Entertainment

MM’s top five Manchester guitarists

Magic in the Moonlight, remarkably Woody Allen’s 49th directorial credit, is lacking in some fairly critical aspects, yet it possesses plenty of playful charm and is eminently watchable.

The Bridgewater Hall hosted one of the world’s foremost accomplished, international violinists Nicola Benedetti and the Manchester Camerata orchestra this weekend.

War Horse at The Lowry is a powerful display of art in action backed by the heart-warming and evocative narrative of the novel by Michael Morpurgo, who made a special appearance on stage

Al Pacino will be keeping his friends close but his fans closer as his double feature based on an Oscar Wilde play will air this Sunday at Manchester’s Odeon cinema, followed by a Q&A.

Manchester will play host to a ground-breaking sitcom as the BBC has commissioned its first ever comedy to feature a transgender actress as its lead.

Canadian band The Burning Hell performed at the Soup Kitchen last night as part of their UK tour

Dan Michaelson speaks to MM about his heartbreak album, the city and how and how his music will soon be a soundtrack for comedy after his Northern Quarter performance.

The Full Monty is running at Manchester Opera House until September 20

Orgasmatron challengers wanted! Peaches Christ invites you to Bearbarella, the extremely risqué stage-show parody that will be hitting Manchester next month.

Happy Mondays singer Rowetta will be joining some of the city’s best music acts at an all-day fundraiser this weekend, to raise even more funds for Manchester Dogs’ Home.