Review: The Herbal Bed @ The Lowry, Salford Quays
The crowd gathers in anticipation. Young and old take their positions in plush red seats, in a theatre which removes all barriers between the actors and the audience.
‘While our lovers can talk, they cannot touch’: Disabled Manchester actors explore technology as barrier to love
Technology is seen by many as something that can break down all conceivable barriers.
‘Cars not conduit to the soul’: Akala on Jay Z, his status and Shakespeare ahead of sold out Manchester Gorilla gig
A show reel of creativity and accolades precedes Akala.
Classic tale of forbidden love meets digital age in Salford disability-led theatre show
The multi-award winning Proud and Loud Arts are experimenting with the power of the latest digital projection technology at the Contact theatre to deliver a truly unique reading of the age-old tale of forbidden lovers.
The Bard with balls: Othello given Manchester makeover – kick(starting) Shakespeare onto the football pitch
Lass Productions will be performing Othello, using modern day football to play out the tragedy that unfolds.
Trams, trams, wherefore art thou trams? Actors invade Metrolink to honour Shakespeare’s 450th birthday
Manchester commuters treated to spontaneous Shakespeare performances on the Metrolink this morning in honour of the legendary playwright’s 450th birthday.
Theatre review: West Side Story @ Palace Theatre, Manchester
The play is inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
‘Throwing down the gauntlet’: Royal Exchange artistic director ‘won’t put up with’ theatre gender bias anymore
Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre