Red Dust Road @HOME, Mcr

Red Dust Road is a stunning adaptation of the memoir of the same name by Scots Makar Jackie Kay. It sweeps you up in an effortless narrative- adapted by playwright Tanika Gupta- who skillfully sets the tone to both convey the complexities of Kay’s story, and engages audiences with the humility of the characters portrayed. […]

Hobson’s Choice at The Royal Exchange

Hobson’s choice is a light-hearted, well-meaning classic, which humorously depicts the trials and tribulations of family life, re-located by writer Tanika Gupta to a tailors in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. The play is a witty and considered comment on the conflicting nature of culture and gender roles in the Ugandan-Asian tailoring trade in Manchester in the […]

West Side Story: Superbly re-Staged

West Side Story at the Royal Exchange is a thrilling spectacle. The restaging of this classic at the much-loved theatre in the round makes for an immersive and high energy experience for audiences. New choreography by Aletta Collins is the true making of this show- the party scene is a particular highlight, which sees so […]