Previews
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Festivals24:7 Theatre Festival: this year's programme
It's been up against the ropes, but 24:7 Theatre Festival returns this month with a stripped-back programme that is likely to be the last in its current form. We catch up with executive producer David Slack to hear what shape it's in Read more »| 02 Jul 2015 -
Festivals24:7 Theatre Festival reveals its 2015 programme
Back at the start of the year, it looked like 24:7 wasn’t going to happen; after losing its regular funding, Manchester’s always vital festival o... Read more »| 11 Jun 2015 -
Theatre
Jackie Hagan on her new show, Some People Have Too Many Legs
Comedian, poet, theatre-maker and all-round local legend Jackie Hagan explains how a tremendously difficult year helped her hone her craft Read more »| 09 Jun 2015 -
FestivalsTraversing the Fringe
With Traverse Theatre's Fringe programme launching this week, we ask artistic director Orla O'Loughlin for an overview of what's in store Read more »| 03 Jun 2015 -
FestivalsHunting the Big Four: Our Comedy and Theatre Picks
With the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe fast approaching, last week saw the so-called ‘big four’ Edinburgh Fringe venues – the Pleasance, the Gilded... Read more »| 25 May 2015 -
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Early Days (of a better nation) @ Unity Theatre Liverpool
The war is over and the nation lies in ruins. You and your fellow survivors must build the beginnings of a new country. What are the rules you’re going... Read more »| 20 Apr 2015
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Rebecca @ The Lowry, Salford
If you were fortunate enough to catch Dead Dog in a Suitcase last year, you will be familiar with the work of Cornish storytellers Kneehigh. Missed out? It i... Read more »| 07 Apr 2015 -
Theatre
Infrastructures of Care: Park MacArthur and Constantina Zavitsanos
Artists Park MacArthur and Constantina Zavitsanos talk to The Skinny about the infrastructures of care in advance of Arika's Episode 7: We Can't Live Without Our Lives Read more »| 02 Apr 2015 -
Art
Cornerhouse reveals details of The Storming finale
The full details of The Storming, the final event to take place at Manchester’s Cornerhouse arts venue, have been confirmed ahead of the iconic buildin... Read more »| 17 Mar 2015 -
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Anna Karenina @ Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
The Royal Exchange kicks off its 2015 season with a brand new adaptation of Anna Karenina. After rave reviews and record sales for Maxine Peake's Hamlet... Read more »| 06 Mar 2015 -
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Jumping Puddles @ Liverpool Everyman
Anybody working in the arts will testify that 'collaboration' is a buzzword at the moment – not only because of the shared financial risk, but also due... Read more »| 04 Mar 2015 -
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Fiction @ Unity Theatre, Liverpool
If you are looking for a taste of experimental theatre then it is worth keeping an eye on the programme of Liverpool’s Unity Theatre. With plays never ... Read more »| 13 Feb 2015 -
TheatreThe Slab Boys Revived
The Citizens Theatre celebrates its 70th anniversary with a revival of The Slab Boys from original creatives and stalwarts of Scottish theatre John Byrne and David Hayman Read more »| 03 Feb 2015 -
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Educating Rita @ Liverpool Playhouse
For the first time professionally in 13 years, and celebrating its 35th anniversary, Willy Russell’s Educating Rita returns to the stage; this time sta... Read more »| 03 Feb 2015 -
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Damon Albarn musical wonder.land set for MIF
A new musical based on the story of Alice in Wonderland with music by Damon Albarn has been added to the programme for this year’s Manchester Internati... Read more »| 21 Jan 2015