http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/ Messenger Newspapers /leisure/theatrearts/ en-gb Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:38:53 +0000 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:38:53 +0000 http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/resources/images/772796/?type=rsslogo http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/ http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/3984694.REVIEW___Great_Expectations___An_alternative_to_the_pantomime/ IT’S Christmas time, and there’s no need to be afraid - not every theatre in Manchester is showing a pantomime. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:49:58 +0000 f2fb3d8a7bd89ea79e91c0b554dc7029 http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/3984672.REVIEW___Mary_Poppins___Practically_perfect_in_every_way/ MARY Poppins is the best musical to come to Manchester in the last 10 years. It’s simply sensational. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:35:26 +0000 5349cab2ab0d5350415e3fce41ab0de6 http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/3984603.The_Mandigans___The_next_big_thing/ A TEENAGE band from Altrincham, described as one of the best young acts in the country by Radio 1, are to give their fans an early Christmas present. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:13:58 +0000 77d6ce7193a36bbc77d8f8af1f7dae50 http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/3935185.Tribute_to_a_true_original/ HE was one of the Manchester music scene’s most colourful characters and, as I researched his life and times on the web, it was impossible to find anyone who had a bad word to say about him. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:25:54 +0000 bee2982fbd5f5683b99b9e7ff6d7bcf9 http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/3878957.Not_taking_life_too_seriously/ I DO take an instant liking to people who don’t take themselves or life too seriously. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0000 d78ec0563125347c67786620da5ddb32 http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/3878798.Gig_guide/ THE Green Windmill, Unit 119, The Arndale Mall, Chester Road, Stretford, presents Dermo’s Lethal Dancehall featuring The Manyanas, The Favours, Highroller, CrayDaze and DJ Dermo on November 28 from 9pm to 2am, admission £4 before 10.30pm or £3 after, The Canteen with Mark & Leon featuring Elgazelle, The Sandells, The Russian Dolls and Jensen & The Interceptors and The Canteen DJs Mark and Leon on November 29 from 8pm until late, admission £4 before 10.30pm or £5 after and Folk Me featuring Becca & The Broken Biscuits, Laura Sim, Get Cuba and Jonny Black on November 30 from 8pm to midnight, admission free. For advance tickets and further details, call 0161 865 9117. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:32:55 +0000 370b9249dfef3a0054c65ed15857873e http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/3872399.A_treat_for_children/ THE second play in the Club Theatre’s season is The Railway Children. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:20:00 +0000 d413924f9e3824c8e5612c55b7dbedde http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/3872383.Classic_tale_for_the_Garrick/ WHEN theatre companies started bringing versions of classic sitcoms to the stage I was sceptical as to whether they’d work or not. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:23:38 +0000 39f86a6ed454071252c32e63653c947c http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/3863726.David_Croft___A_showbiz_legend/ IF you’re looking for a phrase to sum up David Croft, try “showbiz legend” for size. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:57:11 +0000 e1392008b47a4b7e7d6170be3a09cb12 http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/leisure/theatrearts/3863768.REVIEW___Edward_Scissorhands__The_Lowry/ ONE of the sad things about growing up is that we lose our sense of magic and wonder, as our view of the world around us becomes sullied by cynicism. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:02:40 +0000 4a03bc748299e06c9b667a0284e283b7