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Reviews Theatre

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein the Musical: Rewiew

In a cine literate world, critics happily acknowledge the combined effort that goes into film production, from the contributions of the director, writer, and set designer, right down to the grips...

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Siobhan OKelly Margaret and members of the Company in Dancing at Lughnasa. Photo by Johan Persson

Reviews Theatre

Dancing at Lughnasa: Review

A huge bodhran hangs over the set of Dancing at Lughnasa like some leaden sky settling down on the inhabitants of this village in Donegal. Together with the fiddle it represents freedom from the...

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SUNNY AFTERNOON UK Tour. Danny Horn and Company. Photo Manuel Harlan

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Sunny Afternoon The Kinks Musical: Review

In the early 2010s, when Ray Davies was first telling his story of 60s icons The Kinks on stage, who would have thought flying the Union Jack flag and talk of Britishness could be so controversial...

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Rambert in Hop(e)storm by (LA)HORDE photography by Hugo Glendinning

Dance Reviews

There are very few times I’ve been left speechless after a performance. Watching Rambert’s recent collaboration with French company (LA)HORDE is one of them. (LA)HORDE is a Paris-based collective of...

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Ideal: Starring Johnny Vegas – Review

Steve TimmsAdd comment

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, Smack the Pony, The Mighty Boosh, Brass Eye, and The...

The cast of HERE & NOW, credit Pamela Raith

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Here & Now – The Steps Musical: Review

Cathy Crabb

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

Carmel Thomason

To do & see

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

Travel

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...

Travel

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...

People

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

Greater Manchester People To do & see

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

Carmel Thomason

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 says, “and it’s so joyful, colourful...

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

People To do & see

“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...