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‘Tableau’ – A Celestial Contribution by The Orielles

‘Tableau’ – A Celestial Contribution by The Orielles

The Orielles release their highly anticipated album ‘Tableau’, a cosmic 16-track record which defies the limitations of musical genres
Beabadoobee brings ‘Beatopia’ to Manchester

Beabadoobee brings ‘Beatopia’ to Manchester

Beabadoobee welcomed the crowd into the world of ‘Beatopia’ and did not disappoint
Warehouse Project Repercussion: A Marxist analysis of Manchester’s Berghain

Warehouse Project Repercussion: A Marxist analysis of Manchester’s Berghain

Ravers of the world unite for Manchester’s Warehouse Project Repercussion, a techno exposé of D&B led gentrification
An early finish leaves The Lemonheads’ fans sour

An early finish leaves The Lemonheads’ fans sour

The Lemonheads left fans feeling sour after an early exit at their Manchester show
Platzki introduces a new Ukrainian and Polish breakfast menu

Platzki introduces a new Ukrainian and Polish breakfast menu

Platzki has beautifully merged Ukrainian and Polish breakfast foods with their new morning menu!
MVSON World: Cheshire’s Ibiza?

MVSON World: Cheshire’s Ibiza?

Millie Sheppard reviews MVSON World, MVSON Collective’s large-scale day festival at Arley Hall.
‘A Sunday Well Spent’ with Gino

‘A Sunday Well Spent’ with Gino

‘A Sunday Well Spent’ at INNSiDE Manchester by Melia includes a luxurious meal at First Street Bar and Kitchen.
Beth Orton Charms at the AO Arena

Beth Orton Charms at the AO Arena

Owen Scott reviews Beth Orton’s set, as she opened for Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill anniversary tour at the AO Arena.
Oh My God!: John Digweed at Manchester Cathedral

Oh My God!: John Digweed at Manchester Cathedral

Millie Sheppard reviews a riveting set from Manchester Cathedral’s resident DJ John Digweed.
Beabadoobee Breaks the Sophomore Album Curse with Beatopia

Beabadoobee Breaks the Sophomore Album Curse with Beatopia

Owen Scott reviews the second album by indie icon Beabadoobee.
Wham, Bam, Thank You NAM!

Wham, Bam, Thank You NAM!

Izzy Langhamer takes a look at NAM’s new menu, Vietnamese food at the heart of the city’s food scene
Norse mythology meets psychological horror in The Northman

Norse mythology meets psychological horror in The Northman

The Northman takes the ‘Eggers style’ to even greater heights in this Norse revenge epic
Review: Wuthering Heights

Review: Wuthering Heights

Sophie Hicks reviews Wise Children’s Wuthering Heights, an adaptation of the Emily Brontë’s novel, at the Lowry
Paul Weller Live: A night of nostalgia

Paul Weller Live: A night of nostalgia

Millie Sheppard reviews a nostalgic night of hits from The Jam and Style Council frontman Paul Weller
Golden Oldies: Atonement (2007)

Golden Oldies: Atonement (2007)

As part of the Golden Oldies series, Sophie Hicks looks back on Atonement
The Godfather Part II: Intergenerational conflict at the heart of mafia epic

The Godfather Part II: Intergenerational conflict at the heart of mafia epic

This mafia masterpiece has more to say than just action, corruption and murder – at its core are pertinent questions about immigrant status and a changing set of values in the face of the ‘American Dream’.
MANIFF 2022: We’re All in This Together

MANIFF 2022: We’re All in This Together

MANIFF 2022: Katie Boland acts in, directs, writes, and produces her directorial debut We’re All in This Together
Enola Gay Live at Yes Basement

Enola Gay Live at Yes Basement

Teddy Maloney reviews Enola Gay’s chaotic St. Patrick’s Day takeover of Yes’ Basement stage.
Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Sophie Hicks reviews Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Manchester Opera House, starring Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow
Red Rocket: Simon Rex shines in redneck Texas sex-fest

Red Rocket: Simon Rex shines in redneck Texas sex-fest

Simon Rex plays charming predator in Sean Baker’s latest film