Monthly Archives: July 2015
Review: The Clarence, Bury
Right. The tram from Manchester to Bury goes straight to Bury town centre. It takes around 30 minutes. Easy. You have no excuses. End of. Good? Okay. Let’s begin.
Read the full story..Review: Show Me the Money, People’s History Museum
‘O Vanity of Age’ – the first line under the first plate of A Rake’s Progress, Hogarth’s genre-defining etchings – kicks off Show Me the Money.
Read the full story..Love & Mercy review: life as a beach boy
There’s a scene in this new Brian Wilson biopic set during the late 80s when it’s mentioned that our subject is busy recording his first solo album and writing his autobiography.
Read the full story..The Peter Pan Syndrome
As part of Northern Soul’s collaboration with the Canal St website, the biggest LGBT site outside of London, we publish one of their articles which asks, do gay men need to get past ‘Peter Pan Syndrome?’
Read the full story..Sleep Tips for Busy Mums from JuggleMum
What keeps you up at night? If you’re a mum it could be many things. But there’s lots of stuff you can do to help you rest. Here are some of my sleep tips for busy mums.
Read the full story..How to Make Quick and Easy Bunting with JuggleMum
Looking for a simple craft project you can do with the kids or by yourself this summer? Here’s something you can complete in minutes: quick and easy bunting.
Read the full story..Review: The Tale of Mr Tumble, Manchester International Festival
With a four year age gap between them there isn’t much my children will watch together without referring to each other’s choices as ‘babyish’ or ‘boring’.
Read the full story..Na na na na na na na na…we stay at Hotel Gotham (in Manchester)
Although I always approach reviews with an open mind and an open heart I must confess that I was a big fan of Hotel Gotham before I came to stay.
Read the full story..Fleetneedles Forage: Summertime and the livin’ is…sneezy
Summertime is upon us and this year we have already seen some fabulous temperatures. Unfortunately the accompanying humidity has resulted in extremely high pollen counts, enough to trigger hayfever symptoms in those who are usually immune.
Read the full story..Are We There Yet? How to solve a problem like arts funding
Sarah Eastaff, director of a new theatre company dedicated to making exciting, immersive story-telling experiences for children, writes for Northern Soul about producing theatre in unusual spaces and offers some advice when applying for arts funding.
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
- “The need for us is still there.” Junior Akinola, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Manchester’s Contact Theatre
- Brute Strength: Why Our Northern Concrete is Worth Keeping
- Writing a novel in 2021? Tips and guidance from a successful 2020 debut author
- “We’re a resource for the whole of the North of England.” Kenn Taylor, Lead Cultural Producer North at The British Library North
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