Driver who jumped amber traffic light and killed a woman is jailed for two years

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Mon Jan 22 06:00:19 PST 2018

A DRIVER has been jailed for causing the death of a 25-year-old woman after jumping and amber traffic light in Timperley. Glenn Wall aged 35, of Lawrence Road, Altrincham, was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court to two years in prison after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. Helena Thurm, from Altrincham and the daughter of retired Bolton Sixth Form College lecturer Alan Thurm, died in hospital the day after the collision on June 20 2016.

Stalder Academy students finish performing Dick Whittington at Manchester Opera House Pantomime,

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Tue Jan 16 08:05:17 PST 2018

STUDENTS at a performing arts academy in Sale were selected out of 16 schools around the North West to be part of this year's Manchester Opera House Pantomime, Dick Whittington.

Review Island Queen Cruises Miami

by Alex Belfield @ Celebrity Radio By Alex Belfield

Fri Jan 19 17:50:54 PST 2018

Review Island Queen Cruises Miami… Island Queen offer several cruises including the Millionaire Row, a 90 minute relaxed tour of the stunning mansions and spectacular skyline of […]

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From punk rock to punk doc - Notsensibles guitarist Stephen Hartley writes book about his remarkable life

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Thu Dec 07 01:27:37 PST 2017

BY his own admission, Stephen Hartley’s life does sound as though it has an element of fiction to it.

Ruthie Ann Miles Joins cast of King and I as show extends

by Douglas Mayo @ British Theatre

Sat Jan 20 10:13:54 PST 2018

By Douglas Mayo

Ruthie Ann Miles will reprise her Tony Award-winning, critically acclaimed performance as Lady Thiang in the West End Production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The King and I when it opens at the London Palladium on 21 June 2018.

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Bright Light Bright Light to support Erasure at Manchester Apollo

by livemcrnews @ Live Manchester

Tue Jan 16 07:32:29 PST 2018

Bright Light Bright Light will return to Manchester to support Erasure on their UK tour which includes a Manchester gig at the O2 Apollo. The show marks a return to …

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ELF The Musical

by MBO @ Manchester Box Office

Wed May 10 05:31:38 PDT 2017

What’s on Manchester: ELF the Musical at the Lowry Manchester Saturday 25th November 2017 – Sunday 7th January 2018 Matinee & Evening Performances Available Following a smash hit, sell out run in the West End, Elf the Musical spends Christmas 2017 at The Lowry. Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit starring Will Ferrell, ELF features songs by […]

Dick Whittington – Manchester Opera House

by Rob Stanway @ At The Theatre

Wed Dec 13 05:34:10 PST 2017

Panto season is here and Manchester has thrown the kitchen sink at their offering this year at the Opera House. There’s an impressive 3D sequence, a flying sleigh, a giant shark and more special effects – not to mention a solid cast with bags of festive energy. John Barrowman leads as Dick, with The Krankies...

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Women in Rock – UK Tour

by Rob Stanway @ At The Theatre

Sat Jan 20 03:13:45 PST 2018

An exciting new concert tour is touring theatres this year. Women in Rock is a celebration of female rock legends – from the originals right up until modern day. With something for every rock fan. A trio of female vocal power-houses front an authentic 4 piece rock band to create a stage show worthy of...

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Cast announced for the London return of TRAINSPOTTING LIVE

by West End Wilma @ West End Wilma

Mon Jan 22 04:27:23 PST 2018

The final cast is announced for the 2018 UK tour and London season of Trainspotting Live, the acclaimed no-holds-barred immersive, in-ye-face theatre staging of Irvine Read more

Mabel reveals new single ahead of Manchester Band on the Wall show

by livemcrnews @ Live Manchester

Fri Jan 19 07:10:33 PST 2018

BRIT Award nominee Mabel has revealed her new single Fine Line ahead of her headline UK tour which includes a Manchester gig at Band on the Wall. The song, featuring …

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The Band – UK Tour

by Rob Stanway @ At The Theatre

Wed Nov 29 02:13:03 PST 2017

A new musical based on the music of Take That has launched and more than lives up to the hype. Tim Firth has written a beautiful, thoughtful and relatable script that is sending audiences from tears to pure joy. Embarking on a new UK tour, this inspiring show has already been extended by one year....

