Interviews
Scamp Theatre return to The Lowry this Christmas with its award-winning production of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s ‘Stick Man’ live on stage. A trio of actors bring Stick Man’s story to life with live music, puppetry, and a flurry of festive...
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It’s almost 60 years since Ernie Thompson joined the newly established Smithfield Market Police Force, in what is now Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Known as the ‘baby of the force’ he was 24-years-old and the only recruit with no previous...
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Comedian and playwright, Jackie Hagan has written a brand-new Christmas show, The Forest of Forgotten Discos, that innovatively integrates sign-language and visual storytelling into all its performances. She talks to Quays Life about improving...
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Photographer and owner of Bakasana Activewear, Heather Lawrence explains why she loves Salford Quays and used the area as the backdrop to a very personal charity fundraising drive. What drew you to Salford Quays? I live a few miles away in Mottram...
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Writer, David Lane talks to Quays Life about writing for teens and his new play, Off the Grid, an immersive production which has been developed by children’s theatre specialists Half Moon, in partnership with young people. Tell us a little about...
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The north west’s favourite pantomime dame, Fine Time Fontayne returns for his 11th Christmas season at Oldham Coliseum. And this year he’s joined by another of the theatre’s much-loved faces, Sue Devaney as the Wicked Stepmother. Taking a break from...
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Director, Philip Franks talks about bringing the first revival of Alan Bennett’s 2009 play, Habit of Art to the stage. How did you get involved with this project? Through Alistair Whatley and Tom Hackney who are Original Theatre. I was in a...
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Class conflict, sexual identity and political outcasts collide in Jean Genet’s explosive play, The Maids on stage at Home in November. Quays Life caught-up with lead actor, Jake Fairbrother to find out what audiences can expect from this radical...
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More than two million people worldwide have seen Beatles’ show, Let It Be since it burst onto the musical scene in 2012. Now the show, which has enjoyed West End and Broadway runs, is returning to the stage on a UK tour for 2018 – but not as...
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Choreographer, Matthew Bourne talks to Quays Life about re-staging his ground-breaking Swan Lake for the 21st century and the royal scandal that inspired him to transform this Tchaikovsky classic with a multi-award winning, male corps-de-ballet. You...
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Carmel Thomason