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News
Review: Glorious at Hope Mill Theatre
“Glorious”, which is running at Hope Mill Theatre until March 30th, tells the true story of the worst singer in the world: Florence Foster Jenkins. Not being able to sing didn’t for a second deter her from following her passion for doing so, taking on the most...
Jock Night, is making a triumphant return to its original home at Hope Mill Theatre this May for a strictly limited run.
Manchester’s own Hope Mill Theatre is gearing up to welcome back a theatrical production that's as bold as it is brilliant. Critically acclaimed play, Jock Night, is making a triumphant return to its original home this May for a strictly limited run. For those...
From A-Hole to Glitter: A Night of New Works
A-Hole & Propel x Dibby Theatre, performed at Home MCR as part of the Push festival on 9th February 2025, offered a fascinating glimpse into the vibrant world of new work theatre. This showcase, reminiscent of the Loud Cabaret at the Met Theatre Bury produced by...
Noel Coward classic Blythe Spirit gets a northern makeover in 2025.
Noel Coward’s classic farce meets fierce, funny, feminism in Her Production’s first new show for 2025 gives a makeover to the classic and much-loved Blithe Spirit – premiering at Hope Mill Theatre from February 12th 2025.Cantankerous novelist Charles Condomine finds...
Capital&Centric complete Manchester mill workspace restoration
RESTORATION of one of Manchester’s historic mills is complete, with the team behind it revealing a first look at some of the new creative workspaces inside. Social impact developer Capital&Centric took on the Grade II listed Neptune Mill in Manchester’s Piccadilly...
Ancoats fave Cotton open new café bar at Capital&Centric’s Neptune Mill
Much loved Manchester indie café, Cotton, has opened its doors to a new brunch and bar spot this week at Capital&Centric’s Neptune Mill. Famed for their banging selection of sarnies and organic coffee, the team have taken up a new space at the creative workspaces...
Wendi Peters to star as Florence Foster Jenkins at Hope Mill
Hope Mill Theatre are delighted to announce Wendi Peters as Florence Foster Jenkins in GLORIOUS! The True Story of The Worst Singer in the World, which will open at Hope Mill Theatre on 27 February 2025 for a limited run ending on 30 March 2025. Tickets on-sale Friday...
We celebrate 5 years of Edinburgh Castle in Cutting Room Square.
Congratulations to all the team there for us at Ancoats Plus. It’s been 5 whole years - half a decade - and they are marking the occasion by throwing you all a party, plus more surprises through birthday weekend. Join the team at EC on Thursday 14th November from 6pm...
Reviews
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...
Lizzie at Hope Mill Theatre
Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she...
Recent News
Review: Glorious at Hope Mill Theatre
Jock Night, is making a triumphant return to its original home at Hope Mill Theatre this May for a strictly limited run.
From A-Hole to Glitter: A Night of New Works
The Hip Hop Chip Shop – Ancoats Loses Another Independent Gem
New retail in Ancoats with the arrival of Voodoo Running.