Interviews
From villainous Sally Spode in Emmerdale to Tim Metcalfe’s long-forgotten wife, Charlie Wood Coronation Street, actress Sian Reeves shakes things up wherever she goes, and her new stage role is no exception. While her character is causing chaos on...
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Writers Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson tell Quays Life about their shared love of horror, giving audiences a trick and a treat, and keeping the secrets of spooky stage hit Ghost Stories. Supernatural stage scarefest Ghost Stories is something of a...
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Since winning an Arvon Foundation bursary in 2007 Manchester writer, Gemma Langford has written stories for stage, screen and video games with work including Ghost Town Games’ Overcooked 2 and episodes for BBC’s Dr Who. Last year she was...
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Fresh from a successful Edinburgh Fringe run – in which he earned a nomination for Best Show and made Dave’s top – 10 list for Best Joke – Ivo Graham talks to Quays Life about taking The Game of Life on the road in 2020. Ivo Graham Ivo Graham...
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She’s been dubbed the ‘godmother of Scottish comedy’ and numbers Billy Connolly among her fans. Now, Janey Godley is set to spread her appeal across the nation as this quintessentially Glaswegian comic takes the Soup Pot Tour over the border and...
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Britain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer comedian KOJO ANIM ahead of his 26-date debut solo tour Kojo Anim became the comedy sensation of Britain’s Got Talent 2019, when Simon Cowell used his golden buzzer to send the 39-year-old straight into the semi...
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As part of the Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations at Manchester Jewish Museum, London-based, Canadian theatre maker and performer, Tamara Micner reflects on how the next generation can keep memories alive. She talks to Quays Life about the...
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The House of Suarez Vogue Ball returns to Manchester with an underwater themed dance spectacular. We met with Darren Suarez, Father and Mother of the House of Suarez and founder of the annual event, now in its 12th year. House of Suarez Vogue Ball...
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There’s more to Mammy’s favourite Irish comedian, Jimmy Cricket than his R & L Wellies. After 50-plus years in the spotlight, the comedian has drawn on his experience to pen a new stage comedy, ‘No More Fiffing and Faffing’. Jimmy also stars in...
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Olivier award-winning improv musical, Showstopper returns to the Lowry. We meet Salford Quays resident and actor, Jonathan Ainscourt who joins the cast creating a brand new musical every night. Actor Jonathan Ainscourt How long have you been with...
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