The show will play at Manchester’s Hotel Brooklyn on Portland Street, with performances from 24 February – 12 March 2023.

When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen – because 70% of the show is improvised. The fun starts as guests wait to be seated. It then hurtles along in a 2-hour tour de force of gags and shambolic service as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a ‘70s-style 3-course meal together with a good dollop of mayhem. Expect the unexpected!

“We’re thrilled beyond belief to be bringing the fun and chaos of our show to Manchester, and we have a great partner in the team from Hotel Brooklyn,” says Producer Jared Harford. “We know people still want to go out and enjoy themselves, while being conscious of rising costs – which is why an immersive show including dinner really is the best option for anyone looking for a spectacular night out in the centre of town.”

The show, which began in Australia, is a loving tribute to the 1970s sitcom, with diners getting to experience life in the chaotic hotel dining room. To date it has been seen by more than a million people in 41 countries, and is London’s longest running immersive experience.

The Manchester show features Suzanna Hughes as ‘Sybil’, Hayden Wood as ‘Basil’, and Leigh Kelly as ‘Manuel’, in the roles made famous by Connie Booth, John Cleese and Andrew Sachs.

“This show is lots of fun and I’m sure it’ll bring plenty of laughs to the diners,” says Regional General Manager at Hotel Brooklyn, Paul Bayliss MBE MI FIH. “And of course it’s a great name for the event as every hotel and restaurant gets accused of being Fawlty Towers, so here’s the proof!”

For a chance to win simply email your name and address to competitions@quayslife.com with Faulty Towers in the subject line before 5pm on Friday 24 February 2023. Tickets are on sale now via www.faultytowersdining.com/manchester

Competition terms and conditions:

1. This competition is run by Quays Life in partnership with the Faulty Towers Dining Experience.
2. The Prize: Two tickets to join the Faulty Towers Dining Experience at Hotel Brooklyn, 59 Portland Street, M1 3HP on Thursday 2 March 2023.
3. The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prize is not transferable and subject to availability.
4. The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.
5. Closing date for entry will be 17:00 GMT on Friday 24 February 2023. After this date the no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
6. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
7. The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over except employees of Quays Life and their close relatives.
8. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
9. To enter the free prize draw participants are required to send their name and address to competitions@quayslife.com
10. Quays Life will pick the winner at random from all complete entries via email.
11. Quays Life’s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into.
12. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her/their agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
13. The winner will be notified by email within 24 hours of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 24 hours of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
14. Losing entries will not receive any notification. By taking part in the competition, you agree to Quays Life stating the competition winner’s name.
15. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected.
16. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
17. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
18. Quays Life shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage.
19. Quays Life also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.
20. The winner agrees to the use of his/her/their name in any publicity material. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
21. Your details will be shared with the Faulty Towers Dining Experience to enable collection of your prize.
22. The winner’s name will be published on quayslife.com
23. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
24. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Twitter, Facebook or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to Quays Life and not to any other party.
25. The information provided will be used in conjunction with the following Privacy Policy found at https://quayslife.com/privacy/.

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The competition, now in its fourth year, is the second largest national playwriting competition and provides a great platform for new comedy plays and writers across the UK.

Previous winners include Katie Mulgrew, Simon Bradbury and last year’s winner, Colin Downland whose script ‘Headless’, set in a primary school on the morning of an Ofsted inspection, is now in development with Liverpool’s Royal Court.

In addition to the winner’s prize of £10,000, further cash prizes are available for commended scripts. Gerry Linford, who picked up a highly commended award, for his play, ‘The Miracle of Great Homer Street’ has since gone on to write three new plays produced by the Royal Court with a fourth planned.

Royal Court Executive Producer Kevin Fearon is looking forward to judging the competition. “We have been delighted to be involved with the Playwriting Prize since it began in 2015,” he says. “We have seen a huge number of entries for the previous competitions from all around the country and we are looking forward to doing it all again. The quality of the scripts has meant that the judging is always a difficult process but it means that the very best are chosen for the award”.

Other judges joining Kevin on the panel this year include: Dr John Bennett from Liverpool Hope University; writer Maurice Bessman; comedian and actor Les Dennis; talent agent Kate Haldane from PBJ Management, and Out of Joints Artistic Director, Kate Wasserberg.

