Carmel ThomasonChristine Mackie, aka Coronation Street’s Dr Gaddas, is taking a break from the cobbles to take on the title role in an all female and non-binary production of King Lear. She talks to Carmel Thomason about preparing for one of theatre’s...
The innovative reimagining of classic stories has been an intriguing theme on the Lowry stage in recent weeks. Just last week we watched a 21st century, beatboxing Oliver Twist in Michael Rosen’s Unexpected Twist. And this week, Rudyard Kipling’s...
OutStageUs, Hive North’s annual competition to discover new writing within and about the LGBTQ+ community, is open for entries. Quays Life talks to Mike Lee, Hive North Executive Producer and co-writer of #BeMoreMartyn: The Boy with the...
The speed at which Michael Rosen’s 2018 book, Unexpected Twist has been adapted for the stage tells us a lot about the strength of his story. His idea emerged from wanting to help kids better understand Dickens and why we still read his work today...
Roy Williams’ play, Sucker Punch tells the story of two young black teenagers against a backdrop of Thatcherite politics and the simmering racial tensions in the 1980s. Director, Nathan Powell tells Claire Lishman how the tale struck a chord with...
Musician and producer, Eliza Marshall brings her award-winning album, Freedom to Roam – The Rhythms of Migration back on tour, with a stop at Bury Met on 11 May. The event, which includes the screening of a documentary film by Director...
Sarah AntonieDo you dream of being able to add a bit more luxury to your travel to get the most from your experience? It needn’t be hard or expensive to give your next trip away that special something and make memories you will retain for a lifetime...
Whether you’re celebrating a big birthday or simply looking to leave behind the hustle and bustle of daily life, partying abroad is a popular choice. With no work to get up for the next day, partying on holiday is the perfect opportunity to let...
Martin ThomassonBeing cast alongside Kathryn Hunter can’t be an easy job for an actor. I speak here not of her personality – of which I hear only only positive reports. I refer to Hunter’s remarkable capacity to inhale the air from all four corners of the...
Georgina WellsAs part of the Festival of Korean Dance 2023 – produced in partnership with The Lowry and several other UK venues – the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company bring a double bill to the Quays Theatre. Kontemporary Korea – Korea...