Articles relating to: 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.
Read the full story..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.
Read the full story..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).
Read the full story..Review: Road, Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne
Road was Farnworth-born, Jim Cartwright’s first play.
Read the full story..Review: Manchester Collective – Voice of the Whale, Hallé St Peter’s, Manchester
Journalists sometimes get it wrong.
Read the full story..Theatre Review: hang, Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne
I’m embarrassed, but it’s necessary to open with a confession.
Read the full story..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.
Read the full story..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.
Read the full story..Review: Leeds Lieder Festival 2021, Leeds Town Hall
It was the culmination of four days of exquisite musical offerings from this year’s Leeds Lieder Festival, with festival director Joseph Middleton joined on stage by soprano Carolyn Sampson and baritone Roderick Williams.
Read the full story..Review: Manchester Collective with Mahan Esfahani, Leeds Town Hall
There are plenty of diverse cultural offerings emanating from LS1 this coming summer.
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