Manchester International Festival - all you need to know
Expect 18 days of free gigs, world premieres and a brand new Festival Square as...
Expect 18 days of free gigs, world premieres and a brand new Festival Square as...
Joan Davies is a convert for this gem of a show
No rebellious squat set-up, Lucy Tomlinson has a profound experience in this unconventional Salford arts...
A British governess, a Thai King and a true story of forbidden love…Joan Davies enjoys...
With New York grit and Mancunian swagger, this bolshie reinvention works a treat
David Blake discusses The Factory, artistic ambition and the city's growing cultural clout with Manchester...
It has nudity, tribe vibes and audience stage parties. But does this hippy classic still...
Headliners this year include David Lynch, Phillip Glass, Janelle Monae, Yoko Ono, Idris Elba, Skepta...
Joan Davies wonders how relevant the ‘greatest anti-war play’ is today
Most are derelict and in disrepair, despite all five being Grade II-listed
Magician Impossible star will perform two ‘highly personal’ shows at The Lowry in February
A housing provider teamed up with the Royal Exchange to help lonely residents…with life-changing results...
Jonathan Payne enjoys this double bill of one-act operas, from Puccini’s Il Trittico
Vicky Smith enjoys this glittering cockle-warmer…despite the lazy ending
A refreshing take on Sondheim’s classic from the masters of musical theatre
From poppy ‘waves’ to lone pipers - commemorate 100 years since the end of WW1
As the ‘American Dream’ turns increasingly sour, Joan Davies applauds a timely revival
The Boltonian actor will be recognised for championing working class and female voices, as well...
