Leslie James KerwinIn the sparkling thrill of the pantomime, fantasy becomes everyday and the everyday fantastical, and the latest treasure to surface at Stockport Plaza is no exception. The first lesson of the panto is that anything goes, and with a trill of the...
Carmel ThomasonAslan returns to Lowry, Salford in the 75th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ spellbinding children’s tale. And what a magnificent return it is, capturing all the emotion, thrill and excitement of the story in a roller-coaster two hours that leaves us...
Isabelle FallowsFree light festival, Lightwaves returns for a 12th year, lighting up the nights of Salford Quays and Media City with 12 new spectacular light art installations focused on themes of optimism, positivity and togetherness. This year there are even more...
Sarah AntonieTravelling for business can sometimes be a daunting experience. Hotels are great for a holiday but if you’re working and you need space and comfort, they are certainly not home. As an alternative, apartments and apart hotels can offer an...
AI meets nature in a new interdisciplinary exhibition at Lowry from January which sees artists, John-Paul Brown and Sophy King, look beyond climate grief into a future of possibilities. It is 2076 – the climate crisis is fading, the Earth is...
Water has always been a source of fascination and inspiration for travelers. Whether it’s the serene beauty of a tranquil lake, the invigorating rush of a waterfall, or the endless horizon of the ocean, water has a unique way of captivating...
This year will be the third in a row that Samantha Fernando opens a copy of Wintering, by Katherine May. Throughout its deep and wandering journey that considers embracing the fallow periods of life, the book asks, “What if we made peace with the...
My first ever stadium gig as a child was watching the late Tina Turner at Gateshead International Stadium in 1990. It was billed as a farewell tour – which of course it wasn’t. Much to the delight of her fans, this born performer was back at the...
Amid a blizzard of Christmas markets, holiday shoppers, and one of the coldest Novembers in years, composer Samantha Fernando is stepping out to bring a moment of calm to Manchester this winter. Her latest orchestral piece, Wintering, asks: what if...
Sailing holidays can be a bit of a niche travel idea. It’s the kind of trip where you’ll be spending the bulk of your time on the water, and unlike a cruise, you’re not just aiming to get from A to B at a slow and steady pace. You’re here to enjoy...