Author: Drew Tosh
“Once you’ve done Blue Peter, I think you can face most things.” Northern Soul meets Blue Peter presenters, past and present
When I was growing up, I had two career ambitions: 1) to be a pop star, and 2) to be a Blue Peter presenter.
Theatre Review: The Pride, Hope Mill, Manchester
What it means to be gay has been dissected and analysed every which way in theatre over the past 30-odd years.
“It was surreal watching The Wombles and Tony Blackburn in boats trying to help fans.” Les McKeown, Bay City Rollers
During my pre-teen years, I shared a bedroom with my sister.
Review: Kylie Minogue, Manchester Arena
For us long-time Kylie devotees, this show felt like a defining moment.
The Single Life: What made you love pop music? Northern Soul writers share their seminal songs
If you’re old enough to recall brick-like mobile phones, TV pong and computers the size of a bungalow, the pop single may be one of the first things you bought with your pocket money.
“I hate artists saying they don’t want to play their biggest songs.” Northern Soul talks to Joan Armatrading
“I have no idea where the time has gone,” Joan Armatrading tells me. “It’s insane.”
Closets: Sam Retford talks to Northern Soul about time travel, typecasting and telly fame
A regular theme of new writing for theatre is the coming-out story, with writers regularly reflecting on their formative gay experiences.
“Northern voices are always my go-to place.” Age Before Beauty and Poldark writer Debbie Horsfield talks to Northern Soul
You’d have to be allergic to magazine racks to miss the new series by Debbie Horsfield on BBC1.
Brookside, Corrie and directing: Sue Jenkins talks to Northern Soul
TV soaps have produced many iconic female characters, effortlessly coping with philandering partners, blackmailing bosses and notorious neighbours.
Food Review: Lunya, Manchester
We’ve all done it. Looked longingly at a menu and thought, “I could eat all of that”. The beauty of this tapas-style feast is, you can.
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