I have a confession. Before last night’s performance of Queens of the Coal Age at Manchester’s Royal Exchange, I didn’t know much about Women Against Pit Closures. Born in the mid-80s and living in rural Warwickshire, I...
Read MoreEvery so often, a piece of theatre comes along that leaves you astounded. Tackling one of the most pressing issues of our time, The Almighty Sometimes takes a stark look at the crisis surrounding children’s mental health....
Read MoreWhen Talawa Theatre Company last appeared at the Royal Exchange with its groundbreaking production of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, Northern Soul was blown away by the production. We called it a “devastating...
Read MoreIt’s the final episode of Broadchuch tonight. If like Northern Soul you’ve been gripped by the last series of this superlative drama, that’s due in no small part to Julie Hesmondhalgh’s gripping portrayal...
Read MoreCaroline Steinbeis’s time is precious. I’ve been emailing back and forth for a few days, trying to secure a space in her schedule. Meanwhile, it’s possible I just mowed down several commuters in my greed to get off the...
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