Entertainment

Warwick Davis played wok Wicket in Return Of The Jedi and Professor Filius Flitwick in the Harry Potter movies.

The gender swapping pioneer has gone largely unrecognised in modern pop culture, but a new play, part of Manchester Fringe, looks to explore the conflicted diva along with three other significant LGBT figures

The launch event will take place at Thwaites Festival Pavilion in Albert Square tonight for a sultry evening of smooth jazz.

Manchester commuters treated to spontaneous Shakespeare performances on the Metrolink this morning in honour of the legendary playwright’s 450th birthday.

The independent film – punsomely entitled Shooting on the Rim – was completed on a shoestring budget and shot over a 14-day-schedule across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Yorkshire.

MM caught up with Colin Connor, Nick Birchill and Lisa Connor – creators of Len Johnson – Fighter. A tale about a Salford boxer who was denied the chance to be British champion because of his race.

I Survived a Zombie Attack will see 8 savvy people trapped in a large shopping centre completely surrounded by the undead

The disused railway Mayfield Depot set to be transformed into one of Manchester’s prime event centre and nightclubs will be a ‘good neighbour’ in Piccadilly, promise the developers.

Louis Tomlinson auditioned for the X Factor four years ago today

The Sale Arts Trail has been set up by three artists to showcase the talents of Sale residents between July 11 and 13.

The Deaf Institute, Band on the Wall, The Warehouse Project and Hoya Hoya are just some of the venues hoping to field a winning team for Manchester charity Lifeline on July 13.