Arts
Review: Yoko Ono, Blenheim Walk Gallery, Leeds Arts University
As we head back to Saddleworth after our visit to Leeds Arts University’s new building at Blenheim Walk, I tell someone off on the train and my daughter is pleased with that at least.
Read the full story..Cold Feet meets The Street: Northern Soul chats to actor John Thomson
There’s a sharp knock on my front door and I open it to find John Thomson standing on my doorstep.
Read the full story..Theatre Review: Mother Courage and Her Children, Royal Exchange, Manchester
“The thing about Brecht,” says Housemate, “is you’re not supposed to feel empathy towards the characters.”
Read the full story..Photo Gallery: Fancy Pants, The Portico Library, Manchester
In 1836, the enormously popular Manchester Music Festival came to a close with a fancy dress ball so grand a temporary structure was built to connect The Portico Library with the nearby Assembly Rooms and Theatre Royal.
Read the full story..Theatre Review: Big Up! Unity Theatre, Liverpool
Five stars for a performance that was funnier, more engaging and more inventive than virtually any theatre production aimed at young children I’ve ever seen?
Read the full story..Theatre Review: A Different Way Home, Oldham Coliseum
Kenneth Alan Taylor is a phenomenon. In fact, he’s a phenomenal phenomenon.
Read the full story..Queering the past: Bolton, LGBT history and Walt Whitman. Playwright Stephen M Hornby talks to Northern Soul
A number of places are synonymous with the history of gay culture: San Francisco, New York, Paris, Bolton.
Read the full story..What’s on in February: Comedy in Manchester
February: the month of love and cold weather. So, squeeze up close to a load of slightly sweaty folk in a lovely beery club and have a laugh at this lot.
Read the full story..Photo Gallery: Into The Midst, Joseph Whitmore, Waterside, Sale
Into The Midst is a newly commissioned body of work by Manchester-based artist Joseph Whitmore. The exhibition explores simulated personal experiences and the ever changing effect digital technology has on history, artefact, and the human condition.
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
The Northern Soul Awards 2018 took place at the stunning Manchester Cathedral on November 15. Here’s our list of winners, along with the Highly Commended and Special Mentions for each category. Congratulations!
https://awards.northernsoul.me.uk/the-2018-awards/the-2018-winners/
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