Carmel ThomasonStep into the world of big top adventures as Lost in Translation comes to town The contemporary circus company is celebrating its 10th anniversary year with two exciting family shows in partnership with The Lowry, Salford. Lost in Translation...
Heading south this summer, use new free app Beach Check UK to avoid the crowds Beach Check UK is a new free app that gives live updates to help you beat the crowds when heading to the coast. Users can see how busy a beach is, how many car parking...
Liz RatcliffeLiz Ratcliffe visits RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford; the first new garden that the Society has designed and created from scratch in more than 100 years. Being a keen gardener, which I have inherited from my Mum, I decided to book us both a day...
Terrific TV has been the entertainment saviour of the past 18 months. Those who had never binge-watched before found themselves hooked in front of the screen to learn the fate of Joe Exotic in Netflix’s superhit, Tiger King. And the binge...
Lorraine Worsley-CarterI met Peter Street In the late 1980âs. He had written a book of poems and I thought he would make an interesting guest for my then BBC Radio Manchester programme. I remember Peter coming into the studio, I was struck by his openness, his almost...
I feel rather ashamed about my previous lack of awareness in terms of the LGBTQ history of Berlin. When I saw that this tour was entitled âBerlin â The Worldâs first LGBTQ Capitalâ I was not convinced, however, over the hour-long tour, as my...
Martin ThomassonI couldnât swear that the The Patience of Trees is the best thing at this yearâs Manchester International Festival; I havenât seen everything on offer. But, as an event, it has that necessary sprinkling of magic that will make it the experience I...
What would you do if you got the chance to meet your all-time hero? Thatâs what crossed Martin Kayeâs mind when he found himself performing in Las Vegas as Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet at the same time as his hero, Elton John was in...
Simon A. MorrisonâItâs such a privilege being back on a stage,â says Damon Albarn, half way through tonightâs show. âAnd extra super lovely for me, being back in Manchester. At the festival.â Indeed, Damon Albarn has become something akin to the spiritual heart of...
Richard Thomas, Olivier award-winning composer of Jerry Springer the Opera, is launching back into theatre life post lockdown, as part of Jonny Wooâs All Star Late Night Cabaret. He tells Quays Life why he was quick to join the call to cabaret...