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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical heading to The Lowry

Posted by Michelle Swift | Nov 29, 2023 | theatre, stage and film

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical will head to the Lowry Theatre for two nights in June. It will also run at Liverpool’s Playhouse Theatre in May.

Giant spider takes nest at Eureka! Science + Discovery

Posted by Michelle Swift | Oct 26, 2023 | Manchester Living

A giant spider has made a nest at Eureka! Science + Discovery in Merseyside as part of their half term event Bothersome Beasts and their Bad Reputations.

The Spooky cabaret coming to Manchester

Posted by Michelle Swift | Oct 3, 2023 | theatre, stage and film

Rocky’s Shop of Horrors will take place at Manchester’s Sonata Piano and Cabaret Lounge, featuring storytelling, drag, music and poetry.

A new Halloween light trail is coming to Cheshire

Posted by Michelle Swift | Sep 18, 2023 | Manchester Living

A brand new Halloween lakeside light trail will transform Warrington’s Partridge Lakes...

Romeo and Juliet coming to Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre

Posted by Michelle Swift | Sep 13, 2023 | theatre, stage and film

Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre will host a run of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live coming to Manchester

Posted by Michelle Swift | Sep 5, 2023 | Manchester Living

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will bring their Glow Party to Manchester’s AO Arena in February. There will be four Manchester shows across two days.

The Summer Sun hotel where you can learn to DJ

Posted by Michelle Swift | Aug 3, 2023 | Beyond Manchester

For most a summer holiday involves the staples of sun, sea, beach and food but one hotel is offering a bit more than the norm.

Last minute holiday to Morocco? How you can delve into the local culture

Posted by Michelle Swift | Aug 2, 2023 | Beyond Manchester

With a flight time of under four hours, Morocco has been a popular destination for UK tourists for quite some time.

Science for kids at Eureka!

Posted by Michelle Swift | Aug 2, 2023 | Beyond Manchester

Since opening its doors in November 2022, Eureka! Science + Discovery has already become a favourite destination for many.

Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place Festival announces more new names

Posted by Michelle Swift | Aug 1, 2023 | Manchester Living

Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place Festival has announced more new guests for the event which lands at Tatton Park next month.

The Black Friar to celebrate second birthday month with huge giveaway

Posted by Michelle Swift | Aug 1, 2023 | Manchester Living

Historic pub and restaurant The Black Friar will celebrate its second birthday this month with a huge giveaway.

The beachfront resort just a £79 flight from Manchester

Posted by Michelle Swift | Jul 25, 2023 | Beyond Manchester

The ultra-luxury, villa resort Banyan Tree Tamouda in Morocco has upped the stakes with the opening of a new Buddha Bar.

Food, drink and hotels – what’s new in Manchester?

Posted by Michelle Swift | Jul 19, 2023 | Manchester Living

The ever evolving Manchester continues to see a string of changes and new openings including a 5-star hotel, cocktail bars, celebrity restaurant and entertainment destination.