Natalie Douglas

Northern theatre critic | Bookworm

[Royal Exchange Theatre @rxtheatre]

In 2016 @RAWeiseArtist directed @KatoriHall THE MOUNTAINTOP In June 2020 with @Desara_Prod he reunites @GreatObisesan & @RAdekoluejo for a new reading. THE MOUNTAINTOP is a call to arms. The world is watching us all. What will YOU do? #BlackLivesMatter >https://t.co/wtTiWpIrOE

[Natasha Tripney @NatashaTripney]

I reviewed the latest instalments of the UK government's new live-streamed satire https://t.co/OSxpfbLGcW

[Natalie Douglas @reviewsmith]

Can’t wait for this new radio play - it’s based on a great book, features an amazing cast and is providing much-needed support to the theatre industry at a challenging time...what’s not to love?! 📻🎭🎙

[Lawrence Batley Theatre @theLBT]

LISTEN UP FOLKS, WE’VE GOT A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are delighted to announce The Understudy, a brand new radio play to support UK theatre, based on the novel by bestselling writer @DavidNWriter and adapted by our very own @FillouxPastry.

https://t.co/73oeimFepN

[Natalie Douglas @reviewsmith]

Here's my latest review for The Stage:

[The Stage @TheStage]

★★★★ Review: Cuttin' It – Asha Hassan (@Ashahassan__) shines in this inclusive production of Charlene James’ acclaimed play about FGM @rxtheatre https://t.co/57oS4tUY5g

[The Stage @TheStage]

★★★★ Review: Treasure Island – a lively, swashbuckling production of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale @octagontheatre https://t.co/mOWnqsUuvW

[Oldham Coliseum @OldhamColiseum]

A show that works for everyone on different levels... my family were all totally won over by Oldham Coliseum’s latest festive offering" - @reviewsmith reviews #JackAndTheBeanstalk: https://t.co/KZaYKwWvbG

[Natalie Douglas @reviewsmith]

'Energetic and engaging' - Review of the delightful, feel-good show for children Mr Popper's Penguins @WatersideArts until 31 December #MrPoppersPenguins @pinsandneedles0 🐧❄️🐧❄️Check it out here: https://t.co/CuAM5wAjdq

[The Stage @TheStage]

★★★★ Review: The Prince and the Pauper – a feast for the senses @NewVicTheatre https://t.co/NltZL0gLPm

[The Stage @TheStage]

★★★★ Review: Hello and Goodbye – psychologically astute revival of Athol Fugard's play @YorkTheatre https://t.co/0s9xyI4CE9

[Natalie Douglas @reviewsmith]

5 golden stars for #JackAndTheBeanstalk @OldhamColiseum…or should that be golden beans? Witty script, inventive characters, spectacular costumes and a seamless blend of old and new. The brilliant cast are having a ball. Well done to @chris_lawson_85 and all the Coliseum team

[Resonance FM @ResonanceFM]

Our #RemembranceSunday special is @24HoursOfPeace created and direct by Neil Bartlett, live from @rxtheatre with a cast of 50, 11am Sunday till 11.02am Monday. Tune in on @ResonanceFM in London, @ResonanceExtra in Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Norwich. And UK via @ukradioplayer

[Natalie Douglas @reviewsmith]

'Delicately handled' - Review of the quietly beautiful #LightFalls by @stephenssimon at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre. Well done to everyone involved with Sarah Frankcom's moving swansong as artistic director @rxtheatre https://t.co/tIO5mENOKU

[The Stage @TheStage]

★★★★ Review: Beryl – Warm and energetic revival of Maxine Peake’s (@MPeakeOfficial) play about champion cyclist Beryl Burton @octagontheatre https://t.co/hEInYNO0t9

[Natalie Douglas @reviewsmith]

‘Intense and atmospheric’– Review of the strangely contemporary, gender-flipped #Macbeth running @rxtheatre until Saturday 19 October https://t.co/KCKs55cGrt

[Contact @ContactMcr]

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT TO APPLY TO #GMCritics !!
'Experimenting with the form and style of our reviews was an invaluable process & the feedback I received was always useful and supportive. The scheme comes highly recommended!' - @reviewsmith
https://t.co/QQw7DzB1tO
@rxtheatre

[Royal Exchange Theatre @rxtheatre]

“It’s an unmissable opportunity for anyone who wishes to discuss theatre with other enthusiasts and develop their critical voice." - @matt_barton_ >> https://t.co/Mw9kZ6azJj https://t.co/4WUFXOawHI

[Natalie Douglas @reviewsmith]

'Beautifully earnest and performed with gusto' - Review of Cumbria-set musical The Hired Man currently @OldhamColiseum until Saturday 6 July #TheHiredMan https://t.co/JFJ7X7isik

[The Stage @TheStage]

★★★★ Review: Brassed Off – impressively performed revival of the moving comedy-drama abut a colliery brass band @NewVicTheatre https://t.co/U5aFpZQ59z

[Natalie Douglas @reviewsmith]

The entertaining #Handbagged @OldhamColiseum is a reminder that sometimes we have to look to the past to help make sense of the present. Great performances evoke an atmosphere of simmering dismay. How timely!Here's my full review: https://t.co/zFSBgffkRp

[Natalie Douglas @reviewsmith]

This is brilliant!

[BBC Radio 4 @BBCRadio4]

Queenie is @CandiceC_W's debut novel.
It's about identity, independence and carving your own path.
Listen to all ten episodes of the audiobook on @BBCSounds.
https://t.co/z9GyHChHWz