Carmel ThomasonIt is 17 years since Deborah Moggach’s novel These Foolish Things introduced us to an eclectic bunch of pensioners finding a new lease of life on a journey to India. The best-selling book became a hit film under new name The Best Exotic...
The stage version of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel comes to The Lowry as part of a UK tour ahead of its West End debut. We talk to stars Hayley Mills, who takes on the role of Evelyn, and Rula Lenska, who plays Madge, to find out more. What...
Sarah AntonieWhether you’re watching the latest blockbuster movie or streaming your favourite TV show, it’s always nice to be able to kick back and relax in your own personal theatre. But what happens when you want to take your show on the road? Here...
Students are bringing the 70s number 1 hit, ‘Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs’ to a new audience with a cover of Brian and Michael‘s award-winning track. The University of Salford’s brass band has collaborated with...
Georgina WellsWhen you stop and think about it, it’s incredible that a musical parody based on a US television series which finished airing over 18 years ago is touring the UK, and that people are paying to go and see it. Such is the cultural phenomenon of...
Martin ThomassonThe curtain rises to reveal four young men, each naked but preserving a modicum of dignity by holding a small pile of his own clothing (shoes and all) at a strategic height. These four are the latest inmates, just arrived at Shawshank Maximum...
Covid saw the show postponed for two years but nothing could stand in the way of Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester staging the European theatrical premiere of the Broadway musical version of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. The show opens this week...
Lyn Gardner talks to Frantic Assembly’s artistic director, Scott Graham about the company’s explosive production of Shakepeare’s Othello, a play about the timeless motives of power, male rage, jealousy and murder. Why did you...
If you’re looking for an amazing vacation spot that offers something for everyone, look no further than Sicily! This beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea is home to stunning beaches, rolling hills, tasty food, and much more. Here are 10...
Steve TimmsIt’s not every day a British Prime Minister resigns after a dismal 44 days in office. And it’s not every day an acclaimed Argentinean writer arrives in Manchester. ‘This is a special day’, jokes Mariana Enriquez at the start of this Literature...