Review: Abigail’s Party @ Opera House, Manchester
Mike Leigh’s 1977 play about a disastrous drinks party in a repressive suburbia has been faithfully recreated by Sarah Esdaile, adding a layer of nostalgia to the much-loved comedy of manners.
Review: Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Ben Wheatley offers an absurdly realistic look at family engagements in his latest film ‘Happy New Year, Colin Burstead’.
Peterloo: Mike Leigh’s film detailing 1819 Manchester massacre set for UK cinemas
Mike Leigh may be best known for his portrayals of London in films such as ‘Naked’ and ‘Career Girls’, but his new historical epic ‘Peterloo’ brings him back to home turf.
A Northern Soul: Director Sean McAllister discusses his journey from a pea factory to a gritty take on life in Hull
Sean McAllister has been from Baghdad to Beirut, Damascus to Tokyo. But for his latest documentary, he turns the lens back to his hometown Kingston upon Hull.