Articles relating to: Lucia Cox
Life is a cabaret. Or is it? Cabaret Voltaire, Hope Mill Theatre Café, Manchester
Cabaret Voltaire 101 is a new group celebrating Dadaism more than 100 years after its inception.
Review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Lowry, Salford
A year ago, I reviewed this production at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.
Review: When Both Sides Surrender, 53Two, Manchester
Simon Naylor and his merry band of brothers (and sisters) are creating a bit of a fuss down at this new venue in city centre Manchester.
Review: Love’s Labour’s Lost & Much Ado About Nothing, RSC, Opera House, Manchester
I visited London’s Old Vic recently to watch its overly intellectual presentation of Lear. Like a pretentious, post-modern meal, there is much to wonder at in this show, but it left me cold and hungry for something more filling. Impressive looking food doesn’t always taste that great. So it’s great to be back in Manchester and in safe hands seeing this Shakespearian double bill by the RSC and the Chichester Festival.
Review: Seth Lakeman, RNCM, Manchester
If, like me, you have been to a seated music gig in a posh venue, there is a fight between your heart and your head.
Ramsbottom Festival 2016: a film by Northern Soul
Ah, Ramsbottom Festival. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…
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.
Review: A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer, HOME, Manchester
You know, it’s been a slightly bumpy ride for HOME’s theatre department since the grand opening just over 12 months ago, including mixed reviews about their in-house shows, poor Christmas sales and critical opinions on visiting productions.
Review: Ramsbottom Festival 2016, Lancashire
Several years ago, I schlepped from festival to festival with my performance poet boyfriend who was performing at each one. My memory is one of wet tents, horrid Portaloos and fairly awful poetry.
Review: Fazenda, Manchester
I like old things. I prefer the charms of Manchester city centre to the high gloss fakery of the Trafford Centre. I like antiques rather than Argos, and I like eating in old, bespoke, establishments rather than shiny glass restaurants.
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
Hurrah and huzzah! Entries for the 2018 Northern Soul Awards, to be held at Manchester Cathedral on November 15th, are now open. And it won’t cost you a penny. For more information, visit our awards website. #NSAwards18
The Northern Soul Poll
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