When Fatal Attraction opened in cinemas in 1987 it captivated and terrified filmgoers, garnered multiple Oscar nominations and became that year’s biggest global hit, raking in more than $320 million against a $14 million budget. More than three...
Read onSounds of Nature, a new programme of music at Stoller Hall, is helping to fund a ring of forests around the M60 motorway.The year-long programme celebrates the natural world through music, exploring how music can help audiences connect with the...
Read onLorraine Worsley-Carter visits the Science and Industry Museum to see the charming final work from the creator of the inventions of ‘Caractacus Potts’ in the film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Christmas shopping might be fun but endeavouring to weave your...
Read onAfter a four-year absence, family Christmas funfair, Winter Wonderland is back at EventCity with even more rides and shows than before. Throughout December the 22,000sq m exhibition space has been transformed into an indoor theme park with more than...
Read onEverybody knows Postman Pat’s bright red van. Now fans can see it for real as some of the original sets and props from the popular animation series go on display for the first time. To mark the 40th anniversary of the children’s TV favourite...
Read onDire Straits’ bassist, John Illsley is among the speakers at this year’s Louder than Words festival. Illsley was a founding member of the rock band, along with his close friend and lead singer, Mark Knopfler remaining in the line up from...
Read onMy dear friend, the playwright, Les Smith, once told me, the first draft of a script is to show you that you have a story (beginning, middle and end). The second draft is to find out what your story is really about. Les didn’t, at that point...
Read onStep into the world of big top adventures as Lost in Translation comes to town The contemporary circus company is celebrating its 10th anniversary year with two exciting family shows in partnership with The Lowry, Salford. Lost in Translation...
Read onLiz Ratcliffe visits RHS Garden Bridgewater in Salford; the first new garden that the Society has designed and created from scratch in more than 100 years. Being a keen gardener, which I have inherited from my Mum, I decided to book us both a day...
Read onCompany Chameleon is premiering its new work, Void in free performances at Hulme park. The performance is part of a triple-bill called Space to Speak, a dance and wellbeing project which the Manchester-based Dance Company has been working on with...
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