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U2 announce Manchester Arena gig

by livemcrnews @ Live Manchester

Tue Jan 16 02:06:24 PST 2018

U2 have announced two UK tour dates during the European leg of the eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE tour, including a Manchester gig at Manchester Arena. The band are set to announce …

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Man charged after committing a series of serious crimes in Altrincham

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Tue Jan 16 06:36:07 PST 2018

A 39-year-old man has been charged with numerous offences after committing a series of serious crimes in Altrincham

Q&A video and photos: Talking therapy & sexual misconduct at The Secondary Victim

by Terri Paddock @ Terri Paddock

Wed Nov 22 04:47:04 PST 2017

It was a packed house – including many therapy professionals – for last night’s performance of Matthew Campling‘s new play The Secondary Victim at the Park Theatre. Which made for some very knowledgeable comments and insights at the post-show Q&A, for which I was joined by Campling, director Matthew Gould and the entire cast. The […]

Looking back to first flight in the early 1800s

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Thu Jan 18 22:06:18 PST 2018

MANY people believe that the first inventor of a flying machine was Leonard De Vinci but his helicopter never flew.

Woman Before a Glass – 4 Stars

by thespyinthestalls @ thespyinthestalls.com

Sun Jan 21 05:00:57 PST 2018

Woman Before a Glass Jermyn Street Theatre Reviewed – 19th January 2018 ★★★★ “beautifully delivered as a one woman tour de force by a brilliant Judy Rosenblatt”   Jermyn Street Theatre is a tiny but perfect venue that I must have wandered past for years before I knew it existed. Once I did, I was … Continue reading Woman Before a Glass – 4 Stars →

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SALT LAKE CITY, UT

by Perrin Shapiro @ The Phantom of the Opera – On Tour

Wed Jun 21 11:24:11 PDT 2017

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Bronté Barbé on her joy as Beautiful: the Carole King Musical comes to Palace Theatre, Manchester

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Thu Dec 07 01:09:30 PST 2017

BRONTE Barbé hadn’t really listened to the songs of Carole King until she bought a record player.

NEW ORLEANS, LA

by Perrin Shapiro @ The Phantom of the Opera – On Tour

Wed Jun 21 11:16:06 PDT 2017

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Emmy Award-winning Danny Strong to write book for ATG Frank Sinatra musical

by Douglas Mayo @ British Theatre

Sat Jan 20 07:23:15 PST 2018

By Douglas Mayo

Emmy Award-winning writer Danny Strong has been commissioned to write the book for a highly anticipated new musical based on the life of legendary actor and singer Frank Sinatra.

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'It's not all about THAT Christmas song' says Slade's Dave Hill

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Wed Dec 13 11:02:15 PST 2017

DAVE Hill is in a chipper mood as we look ahead to Slade coming to Manchester on Sunday.

A Christmas Carol – Octagon Theatre Bolton

by Rob Stanway @ At The Theatre

Wed Nov 22 01:54:38 PST 2017

We all know A Christmas Carol. The Charles Dickens novel that has become absolutely synonymous with Christmas – performed in theatres up and down the country every year in various formats. Rightly so too, because it’s absolutely wonderful. A heart warming tale of a bitter and selfish old man rediscovering his love for not just...

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The Halle to perform 6 o’clock Classics

by livemcrnews @ Live Manchester

Mon Jan 22 01:51:15 PST 2018

Manchester’s The Halle has announced a new ‘drive time’ concert at the Bridgewater Hall, 6 o’clock Classics.  The event, which as the name would suggest takes place at 6pm, is …

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SAN DIEGO, CA

by Perrin Shapiro @ The Phantom of the Opera – On Tour

Wed Jun 21 11:19:24 PDT 2017

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SOUTH BEND, IN

by Perrin Shapiro @ The Phantom of the Opera – On Tour

Wed Jun 21 11:17:32 PDT 2017

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Ru Paul Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon brings Vaudevillians to Contact Theatre, Manchester

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Thu Nov 30 01:04:34 PST 2017

PERFORMER, comedian and writer Jerick Hoffer admits he has a soft spot for British audiences.

