Cast details have been revealed for Motown The Musical which comes to Manchester Opera House in February 2019. The producers of the musical have confirmed that Edward Baruwa will play the leading role of ‘Berry Gordy’, Karis Anderson will play ‘Diana Ross’, Nathan Lewis will play ‘Smokey Robinson’ and Shak Gabbidon-Williams will play ‘Marvin Gaye’….
Wigan playwright David Chriscole’s debut theatre show launches tonight at The Kings Arms Theatre, giving a voice to veteran’s silent battles. The play, Citadel, runs at The Kings Arms from Tuesday 11 September until Saturday 15 September 2018 and is produced by Devilish Accord Productions. The one act play explores the day-to-day experiences of William,…
Home Manchester hosts a season of independent Indian cinema, Not Just Bollywood until the end of September. The season will have a special focus on the portrayal of caste in film, putting the topic at the forefront with films including Jai Bhim Comrade and the UK premiere of Kadvi Hawa, with other films including the controversial Tikli and…
Manchester’s Festival of Horror, Cult and Fantastic film, Grimmfest, has announced its line-up as it readies to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The festival, a staple on the Manchester calendar, is set to offer up decimation with the darkest, deadliest line-up of wild, blood-spilling movies. Grimmfest will feature premieres, cult-classics, guest appearances and so much more….
Jason Donovan has announced that he is making his first foray into theatre production with a brand new tour of the much-loved glittering hit musical Priscilla, Queen of the Desert which comes to Manchester Opera House in November 2019. The actor and singer is beginning his life as a producer by joining forces with Mark…
BAFTA nominated actor Joe McFadden is set to star in the world premiere production of The House On Cold Hill, coming to Manchester Opera House. Adapted from Peter James’ best-selling 2015 novel and based on the author’s own real-life experience in a haunted house, the play will star Joe McFadden as Ollie Harcourt, husband to Caro…
Manchester-based genre film festival Grimmfest has revealed the first details of its upcoming 10th anniversary event programme. The organisers of the festival have announced the first three of many UK premieres lined up for the event. Whilst the full Grimmfest programme is set to be revealed on 3 September, an early sneak preview of three…
Manchester dance company, Company Chameleon, will perform a trio of pop-up dance performances in Manchester City Centre on Thursday 13 and Saturday 15 September. The trio of shows will include the UK premiere of a new male and female duet and will include a performance in The Foundation Coffee House as well as outside HOME…
Home, Manchester, will host the UK premiere of Mike Leigh’s Peterloo in October, with director Mike Leigh himself and members of the cast in attendance. The premiere will be followed by a Q&A with the director. The film tells the story of the Peterloo Massacre which took place 199 years ago today. Produced by Thin…
Danielle Hope and Sam Ferriday have been announced to join the cast of the award-winning musical Rock of Ages which comes to Manchester Opera House in September. Danielle Hope is perhaps best-known for having won BBC One’s Over the Rainbow, which lead to her professional debut in the lead role of Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd…
