Butter Sideup

Stepping into the Drama Studio felt like arriving somewhere genuinely special. The maroon curtains, seating and traditional theatre structure created a luxurious sense of occasion. Nostalgia lingered in the space, yet it was undeniably fresh and modern, no doubt helped by the excited buzz of university students eagerly anticipating their friends’ performances. It reminded me fondly of my own university drama days and the shared passion that amateur dramatics can so wonderfully inspire. From...

Review by Philip Smith: Noda N E District 6 Regional Rep Butter Side Up Theatre Co presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time at The Merlin Theatre 14 and 15 th  Nov 2025. Directed by Harry Lynch-Bowers Produced by Erin Sian Davies Assistant Producer: Becky Cleary-Holland Stage Manager: Rob Eagle Written by Mark Haddon with a stage adaption written by Simon Stephens   Butter Side Up TC founded in 2016 by Becky Cleary-Holland and Michael Hudson with a clear vision of creating a...

Into the Woods is known for being an incredibly difficult musical to put on: The storyline can be tricky to follow, the visuals are well...