By Emma Greensill After a string of semi-successful gigs in and around Manchester, things were looking up for The Hollow Bodies. They had announced a show at Jimmy’s in September, which would have been their biggest show yet, but then lead singer and multi-instrumentalist Jack Sharp, was hit by a car and the group had to…
By Zahra Arshad Books are amazing – the characters, the worlds they transport us to and the plots the author’s cleverly convince us of. What else could you want? Some days, I don’t really know if my love for books is a blessing or a curse; once I find that special book I never want to put…
By Emma Greensill The Scottish Comedian of the year 2013, Larry Dean, delivers a hilarious and sincere set at The Comedy Store in Manchester. Following a brilliant set from Canadian comedian Pete Johansson and a fantastic night of compéring from Andrew Ryan, Larry Dean enters the stage to a rapturous round of applause, the crowd eager to experience…
By Megan James The iconic Comedy Store is the hottest spot in Manchester for stand-up comedy, taking pride in featuring some of the biggest names on the circuit whilst also showcasing fresh talent. Situated on Deansgate locks, the traditional interior of ruby velvet seats surrounding a low lit smoky stage with the sound trains rumbling…
Photograph: Fox Fisher By Grace Atkinson Award-winning campaigner, columnist and author Jack Monroe delivered a thought-provoking lecture on the effects and safeguarding of ‘fake news’ at Manchester Met this week. The lecture, held as part of the ‘Engaging the Humanities’ unit, offered an honest insight into the toll fake news has had on the news industry, and how…
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