I recently read an article on a contemporary dance forum which argued that narrative dance (that which seeks to tell a story through music and movement) has had its day, and that the future belongs entirely to abstract choreography. I was not...
After our rather mixed weather bag of a Bank Holiday, there’s sun all the way in Little Miss Sunshine from Tony Award-winners James Lapine and William Finn. Based on the Oscar-winning film of the same name, this fun musical road trip introduces us...
When I booked a weekend in Milan for my husband’s Christmas present, I neglected to notice that the said booking would mean we would not be in the UK for International Women’s Day 2019. I am delighted to say that, as well as experiencing a fabulous...
Quays Life catches-up with actor, Mark Moraghan, who plays Grandpa in Little Miss Sunshine, a new musical comedy from Tony Award-winners James Lapine and William Finn, based on the Oscar-winning film of the same name. Mark Moraghan How did you first...
It’s almost 25 years since Lowry’s painting A Cricket Match was last seen on public display. At that time, it was part of a pre-auction display at Sotheby’s, where it was sold for £282,000 – then a record price for one of Lowry’s works. Before its...
Multi-award-winning choreographer, Russell Maliphant talks to Quays Life about Silent Lines, a ground-breaking new dance production with video artist, Panagiotis Tomaras. Can you tell us a bit about your new work Silent Lines? Silent Lines is a work...
Kidscan is a national charity based at Salford University. Quays Life meets its Chief Executive, Bob Carter to find out more about its work promoting research into new and improved treatments for children with cancer. What is the work of Kidscan...
LipService duo, Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding, are masters of the literary spoof. Since 1985 the Chorlton-based comics have produced no fewer than 20 stage shows, turning their unique surreal gaze on genres ranging from James Bond to Norwegian crime...
Pride in Trafford is a new five-day event featuring music, comedy, cabaret, film and community events celebrating and exploring LGBTQ+ culture and identity across the region. We caught up with Waterside Arts Centre manager, Darren Adams to find out...
Gothic haunted house meets 21st century technology in this spooky adaption of Peter James’ best selling novel. Be careful what you ask Alexa for, because you never know who is listening! THE HOUSE ON COLD HILL – Joe McFadden ©Helen...