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Tribute to a true original
3:25pm Friday 28th November 2008
HE was one of the Manchester music scene’s most colourful characters and, as I researched his life and times on the web, it was impossible to find anyone who had a bad word to say about him.
Comments (0)Not taking life too seriously
12:00pm Thursday 27th November 2008
I DO take an instant liking to people who don’t take themselves or life too seriously.
Gig guide
11:32am Wednesday 26th November 2008
THE Green Windmill, Unit 119, The Arndale Mall, Chester Road, Stretford, presents Dermo’s Lethal Dancehall featuring The Manyanas, The Favours, Highroller, CrayDaze and DJ Dermo on November 28 from 9pm to 2am, admission £4 before 10.30pm or £3 after, The Canteen with Mark & Leon featuring Elgazelle, The Sandells, The Russian Dolls and Jensen & The Interceptors and The Canteen DJs Mark and Leon on November 29 from 8pm until late, admission £4 before 10.30pm or £5 after and Folk Me featuring Becca & The Broken Biscuits, Laura Sim, Get Cuba and Jonny Black on November 30 from 8pm to midnight, admission free. For advance tickets and further details, call 0161 865 9117.
A treat for children
11:20am Tuesday 25th November 2008
THE second play in the Club Theatre’s season is The Railway Children.
Classic tale for the Garrick
11:23am Monday 24th November 2008
WHEN theatre companies started bringing versions of classic sitcoms to the stage I was sceptical as to whether they’d work or not.
David Croft - A showbiz legend
10:57am Thursday 20th November 2008
IF you’re looking for a phrase to sum up David Croft, try “showbiz legend” for size.
REVIEW - Edward Scissorhands, The Lowry
11:02am Thursday 20th November 2008
ONE of the sad things about growing up is that we lose our sense of magic and wonder, as our view of the world around us becomes sullied by cynicism.
REVIEW - A Taste of Honey, Royal Exchange
9:55am Thursday 20th November 2008
Star rating - ***** IF I was ever packed off to a desert island and could take three luxuries with me, one of them would be a copy of Shelagh Delaney’s A Taste Of Honey.
REVIEW - Crown Matrimonial, Altrincham Garrick
9:52am Thursday 20th November 2008
It was interesting watching Crown Matrimonial to reflect on how public opinion has changed over the past 70 years.
REVIEW - Caught on the Hop, Canterbury Players
9:48am Thursday 20th November 2008
By Julia Taylor Three stars out of five The Canterbury Players have, over the years, put on a lot of farce.
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