Theatre Review: THE RED SHOES – The Lowry, Salford
Brave, bold and intensely gripping, Sir Matthew Bourne’s magical new adaptation of THE RED SHOES dazzles the senses and breaks the heart Sir Matthew Bourne’s magical new adaptation of THE RED SHOES makes its world premiere at The Lowry this week, reviving the classic story of love, passion and obsession for a new generation. Based on […]
The National Ballet of China: THE PEONY PAVILION - The Lowry, Salford
Complex, beautiful and utterly enchanting, National Ballet of China's production of THE PEONY PAVILION is a sumptuous feast for the eyes and ears Following a sell-out performance at the Edinburgh Festival in 2011, The National Ballet of China bring their captivating production of THE PEONY PAVILION to Salford’s The Lowry. Adapted from Tang Xianzu’s play […]
Comedy Review - Griff Rhys Jones: JONES & SMITH - The Lowry, Salford
Griff Rhys Jones has been in the comedy business for more than three decades. After rising to fame the late 1970s alongside long-term comedy partner Mel Smith in the hit BBC TV show NOT THE NINE O’CLOCK NEWS, the comedian has founded TV production company Talkback Productions, appeared in a number of films, won two […]
Theatre Review: BLOOD BROTHERS – The Lowry, Salford
Now in its 33rd year, Willy Russell’s tale of poverty, class, love and tragedy continues to captivate in this touring production of BLOOD BROTHERS If you asked me to name my top five musicals, BLOOD BROTHERS would certainly be on the list. Now in its 33rd year, Willy Russell’s tale of poverty, class division, love […]
Theatre Review: SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION - Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Despite its strong cast performances, pacing issues spoil an otherwise impressive stage adaption of the SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Originally a 1982 Stephen King novel, then adapted into one of the most-loved films of our lifetime, the SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION has been brought to the stage in a new adaption directed by David Esbjornson. The SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is a […]
Music Review: Tumbler – COME TO THE EDGE
With its poetic lyrics, catchy guitar riffs and solid vocals, COME TO THE EDGE is arguably Tumbler's best album to date Following their widely acclaimed debut album YOU SAID, British alternative rock/folk band Tumbler return with COME TO THE EDGE, their second full-length album in just two years. Described as “The Cure meets Soul Asylum with […]
Sunday Times Style Grand Reopening of The Principal Manchester Hotel
The highly anticipated Principal Manchester Hotel had its grand opening last night with a special event hosted in association with Sunday Times Style. The iconic Principal Manchester Hotel (formally known as The Palace Hotel) has been given a £25m revamp by its new owners Starwood Capital to restore the hotel to its former glory. To […]
Theatre Review: BREAKING THE CODE – Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Intelligent, multi-layered and incredibly touching, BREAKING THE CODE explores the life and career of Alan Turing Alan Turing’s story is certainly a fascinating one. In his mere 41 years, the British mathematician and pioneer of computer science not only helped to break the German Enigma code at Bletchley Park during World War II but also […]