'Don't knock panto - it's an art form' says Captain Jack, John Barrowman

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Fri Dec 01 08:39:07 PST 2017

HE’S travelled through time, been a West End leading man and even written a series of comic books.

MTA Nominations 2018

by openingnightreviews @ Opening Night

Thu Jan 18 02:05:04 PST 2018

Nominations for this year’s Manchester Theatre Awards have been announced, celebrating the best work on stage and off within the city in over 20 categories, with winners being announced at a red carpet event at the Lowry theatre on Friday 9th March which will be hosted by local funny man Justin Moorhouse. With some interesting […]

SPRINGFIELD, MO

by Perrin Shapiro @ The Phantom of the Opera – On Tour

Wed Jun 21 11:23:10 PDT 2017

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Woman Before a Glass review at Jermyn Street Theatre, London – ‘an impressive performance’

by Julia Rank @ The Stage

Mon Jan 22 05:43:35 PST 2018

The painterly title Woman Before a Glass is suggestive of the male gaze. This one-woman play by Lanie Robertson – author of

'It's all about simple pop songs' says Roland Gift ahead of show at Manchester Academy

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Thu Dec 07 01:15:33 PST 2017

WITH the band Fine Young Cannibals, Roland Gift was one of the most instantly recognisable pop stars of the late Eighties and early Nineties.

Def Leppard announce Manchester Arena gig

by livemcrnews @ Live Manchester

Fri Jan 19 01:57:17 PST 2018

Legendary British rock icons Def Leppard have announced a run of UK tour dates including a Manchester gig at Manchester Arena. The news comes as the band make their entire …

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Yamato Drummers

by MBO @ Manchester Box Office

Fri Apr 21 08:55:43 PDT 2017

Yamato Drummers Tickets —————   What’s on Manchester: Yamato Drummers Tickets at the Palace Theatre, Manchester Monday 1st May 2017 7:30pm Tickets from £18.50 Following their hugely successful tour in 2015, the Yamato Drummers are back in the UK by popular demand. Their acclaimed performances of Japanese Taiko drumming and music have captivated audiences of over 6 million people in […]

ST. LOUIS, MO

by Perrin Shapiro @ The Phantom of the Opera – On Tour

Wed Jun 21 11:22:19 PDT 2017

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Alexandra Burke announces Lowry show

by livemcrnews @ Live Manchester

Fri Jan 19 06:43:24 PST 2018

In the run up to releasing her new album The Truth Is through Decca Records, Alexandra Burke has announced a show at the Lowry Theatre. The release of the X …

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Treasure Island – New Vic Theatre

by Rob Stanway @ At The Theatre

Tue Nov 28 06:47:22 PST 2017

The New Vic Theatre is renowned for it’s Christmas productions and will be entertaining thousands of youngsters this Christmas (and many more adults) with a slightly unusual offering of Treasure Island. It won the vote of local children so this year they have their pirate adventure! Based on the Robert Louis Stevenson book and adapted...

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Calendar Girls Musical UK Tour 2018

by Alex Belfield @ Celebrity Radio By Alex Belfield

Mon Dec 25 08:01:50 PST 2017

Enjoy Celebrity Radio’s Calendar Girls Musical UK Tour 2018… CALENDAR GIRLS The Musical, the film and the award-winning play by Tim Firth, takes to the road […]

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'Integrity is everything' believes Jo Harman who is heading to Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Thu Jan 18 01:43:30 PST 2018

FOR Jo Harman, 2017 could be seen as a breakthrough year. Her album, People We Become received glowing reviews across the board bringing her to the attention of a whole new audience.

