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“The need for us is still there.” Junior Akinola, Chair of the Board of Trustees at Manchester’s Contact Theatre
Contact has been an integral part of Manchester’s cultural scene since the 1970s.
Read the full story..“They see an arts career as a waste of time.” Northern Soul talks to culture specialist Josh Wilkinson
Disaffected youth is an oft-used phrase in the media.
Read the full story..Theatre Review: The Forest of Forgotten Discos, Hope Mill, Manchester
More the Forest of Forgotten Teddy Bears, I’d say, and just the place for a picnic.
Read the full story..“They transform people’s lives.” Julie Hesmondhalgh talks to Northern Soul
Julie Hesmondhalgh has my phone number.
Read the full story..Preview: Return to Grey Gardens, Contact Theatre, Manchester
So, I’m pretty excited right now. There’s a new show coming to town which features fabulous drag queens and pays homage to my favourite documentary of all time. Welcome to Return to Grey Gardens.
Read the full story..Gentrification and the imagination
The last time I saw Penny Arcade perform she was regurgitating raw eggs on stage after recounting painful experiences from her youth, including a stint in reform school.
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