Martin Thomasson

North west reviewer

Lecturer in Philosophy and Creative Writing (retired).

Part-time tutor, MA TV and Radio Scriptwriting (Salford)

Playwright.

Latest reviews

The Greek Passion

Music: Bohuslav Martinu; libretto: based on the text by Nikos Kazantzakis

Opera North

The Lowry (Lyric Theatre)

16 November 2019

Giulio Cesare

Music: George Frideric Handel; Libretto: Nicola Francesco Haym (after Giacomo...

Opera North

The Lowry (Lyric Theatre)

13 November 2019

Re:Creating Europe

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, De Balie and Manchester International Festival

Lyric Theatre, The Lowry

12 July 2019

Rite of Spring

Choreography: Seeta Patel; music: Igor Stravinsky

Sarah Shead for Spin Arts

Quays Theatre, The Lowry

13 May 2019

Heart of Darkness

Andrew Quick and Pete Brooks (adapted from the novella of Joseph Conrad)

imitating the dog

The Lowry (Quays Theatre)

16 to 18 April 2019

Alluriat

Story: David Freedman; Choreography: Debbie Bandara; Music: Samuel Morris

Forest Tribe Dance Theatre

Bolton Central Library

21 March 2019

The Rite of Spring; Gianni Schicchi

Rite of Spring: Igor Stravinsky (music); Jeanguy Santus (choreography). Giann...

Phoenix Dance Theatre, Opera North

The Lowry (Lyric Theatre)

8 March 2019

Katya Kabanova

Leos Janacek

Opera North

The Lowry (Lyric Theatre)

7 March 2019

The Magic Flute

Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; libretto: Emanuel Schikaneder

Opera North

The Lowry (Lyric Theatre)

5 to 9 March 2019

Jersey Boys

Book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice; music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob ...

Dodger Theatricals and Ambassador Theatre Group

Palace Theatre, Manchester

29 January to 16 February 2019