Theatre Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY – The Lowry, Salford
What THE ADDAMS FAMILY lacks in drama and narrative, it more than makes up for in atmosphere and cast With the possible exception of THE FLINTSTONES and THE SIMPSONS, few fictional families are as iconic as THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Charles Addams' kooky clan have come a long way since their first appearance as a comic […]
Book Review: COPYCAT by Alex Lake
COPYCAT is a deeply disturbing psychological thriller for the digital age Following the top-ten Sunday Times bestseller AFTER ANNA, pseudonym Alex Lake makes a welcome return to the bookshelves with a gripping new psychological thriller COPYCAT. COPYCAT follows Sarah Havenant, mother of three and loving wife to Ben, whose happy life takes a chilling turn […]
Book Review: TRUE LOVE AT THE LONELY HEARTS BOOKSHOP by Annie Darling
TRUE LOVE AT THE LONELY HEARTS BOOKSHOP is a fun, romantic read with an Austen-esque twist 2017 marks the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s death. Since the publication of her first novel SENSE AND SENSIBILITY in 1811, the 19th century novelist has influenced a generations of writers, inspiring books such as BRIDGET JONES’ DIARY (1996), […]
Book Extract from TRUE LOVE AT THE LONELY HEARTS BOOKSHOP by Annie Darling
Read an extract from Annie Darling's new book in the LONELY HEARTS BOOKSHOP series Following the hugely successful THE LITTLE BOOKSHOP OF LONELY HEARTS, author Annie Darling makes a welcome return with a brand-new book in the series, TRUE LOVE AT THE LONELY HEARTS BOOKSHOP. TRUE LOVE AT THE LONELY HEARTS BOOKSHOP follows the life […]
Theatre Review: WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS DANCING - Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
WE WERE TOLD THERE WAS DANCING is a kaleidoscope of memories, people and experiences charting the changing attitudes to gay rights Following the sell-out successes of THE FACTORY and NOTHING, the Royal Exchange Theatre’s award-winning Young Company return with a new original piece charting the shifting and stalling attitudes to gay rights. WE WERE TOLD […]
Film Review: THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD
While THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD isn't going to win any awards for originality, the charisma of its two leads is enough to carry it through Patrick Hughes’ new film THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD hits UK cinema screens this week starring Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson. THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD tells the story of Michael Bryce (Ryan Reynolds), a once […]
Interview: Sparks talk about their new album HIPPOPOTAMUS
Sparks talk about the inspiration behind their new studio album HIPPOPOTAMUS Eight years after the release of THE SEDUCTION OF INGMAR BERGMAN (2009), musical mavericks Sparks make a welcome return with their new studio album HIPPOPOTAMUS. Formed in 1972 by brothers Ron and Russell Mael, Sparks are an American new wave/synth-pop band known for their quirky […]
Behind The Scenes at The Lowry
From the dressing rooms to the lighting tower, we go behind-the-scenes at The Lowry If you live in the North West, chances are you’ve visited The Lowry Theatre at some point. The world-class arts centre hosts around 1000 performances each year from opera and musicals to dance, music and comedy and is the UK’s largest […]