Author: Andy Murray
Leave Hitler to Me, Lad
Ten is a funny, in-between age to be. It’s a long time since you were a babe in arms but you’re still a way off being a grown-up.
Northern Soul sees Northern Soul (the film)
It is a truth universally acknowledged that the Northern Soul scene has all the makings of a brilliant film.
Ever fallen in love with Richard Boon?
The Manchester punk scene was never meant to be a weighty chapter in history. Quite the opposite: it emerged as a short, sharp breath of fresh air.
Kraftwerk Uncovered: A Future Past
There was once a time when electronic ground-breakers such as Kraftwerk weren’t even regarded as making ‘proper’ music.
My Stepson Stole My Sonic Screwdriver: Northern Soul chats to Toby Hadoke
As evidenced by the world-spanning, attention-grabbing celebration of the show’s 50th anniversary last November, we’re pretty much all Doctor Who fans now. But it was not ever thus.
Seriously Good Panto at Harrogate Theatre
Back in the day, celebrated theatre critic Hannen Swaffer remarked: “I have seen many fine performances in over 30 years of theatre-going and my favourite performances are as follows, Wolfit’s Lear, Olivier’s Othello and Frank Randle’s Buttons.”
Britain’s Longest-Serving Panto Dame talks to Northern Soul
At this time of year, it’s traditional for families all over the country to go and see a pantomime. In York, though, they have their own particular tradition. They go and see Berwick Kaler.
Wanted! Robin Hood
If you’re putting on a big, family-friendly theatre production at this time of year, essentially you’re faced with two options.
Black Francis: What rhymes with monkey?
While introducing this on-stage interview event, host Dave Haslam makes a surprise announcement. Tonight’s guest Black Francis – Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV to his mum – will finish the evening by performing a few songs.
Bigmouth Strikes Again
Rejoice! A leading British publisher has brought us a book by a member of a great modern British band, someone who can write skilful, balanced prose which demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of his chosen field of home-grown pop, particularly the pre-Beatles era.
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