Archive - Yorkshire Theatre Newsletter

Does Talent Even Matter?

Liz Ryan takes a deep dive into the well-springs of theatrical creativity. Plus: What's On Jul 12-18 and beyond

Jul 11 •

June 2025

"Don't You Gentlemen Have Homes To Go To?"

Matthew Bourne's Ballet 'The Midnight Bell' Calls "Time" On A Dying British Subculture

Jun 9 •

April 2025

Krapp's Last Tape With Film Star Gary Oldman: A Review

York Theatre Royal took a managed risk. It paid off, says Liz Ryan.

Apr 30 •

The Joy of [Biological] Sex

Ignore the noise -- follow the signal. Otherwise you might find yourself at a tribunal. Plus the best performance events around Yorkshire Apr 23-26

Apr 23 •

Rotting: The Redemptive Power Of Mushrooms

A Sinister Eco-Fable for Holy Week. Plus what's on (Apr 14-18)

Apr 14 •

Riptide's RESET: When Emotional Chaos Meets Immersive Theatrical Experience

Plus: News of my second Substack and What's On Apr 5-11

Apr 4 •

March 2025

Unmasking Dr Saeed: A New Play Explores a 30-Year Medical Fraud

A Teaspoon of Shampoo explores the fascinating history of Bradford's "Dr" Muhammed Saeed and casts light on an opaque and frequently misunderstood…

Mar 21 •

Toxic: Pulling Back The Glittery Curtain of LGBTQ+ Pride

Nathaniel J Hall Interview. Plus The Best Of The Rest March 15-21

Mar 14 •

Kim's Convenience: A Love Letter To The First Generation

Plus All Blood Is Red (Review) and The Best Of The Rest Mar 8-14

Mar 7 •

February 2025

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