George Bernard Shaw's pre-musical version of My Fair Lady
Theatre review: One Night in Istanbul/Liverpool EmpireIan Moore finds something to shout about - but only if you're a Red
COMEDY REVIEW: The Best of Liverpool/Royal CourtFlexing the mirth muscles remains the city's great strength, says Mike Chapple watching stand-ups old and new
THEATRE REVIEW: The Rat Pack at the Liverpool EmpireIt's viva Las Vegas as Ian Moore appreciates the slick tribute to Martin, Sinatra and Davis Jr
THEATRE REVIEW: A Small Family Business/ Clwyd Theatr Cymru,…Phil Key rejoices in a perfect piece of Ayckbourn staged by Everyman legend Terry Hands
THEATRE REVIEW: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/Manchester PalaceIt's coming to Liverpool in the summer. Meanwhile Georgina Hague takes a child to the flying car and child-catcher show and loves it
THEATRE REVIEW: Canary/Liverpool PlayhouseIan Moore finds truth winning out in Jonathan Harvey's compelling new drama of forbidden love
THEATRE REVIEW: A Fistful of Collars/ Royal Court,…Scouse stereotypes by the well-worn bundle leaves the crowd in creases, writes Philip Key
THEATRE REVIEW: Blood Brothers/Liverpool EmpireIan Moore finds there are still plenty of brilliant moments in Willy Russll's gracefully ageing melodrama
Write Now festivalIt's raining, it's pouring, but will you be snoring at the Actors Studio, Seel Street this week. No, no, they say...
The One to watch: One-act plays..The Write Now festival of new play writing begins its first run this weekend and continues for a week. But what's it all about?
Theatre review: Hansel and Gretel/Liverpool EverymanLiz Lacey discovers when it's Grimm up north it's very very dark
Theatre Review: Glengarry Glen Ross/Manchester LibraryJoan Davies listens to the air turning blue
THEATRE REVIEW: Lucky Numbers/ Royal Court TheatreJust the ticket in places but you can't win 'em all, says Philip Key
THEATRE REVIEW: 1984/Manchester Royal ExchangeJoan Davies admires, applauds and wants you all go to the Royal Exchange
THEATRE REVIEW: Cirque Du Soleil's Varekai/The Trafford…We send Mitch Poole off to join the circus and he is well impressedShowing 79 items.
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