Judges are looking for new full-length scripts for no more than 8 actors, with a story that has comedy at its heart. The competition is open to anyone over the age of 18 who lives in the UK or Republic of Ireland who has an original comedy script that hasn’t previously been performed.

The deadline for entries is 31 May 2020 and the winner and runner/s-up will be revealed at a ceremony in April 2021.

“There are huge numbers of people from all industries who know that they have a book, a song or a play in them and we are already seeing that creativity coming to the fore on social media,” Kevin adds. “Can you imagine if you took this time to get that play down on paper and it ended up winning you £10,000?”

For more details of the competition and how to enter visit www.playwriting prize.com

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The tickets are for the show of your choice at The Lowry, Salford Quays between Tuesday 10 and Friday 13 March 2020.

Crongton Knights will take you on a night of madcap adventure as McKay and his friends ‘The Magnificent Six’ encounter the dangers and triumphs of a mission gone awry.

Life isn’t easy on the Crongton Estate and for McKay and his mates it’s all about keeping their heads down but when a friend finds herself in trouble, they set out on a mission that goes further than any of them imagined.

In this world premiere adapted by Emteaz Hussain, the pulse of the city is alive on stage with a soundscape of beatboxing and vocals laid down by the cast and created by acclaimed musician Conrad Murray.

Crongton Knights is about the friends you’ll never forget and how lessons learned the hard way can bring you closer together.

For a chance to win simply email your name and address to competitions@quayslife.com with Crongton Knights in the subject line before 5pm on Saturday 7 March 2020.

Read our interview with Alex Wheatle.

Competition terms and conditions:

1. This competition is run by Quays Life in partnership with The Lowry.
2. The Prize: Two tickets to see Crongton Knights at The Lowry, Salford Quays between Tuesday 10 and Friday 13 March 2020.
3. The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prize is not transferable and subject to availability.
4. The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.
5. Closing date for entry will be 17:00 GMT 7 March 2020. After this date the no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
6. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
7. The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over except employees of Quays Life and their close relatives.
8. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
9. To enter the free prize draw participants are required to send their name and address to competitions@quayslife.com
10. Quays Life will pick the winner at random from all complete entries via email.
11. Quays Life’s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into.
12. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her/their agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
13. The winner will be notified by email within 24 hours of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 24 hours of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
14. Losing entries will not receive any notification. By taking part in the competition you agree to Quays Life stating the competition winner’s name.
15. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected.
16. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
17. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
18. Quays Life shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage.
19. Quays Life also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.
20. The winner agrees to the use of his/her/their name in any publicity material. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
21. Your details will be shared with The Lowry to enable collection of your prize.
22. The winner’s name will be published on quayslife.com
23. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
24. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Twitter, Facebook or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to Quays Life and not to any other party.
25. The information provided will be used in conjunction with the following Privacy Policy found at https://quayslife.com/privacy/.

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In just three weeks, million selling crooner Max Raabe and the hugely talented Palast Orchester from Berlin will present their debut UK Tour.

The internationally acclaimed singer and musicians promise to take audiences back in time on a musical journey of romance and sophistication, revisiting the ‘Roaring Twenties’ a century on from what was an exciting new era for music, dance, style, and fashion.

Now it’s the turn of the UK to experience the warmth, charm and elegance of Max Raabe & Palast Orchester first-hand with tour dates in Eastbourne, London, Birmingham, and Manchester which form part of a wider international tour.

Max Raabe & Palast Orchester open their UK tour on Tuesday 3 March 2020 at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne; followed by London’s Cadogan Hall on Wednesday 4 March 2020; Symphony Hall in Birmingham on Thursday 5 March 2020; and Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall on Friday 6 March 2020.

Formed in the 1980s, the then group of college friends have since grown into a hugely successful 13-piece ensemble – becoming one of Germany’s biggest selling acts, winning praise, rave reviews, and a legion of fans across the globe.

Max Raabe & Palast Orchester are well-respected in Germany, having dominated the music charts for many years while staying true to their unique style and genre.

They recently released a new MTV Unplugged album which went straight into the Top 10 in the German pop charts – reaching Number 2 in early January 2020, alongside Robbie Williams, Coldplay and Leonard Cohen with places at the top of the charts.

Stylish 57-year-old Max Raabe is famous for performing while impeccably dressed in white tie and tails, and is joined by 12 musical maestros from the Palast Orchester.

