Theatre

“The writing is inspired by people who are from local communities” – ‘Hold Me Close’ heads to Salford Arts Theatre

“The writing is inspired by people who are from local communities” – ‘Hold Me Close’ heads to Salford Arts Theatre

Salford audiences can enjoy the premiere of a new play ‘Hold Me Close’ at Salford Arts Theatre on October 15. The […]

Credit - Photographer/Videographer Harry Green

REVIEW: Salford alumni welcomes a sell-out show with ‘Sour Milk’

Sour Milk is a heart-breaking story following the lives of two queer friends navigating themselves through the 1980’s Aids epidemic. […]

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Just what the Doctor ordered: Ten years after ‘The Crash of the Elysium’, Salford theatregoers would love to see the return of immersive, audience-driven productions

A decade after Doctor Who landed in Salford with The Crash of the Elysium, local Sci-Fi lovers and theatre fanatics alike […]

Credit - Photographer/Videographer Harry Green

“It’s not glamourised, it’s not pretty, it’s just real of how people lived back then” – The Greater Manchester Fringe play exploring the AIDS epidemic through friendship

Delving into the lives of two queer friends, Sour Milk highlights how a turbulent world can affect those who are […]

Days Like These exhibition poster at The Lowry. From Lowry press release - used with permission

The Lowry returns with full roster of events this Autumn/Winter

The Lowry is back! Over 100 performances, events & exhibitions to choose from this autumn/winter. The Lowry celebrates the return […]

Dan Lovatt and Connor Goodwin. Image Copyright: Hannah Combs

“I think Fringe is just a fantastic opportunity to make what you want to make” – Greater Manchester Fringe to host new play by Salford writer

Greater Manchester Fringe will host the premiere of a new play by a Salford graduate. Dan Lovatt, who studied creative […]

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CHARLIE & STAN – A silent comedy about the greatest duo that nearly was is coming to Salford in September

CHARLIE & STAN – A silent comedy about the greatest comedy duo that nearly was – is coming to Salford […]

Davide Graziosi

The Lowry’s ‘Rewrites’ to return next week with original musical ‘GAME THEORY’

The Lowry’s annual mini-musical theatre festival Rewrites is returning to stage with original musical ‘GAME THEORY’ tomorrow. Musical Rewrites will […]

Shelagh Delaney, author of 'A Taste of Honey'. Photo credit: screen shot from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM22loR53TQ

Why ‘A Taste of Honey’ still resonates with audiences, more than 60 years on

This week marks 63 years since Salford-born writer Shelagh Delaney’s seminal kitchen-sink play, ‘A Taste of Honey’, was first performed at […]