Carmel ThomasonThere was a time when Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were as much a part of Christmas as tinsel and turkey. In an age before Netflix their Christmas specials drew in audiences of 28m. And on their move to ITV the comedy duo even had their own TV...
The Band, a stage musical with the songs of Take That, comes to The Lowry in January. Vicky Edwards talks to producers Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen to find out the secret behind its success. Gary, Mark and Howard (everyone is on first...
We’re offering a chance to win tickets for a family to see the award-winning M6 Theatre Company’s ‘Little Gift’ at The Lowry. This heart-warming new Christmas show tells the story of Ted, a lonely old soul, who lives alone in the big city. Then, one...
‘I’ve never seen anything like it!’ exclaims Brian Capron’s Greatest Showman style circus owner, Albert Blossom on seeing the two-headed llama, Pushmi-Pullyu – and in years of reviewing, neither have I. The puppets, and there are lots of them, are...
Lightwaves 2018 is a free outdoor interactive light festival at Salford Quays from 8-16 December 2018.
Six the Musical is a histore-mix of the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives, with a 21st century kick – and what a kick it is. The Tudor King is out of the picture – in Facebook-style he’s ‘unfriended’ them all. And his six Queens have taken the...
From Weatherfield baddie to a singing circus ringmaster, Brian Capron tells Vicky Edwards about going animal crackers. For many of us Brian Capron will always be ‘Norman Bates with a briefcase.’ Famously one of Coronation Street’s most murderous...
Mark Williams tells Vicky Edwards about making his musical debut, learning a superhero skill and taking the bus. Mark Williams must have been off sick when the caution to ‘never work with children or animals’ was flagged up. From playing Mr Weasley...
Mike Lee, manager of Pier Eight restaurant at The Lowry, Salford Quays, tells us about life with his nosy Spaniel, Betty. Tell us about your dog, Betty? Betty was a birthday present from my partner, Jack. He had always had cats growing up and...
Vicky Entwistle talks song, dance and incredible tail feathers. She may be playing a parrot, but former Corrie star, Vicky Entwistle won’t be winging it when it comes to performing in the newly updated 50th anniversary revival of the classic musical...