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Singin’ in the Rain
Octagon, Bolton
5/5
IF ALL the blather about the EU referendum is getting you down, the perfect antidote to that depressing nonsense is currently available in Bolton. For two hours, you can wallow in one of the great musical events of the summer.
Under the wonderful direction of Elizabeth Newman and musical director Richard Reeday, this remarkable production of one of MGM’s all-time greats is an absolute delight.
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