Author: Cathy Crabb
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.
Food Review: Molino Lounge, Oldham
Like big eyebrows, veganism is a surprising trend.
Review: Cotton Clouds Festival, Saddleworth
I have to admit that when I saw the line-up for Cotton Clouds music festival in Saddleworth this year the only band I really fancied was Sister Sledge.
Having it large: Manchester Day 2018
I was ridiculously joyful at this year’s Manchester Day Parade.
Art of Class: Salford Arts Theatre
In a new series, Northern Soul’s Cathy Crabb talks to working class creative people, some already established, some emerging, and some setting their stall out to create more work for others. This week it’s Roni Ellis, Scott Berry and Libby Hall from Salford Arts Theatre.
Art of Class: Rob Johnston
In a new series, Northern Soul’s Cathy Crabb talks to working class creative people, some already established, some emerging, and some setting their stall out to create more work for others. This week it’s Rob Johnston, a Manchester-based writer and producer with more than 30 plays staged professionally, both as a commissioned writer and as a producer of his own plays via Breathe Out Theatre. Johnston won the 2011 Kings Cross Award for New Writing for Einstein’s Daughter. Dark Satanic won Best Drama at the 2017 Manchester Fringe Festival.
Art of Class: Bethan Kitchen
In a new series, Northern Soul’s Cathy Crabb talks to working class creative people, some already established, some emerging, and some setting their stall out to create more work for others. This week it’s writer Bethan Kitchen whose play Shoefiti opens at Salford Arts Theatre later this month.
Review: Brief Encounter, The Lowry, Salford
It’s 1938 and weekly shopper Laura rests her weary court shoes at the station café before the train home.
Review: Break in Transmission, The Holden Gallery, Manchester
Curator Steven Gartside describes Break in Transmission, the current exhibition at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Holden Gallery, as “the pleasures and pitfalls of language, communication and meaning”.
Review: How To Be Champion – An Evening with Sarah Millican, Manchester Literature Festival
“I don’t care if people don’t find me funny. I know I’m funny because it’s the job I do.”
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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The Northern Soul Poll
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