Remembering LS Lowry… the Salford artist lives on 44 years after his death

Laurence Stephen Lowry is one of Manchester’s most famous artists and his work is becoming more appreciated as times goes by – indeed a newly-discovered painting of his, ‘The Mill, Pendlebury’ recently sold for £2.65m to a private collector, a timely reminder how relevant he is 44 years after his death.

Review: Greed

Greed is definitely not about Sir Philip Green. Steve Coogan’s power-hungry, wealth-hoarding, egomaniacal, self-centred and image-obsessed character Sir Richard McCreadie is in no way, shape, or form similar to the Topshop tycoon.

Review: Beans on Toast @ Gorilla, Manchester

On the evening of Valentine’s Day, Beans on Toast unashamedly championed the holiday by spreading love with his infectious – albeit ironic – musical optimism at Gorilla in Manchester.