Cast announced for UK Tour of TURN OF THE SCREW

by West End Wilma @ West End Wilma

Mon Jan 22 04:52:33 PST 2018

This spring sees the world premiere of a dynamic new adaptation of Turn of the Screw embark on a UK tour, starring Carli Norris (Pygmalion, Read more

Mum wants to raise awareness of Tourettes

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Wed Jan 17 10:00:00 PST 2018

HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised to help Tourettes.

It's Christmas - Bad Manners' style! Buster Bloodvessel and Co heading to Clitheroe Grand

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Thu Nov 30 01:18:31 PST 2017

BUSTER Bloodvessel, Bad Manners' eccentric front man, might be half the man he used to be, but the zany crooner still kicks up a mighty storm of moon-stomping Ska and reggae music.

Interview | Brendan Cole

by openingnightreviews @ Opening Night

Tue Jan 16 09:00:21 PST 2018

Brendan Cole’s spectacular production, All Night Long, returns to the stage this week after a hugely successful and critically acclaimed run in 2017. Manchester audiences can catch the Strictly favourite at the Bridgewater Hall on Friday 19th January as part of an extensive UK and Ireland tour. Created by Brendan himself the show takes audiences on […]

Guitar wizard of Oz Rob Tognoni brings the thunder to Barnoldswick

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Thu Jan 11 01:10:39 PST 2018

CONSIDERING his nickname is the Tasmanian Devil, it comes as a surprise to find that blues rock virtuoso Rob Tognoni is a man whose conversations are punctuated by laughter.

Manchester Camerata to perform Mozart’s Requiem

by livemcrnews @ Live Manchester

Mon Jan 22 03:26:27 PST 2018

Manchester Camerata will conclude their series at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall with Mozart’s unfinished Requiem. They begin the concert with Arvo Pärt’s Da Pacem Domine performed by a quartet, followed by …

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History has its eyes on us all: My joy & sorrow at Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton

by Terri Paddock @ Terri Paddock

Sat Dec 23 10:52:31 PST 2017

I feel incredibly privileged to have been “in the room where it happens” to see the European premiere of HAMILTON last night at the West End’s Victoria Palace Theatre. There is so much to love about Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s blockbuster hip-hop musical about one of my homeland’s founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, not least a glorious British cast, under the assured stewardship of […]

BUFFALO, NY

by Perrin Shapiro @ The Phantom of the Opera – On Tour

Mon Nov 27 13:33:03 PST 2017

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Jersey Boys – UK Tour

by Rob Stanway @ At The Theatre

Fri Jan 12 04:45:00 PST 2018

The internationally renowned production JERSEY BOYS is back for a second UK Tour in 2018 owing to the success of the West End and International smash hit that the show has become. Based on the music and story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and told from each character’s separate angle, it includes all...

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U2 announce date at Manchester Arena

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Tue Jan 16 01:07:17 PST 2018

U2 are to play Manchester Arena in October.

Greater Manchester urged to adopt Hillsborough-inspired charter to support bereaved families of arena bombing

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Thu Jan 11 22:07:03 PST 2018

A REVIEW panel looking at the response to the Manchester Arena attack is asking the region’s leaders to sign up for a charter inspired by the Hillsborough families.

Dick Whittington

by MBO @ Manchester Box Office

Sun Nov 12 10:38:05 PST 2017

What’s on Manchester: Dick Whittington Christmas Pantomime Tickets at the Opera House, Manchester Saturday 9th December 2017  – Sunday 7th January 2018 Various Times – Matinees, Early Evening & Evening Tickets from £12.00 This year the Manchester Opera House will journey to London this festive season in the magical pantomime adventure Dick Whittington. John Barrowman and The […]

‘A landscape of mystery’: Fishskin Trousers Q&A photos and tweets

by Terri Paddock @ Terri Paddock

Mon Oct 30 15:59:19 PDT 2017

How much can a landscape shape a person’s identity? How much can a landscape shape a play’s plot? In answer to the latter question, in the case of Elizabeth Kuti’s Fishskin Trousers, the answer is certainly quite a lot. Inspired in part by the local folk tale of the Wild Man of Orford, found by fisherman, the […]

75-year-old man dies after crash on Chester Road

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Wed Jan 17 00:32:21 PST 2018

AN elderly man has died following a crash in Trafford.

