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Even These Things review – mapping Manchester’s history, from a Victorian fist fight to the IRA bomb

Rory Mullarkey’s play, expertly directed by James Macdonald, is a bold attempt to encapsulate a whole city in decisive events from across three centuries

The Guardian - UK

How to celebrate Nowruz in London: festivals, Persian feasts and events to mark the Spring Equinox

From poetry and music to traditional sabzi polo and Iranian afternoon tea, Amira Arasteh on where to mark the Persian New Year across the capital

Evening Standard

Axel Burrough obituary

Architect whose cultural projects included the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester and the remodelling of St Luke’s church for the LSO

The Guardian - UK

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Singin’ in the Rain review – a high-energy puddle-stomping production of unapologetic joy

A charismatic Louis Gaunt stars as Raz Shaw’s version of the classic musical hits all the key beats with crowd-pleasing confidence

The Guardian - UK

Did the liberation of Africa start in Manchester? The biting play about a pivotal, forgotten moment

It was a turning point in the push for African independence – and it took place in Chorlton-on-Medlock Town Hall. We meet the writer of a play about the fifth Pan-African Congress

The Guardian - UK

Abigail’s Party review – woozy, boozy Beverly throws her party from hell once again

This version of Mike Leigh’s classic brings out the boozy claustrophobia, while Kym Marsh as Beverly and Tupele Dorgu as Susan brilliantly draw out the sadness of suburban dreams

The Guardian - UK

Review clearing Manchester’s Royal Exchange of censorship criticised

A modern retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream was pulled last September in a dispute over one of the play’s songs

The Guardian - UK

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Escaped Alone and What If If Only review – Caryl Churchill’s double whammy of dazzling dread

Hiding behind the fluttering dialogue and domestic chatter lies a dark poetry in a pair of plays that address terrifying futures head on

The Guardian - UK

The Royal Exchange welcomes Engel and Jang, a decadently deco new bar and restaurant

Taking residence in London’s Royal Exchange, German cocktail bar Engel, and Korean-Japanese restaurant Jang are a 1920s-styled delight designed by Karen Taylor

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Shed: Exploded View review – love, loss and horrific male violence

Phoebe Eclair-Powell’s prize-winning play is about three related relationships which seem increasingly characterised by powerlessness, menace and dislocation

The Guardian - UK

Luxury retailers make long term commitments to the Royal Exchange in the Square Mile

A trio of luxury brands have signed new long-term leasing deals at the Royal Exchange, in a boost for the Square Mile’s high-end retail sector.

Evening Standard

Former Quaglino's boss to open major new City restaurant at the Royal Exchange

Des Gunewardena to make return to London restaurant scene next Spring

Evening Standard

Secrets, lies and Manchester's 'spaceship': Cat On A Hot Tin Roof's Patrick Robinson

Former Casualty and Strictly star Patrick Robinson talks dysfunctional families, diversity and long-running dramas with the M.E.N's Dianne Bourne

Manchester Evening News

Glasgow launch date announced for hotly anticipated Banca di Roma restaurant

The new venture by the up-and-coming chef team, the Cozzolino Brothers, is coming to the Royal Exchange in March promising exciting dishes inspired by their time on their three-generation family farm in Italy.

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Will Young on his bold new look, celeb namesakes and theatre challenge

Pop Idol Will Young has taken on a bold new look for his upcoming one man theatre show in Manchester

The Guardian - UK

Wyllie Longmore obituary

Other lives: Stage and screen actor who co-founded an acting school in Manchester and appeared in the film Love Actually

The Independent UK

The best theatre to see in 2023, from A Little Life to The Pillowman

‘A Little Life’ comes to the stage, Sheridan Smith and Lily Allen return to the West End, and ‘The Merchant of Venice’ is transported to 1930s Cable Street – we bring you our guide to 2023’s most exciting theatre

The Guardian - UK

Play ‘born of rage’ over Asian female stereotypes lambasts Miss Saigon

Kimber Lee’s award-winning drama, untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play, will be staged at Manchester’s Royal Exchange while Miss Saigon opens at the Sheffield Crucible

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Manchester Evening News

It's time for London to stop moaning and let Greater Manchester have its time - the future of the arts depends on it

News that English National Opera could be moving to Manchester has met with anguish in the national press. They're out of touch

Manchester Evening News

Review: Let The Right One In at The Royal Exchange Theatre

A staged retelling of the modern classic vampire film looks to carve its own space with mixed results

Newcastle Herald

What's on: Plenty to enjoy despite a wet weekend

Airness 2pm 8pm, Civic Playhouse, Newcastle. A-Leagues men: Central Coast Mariners vs Newcastle Jets 5pm, Central Coast Stadium, Gosford. Book Launch - Migration: Identity and Memory by author artist Susana Enriquez 10.30am to 12pm, Lovett Gallery, Newcastle City Library, Laman Street, Cooks Hill. BuR-Roque 7.30pm, The Royal Exchange, 32-34 Bolton…

The Independent UK

Palace announces plans for King’s televised Accession Council

King Charles III will be formally proclaimed monarch in the State Apartments of St James’s Palace at 10am on Saturday.

Manchester Evening News

I tried The Body Shop’s code hack for free £32 product to see if it actually worked

Shoppers can mention the 'secret' code at the till to bag the freebie

Manchester Evening News

Pop-up summer theatre festival brings world premiere performances and drumming workshops to Cheetham Hill

“It’s going to be the highlight of the year"

Manchester Evening News

Review: Electric Rosary at The Royal Exchange Theatre

Tradition and technology collide in this divinely inspired world debut play

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