With the New Year peeking its head around the corner, and as a I don't have easy access to the West End, I have compiled a Top 5 list of shows that I'd like to see tour up North. So, in the form of a countdown, here are the incredible productions that made Culturebean's touring wish list! 5. Half a Six Pence Coming in...

Last week Show Film First emailed me with a last minute juicy offer to see the matinee performance of Strictly Ballroom the Musical in Leeds, so of course I snapped them up quickly! I waltzed my way over to Leeds with very little knowledge of Strictly Ballroom but a lot of passion for the BBC hit Strictly Come Dancing and a huge appreciation...

This month Culturebean visited A Twisted Christmas, a Sneaky Cinema Experience in Leeds. The company do lots of pop up immersive events for all ages in unique environments, and this was no different. I am always looking for quirky and interesting shows. However much I love sitting in a dark, cosy Theatre where the fourth wall is rarely broken, I do also need...

Please note: I saw The Full Monty in Leeds about a year or so ago but somehow forgot to review it... I think that in itself says a lot about my feelings towards the production, but I am going to pull together a super short review of my thoughts from way back when.  Da da da daa, da da da daa... A cult classic...

Thanks to Slung Low which I first visited in October, I was lucky enough to grab last minute tickets to the sold out performance of, Police Cops, at the Underground Ballroom in Leeds. And wow am I glad I didn't miss this! The story is absolutely ludicrous. Picture the most stereotypical cop story. Ever. Ham that up to dangerous levels and there is born...