Sarah AntonieWater has always been a source of fascination and inspiration for travelers. Whether it’s the serene beauty of a tranquil lake, the invigorating rush of a waterfall, or the endless horizon of the ocean, water has a unique way of captivating...
Leslie James KerwinThis year will be the third in a row that Samantha Fernando opens a copy of Wintering, by Katherine May. Throughout its deep and wandering journey that considers embracing the fallow periods of life, the book asks, “What if we made peace with the...
Carmel ThomasonMy first ever stadium gig as a child was watching the late Tina Turner at Gateshead International Stadium in 1990. It was billed as a farewell tour – which of course it wasn’t. Much to the delight of her fans, this born performer was back at the...
Amid a blizzard of Christmas markets, holiday shoppers, and one of the coldest Novembers in years, composer Samantha Fernando is stepping out to bring a moment of calm to Manchester this winter. Her latest orchestral piece, Wintering, asks: what if...
Sailing holidays can be a bit of a niche travel idea. It’s the kind of trip where you’ll be spending the bulk of your time on the water, and unlike a cruise, you’re not just aiming to get from A to B at a slow and steady pace. You’re here to enjoy...
Cathy CrabbA camp old time was had of it at the Opera House with Top Hat. A flighty on its shoes show with classic Irving Berlin songs and a stellar cast of triple threats. Jerry Travers (Phillip Attmore), a Broadway sensation, helps an old boy out by coming...
This year sees Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Red Shoes. Yet, for many fans of the company this will be the first opportunity they’ve had to see this double Olivier award-winning dance show. When Bourne first...
She’s gone international. She’s multi award-winning. She got five stars in The Guardian, and she doesn’t give one jot. You will never see a show like this again – and that’s the promise of Perfect Show for Rachel, co-produced by Zoo Co and...
Steve TimmsIt’s debatable whether the world needs another Tom Ripley adaptation. The part of the amoral, art loving con man and psychopath has been played by several respected actors including Alain Delon (Plein Soleil), Dennis Hopper (The American Friend)...
Susanna marks the fourth collaboration between Leeds based Opera North and Phoenix Dance Theatre. It is a combination of art forms that still feels experimental yet is clearly emerging into something new, elevating both storytelling formats. It...