For a musical about a boy band, it is sisterhood that steals the show as the Take That musical comes to The Lowry this January.

A genuine feast for the eyes, ears and soul, The Band is successfully taking theatre-goers on a rollercoaster journey of feel good emotions.

Take That were met with screams as they made a surprise appearance at the new musical The Band in Manchester.

Thousands of fans descended to Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium for a mix of old and new songs that spanned his 30-year career from Manchester’s adopted son.

In a survey by Ticketmaster – the online ticket seller – the gigs just pipped Coldplay’s Head Full of Dreams Tour and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s The River Tour to the top of the table.

They say three is a magic number – and remaining Take That bandmates Gary, Mark and Howard are hoping it could be magic as they head out on the road as a trio.

Boyband heartthrob Jason Orange has said Take That to the award-winning pop group by announcing his departure.

Soccer Aid co-creator Williams to grace Old Trafford on June 8 for England v Rest of the World.

Former X Factor star Max Vickers returns to Manchester to play Piccadilly’s B Lounge on Thursday night three years after impressing competition judges at Old Trafford.

Even Take That’s Jason Orange is a fan

Progress dons the signatures of the five members