Jessica Forrest talks to Frankly My Dear about stage debut in CHIP SHOP CHIPS
Actress Jessica Forrest chats to Frankly My Dear UK about new play CHIP SHOP CHIPS Three years after her explosive exit as Lianne Holliday in HOLLYOAKS, Jessica Forrest is set to make her stage debut with CHIP SHOP CHIPS, a funny and nostalgic new tale of love set over fish and chips. The 25-year old […]
Theatre Review: WIT – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Raw, real and relentless, WIT is a beautiful play full of grace and redemption Following his production of THINGS OF DRY HOURS back in 2007, Raz Shaw makes a welcome return to the Royal Exchange to direct WIT, the Pulitzer prize-winning play about a 50 year old professor dying of cancer. Written by American playwright Margaret […]
Manchester Film Festival Opening Gala Night Switches Venue Due To Ticket Demand
Venue changes from HOME to AMC Manchester due to pre-sale ticket demand The Manchester Film Festival has been forced to change venues for its red carpet opening gala night due to pre-sale ticket demand. The opening night gala was scheduled to take place at the new HOME venue on Thursday 3 March but demand for […]
Film Review: MACBETH
Brutal, intense and utterly breathtaking, Justin Kurzel’s thrilling contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Scottish play’ is spellbinding Justin Kurzel’s critically acclaimed adaptation of MACBETH is available on VOD from iTunes from today and on DVD, Blu-Ray and Limited Edition Steelbook from 1 February. MACBETH tells the story of a fearless warrior and inspiring leader brought down […]
Theatre Review: Move Over Moriarty – Sale Waterside Arts Centre
Fast-paced, slick and funny, Move Over Moriarty makes a welcome return to the stage Following the success of Inspector Norse and Withering Looks, satirical comedy duo LipService return as Holmes and Watson in a reprisal of their cult classic Move Over Moriarty. Written by Maggie Fox and Sue Ryding, Move Over Moriarty follows super sleuth […]
Theatre Review: Austentatious - An Improvised Jane Austen Novel at The Lowry, Salford
Smart, silly and wickedly funny, Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel is fully deserving of its huge popularity Improvised comedy (or ‘improv’ as it is otherwise known) has always had a bit of a bad reputation in the UK. Despite continued efforts to revive the genre, many ‘off-the-cuff’ improv productions can easily become meandering and flabby. […]
Book Review: The Independent Guide to New York City 2016
The Independent Guide to New York City 2016 is the ideal guidebook for travellers on a budget If you’re planning a trip to New York City this year, there are plenty of guide books on the market to help you plan your visit. From detailed travel guides such as Lonely Planet and Time Out, to […]
Book Review: STRICTLY BETWEEN US by Jane Fallon
Sharp, edgy and superbly written, Strictly Between Us is a gripping tale of friendship and infidelity Following the brilliant Skeletons, bestselling author Jane Fallon is back with her latest offering Strictly Between Us, a contemporary novel about friendship, deceit and infidelity. Strictly Between Us tells the story of Tamsin, a television producer who hatches a plan […]
Everything You Need To Know About The 2016 Manchester Film Festival
Everything you need to know about the 2016 Manchester Film Festival, from venue locations to ticket availability After its successful inaugural year in 2015, the Manchester International Film Festival makes a welcome return to the city this March, showcasing a strong slate of bold new films. Film fans came out in their thousands last year […]
FULL PROGRAMME ANNOUNCED FOR 2016 MANCHESTER FILM FESTIVAL
Over 90 films to make their World, UK and regional premieres at ManIFF2016 The official selection for the 2016 Manchester Film Festival was announced today at a special launch event at Elliot House in Manchester. Over 90 films will make their World, UK and regional premieres at ManIFF2016, which takes place between 3 to 6 March […]