Little Women the Musical is ‘astonishing’ at Hope Mill Theatre

Hope Mill Theatre in Ancoats is the perfect setting for the European premiere of Little Women the Musical, with its charming and quirky yet homely atmosphere. An old mill as a theatre? It doesn’t get much more Mancunian than that! The theatre itself, was the creation of couple Joseph Houston and William Whelton, who were inspired…

Around The World In 80 Days

Who knew that we could take a trip around the world without even having to leave Salford? Laura Eason’s fast-paced adaptation of the Jules Verne’s classic novel sailed into Salford last night, as it continues its Christmas run at the Lowry theatre. The 1872 classic tells the story of the mysteriously wealthy Phileas Fogg (Andrew…

Dirty Dancing is back!

  Dirty Dancing is back (and we’re loving it)! The famous Patrick Swayze film of the 80’s, waltzed back into Manchester last night, to a room filled with predominantly females, and all round die-hard Dirty Dancing fans, who certainly weren’t disappointed. Set in the 60’s, the stage show sees 17-year-old Frances “Baby” Houseman at Kellerman’s…

REVIEW: Debra Stephenson-A Night of 100 Voices

STAR of BBC’s Dead Ringers & The Impressions Show, as well as ITV’s Newzoids and Coronation Street, Debra Stephenson hosted an evening of music, comedy and 100 voices. As she kicked off her national debut tour at the Lowry theatre in Salford. The show opened with a musical number, Lola’s Theme (I’m a different person)…

Residents anger over ENORMOUS green belt development plans at Florida Farm

Plans for a development the size of 12 football pitches are under way, as St Helens Council make the final decision next week. Residents say that their semi-rural area is being eroded in front of their very eyes, and they’re furious. Francesca Eagleton went to find out why… Plans for a £150 million project have…