Entertainment

The Lowry is hosting a photographic exhibition to mark 30 years since The Smiths released The Queen Is Dead.

Origins tells the biblical tale of brothers Cain and Abel, and the world’s first murder.

With bursts of passion, notes of sorrow, improvisation and unapologetic personal expression, comes International Jazz Day.

Even if you don’t immediately recognise his name, you’re more than likely to have heard his music.

Zombies are amongst us in Manchester in an apocalyptic short film which tackles a father-daughter relationship between the undead.

The Libertines’ drummer said that the band are writing more collectively than ever on a visit to Manchester.

Shakespeare, with an accessible Mancunian twist – that’s what Manchester Shakespeare Company founders John Topliff and Gina T Frost are striving for as they commemorate the 400th anniversary of the bard’s death.

The new interpretation of Don Quijote, brought to HOME by Emma Frankland and Keir Cooper, uses Cervantes’ classic novel to explore the importance of standing up for what you believe in.

The sound of legendary Manchester band The Stone Roses is all set for Rochdale on Saturday night, with tribute set to be paid to both them and the city’s other music gods.

On April 14 Paul Thompson hosts Fourplay, his first production at the Northern Quarter’s Three Minute Theatre.

Pop star Pixie Lott may give Holly Golightly new life in a new production of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but she misses the mark with her American accent.