Monthly Archives: July 2014
Jerome Caminada: Manchester’s Sherlock Holmes
Life in Manchester’s streets in the latter part of the 19th century was treacherous, with all manner of conmen, murderers and villains roaming the alleyways and ginnels.
CBeebies’ Alex Winters talks to Northern Soul
CBeebies entered my life in late 2010 and has been an invaluable friend to me, my wife and my little boy ever since.
Around the World in 80 Days at Manchester’s Royal Exchange
A collaboration between the New Vic and the Royal Exchange theatres, Around The World In 80 Days owes less to the 1956 film version starring David Niven than it does to the 1980s cartoon Around The World With Willy Fog – certainly in spirit anyway.
One Man, Two Guvnors: Shaun Williamson talks stage and screen
Northern Soul’s Rich Jevons talks to Shaun Williamson about his role in the farcical comedy One Man, Two Guvnors, the art of improv, breaking the fourth wall (for better or for worse), panto and musicals, working with Ricky Gervais on Extras, his film work, and his lesser known side as a serious stage actor. And there’s the small matter of Eastenders…
Calling all young theatre critics
Aged over 14 and studying full time at school, college or university in Greater Manchester? Fancy yourself as a writer or theatre critic? Then we’ve got a competition for you.
Northern Soul talks to David Slack, producer of the 24:7 Theatre Festival
After spending time over the last few years at venues such as The Midland Hotel, Sasha’s Hotel, the 3Minute Theatre and 2022NQ, the 24:7 Theatre Festival, which celebrates emerging writing, directing, producing and acting talent, has returned to its cultural home of New Century House.
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Jodorowsky’s Dune
David Lynch could never be called a bad filmmaker. Some may even throw the word ‘genius’ his way, and not without merit. But for anyone who’s ever endured his fractured take on Frank Herbert’s sci-fi magnum opus Dune, you’d be forgiven for thinking Lynch may not be all he’s cracked up to be.
James at Manchester’s Castlefield Bowl
You’re playing a homecoming gig to 8,000 fans in the city centre. What tune do you start with?
Be My Baby at Greater Manchester Fringe Festival
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the 60s was a time of sexual liberation.
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