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Ideal: Starring Johnny Vegas – Review

The 90’s and noughties was a golden age for television comedy. Looking back, it’s hard to believe Father Ted, The Day Today, Knowing Me Knowing You, Big Train, The Fast Show, League of Gentlemen...

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The cast of HERE & NOW, credit Pamela Raith

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Here & Now – The Steps Musical: Review

I think it would be good if one day a pop group musical could make us all believe in ourselves and go out into the ether changing our world for the better. And today, I will carry that through and...

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Centre Rebecca Lock as Caz, Chris Grahamson as Gareth & the cast in HERE & NOW, credit Pamela Raith

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Behind the scenes with the cast of Here & Now the new Steps’ Musical

Returning to the Here & Now musical for the UK and Ireland tour, Rebecca Lock promises that audiences are in for a theatrical treat. “They can expect a rollercoaster of emotion,” she...

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Cameron Blakely as Harold Zidler and the original world tour company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical Photo credit – Johan Persson

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Moulin Rouge! Review

As soon as you walk in the doors of the Palace Theatre, it is clear why Moulin Rouge, which takes residency at the venue for the next 6 weeks, is billed a ‘Spectacular Spectacular’. This show is so...

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Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton in 2:22 A Ghost Story. Photo by Helen Murray

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2:22 A Ghost Story: Review

Cathy CrabbAdd comment

This ghost story, directed by Matthew Dunster and written by Danny Robins, has enjoyed huge audiences and many rave reviews. A leap of faith is necessary to believe what happens, although it is directed and acted the best it could be. Two hapless...

Cast of The Addams Family UK Tour - Credit Pamela Raith

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The Addams Family: Review

Paul Thomason

ANNE REID & CAROLINE QUENTIN in By Royal Appointment Photo nobby@nobbyclark.co.uk

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By Royal Appointment: Review

Carmel Thomason

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Dog's Life Travel

Life as a well-travelled pooch

Lorraine Worsley-Carter

Take a stroll down any high street in the UK or across Europe, and it’s clear that the pet dog population has boomed since the pandemic. With more people welcoming a furry friend into the family, holidays are starting to look a little different...

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The only swing bridge aqueduct in the world

Lorraine Worsley-Carter

Lorraine Worsley-Carter stumbles upon a unique wonder of the canal age in Salford After taking a short cut to our favourite Trafford DIY store, our sat-nav suggested a route which took us over an old bridge which we had not traversed before...

Bryher, Isles of Scilly, All Saints, United Kingdom Photo by Annie Sprat on Unsplash

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4 hidden gems in the UK to escape the crowd

Sarah Antonie

England is one of the most travelled countries in the world. But while millions of tourists visit Manchester and London every year fewer venture off the tourist path to discover England’s hidden gems. There is a lot to see and do, from a...

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Ideas for a perfect foodie break on England’s Seafood Coast

Carmel Thomason

Savouring new foods is one of the great joys of travelling. But staying local doesn’t mean missing out on discovering new culinary delights. Although England is famous for its traditional fish and chips, a UK coastal break provides the perfect...

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Rachel Moorhouse, Co-Creative Director Art with Heart. Photo by Joe Smith

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“If it’s about life in Salford, we want to hear it!” – Rachel Moorhouse on her new podcast celebrating 100 years of the city

Carmel Thomason

Next year Salford celebrates its 100th year as a city. To mark the centenary, Art With Heart, also reaching its own milestone decade of creating accessible art in the city, is launching a new project Salford Voices. Salford Voices is a series of...

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Director Francesca Goodridge talks about new musical Worn Out

Carmel Thomason

British Youth Music Theatre (BYMT) is the largest commissioner of new musicals in the UK, producing at least six new shows a year and developing many more. It works with the most exciting theatre professionals and hundreds of young performers. For...