Shakespearean tragedy, indie musical theatre, live art and beautifully strange dance-theatre – four standout picks for autumn.

It's autumn and time to get scheduling those hearty meals. Here's the October guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.

Grubby dance music meets high-gloss hyperpop and wildly ambitious opera in our latest music guide.

It’s a good season for contemporary art fans in Manchester, with many of our favourite small galleries launching something big.

Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.

There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.

Step away from the usual. Tours and activities that spark curiosity, inspire creativity and offer something refreshingly different.