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Review: The Commitments

Review: The Commitments

The Commitments, a jukebox musical based on the film of the same name, is filled with great music, energetic acting, talented musicians, and great laughs
A beginner’s guide to Northern Soul

A beginner’s guide to Northern Soul

If Northern Soul hasn’t made it onto your playlist yet, it’s time to start now…
Review: Dreamgirls

Review: Dreamgirls

Jessica Hamilton and Katie Bray review Dreamgirls at the Palace Theatre, where it is playing as part of its first-ever UK tour – starring Nicole Raquel Dennis
Step into the Bad Side of Palace Theatre Manchester

Step into the Bad Side of Palace Theatre Manchester

Dreamgirls is coming to the Palace Theatre as part of its first ever UK tour, over four decades since it premiered on Broadway – starring Nicole Raquel Dennis
Live Review: Gladys Knight at O2 Apollo

Live Review: Gladys Knight at O2 Apollo

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Gladys Knight at O2 Apollo, where she sang music from her solo career and her time with the Pips – with support from Mark Kingswood
Change The Show: Miles Kane trades glam-rock for Northern Soul

Change The Show: Miles Kane trades glam-rock for Northern Soul

Sarah Taylor reviews Miles Kane newest album, Change The Show.
Review: Motown The Musical

Review: Motown The Musical

Jay Darcy reviews jukebox musical Motown The Musical on its touring visit to the Manchester Opera House
In Conversation with Bad Sounds

In Conversation with Bad Sounds

Contributor Georgina catches up with Ewan Merrett of Bad Sounds discussing their hip-hop sampling roots, album excitement and their successful summer of great music
Review: Horse Meat Disco

Review: Horse Meat Disco

With Pangaea not on the cards this January, Hannah Brierley heads to Horse Meat Disco, an event for all your disco boogie needs

Classic album: Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On

Marvin Gaye is more than ‘Sexual Healing’ and ‘Let’s Get It On’, as this classic album demonstrates.

Column: Keeping the Faith

As a movement, Northern Soul effectively flicked a middle finger towards the charts.