Carmel ThomasonCharlie Cookâs Favourite Book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler is many stories in one. Charlie loves reading. Especially books about pirates. But his sister hates it – itâs boring! Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun? Perhaps if...
What kind of Queen are you?â Thatâs the question posed by a new exhibition at The Lowry. The exhibition, which takes inspiration from the hit musical SIX, celebrates âeverydayâ queens of every description. âWith Queens we want to celebrate not only...
Reece DonlanSix performers, one hour, one tent. During this time, Brave Space manages to excel in everything that it seeks to. Enchant, entertain, and just a little shock, and just like its name, it does so with the artists (and audiences) braveness at its...
Steve TimmsYou donât need to have read Fast Food Nation to know modern meat is created in an environment which would fit happily into the pictorial world of Hieronymus Bosch. A fake food advert in Charlie Brookerâs TV Go Home book – for a product named...
Paul ThomasonCelebrating all things British, The Brit Fest is a fantastic new weekend, summer festival in the north west. Dates are already set for next year and if the inaugural three day event is anything to go by, this family-friendly festival is likely to be...
It was a real coup for The Lowry to bring the multi-award-winning stage version of Life of Pi to Salford for an extended run last Christmas. The audience response was so positive that the show has returned to the venue this summer for one week at...
From a rarely performed 20th century work by Messiaen to a Wagner song and finally Berloizâ Symphonie fantastique, the BBC Philharmonic brings its 2024 season to a close with a varied and emotional programme, showcasing its versatility, depth and...
Martin ThomassonWhen Punch magazine first printed its cartoon about a curateâs egg, the joke was very clear. Fearful of offending his superior, the bishop, the curate describes the egg he has been served for breakfast as having âexcellentâ parts. For reasons that...
Katie JohnsonHER Productions’ 6th annual Shakespearean venture, The Taming of the “Shrew”, brings a fresh, provocative twist to the classic play. This reimagining of one of Shakespeareâs most controversial comedies is set in a cabaret club...
Simon A. MorrisonThe sonic raindrops of âEchoesâ ripple out across the banked seating of the Apollo and I have something of an acid flashback⌠only, there is no LSD involved and this echo bounces me back to a moment I wasnât even in, the first time. This wonky...