The cast of Animal Farm   Derby Theatre 2024 Photograph by Pamela Raith ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Writer, George Orwell (1903-1950) presented his well documented theories of political manipulation in the unusual format of farm animals becoming self governing in his acclaimed novel Animal Farm.  The dramatisation for stage is an adaptation by Ian Wooldridge.   Overview The pigs possess higher intelligence than the other animals and so they set about putting forward seven commandments as a code to

Rosie Sheehy as Puck  A Midsummer Night's Dream Royal Shakespeare Theatre 2024 Photograph Pamela Raith (c) RSC A Midsummer Night's Dream  The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford Upon Avon (until 30 March 2024) Directed by Eleanor Rhode ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Using a popular French phrase to describe key elements of this production of The Bard's A Midsummer Night's Dream  seems a little out of place, but the direction and input of illusion designer, John Bulleid, definitely adds a certain 'je

Chatsworth Players perform A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare pictured are members of the cast A Summer 2023 touring production  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another five star production by Chatsworth Players!' Shakespeare's amusing tale of mix up and mayhem has been toured across open air venues of the North Peak District by Chatsworth Players this July. The reviewer attended the final date in Darley Dale where company members gave quality performances despite having to deal with cl

by Gerald Sibleyras (original title ' Le Vent des Peupliers' ) 2003 Translated by Tom Stoppard 2005 This Production by Chatsworth Players Summer 2021 - Directed by Lindsay Jackson stage prop from HEROES by Chatsworth Players 2021 photograph Debra Hall Chris Pawley (Henri), Barrie Goodwin (Gustave), Tim Warburton (Philippe) photograph source: Chatsworth Players  https://bit.ly/2WJnuAD REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This touring production of  'Heroes' is the Chatsworth Player's first open-air t

A Christmas Carol at Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale, Derbyshire Members of the Cast of A Christmas Carol at Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale, Derbyshire ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This week this fabulous little company – which is run straight out of Chatsworth House’s own theatre, has pushed out further and is touring their production of A Christmas Carol in Derbyshire venues. Director, Lindsay Jackson has chosen John Mortimer’s fine adaptation to perform, which allows for a complementary perspective