Dashing, dapper and debonair, Max believes the timeless melodies and songs of the 1920s and 1930s have an inherent magic. He combines nostalgic flair with pop-star appeal, along with a good dose of self-irony and dry comedy.

The tour is timely given the nation’s fascination with all things vintage, including Downtown Abbey, Gosford Park and Brideshead Revisited.

Together, Max and the orchestra present the most stunning classic and timeless repertoire in their original arrangements. With a distinctive sound, audiences will be captivated by Max Raabe & Palast Orchester as they are transported to yesteryear to experience high style and musical glory in the most sumptuous way – making this show one of a kind, and the hottest ticket in town.

Max Raabe was born 1962 in Lünen and has always sung – from the youth choir to even on his bicycle. He moved to Berlin in his early twenties to study opera. He financed his studies with small performances, and in 1986 he founded the Palast Orchester with a number of fellow students. They are now the worldwide leading band of music from the era of the Weimar Republic.

Max has received numerous awards for his commitment to remembering the music of the 1920s and 1930s, including the ECHO Classic in 2000 for his interpretation of Mack The Knife; Paul-Lincke-Ring Of The City Of Goslar in 2005; the cultural prize of his hometown Lünen in 2007; and the Order Of Merit Of The State Of Berlin in 2012.

Their appeal is diverse and far reaching. Max Raabe and the Palast Orchester performed at the star-studded wedding of singer Marilyn Manson and model Dita Von Teese at a castle in Ireland in 2005.

The show will feature diverse range of music and songs including the hilarious Rosa, Reizende Rosa (Rosa, Ravishing Rosa); romantic tune Tonight Or Never; the classic Kurt Weill’s Mack The Knife; alongside standards including I Won’t Dance, Night And Day, and Sweet Sue.

These first UK tour dates will give music fans the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of this very special show and era before Max and the musicians continue on a worldwide international tour visiting Austria, Canada, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and the United States Of America – including the iconic Carnegie Hall in New York this April.

For a chance to win simply email your name and address to competitions@quayslife.com with Max Rabbe in the subject line before 5pm on Thursday 27 February 2020.

The winner was Gillian Hitchen.

Read our interview with Max Raabe.

Competition terms and conditions:

1. This competition is run by Quays Life in partnership with Max Raabe & Palast Orchester.
2. The Prize: Two tickets to see Max Raabe & Palast Orchester at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on Friday 6 March 2020.
3. The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prize is not transferable and subject to availability.
4. The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.
5. Closing date for entry will be 17:00 GMT 27 February 2020. After this date the no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
6. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
7. The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over except employees of Quays Life and their close relatives.
8. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
9. To enter the free prize draw participants are required to send their name and address to competitions@quayslife.com
10. Quays Life will pick the winner at random from all complete entries via email.
11. Quays Life’s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into.
12. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her/their agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
13. The winner will be notified by email within 24 hours of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 24 hours of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
14. Losing entries will not receive any notification. By taking part in the competition you agree to Quays Life stating the competition winner’s name.
15. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected.
16. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
17. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
18. Quays Life shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage.
19. Quays Life also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.
20. The winner agrees to the use of his/her/their name in any publicity material. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
21. Your details will be shared with Max Raabe & Palast Orchester and Bridgewater Hall to enable collection of your prize.
22. The winner’s name will be published on quayslife.com
23. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
24. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Twitter, Facebook or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to Quays Life and not to any other party.
25. The information provided will be used in conjunction with the following Privacy Policy found at https://quayslife.com/privacy/.

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From free runners to hip hop, ballet to street dance, the new Z Bo Jackson Company combine a diverse mix of dance styles with compelling storytelling and magnetic physicality.

The new dance fusion company, which will launch at the event, promises a mix of dance styles on display, combined with stunning visuals, appealing to dance fans and musical theatre-lovers alike, as well as today’s YouTube and Insta-audiences.

The star-studded gala night is hosted by Got to Dance judge and Pussycat Doll, Kimberly Wyatt, with guest artists Flawless (Britain’s Got Talent and Street Dance 2), ballet star Brandon Lawrence (Principal Dancer with the Birmingham Royal Ballet) and West End star Chrissy Brooke (winner of ITV’s Dance Dance Dance.)

On the night, singer, dancer and choreographer Kimberly Wyatt will perform alongside Flawless in one number; BRB’s Brandon Lawrence will perform a solo choreographed by the award-winning George Williamson, while Chrissy Brooke will perform with the Z Company ensemble.

