Carmel ThomasonThere’s a true sense of the hero returns as Operation Mincemeat opens its first ever world tour at Lowry’s Lyric Theatre. Now a West End and Broadway hit with numerous awards, it is hard to imagine the musical’s humble beginnings in front of an...
Leslie James Kerwin“We’re all born naked and the rest is drag” is an immediate thought on the first watch of ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’. RuPaul’s most famous catchphrase comes from the idea that there is more to a person than what is outwardly visible. The story...
It is wonderful to see Manchester’s Royal Exchange start its 50th anniversary season on such a high. Tickets for its opening show ‘Road’ by Jim Cartwright have already sold out for the entire run. Although don’t lose hope if you want to...
Has the day of a wedding ever gone smoothly? The bride is stressing out, the groom is having second thoughts, the kids are being a nightmare, and there’s always one underpaid staff member keeping it all together. If your palms are already sweating...
Holly CritchleyManchester’s Queer Contact Festival returns with 10 days of performance, art and community, championing under-represented voices and embracing the breadth of LGBTQ+ talent. “The whole festival is really quite joyful,” says Contact CEO Jack Dale...
Anastasia TircaJoss Arnott Dance celebrates its 15th anniversary with an ambitious new show, ‘Meet the Hatter’, which has been two years in the making. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s iconic character from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the...
It is a rare treat to see Barnum live. The 1980’s musical is rarely staged, both for the scale of it and the difficulty in finding a leading man who can not only sing, dance and act, but can also wow the audience with death-defying circus...
Sarah AntonieTravel doesn’t need to be stressful, but when you’ve got a big party or group to look after, it can no doubt become a little more complex to manage. From handling all the finances and booking responsibilities to organising a manageable and...
Alex PriceAfter decades of creating large-scale ensemble works and touring internationally, Collaborator marks a significant moment for contemporary circus company, Ockham’s Razor. Showcasing its two founders, Charlotte Mooney and Alex Harvey, it brings the...
There are many ways to elevate a weekend getaway, from using apps for postcards to perfect photography we’ve got some tips to get you started with ideas. Travel with intent Everyone has their own idea of the perfect trip. Some people love...