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“The people collecting it were almost in tears” – Salford theatre company donates over £13K to charity and creatives impacted by coronavirus

A Salford born TV actor has launched an online casting competition to raise money for a range of charities. Keaton […]

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“It feels like a real honour to be able to perform her material and pay tribute to her in this way” – ‘Victorious’ the musical comes to Salford in April

Hannah Brackenbury will resume her on-stage tribute to the late Victoria Woods in early 2021. Brighton-based comedy songwriter and performer […]

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“It’s made me realise how important it is for racism to be called out!”- Celebrating the release of Walk the Plank’s final episode on racism

Salford-based company Walk the Plank and the Working Class Movement Library have released the final episode of their ‘Begin the […]

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“It’s one thing that can be completely on my own terms” – Salford artist shares the experience of life after university

Life after university may have proven difficult for some however, Salford-based artist Mary Gilsenan shows how she draws upon their […]

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Facts and figures – 60 years of Coronation Street: How the show is celebrating the anniversary

© Copyright Elaine Champion and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Salford-based soap opera Coronation Street will be […]

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“Faith can move mountains” – How a Salford church are keeping the faith by bringing the community together during Coronavirus

Greater Manchester is an accepting place – regardless of race or religion, you’re welcome here.  Breaking it down, we find […]

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“I think that’s important that we get creative again” – MAPAS moves annual Christmas showcase online

Music and Performing Arts Salford is hosting a Virtual Christmas Celebration Concert to comply with coronavirus restrictions later this month.

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“It’s a good way of de-stressing” – ‘pay what you feel’ arts classes launch virtually in Salford

Following Humbug Art’s online ‘Art Brunch’ classes during the first lockdown, the creator of the business has now launched another […]