Fringe-first award winning piece Two Man Show comes to Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre, with a one-off performance to mark RashDash’s new Association Artist relationship with the Theatre. Commissioned by Northern Stage and Soho Theatre, Two Man Show is a genre-defying Fringe-First award winning hit show about gender, language and humankind. It’s loud, raucous yet quiet…
Two Manchester artists, Geko and Laura White, will feature on ILUVELIVE’s PRS Hotlist Tour when it comes to Manchester’s Zombie Shack. The tour showcases some of the upcoming and newly signed artists of the year. What is iluvlive? Iluvlive is a not-for-profit foundation funded by Arts Council England and supported by PRS for Music Foundation. The…
After celebrating their 25th anniversary, Hanson will release their new Christmas album Finally It’s Christmas, followed by a gig at Manchester’s O2 Ritz. The Manchester gig will feature new music from Finally It’s Christmas as well as selections from the band’s debut Christmas release Showed In. The new Christmas album features four original tracks and…
Jessie J has announced a trio of intimate UK shows including Manchester’s Albert Hall. The announcement comes after she reveals her latest song Think About That. The BRIT Award-winner spoke of the writing process for Think About That, commenting, “Camper [producer DJ Camper] said “Ok” then before he left the room, he put the beat for…
Stereophonics have announced a major UK arena tour for February 2018 including a gig at Manchester Arena following the release of their new album Scream Above The Sounds. Scream Above The Sounds is Stereophonics’ 10th studio album and is due for release on 27 October. The album comes twenty years after their debut Word Gets…
Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in schools? Just what do schools inspectors actually come across? You may just find out at Waterside Arts Centre. With a keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Gervase Phinn, reveals all. The Comedian, author, poet, broadcaster, lecturer, educational guru,…
Having dropped the video for her latest song Plot Twist, Sigrid has announced a run of UK and Ireland dates including Manchester Academy. In the past six months, Sigrid has gone from unknown to breakout star, with her debut Glastonbury performances, sold out headline shows and the success of Don’t Kill My Vibe. Plot Twist…
Paul Draper has announced a run of 14 dates including a gig at Manchester’s O2 Ritz in support of his debut solo release Spooky Action. Spooky Action entered the UK album charts at the number 19 spot upon its release in August. The news follows the announcement of a new single, Grey House which will…
Casting details for the nationwide tour of Shrek The Musical, which comes to Manchester’s Palace Theatre in January 2018, have been revealed. Following the unprecedented success of the first UK and Ireland tour, the original production team reunites to bring the hit musical to a swamp near you. Shrek The Musical is based on the…
Little Barrie have confirmed the sad news that drummer Virgil Howe, son of rock figurehead Steve Howe, has passed away aged 41. Virgil’s sudden and unexpected death last night came as an incredible shock to his family and friends. Barrie Cadogan commented, “We are heartbroken that we have lost our dear friend and brother Virgil Howe….
