Author: Colin Petch
“It’s just a gang of mates who haven’t met each other yet.” Colin Petch on NOT Lonely This Christmas
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But for many across the UK, this sentiment doesn’t always ring true.
Review: Manchester Collective, Heavy Metal, The White Hotel, Salford
After what can only be described as a terrific year for Manchester Collective, the music organisation brings 2021 to a close with its Heavy Metal tour which, throughout December, has received rave reviews in London, Leeds and Bristol.
Review: North Pennines AONB Stargazing Festival 2021
Something extremely special is on show all year round within the North Pennines AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).
Review: Road, Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Road was Farnworth-born, Jim Cartwright’s first play.
Review: Manchester Collective – Voice of the Whale, Hallé St Peter’s, Manchester
Journalists sometimes get it wrong.
Theatre Review: hang, Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
I’m embarrassed, but it’s necessary to open with a confession.
Review: The Ballad of Johnny Longstaff, The Young‘uns with Jack Rutter, Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
If you’re not already a big fan of The Young’uns’ and their authentic, primarily a capella folk music, then I’d recommend that you add them to your playlist without further delay.
Review: Harrogate By Sea, Emma Holliday and Andrew Morris, Watermark Gallery, Harrogate
If you live in Harrogate and fancy a paddle in the sea, you have a bit of a trek.
Theatre Review: Piaf, Leeds Playhouse
Until recently I didn’t know much about Edith Piaf other than her song Non, je ne regrette rien, which has always been a go-to for anyone sticking their chin out to the world.
Review: Lumen, Sutapa Biswas, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead
We are beginning to emerge from our 15-month hibernation. For many of us, our priority is being able to access the arts in a physical way, close up and in-person, as opposed to a screen.
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