LISTEN: The Wombats reveal new single Cheetah Tongue

by livemcrnews @ Live Manchester

Thu Jan 18 07:09:12 PST 2018

Ahead of two Manchester gigs at Manchester Academy, The Wombats have revealed their new single Cheetah Tongue taken from forthcoming album Beautiful People Will Ruin Your Life. Frontman Matthew ‘Murph’ …

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The Stockdales Snowman raises £700

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Mon Jan 15 01:05:19 PST 2018

The Sale based disability charity, Stockdales raised over £700 from their Christmas fundraising initiative.

LISTEN: Sea Girls reveal new track ahead of Deaf Institute gig

by livemcrnews @ Live Manchester

Tue Jan 16 04:07:05 PST 2018

Sea Girls have revealed new track, Heavenly War, ahead of the opening of their February tour which includes a Manchester gig at the Deaf Institute. Heavenly War follows quickly on …

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Tom Chamber's delight at being a song and dance man as Crazy For You comes to Manchester Opera House

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Fri Nov 24 10:31:47 PST 2017

TWELVE-year-old Tom Chambers was enjoying a game of football in the school playground when his English teacher approached the boys kicking a ball around in the school yard - and his life would never be the same again.

Mum-of-two missing for four weeks was last seen in Bury

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Mon Jan 15 07:52:10 PST 2018

CCTV has been released as police continue to look for a 58-year-old mum-of-two who has been missing for four weeks.

Steve Hackett announces Genesis Revisited gig at the Bridgewater Hall

by livemcrnews @ Live Manchester

Mon Jan 22 02:20:26 PST 2018

Prog icon, Rock Hall of Fame inductee and former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett has announced a 6 date UK tour for October including a Manchester gig at the Bridgewater Hall. …

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Q&A video and podcast: Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nanking massacre at Into the Numbers

by Terri Paddock @ Terri Paddock

Thu Jan 11 12:32:18 PST 2018

What an incredibly brave, brilliant and inspiring woman Iris Chang was. What an unimaginably horrific atrocity the Nanking Massacre was. How ashamed I am to have known next to nothing about either before INTO THE NUMBERS. Last night – thanks to a mesmerising performance followed by a thought-provoking post-show discussion with director Georgie Staight and […]

The Simon and Garfunkel Story Tickets

by MBO @ Manchester Box Office

Mon Aug 15 03:10:31 PDT 2016

The Simon and Garfunkel Story Tickets ————— What’s on Manchester: The Simon & Garfunkel Story at the Palace Theatre, Manchester Wednesday 1st February 2017 7:30pm Tickets from £   Now seen by over a 1/4 million people across the world, ‘The Simon and Garfunkel Story’ is a critically acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from […]

PORTLAND, OR

by Perrin Shapiro @ The Phantom of the Opera – On Tour

Wed Jun 21 11:25:30 PDT 2017

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WATCH: My thoughts on Off-West End musicals Miracle On 34th Street, The Little Match Girl, The Woman in White and Barnum

by Terri Paddock @ Terri Paddock

Wed Dec 20 02:40:54 PST 2017

Does this count as a vlogmas? Probably not, but here’s my attempt at a theatre diary vlog in any case, which includes two Christmas shows! The emphasis is on Off-West End musicals I’ve seen recently, all of which have things to recommend them – Miracle on 34th Street and The Little Match Girl to get […]

Not Dead Enough

by MBO @ Manchester Box Office

Fri Aug 12 12:28:11 PDT 2016

Not Dead Enough Tickets ————— What’s on Manchester: Not Dead Enough Tickets at the Manchester Opera House Monday 22nd May – Saturday 27th May 2017 Matinee & Evening Performances Available Tickets from £17.50 Ticket Deals Available Not Dead Enough is the third novel in the award winning Roy Grace series and the third play in his […]