Choreographer behind the new company, Bo Jackson says: “Dance is a universal language and as Einstein observed ‘Dancers are the athletes of God’. The Z brand will break down the walls of dance to create a uniquely diverse dance experience, as free runners mix with elite dancers, and ballet cross-pollinates with hip hop.

“Manchester is the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and as such the perfect international city in which to launch a new dawn in dance for the 21st Century.

“As with this gala, the Z brand will invite celebrities and well-known dancers to appear alongside our main ensemble moving foward. We can’t wait to unleash our brand at the Palace Theatre.”

For a chance to win simply email your name and address to competitions@quayslife.com with Z Bo Jackson in the subject line before 5pm on Friday 6 September 2019.

Read more about the evening in our interview with choreographer and director Bo Jackson.

Competition terms and conditions:

1. This competition is run by Quays Life in partnership with the The Z Bo Jackson Company.
2. The Prize: Two tickets to a gala night of dance, hosted by Kimberly Wyatt, to launch new dance fusion theatre company, The Z Bo Jackson Company at the Palace Theatre, Manchester on Tuesday 10 September 2019.
3. The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prize is not transferable and subject to availability.
4. The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.
5. Closing date for entry will be 17:00 GMT 6 September 2019. After this date the no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
6. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
7. The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over except employees of Quays Life and their close relatives.
8. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition.
9. To enter the free prize draw participants are required to send their name and address to competitions@quayslife.com
10. Quays Life will pick the winner at random from all complete entries via email.
11. Quays Life’s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into.
12. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
13. The winner will be notified by email within 24 hours of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 24 hours of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
14. Losing entries will not receive any notification. By taking part in the competition you agree to Quays Life stating the competition winner’s name.
15. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected.
16. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
17. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
18. Quays Life shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage.
19. Quays Life also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.
20. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
21. Your details will be shared with The Z Bo Jackson Company and Manchester’s Palace Theatre to enable collection of your prize.
22. The winner’s name will be published on quayslife.com
23. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
24. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Twitter, Facebook or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to Quays Life and not to any other party.
25. The information provided will be used in conjunction with the following Privacy Policy found at https://quayslife.com/privacy/.

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WE’RE GOING TO SEE A BEAR HUNT

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL PLAY!

WE’RE NOT SCARED!

We are giving away a family ticket to see the smash-hit production of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt on tour, when it comes to The Lowry this summer.

The show returns direct from the West End, vividly and noisily in director Sally Cookson’s fun-filled adaptation set to Benji Bower’s versatile lively score.

Join our intrepid family of adventurers and their musical dog on a quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes, plenty of adventure and a few surprises along the way.

Based on the much-loved picture book by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury, this mischievous celebration of play is the perfect treat for families with children aged 3 and up.

For a chance to win simply follow @QuaysLife on Twitter and Retweet the following tweet before 5pm on 31 July 2019.

RT and follow @QuaysLife to enter our competition to win a family ticket to see We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Live @bearhuntlive this summer @The_Lowry T&Cs apply: https://t.co/Rkvgh1tAdV #CompetitionTime #Competition #FreeDraw #giveaway pic.twitter.com/LTvAwQnCk3

— QuaysLife (@QuaysLife) June 27, 2019

Terms and conditions apply – see below.

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt is at The Lowry, Salford Quays from Sat 3 August – Sun 1 September 2019.

Read our interview with the cast of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

Read our review from a previous tour of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.

Competition terms and conditions:

