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Aha! Alan Partridge comes to Manchester

Aha! Alan Partridge comes to Manchester

Stratagem, starring Steve Coogan as Alan Partridge, plays at Manchester’s AO Arena as part of its UK tour
Live Review: Hans Zimmer at AO arena

Live Review: Hans Zimmer at AO arena

Just a few days before winning an Oscar for his work on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, Hans Zimmer played a three-hour sold-out show at the AO Arena
Live Review: Steps and Sophie Ellis-Bextor at AO Arena

Live Review: Steps and Sophie Ellis-Bextor at AO Arena

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Steps and Sophie Ellis-Bextor at AO Arena
Live Review: Kisstory presents The Blast Off! Tour at Manchester Arena

Live Review: Kisstory presents The Blast Off! Tour at Manchester Arena

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Kisstory presents The Blast Off! Tour at Manchester Arena, which featured the likes of Nelly and Shaggy
From ‘Back to Bedlam’ to ‘Bartender’: Has James Blunt changed his sound to appeal to the younger generation?

From ‘Back to Bedlam’ to ‘Bartender’: Has James Blunt changed his sound to appeal to the younger generation?

James Blunt, known for ‘You’re Beautiful’ and hilarious twitter interactions, played to a packed Manchester Arena on Saturday night
Review: Elvis in Concert

Review: Elvis in Concert

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Elvis in Concert, which features the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Elvis’ TCB Band, Priscilla Presley, and Jerry Schilling
Live Review: Cher at Manchester Arena

Live Review: Cher at Manchester Arena

Jay Darcy reviews Cher at the Manchester Arena as part of her farewell Here We Go Again tour
Preview: Marvel Universe LIVE!

Preview: Marvel Universe LIVE!

Marvel Universe LIVE! returns to Manchester Arena with its second show
Families of Manchester Arena bombing victims to be excluded from inquiry

Families of Manchester Arena bombing victims to be excluded from inquiry

The Coroner for the Manchester bombing has ruled victims’ families will not see all the information given to the inquest
Live Review: The World of Hans Zimmer

Live Review: The World of Hans Zimmer

Kit Delamain sees an unforgettable evening of music by Hans Zimmer at the Manchester Arena
Live Review: Steely Dan

Live Review: Steely Dan

Firm ’70s favourites Steely Dan graced Manchester Arena as part of their star-studded European Tour, delighting both old and new fans with a packed set
Live Review: Post Malone

Live Review: Post Malone

Contributor Jack Greeney reviews Post Malone’s highly anticipated the arena performance, but were even the greatest fans underwhelmed?
Block return to the country for British ISIS supporters, says Burnham

Block return to the country for British ISIS supporters, says Burnham

Burnham has made clear his opposition to Shamima Begum’s return to the UK, as Mayor of a city deeply affected by terrorist atrocities
Live Review: Massive Attack

Live Review: Massive Attack

Dylan James reviews Massive Attack’s re-imagined Mezzanine XXI at Manchester Arena
In Conversation with James

In Conversation with James

Contributor Jack Greeney catches up with Jim Glennie from critically acclaimed Mancunian 7-piece James who return in december on their arena tour
Bellew bows out in Manchester

Bellew bows out in Manchester

Tony Bellew has retired from Boxing after being well beaten in his pursuit of Usyk’s titles
Live Review: Arctic Monkeys

Live Review: Arctic Monkeys

Arctic Monkeys take to the Manchester Arena stage for a superlative show
Live Review: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

Live Review: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

Noel brings experimental third album to Manchester, whilst bringing it home with Arena tear-jerkers
Live Review: Mabel

Live Review: Mabel

Mabel commanded energy and attention as she confidently opened for Harry Styles
Live Review – Arcade Fire

Live Review – Arcade Fire

The Canadians confirm their place among the decade’s best bands in typically spectacular fashion