Alex Belfield @ Celebrity Radio

by Alex Belfield @ Celebrity Radio By Alex Belfield

Fri Dec 29 04:06:00 PST 2017

Alex Belfield is a Broadcaster, Musician, Comedian and Entertainer from Nottingham. Email – alex@alexbelfield.co.uk From Warm Up @ ITV, Newspaper Exclusives to sell-out tours – […]

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Full Cast Announced for the Tour of Funny Girl across the UK & Ireland

by akawebdev @ Funny Girl

Wed Jan 11 02:46:57 PST 2017

Full casting is announced today for the tour of Funny Girl which enjoyed critically acclaimed and record-breaking sold-out runs at the Menier Chocolate Factory and Savoy Theatre. Playing opposite Sheridan Smith is Chris Peluso as Nick Arnstein – they will perform in Manchester, Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Bristol, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Southampton, Bradford, Southend, Cardiff and...

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Joe Brown shares stories from a remarkable career

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Thu Jan 18 01:28:31 PST 2018

THIS is the bare bones of Joe Brown, says the man himself about his new show.

Uni-versalEXTRAS host casting event for upcoming film and television productions

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Mon Jan 22 03:44:18 PST 2018

ASPIRING actors in Greater Manchester are getting the chance to be involved in a number of film and television productions being filmed across the region.

Call the Midwife star Laura Main brings Shrek the Musical to Palace Theatre, Manchester

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Fri Jan 12 22:06:27 PST 2018

LAURA Main bursts out laughing when I ask her how she’s getting on with her girdle

The Band head to The Lowry!

by openingnightreviews @ Opening Night

Thu Jan 11 03:20:35 PST 2018

  Due to overwhelming public demand, Tim Firth’s smash-hit new musical, The Band, featuring the music of Take That, will return to the North West with a stop at The Lowry from Wednesday 16th until Saturday 26th January 2018. The show which we gave a well-deserved five stars. is produced by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers […]

Alex Belfield @ Celebrity Radio 2018

by Alex Belfield @ Celebrity Radio By Alex Belfield

Fri Dec 29 17:26:00 PST 2017

Alex Belfield is a Broadcaster, Musician, Comedian and Entertainer from Nottingham. Email – alex@alexbelfield.co.uk From Warm Up @ ITV, Newspaper Exclusives to sell-out tours – […]

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Million Dollar Quartet

by MBO @ Manchester Box Office

Fri Apr 21 09:31:32 PDT 2017

Million Dollar Quartet Tickets ————— What’s on Manchester: Million Dollar Quartet Tickets at the Palace Theatre, Manchester Monday 15th – Saturday 20th May 2017 Matinee & Evening Performances Available Tickets from £19.90 Following its success in the West End, Las Vegas and on Broadway, Million Dollar Quartet is coming, starring Jason Donovan! This worldwide smash-hit musical is inspired by the […]

Stretford grandad hit by car was 'a true gentleman'

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Fri Jan 19 05:24:07 PST 2018

TRIBUTES have been paid to a man who died after being hit by a car.

SEATTLE, WA

by Perrin Shapiro @ The Phantom of the Opera – On Tour

Wed Jun 21 11:20:42 PDT 2017

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Kasabian are out to make every show special says guitarist Serge Pizzorno as band come to Manchester Arena

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Wed Nov 22 22:32:36 PST 2017

THEY are one of the biggest bands in the world whose live shows have taken on semi-legendary status.

Shrek the Musical

by openingnightreviews @ Opening Night

Wed Jan 17 16:19:55 PST 2018

Opening Night verdict ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Larger than life and visually stunning, Shrek the Musical arrived at Manchester’s Palace theatre this week for a two week stop as part of a new UK and Ireland tour. Based on William Steig’s children’s book and the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, Shrek (Steffan Harri) is the story of one seriously green […]

'No time for regrets' says Iain Matthews as he brings new-look Matthews' Southern Comfort to Barnoldswick Music and Arts Centre

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Thu Nov 30 01:24:41 PST 2017

IT takes a brave man to admit that he didn’t get something right. But Iain Matthews is very open about the reasons he’s put a new band together and recorded a new album.