1. This competition is run by Quays Life in partnership with The Lowry Theatre.
2. The Prize: A family ticket i.e. 2x adults and 2x children, for We’re Going on A Bear Hunt at The Lowry Theatre, Salford Quays for a show between 23 August to 1 September 2019, subject to availability.
3. The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prize is not transferable and subject to availability.
4. The promoter is not responsible for inaccurate prize details supplied to any entrant by any third party connected with this competition.
5. Closing date for entry will be 17:00 GMT 31 July 2019. After this date the no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
6. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
7. The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over except employees of Quays Life and their close relatives.
8. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition. A Twitter account is required.
9. To enter the free prize draw participants are required to retweet competition tweet and follow @QuaysLife
10. Quays Life will pick the winner at random from all complete entries via Twitter.
11. Quays Life’s decision as to those able to take part and selection of winners is final. No correspondence relating to the competition will be entered into.
12. The entrant must be following @QuaysLife on Twitter in order to enter.
13. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
14. The winner will be notified by DM on Twitter within 5 days of the closing date. The winner will need to provide an email to correspond re further prize details. If the winner cannot be contacted or do not claim the prize within 24 hours of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
15. Losing entries will not receive any notification. By taking part in the competition you agree to @QuaysLife posting a public tweet stating the competition winner’s name and Twitter handle.
16. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected/is delivered.
17. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
18. The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter.
19. Quays Life shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage.
20. Quays Life also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.
21. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
22. Your details will be shared with The Lowry Theatre to enable collection of your prize.
23. The winner’s name will be published on quayslife.com
24. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
25. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Twitter, Facebook or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to Quays Life and not to any other party.
26. The information provided will be used in conjunction with the following Privacy Policy found at https://quayslife.com/privacy/.
27. Your use of Twitter is subject to the terms and conditions of service of Twitter, located here: https://twitter.com/tos.

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The two-day family-friendly festival is twice as big this year, featuring the region’s finest new talent and a fantastic line-up of the UK’s best tribute acts across both days.

The main stage will host leading tributes to the Killers, Kasabian, Bruno Mars, Little Mix, Queen, Pink and The Rolling Stones.

The Fillers and Kazabian will play on Saturday 1 June when the ‘Big Hitters’ theme promises a line-up of rock ‘n’ roll, indie pop and festival favourite inspired artists. They join headliners Kings Ov Leon, along with The Phonics (Stereophonics) and Tina Turner tribute Totally Tina. The Sunday line-up includes The Stones and Vicky Jackson as Pink, Queen tribute Flash, Bruno – A Tribute To Bruno Mars and Little Mix tribute band Little Fix.

In addition to the Main Stage line-up the festival has added an acoustic stage with a line-up of more than 20 homegrown talent and rising stars of music performing a mix of original material and well-known classics.

The line-up includes Mancunian Indie folk artist David Gorman with a set featuring catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics, mixed with delicate guitar; singer songwriter Jack Woodward, who released his second EP Higher to acclaim in 2018; rising star Jess Kemp, whose music has been featured on BBC Introducing and Radio 2; while Chris Tavener promises witty lyrics and a vintage sound.

Other acts programmed include guitarist and songwriter Joel Gardner; The Bright Black with irresistible indie, soul and funk; Indie singer songwriter Drew Selby; singer-songwriter Lyza; acoustic singer Sam Lyon, who has supported X Factor winner Matt Cardle on tour; acoustic singer songwriter Jordan Philips; John Dhali with his indie soul sounds; folk rock duo Waiting For Bob; and Kieran Dobson & The State, inspired by Talking Heads, Nick Cave, and The Smiths.

The new stage zone is set amongst deckchair seating, hay bales and bunting, offering festivalgoers the chance to chill-out in relaxing family friendly environment.

Other attractions at Cheshire Fest 2019 include an all-new Play Park with fair rides and Kids Stage featuring live entertainment for young festivalgoers; Street Food Village offering a wide choice of international cuisines; Gin Garden, Prosecco Bar, and cask ale and craft beer relaxation areas.

For details visit www.cheshirefest.co.uk

We have a pair of weekend tickets to giveaway for Cheshire Fest weekend on 1 and 2 June 2019 at Manchester Rugby Club, Cheadle Hulme. For a chance to win email your full name and address to competitions@quayslife.com with Cheshire Fest in the subject line. Or enter on social media by retweeting and following @quayslife and/or sharing our competition and liking our QuaysLife page on Facebook. Competition closes at noon on Friday 5 April 2019.

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In this poignant and critically acclaimed show, Liverpool singer songwriter Gary Edward Jones takes to the stage to tell the unique story of one of his idols, combining visuals, stage design, storytelling and, of course, that iconic music and incredible songs.

A natural storyteller, with charisma and warm Liverpudlian charm, Gary weaves together songs and stories that cross the Atlantic, from New Jersey to the North West of England.

The show is billed as honouring the musician and his music rather than a traditional tribute show. It follows Simon’s career from his early global success with duo Simon and Garfunkel to his incredible solo career, which included 13 multi-million selling albums and 16 Grammy Awards. And alongside tales from Simon’s life the evening includes a string of his hits from ballads like, The Sound of Silence, America and Kathy’s Song, to the more upbeat Me And Julio, 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover and Wristband.

