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The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel Review | HOMEmcr | Manchester

Feb 4, 2020

The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel Review | HOMEmcr | Manchester

Told by an Idiot are showing their appreciation to the icons of the silent cinema scene, reflecting the power of pantomime in a production that manufactures the best of 1910s film features. The group pay homage to the craft, with writer and director Paul Hunter, asking audiences to journey with Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel as they make their move from the UK to New York. As recent hires of Fred Karno’s Music Hall Troop, the production places the pair in a real, historical

One Night In Miami Review | Homemcr | Manchester

Jul 5, 2019

One Night In Miami Review | Homemcr | Manchester

On February 25th 1964, 22-year-old Cassius Clay became the world heavyweight boxing champion after defeating Sonny Liston. Choosing to celebrate his victory quietly, Ali and friends, Malcolm X, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke headed to the Hampton Hotel in Miami to eat ice cream and converse. One Night in Miami centres around these real events and that unforgettable evening, but while we don’t know the genuine actions that took place, the premise was enough for writer Kemp Powers to

Hot Brown Honey Review | Homemcr | Manchester

Dec 4, 2017

Hot Brown Honey Review | Homemcr | Manchester

“We are taught that silence will save us, but we will make noise.” The honeys are HOME for the Christmas period, offering magical realism in a show that converts anger into art. The 75-minute production merges traditional variety performances, including comedy, acrobatics and music in a subversive take on female stereotypes. This show does not allow you to be a spectator. It forces you to your feet and will have you thinking critically about the male gaze and the expectations

City of Glass Review | Homemcr | Manchester

Mar 10, 2017

City of Glass Review | Homemcr | Manchester

Paul Auster’s short story turned graphic novella is an unforgettable look at language, shrouded in the mist of a murder mystery. The visually impressive set designed by 59 Productions, morphs with the use of projectors. The stage is instantly transformed into an apartment, Grand Central station and an unravelling map of Manhattan with inventive trickery. Alongside the moving scenery, multiple cast members play the same role, which adds to the sense of confusion. The experimen

Blak Whyte Gray Review | Homemcr | Manchester

Jan 15, 2017

Blak Whyte Gray Review | Homemcr | Manchester

HOME’s theatre bodes well with crowd interaction, as its deep stage and intimate seating brings an informal energy to its audience. With Blak Whyte Grey, ZooNation and Boy Blue Entertainment bring an immersive experience of hip-hop in a platform that is constantly evolving. Their strong messaging and imposing moves have made ZooNation’s, Into the Hoods the longest running dance show in the West End. While Boy Blue received an Olivier for their show, Pied Piper. Blak Whyte Gra

Ghosts Review | Homemcr | Manchester

Dec 4, 2016

Ghosts Review | Homemcr | Manchester

Henrik Ibsen’s Ghosts follows the divisive themes of marital affairs, addiction, incest and euthanasia by weaving them into the fabric of everyday family life. The story follows widow, Helen Alving (Niamh Cusack) efforts to step out from her cheating, alcoholic husbands shadow. Helen has spent her married life painting the perfect picture of marital bliss, presenting to outsiders a husband who appears to be successful, charming and worldly. Now, years after the death of her h

Institute Review | Homemcr | Manchester

Oct 21, 2016

Institute Review | Homemcr | Manchester

Gecko’s latest production is a disturbing and eccentric piece of physical performance art that focuses on issues surrounding men’s health. Institute confronts the breakdown of relationships, career pressures and death with an intense and almost unspoken production. In our increasingly disconnected and fractured lives, the rate of male suicides have increased and statistically moved men to become three times more likely than a women to take their own lives. Women are seen to h

The Emperor Review | Homemcr | Manchester

Sep 30, 2016

The Emperor Review | Homemcr | Manchester

"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." Sir John Acton The Emperor is a story filled with disenchantment, offering a glimpse at the descent of power through the eyes of the powerless. The fall of the Ethiopian empire is exposed through ten characters, all played by Kathryn Hunter. Capturing the rituals and extravagance of everyday life for Haile Selassie are the civil servants surrounding him. Kathryn switches between ten male roles including the emp

Into The Hoods Review | Homemcr | Manchester

Apr 8, 2016

Into The Hoods Review | Homemcr | Manchester

Into The Hoods is an explosive reworking of the already rejigged fairy-tale classics from the Stephen Sondheim musical Into The Woods. Following the freshly familiar characters Lil Red, Jaxx, Spinderella, Rap-On-Zel, Prince and The Wolf; this urban rendition of the Hans classic is an entirely dance focused production. The award winning show set in the Ruff Endz Estate, follows two lost children who have been forced to find an iPhone as white as milk, trainers as pure as gold,

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