Inspired by the dramatic Northern seascape and layers of history lying at the heart of Morecambe Bay – the area in which she is based – Sarah Hymas creates a range of artistry resounding with nature, going on to engage with place on a national and international level. She is also part of Rural…
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David Scott takes lived experience of Manchester and its bustling boroughs – in all its layers of history, hardship and creative hope – and puts it into hard-hitting words. This Longsight-born wordsmith has already made an impression through powerful performances of his writing and as frontman of an…
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It was an immersive evening as Bolton’s atmospheric Albert Halls– a beautiful neoclassical building originally dating from 1873 – was transformed into a haunted house like no other, with the play The Haunting of Blaine Manor taking to its stage, written by local playwright Joe O’ Byrne. The evening…
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Right beneath Manchester Central in the Grade II* listed railway arches – this is set to be the new home for 53two, the independent theatre and creative hub that faced the tragic loss of its previous premises earlier this year. Formerly based just 100 yards away in the arches close to the…
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The Manchester Contemporary 2019 sets itself apart from previous editions with an increased international offer and fresh emphasis on artist collectives, with five collectives taking up stands at the event. This year, The Manchester Contemporary has also achieved a majority of female-led galleries…
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A nod to the Northern Quarter Is culture just another word for creativity? Is it as simple as that? When you think of art, literature, music, theatre and everything else we consider to be cultural, aren’t they all borne of creativity? Hmmm… If that’s the case, the Northern Quarter might be…
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Grimmfest 2019 (3-6 October) recently wrapped up its 11th year of screening the latest horror and cult films - including an impressive number of European and UK premieres - at the Great Northern Warehouse’s ODEON cinemas. Heather Oriana Petrocelli gives her account... The auditorium was full for…
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From 9 October - 2 November 2019 Rochdale will be transformed – with an array of exciting themed activities and events to enjoy as part of Rochdale Town Centre Halloween Festival! This will include everything from spooky pie-making at the historic Pioneers Museum to a sugar skull Halloween Parade…
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Come and see The Bones of Paine in a whole new light – as a specially-designed puppet by Walk the Plank in association with the Working Class Movement Library will be at the heart of an exciting Fun Palace event taking place at the Cobden Works in Salford on Sunday 6 October 2019. Previously…
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This month we bring you details on everything inside Ducie Street Warehouse - Piccadilly’s newest hangout; several new food and drink offerings; and exciting upcoming events including Halloween in the City – the UK's biggest celebration of all things spooky, amongst other things. Newly opened…
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