The show premiered in Liverpool, where it enjoyed a successful two-night pilot run at the Epstein Theatre in Autumn 2018. And after receiving 5-star reviews producer Bill Elms is lining up more dates across the region. “Feedback from the pilot run was incredible an inspiring, and it made us even more determined to take the story on the road, where it belongs,” says Bill.

Performer Gary adds: “We thoroughly enjoyed the creative process for Something About Simon, taking the show from paper to rehearsals to stage. We were completely overwhelmed by the audience response, and now we cannot wait for the next phase in the show’s development – first stop the Albert Halls in Spring.”

Something About Simon is at Albert Halls Bolton on 27 April 2019. Visit website for details.

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Channel 5 Milkshake’s Kiera-Nicole Brennan leads the cast as the show’s Beauty heroine, Belle who falls for the unlikeliest of princes, who has been cursed into the form of a hideous Beast.

Also competing for Belle’s heart is Philip McGuinness as the brutish Gaston. Lewis Devine, whose previous comic panto roles include Buttons in Cinderella, and as Muddles in Snow White at St Helens Theatre Royal, is all set to cause mayhem and mischief as French Frank. Sarah Walker adds extra sparkle as Fairy Rose. And the hilarious, Si Foster completes the cast as Potty Polly.

Beauty and the Beast Producer, Chantelle Nolan says: “We’re very excited to be bringing this production of Beauty and the Beast to Stockport. The show went down a storm at St Helens Theatre Royal during October half-term so we can guarantee a magical panto time at Stockport for Easter 2019.”

This enchanting version of the classic fairy-tale is part of a growing trend for Easter pantomimes and has all the comedy, songs and audience interaction you’d expect from a traditional festive version.

The Stockport Plaza Manager, Ted Doan says: “The Plaza has a history of providing the finest and most sensational affordable family entertainment for all ages to enjoy with our magnificent Easter Pantomimes and welcoming Regal Entertainments back this year with Beauty and the Beast will ensure that this annual tradition receives the right royal treatment that only Regal can provide!”

Beauty and the Beast runs from Thursday 18 – Monday 22 April 2019. Visit the website for more details.

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Building on the success of the Magical Christmas Movie Experience in December, Mayfield Depot has been transformed into a romantic hideaway, guaranteed to get you in the mood for love.

The former railway depot near Piccadilly, is laying out the red carpet to everyone who wants to celebrate love and romance. And because you can never get too much loving, it’s welcoming couples not just for one night, but five, starting on Wednesday 13 February.

The evening begins with a romantic walk through a snow-kissed forest to reach the pop-up cinema. There is warm welcome from a live band playing love songs. And for Dirty Dancing fans there is an added bonus at each of its three film screenings over the festival, where you can pick up tips on how to recreate some of the film’s flirty dancefloor moves with live dancers mirroring the on-screen action.

Music may be the food of love, but the venue hasn’t forgotten your taste buds. And once inside, there is a tasty array of street food for sale, including woodfired pizzas and Jamaican barbecue, gourmet burgers and hot dogs. As well as exclusive candy-floss roses to put the sweet in to sweet-heart.

If you want to mimic a night in on a night out, there are bean-bag seats where you can take a hot drink or cocktail and snuggle-up under a cosy blanket to watch the film. Choice of movies include the Oscar-winning smash hit, Titanic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet; Pretty Woman featuring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts; Beauty & The Beast with Emma Watson; and Notting Hill with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts.

And on Valentine’s Day (Thursday 14 February) there is a double bill of The Bodyguard with Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, followed by Dirty Dancing starring Patrick Swayze.

After a couple of hours snuggled-up in the city’s romantic cocoon, we wouldn’t be surprised if you get the urge to make your feelings known in a public declaration of love. So, dig deep for your inner poet because there is a chance for guests to run personal messages and videos on the big screen.

Organiser, Steven Matthews, says: “Love is all around as we countdown to our very special movie experience this month. All in all, it’s going to be quite a February.”

The Valentine’s Movie Experience, Mayfield Depot (near Manchester Piccadilly) runs from Wednesday 13 February through to Sunday 17 February 2019. Tickets for all the films start from £14.99. See website for details.

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