Set in Manchester, Oldham and London, My Mother Said I Never Should is a poignant, bittersweet story about love, jealousy and the price of freedom. The play details the lives of four women through the immense social changes of the twentieth century. Using a kaleidoscopic time structure, Charlotte Keatley’s story focuses on four generations of one family as they confront the most significant moments of their lives. In 1940, Doris, a former teacher, encourages her nine-year-old daughter, Margaret, to…

  Michael Park for The Infinite Group presents the West Yorkshire Playhouse production of Still Alice Best-selling novel by Lisa Genova Adapted by Christine Mary Dunford Directed by David Grindley Set/Costume design by Jonathan Fensom Lighting Design by Jason Taylor Sound Design by Gregory Clarke   Alice Howland is stubborn, clever and driven – a professional at the top of her game. But, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 50, she is compelled to confront her new reality…

  The Original Theatre Company and York Theatre Royal present Alan Bennett’s The Habit of Art Directed by Philip Franks Starring Matthew Kelly and David Yelland   ★★★★★ “I thought it unlikely that Alan Bennett would be able to equal the success of The History Boys (2004) but The Habit of Art is another absolute cracker, often wonderfully and sometimes filthily funny, but also deeply and unexpectedly moving.” Daily Telegraph (reviewing the original 2009 production)   Alan Bennett is one…

  PRIOR TO WEST END Jenny Topper and Theatre Royal Bath Productions present RUTH JONES in THE NIGHTINGALES A comedy by William Gaminara Directed by Chris Luscombe   One of the UK’s best-loved stars, Ruth Jones, makes her highly anticipated return to the stage in this witty, thought-provoking and bittersweet new play by William Gaminara. Under the watchful eye of Steven, their choirmaster, Connie, Ben, Diane and Bruno gather every week in the village hall to practise their accomplished acapella singing.…