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News
Europe’s Best Bar Star To Shake Up Ancoats: World #3 Mixology Lands at Finders Keepers, New Islington Marina
Finders Keepers, the independent cocktail bar that has quickly established itself as a home for world-class drinks with a welcoming neighbourhood vibe, is set to host another stellar name from the global cocktail scene. Following a triumphant first birthday party that...
The Reformer Studio Launches Wunda Studio in Manchester: A New Era of Pilates Comes to Ancoats
The Reformer Studio is bringing a completely new category of Pilates to Manchester with the launch of Wunda Studio, located in Ancoats. This high-energy, music-driven concept introduces Wunda Chair classes, fusing Pilates, barre, and HIIT into one immersive experience...
Tony And Olivier Award Nominated Carrie-anne Ingrouille To Direct And Choreograph Major New Production At Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre Next Year
Tony and Olivier award nominated director Carrie-Anne Ingrouille will direct and choreograph a new revival of the classic musical masterpiece LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, premiering at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre from 25 September – 29 November 2026, with a national...
Canal Street Lonely Hearts Club delves into the dysfunctional relationship of two brothers – one gay, one straight – and their somewhat eclectic group of acquaintances.
Dean is in love with Marti, who doesn’t know how to love. Shaun is in love with Ju-liet, who has upped and left the country. Meanwhile, George is in love her ex, and Clarine is just… well, nobody quite knows. Welcome to Canal Street Lonely Hearts Club! It plays Hope...
Second date added for Acorn Antiques at Manchester Opera House for Hope Mill Theatre
Exciting news from Hope Mill Theatre are delighted to announce that the special fundraising concert of ACORN ANTIQUES THE MUSICAL will have one night at the Shaftesbury Theatre, London, on Sunday 9 November 2025 at 7:30pm. In addition, due to popular demand of the...
Hope Mill Theatre announces expansion plans, including the relocation and reopening of its award-winning community hub, as part of its 10th Birthday Fundraising Appeal launched to help fund the works
Hope Mill Theatre is relaunching its award-winning community hub, which it was forced to close in early 2024 due to costs, as part of an expansion of the much-loved venue. The community hub – which won an I Love Mcr Award just months before it closed – was based on...
Great news for lovers of authentic Tapas in Ancoats
Following the announcement that Cocoa Cabana ceased trading in Ancoats recently, the small team at CAN PETIT have taken over the entire space and refurbished with a new bar and extra seating. They offer an authentic Spanish tapas & paella bar right in the heart of...
Review: Macbeth at Hope Mill Theatre Ancoats.
Review: Macbeth at Hope Mill Theatre Ancoats.
Reviews
Husk at Hope Mill Theatre
Hannah Ellis Ryan’s HER Productions presents HUSK by Rupert Hill, Director Joseph Houston. We...
Tapas at Can Petit in Ancoats
Can Petit June 2024. Tucked away in the Ancoats neighbourhood, Cocoa Cabana transforms from a...
Too Wong Foo The Musical
I've always loved the film "To Wong Foo, thanks for everything!, Newmar, Julie." It's the type...
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“TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]
When the Tories visit Manchester, the Lowry in Salford pays homage to Labour's Longest-Serving...
Recent News
Europe’s Best Bar Star To Shake Up Ancoats: World #3 Mixology Lands at Finders Keepers, New Islington Marina
The Reformer Studio Launches Wunda Studio in Manchester: A New Era of Pilates Comes to Ancoats
Tony And Olivier Award Nominated Carrie-anne Ingrouille To Direct And Choreograph Major New Production At Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre Next Year
Canal Street Lonely Hearts Club delves into the dysfunctional relationship of two brothers – one gay, one straight – and their somewhat eclectic group of acquaintances.
Second date added for Acorn Antiques at Manchester Opera House for Hope Mill Theatre