Tag: Shakespeare

Tracy-Ann Oberman and Alex Zur. Credit Marc Brenner

“Every single bit of it has been a complete joy” – Tracy-Ann Oberman stars in The Merchant of Venice 1936 at the Lowry

Salford audiences are set to be entertained by the critically acclaimed production, The Merchant of Venice 1936 with Tracy-Ann Oberman […]

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Critically acclaimed The Merchant of Venice 1936 heads to the Lowry

The critically acclaimed production of The Merchant of Venice 1936 will be heading to the Lowry in 2025.  The theatre […]

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How a theatre company is making Shakespeare more accessible in Salford

A Manchester-based theatre company, Cream-Faced Loons, is bringing a new take on Shakespeare’s most violent play to a Salford pub. Titus Andronicus […]

Commemorations of Shakespeare’s death to take place at libraries across Manchester

EVENTS will be taking place across Greater Manchester this weekend to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. […]

Walkden pub to host St George’s Day street party in bid to celebrate being English

A PUB that will host a St George’s Day street party hopes the wider community will come together to celebrate all […]

REVIEW: The Merry Wives at The Lowry, Salford

LAST night, touring theatre company ‘Northern Broadsides’ performed the Shakespearian comedy to mark the playwrights 400th anniversary with merriment. Quays […]

REVIEW: Romeo and Juliet at The Lowry, Salford

SHAKESPEARE’S adored love story Romeo and Juliet has been brought to the Lowry by the Birmingham Royal Ballet for the 400th anniversary […]