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Charles Esten announces UK tour including Manchester Bridgewater Hall

Posted by Michelle Swift | Mar 18, 2019 | music

Charles Esten has announced a return to the UK for a run of full band dates opening at...

9 To 5 The Musical to run at Manchester’s Palace Theatre

Posted by Michelle Swift | Mar 15, 2019 | theatre, stage and film

The Palace Theatre, Manchester, will host a run of 9-5 The Musical, currently playing to sell-out...

Initial casting revealed for Amelie The Musical at Manchester Opera House

Posted by Michelle Swift | Mar 14, 2019 | theatre, stage and film

Audrey Brisson will play Amelie Poulain as the UK’s first musical adaption of the much loved...

Royal Northern College of Music launches zero-tolerance campaign on sexual harassment

Posted by Michelle Swift | Mar 13, 2019 | music

The Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, and RNCM Students’ Union have launched a new...

Jorgie Porter, Mica Paris and Keith Jack to star in anniversary tour of Fame

Posted by Michelle Swift | May 24, 2018 | theatre, stage and film

Jorgie Porter, Mica Paris and Keith Jack have been announced to star in the new Manchester bound UK tour of Fame The Musical.

A Rubbish Night at the Museum – Do residents in Manchester have to live surrounded by rubbish

Posted by Michelle Swift | Apr 17, 2018 | Manchester Living

Manchester Museum is hosting A Rubbish Night at the Museum, questioning whether residents in Manchester have to live surrounded by rubbish.

Previewed: Mountains – the Dreams of Lily Kwok at the Royal Exchange Theatre

Posted by Michelle Swift | Mar 14, 2018 | theatre, stage and film

Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre hosts a production of Mountains: The Dreams of Lily...

What’s coming up at the Palace Theatre and Opera House Manchester?

Posted by Michelle Swift | Sep 1, 2017 | theatre, stage and film

Manchester’s Palace Theatre and Opera House will be serving up a treat this autumn with a series...

Full cast announced for Wizard of Oz at Stockport Plaza

Posted by Michelle Swift | Jul 6, 2017 | theatre, stage and film

The producers of The Wizard of Oz have revealed the full cast for its run at Stockport Plaza

In Review: Oliver Twist by 1956 Entertainment at Salford Arts Theatre

Posted by Michelle Swift | May 4, 2017 | theatre, stage and film

1956 Entertainment have made a welcome return to Salford Arts Theatre with their latest production, a deliciously dark version of Oliver Twist.

Previewed: Oliver Twist by 1956 Entertainment at Salford Arts Theatre

Posted by Michelle Swift | Apr 30, 2017 | theatre, stage and film

1956 Entertainment make a welcome return to Salford Arts Theatre with a new presentation of Oliver Twist, running Wednesday 3 May until Saturday 6 May.

Previewed: Dr John Cooper Clarke and Hugh Cornwell at the Ritz

Posted by Michelle Swift | Nov 27, 2016 | music

Off the back of the release of their debut collaborative album This Time It’s Personal, Acclaimed...

Sheridan Smith to appear in Funny Girl at the Palace Theatre

Posted by Michelle Swift | Sep 22, 2016 | theatre, stage and film

Sheridan Smith is set to reprise her performance as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl The Musical during its run at Manchester’s Palace Theatre.

This Week’s Classical Highlights – 22 March – 28 March 2015

Posted by Michelle Swift | Mar 22, 2015 | classical and jazz

We pick out some of the classical highlights in Manchester this week including events at the Bridgewater Hall, RNCM and Chetham’s.

In Review: Little Shop of Horrors at The Royal Exchange Theatre

Posted by Michelle Swift | Dec 10, 2014 | theatre, stage and film

The Royal Exchange Theatre’s production of 1950’s musical sci-fi spoot Little Shop of Horrors hits the stage – and it’s a winner.

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