As the big day approaches, you can count on theatres and concert halls across the North to pull out all the festive stops. While Christmas event announcements are a little way off yet, you’ll find the latest information on festive classics, charming family shows and our pick of the pantos right here.
The Royal Exchange’s Christmas show is always a festive highlight – this year it’s Emma Rice’s smash-hit adaptation of the Noël Coward classic.
Join the epic journey to the South Pole as a boy tries to take a wandering penguin home. A heart-warming adaptation of Oliver Jeffers’ award-winning children’s story.
Our guide to the best things to do in culture-packed West Yorkshire, including Hebden Bridge, Wakefield, Halifax and Huddersfield.
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The end of summer means the start of gig season. From indie legends to the UK’s most exciting young acts, here's who we'll be watching this autumn.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
September's a month of witty and playful exhibitions, complete with larger-than-life installations and that rare thing in the art world – humour!
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
School's back and we're heading towards autumn! Here are some of the best family friendly events and activities to keep the kids busy.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
