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Credit: Steph Green at Stage Directions.

“Using theatre to thrive” – The theatre-making programme offering Salford’s children a free creative workshop

Salford theatre-making programme ‘Stage Directions’ will host a free online creative classroom this Thursday, February 11. “Theatre Thursday” will be […]

“It’s always been in me; I’ve always been a bit of a drama queen” – In conversation with Salford graduate Lynn Roden

“It’s always been in me; I’ve always been a bit of a drama queen” – In conversation with Salford graduate Lynn Roden

Actor Lynn Roden is no stranger to cameras and the big stage with her long line of roles from Coronation […]

Art kits from Arts Let Loose, Swinton (Photo: Amy Coffey)

Swinton group offering free art kits for Salford kids stuck at home

Swinton-based non-profit organisation, Arts Let Loose have stocked up on free art kits for children to make lockdown a bit more bearable.

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“I had all of these ideas in my head for different characters” – Salford born Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley writes and stars in her own play

Coronation Street actor Catherine Tyldesley has described how she swapped the cobbles for the stage to star in a play […]

Davardi's Pizza Bar 
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“I wouldn’t feel comfortable stopping it now” Davardi’s Pizza Bar offering free food to those struggling

Davardi’s Pizza Bar, in Walkden, is offering free food on Sunday evenings for those who are currently struggling to make […]

Jackie Kay by Claudia Alonso (2015) University of Salford Art Collection

Salford University Chancellor hosted online Christmas festival special ‘Makar to Cracker’

University of Salford Chancellor, Jackie Kay CBE, hosted an online Christmas festival last night, Makar to Cracker. The Scottish poet, […]

The Cavs. Credit: Holly Pritchard.

“He looked like someone who wanted to be in a band”- Meet ‘The Cavs’, indie-rock band with Eccles roots

Laid-back local lads, ‘The Cavs’, are a five-piece indie-rock band with roots in Eccles, Salford. The band members are: (Absent […]