Arts and Culture

J Appiah discusses his recent tour supporting Michael Kiwanuka, and his thoughts on class, identity and inspiration.

ADHD is no laughing matter.  But for Trafford-based comedian and musician Edy Hurst, it’s provided the material for a new

Leading artist Ai Weiwei commented on AI, power, and his plans for a Manchester exhibition during a talk last night

The UK performance arts scene has been on its knees over the past five years.  Government funding cuts, increased energy

The full programme for Manchester International Festival 2025 has been released. For 18 days in July, the biennial festival will

The Irish Festival Village is in full swing at St. Ann’s square, celebrating for ten days straight. The annual pop

The Sister development is proposing to ‘reimagine’ the Grade II listed Hollaway Wall on London Road on the former UMIST campus.

A queue of excited Laura Marling fans stretched across four streets this afternoon ahead of her matinee show at the

An award-winning theatre director is bringing a powerful, first-of-its-kind production to town this month. ‘That Can’t Have Happened!’ by David

A theatrical drama adapted from an multi-award-winning short thriller will arrive in Manchester this spring – featuring a star from

A cask ale and live music festival returns to Northenden, south Manchester, this Easter weekend promising Britpop icons, lively atmosphere