“I saw these two monologue plays by Martin Paul Roche. Laugh out loud funny and also very thought provoking. Two excellent performances. Go and see it if you can. New plays on tour. Brilliant.” AND “Absolutely brilliant. Both performances did justice to your writing! Great plays, very poignant in parts but ‘laugh out loud’ comedic in others.”

"We were there last night. It was absolutely brilliant. Sensitive, funny and absolutely heartbreaking. Moved us all to tears. Brilliant acting, brave choice of play. Loved it. Definitely not to be missed" ... "Congratulations guys. This play was brilliant. Such a rollercoaster of emotions. The cast and director did a great job" ... "Watched it last night and really enjoyed it" ... "Book now to avoid disappointment" ... "Utterly brilliant. Well done. Loved it"

“Thank you to you and the cast for a fabulous evening. We all really enjoyed it and have booked tickets for another performance. What an amazing talent. Brilliant.” 
“You’ve a masterpiece of a script.” “Loved it.” “It’s a smash.” 
“Fabulous play ... loved every second.” “Absolutely amazing.”
“An excellent piece of work with an excellent cast.”
“A great play with a brilliant cast, quality acting, and a rich script.” 
“We really enjoyed it. Very well cast. The actors did brilliantly, very convincing. Great work.” 
“An excellent play by Martin Paul Roche. Well directed and performed by all three ladies.”
“Terrific play, wish you great success with it.” 
“Congratulations on the play - it was excellent - a very clever and thought-provoking production. I thought the three ladies were all brilliant.”
"Thoughtful, contemporary and intelligent work. Great performances. Highly recommended!" 
“A brilliant production. Congratulations ... this will be a play I remember. Bravo.”

Audience Feedback for 'The King's Orphan': "“What a gem! ‘The King’s Orphan’ at Guide Bridge Theatre. A script that moves an audience from tears to laughter and back again - not just once but again and again. A powerful piece of theatre from Martin Paul Roche.”

First night audience feedback on social media following the premiere:

"Pure brilliance" ... "Absolutely gripped" ... "Excellent script" ... "Brilliantly acted" ... “A very original and entertaining piece of theatre” ... “A really thought provoking play. I loved it … what a mixture of emotions” ... "Really enjoyed last night. Great play, funny and dark at the same time. Highly recommended" ... "Brilliant in every way. Totally loved it. Well done to all of you. Martin has such excellent writing skills; I actually couldn't wait to get back in the theatre at the interval to see how things panned out. Totally awesome" ... "Seriously, the play was fabulous. Get down there this week."

Looking forward to Adjudicating the Manchester Musical Awards for 2017/18 http://www.manchestermusicalawards.co.uk

First night review on Twitter

 

'Where is the Life?' will be performed at Marsden week commencing 15th May 2017. Further details to be posted soon.

"SOUL WITHOUT END' will premiere at Guide Bridge Theatre opening on the 6th February 2017. 

Martin is pleased to advise that he has been appointed as the Adjudicator for the 2016 Partington Players One Act Play Festival to be held in Glossop w/c 4th July. Visit: http://partingtonplayers.org.uk/whats-on/

The latest production of 'To Be Frank' is to be staged at the Guide Bridge Theatre, 14th - 17th April 2016. Tickets available soon by following the link to the theatre's website.

Martin has now joined this leading team of theatre and arts reviewers based in the North West: visit them by clicking HERE

Check out Martin's latest blogs at http://martinpaulroche.blogspot.co.uk

Martin was pleased to support Bolton Cancer Voices and compere their Christmas Concert at The Victoria Hall, Bolton on Saturday 5th December. 

Guide Bridge Theatre in Tameside will be presenting 'To Be Frank' in 2016 and 'Soul Without End' in 2017. Further details will be posted soon!

Pleased to also announce that 'Where is the Life?' and 'To Be Frank' are both now signed to the theatrical publishers, Stagescripts.

Martin is now contracted to the respected theatrical publishers, Stagescripts as both an Advocate and also their Acquisitions Agent for the north of England, Wales and the Isle of Man. This will mean that not only will he be able to provide detailed advice concerning their extensive catalogue of works available for licensed performance, he will be seeking out exciting new writers and works to highlight for consideration of publication. So, are you a company who is always stuck for ideas on what to stage? Are you a new or experienced writer looking for an outlet for your quality play, musical, pantomime? Then get in touch in the first instance using the contacts page to find out more!

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