Miss Saigon Tickets

by MBO @ Manchester Box Office

Fri Jul 21 06:27:32 PDT 2017

Shrek – UK Tour

by Rob Stanway @ At The Theatre

Fri Jan 19 02:45:10 PST 2018

Closely based on the film and with all the characters that you know and love, Shrek The Musical is back touring the UK! It’s no surprise that the production spent it’s last tour breaking records and getting raving reviews – it’s the perfect family musical. Just like the film, it’s perfect for all ages. Shrek...

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Man bailed after being arrested on suspicion of inciting child to engage in sexual activity in Flixton

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Fri Jan 12 08:01:11 PST 2018

A MAN arrested on suspicion of inciting a child to engage in sexual activity has been released on bail.

From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads

by openingnightreviews @ Opening Night

Thu Jan 18 06:14:02 PST 2018

Opening Night verdict – It was, of course, the immortal allure of David Bowie that drew us like a siren’s call to ‘From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads’… an irresistible opportunity to hear his music; to listen to his voice (albeit brilliantly mimicked by comedian Rob Newman); to see his otherworldly face projected front and […]

DAYTON, OH

by Perrin Shapiro @ The Phantom of the Opera – On Tour

Wed Jun 21 11:18:29 PDT 2017

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Mark Briggs embarks on a quest to spread some beery cheer

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Thu Jan 11 01:13:19 PST 2018

AS many beery brethren are aware, we are now at a time in the year, where pubs, clubs and bars are faced with a quiet few weeks. Licensees and brewers alike, encounter a tough trading period after the Christmas festivities and merriment.

New adaptation of Kiss Of The Spider Woman to play Menier Chocolate Factory

by Douglas Mayo @ British Theatre

Mon Jan 22 04:40:04 PST 2018

By Douglas Mayo

A major new production of Manuel Puig’s ground-breaking novel Kiss Of The Spider Woman is to be presented at the Menier Chocolate Factory from 21 March to 5 May 2018.

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'The boy who never grew up - that's me' says Peter Pan star Jake Quickenden

by @ Lancashire Telegraph | Features

Fri Dec 15 22:03:49 PST 2017

JAKE Quickenden isn’t a man to back down from a challenge. He’s twice braved the judges on X Factor, endured bush tucker trials on I’m A Celebrity and in the New Year he’ll be getting his skates on as a contestant on Dancing on Ice.

New Dirty Dancing Tour!

by openingnightreviews @ Opening Night

Fri Dec 15 01:50:49 PST 2017

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage will be returning to theatres in 2018! The all new tour will open at Brighton’s Theatre Royal on Thursday 20 September 2018 before touring to Dartford, York, Stoke, Hastings, Southend, Birmingham, Preston, London (New Wimbledon Theatre) Plymouth and Oxford – with further dates to be announced. Full of heartache, passion, […]

Man with multiple sclerosis backs appeal for volunteers to keep Trafford Shopmobility service running

by @ Messenger Newspapers | News

Sun Jan 21 22:01:42 PST 2018

A MAN who is no longer able to walk unaided is backing an appeal for volunteers to help run the Trafford Shopmobility service at Stretford Mall.

King of Pop – The Legend Continues

by MBO @ Manchester Box Office

Fri Apr 21 10:42:06 PDT 2017

King of Pop – The Legend Continues Tickets —————   What’s on Manchester: King of Pop Tickets at the Palace Theatre, Manchester Monday 29th May 2017 Tickets from £25.00 This incredible production stars the world’s leading MJ tribute artist Navi who is joined by Michael Jackson’s iconic guitarist – Jennifer Batten. Jennifer was Michael’s “right-hand woman” on three sell-out world […]

Sheridan Smith to continue as Funny Girl

by MBO @ Manchester Box Office

Tue Oct 11 07:00:15 PDT 2016

Sheridan Smith will reprise her role as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl when the show comes to the Palace Theatre in the new year. The West End hit musical is now on tour and it has been confirmed that its Olivier Award-winning star is joining the cast for selected shows. Sheridan and co will be […]