April 1616 – Shakespeare has returned to Stratford a rich and famous man but all’s not well.
Why is he so unhappy?
Why can’t he sleep? Why is his wife furious with him?
Who is Will waiting for and why can’t Anne find the dog?…
A sleepless night in Stratford
The secret, lies, resentments and passions of a marriage laid bare.
Working in collaboration with Lemn Sissay OBE, Frantic Assembly bring a bold theatrical retelling of Kafka’s classic novella to Liverpool.
from £11.00
Plain and simple shopping
The Royal Court Theatre stages mostly home-grown comedies, somewhat mannered and self-conscious reflections of an inward-looking city.
Everyman cinemas are known for their focus on luxury and comfort and the Liverpool venue is no different.
Fairly non-descript shopping centre in central Liverpool.
Liverpool’s answer to Bond Street
A stunning Hall at the heart of the city
A lot of things spring to mind when you think of Liverpool’s Mathew Street – tourists, Beatles-themed tat and hen parties to name just a few – but good food has never been one of them. This is a shame, because it’s one area of the city that could really benefit from a good restaurant […]
Stylish cocktail bar in Liverpool ONE, with a huge range of high-quality drinks.
The Epstein Theatre in Liverpool, formerly known as the Neptune Theatre, was renamed in honour of The Beatles’ Manager Brian Epstein.
For more than 40 years, Probe Records has stocked an immense selection of music and provided a hangout for vinyl addicts and musicians alike.
Bistro dining above the Bluecoat gallery
Not only one of Britain’s most picturesque national parks, the Lake District is also brimming with culture. Here’s what’s on over the next few months.
free entry
Prepare to fill that crisp new diary as we preview the Factory International Opening Season.
Ready to swing her axe in Manchester, get ready for a fresh and thrilling retelling of Lizzie The Musical this September.
from £25.00
Fuelled by some of the most revered love stories, the Royal Exchange’s new Autumn/ Winter Season is absolutely unmissable.
from £10.00
Simmering and deeply engaging, this is a new production of Miller’s classic drama you won’t want to miss.
from £15.00
Shifting the action to 1903 Bengal, the Royal Exchange and Tamasha Theatre join forces to bring a powerful reworking of the Dickensian classic to the stage.
from £10.00
Kids and grownups alike will love this fun, infectious musical based on a much-loved classic.
from £13.00
Rambert bring two “darkly funny” new dance works created especially for the company by Ben Duke.
from £15.00
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.
From post punk legends to the leading lights of modern shoegaze, read about the most exciting artists playing in Manchester and the North this autumn.
We’re crowning October the month of painting prizes! From Birkenhead to Huddersfield, biennials are showcasing the best of contemporary painting.
The best new venues and revamped food and drink menus in Manchester and the North as we head into autumn.
With literature festival season starting its engines, we select our top picks, alongside some standout launches and readings.
A true crime rock musical, contemporary dance and punchy new writing feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
Get inspired to make the most of autumn with day trips, pumpkin carving and ghosts in this month's Tours and Activities guide.
Halloween's on the horizon, but there are some big film festivals to dive into first.
