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Mack and Mabel at Opera House Manchester

Mack and Mabel at Opera House Manchester

Mack and Mabel is a musical with a book by Michael Stewart  music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. First performed on October 6th 1974, the plot involves the tumultuous romantic relationship between Hollywood director Mack Sennett and Mabel Normand, who became one of...
Belinda Carlisle at The Albert Hall Manchester

Belinda Carlisle at The Albert Hall Manchester

LIVE YOUR LIFE, BE FREE… To put things into context, Belinda Carlisle has not had a big hit for nearly 20 years (though Sun in 2013 was a great track) nor has she released an original studio album since 1996’s A Woman and A Man. Yet The Albert Hall in...
El Gateau Chocolat at The Contact

El Gateau Chocolat at The Contact

Le Gateau Chocolat at Contact It’s been several years coming but Manchester finally got a taste of Le Gateau Chocolat’s sweet sweet award-winning talent at Contact last night. Forget lip-syncing for your life, the big, bearded and beautiful Le Gateau...
Importance of being Earnest

Importance of being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest LIGHT AND FLUFFY BUT A LITTLE CONFUSED This re-imagined production of Oscar Wilde’s 1895 classic sees a cast of West End stars join together as The Bunbury Company of Players: a group of older amateur actors who have revived their...
An evening with MLGC

An evening with MLGC

Hosted by Kate o’Donnell, this celebration of the Chorus 15th Anniversary at the RNCM began in great style.  A full and enthusiastic audience, warmly greeted Kate, who in turn welcomed the 50 strong chorus to the stage.The scene was firmly set for what was...
Soft Lad

Soft Lad

Soft Lad was shown at Salford Lowry Theatre this week as part of the Poutfest Tour and is Leon Lopez’s feature film directorial debut. It is a triumph of a story looking at repression and how it can have devastating effects in a family. Set in Liverpool, the...