Author: Karen Connolly
Theatre Review: Death of a Salesman, Royal Exchange, Manchester
Written in 1949, Death of a Salesman remains as relevant and fresh as ever.
Peter Hook talks to Northern Soul
On the back of the recent successful ‘in conversation’ event with Clint Boon and Mike Joyce at Salford Lads Club, up next to the podium are music legends Peter Hook and Mani.
Food Review: Proove, West Didsbury
Possibly one of Manchester’s most picturesque suburbs, leafy West Didsbury is an ever-cool, community-focused kind of place with a clutch of independent business at its heart.
Review: The Spa, The Midland, Manchester
I absolutely adore a massage. Lying comatose on a heated bed with a shed load of essential oils being kneaded into my face and body is my idea of heaven.
The Manchester restaurant tackling the stigma of breastfeeding in public
Breastfeeding. It’s always been something of a taboo subject in many ways. For a new mum “should I breast feed or not?” and then “can I do it in public?”
Review: Salvi’s, Manchester
Karen Connolly enjoys a truly authentic Italian lunch at Salvi’s, Manchester.
By the light of the silvery moon
Night running, music and moonlight, Moon Rise Run is arriving at Manchester’s Heaton Park later this month, writes Karen Connolly.
Dave Haslam on the Haçienda, Morrissey and Manchester
Karen Connolly shares a brew with Dave Haslam in his favourite ‘secret’ cafe, Fig + Sparrow on Manchester’s Oldham Street.
John Cooper Clarke: the Bard of Salford talks to Northern Soul
Not content with the success of his critically acclaimed UK tour of 2014, Dr John Cooper Clarke is back in his home town this weekend.
Review: Tampopo’s Pop Up Restaurant, Manchester
Tampopo has brought its signature brand of Pan Asian cuisine to Manchester’s Exchange Square. Karen Connolly takes her ‘hard to please’ 13-year-old son for lunch.
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
Are you an individual or an organisation based in the North of England? Why don’t you come to this year’s Northern Soul Awards? It’ll be a brilliant evening – 15th November at Manchester Cathedral. Tickets available here: https://awards.northernsoul.me.uk/buy-tickets/
The Northern Soul Poll
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