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John Cooper Clarke: 'More people than ever seem to be into me'

The bard of Salford is hitting the London Palladium and at the peak of his powers as the world’s only punk poet national treasure

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025

"The 1700-capacity venue was only selling 300 tickets a night. This is not exactly great": Elton John’s musical closes on Broadway after just 5 days

Reviewers found it ‘strangely bland’ and ‘messy’

MusicRadar · Nov 22, 2024

"Anti-social behaviour, plain and simple": Palace Theatre boss speaks out after Bodyguard row

Manchester's most famous theatre was placed into the national spotlight when police were called to musical The Bodyguard over disgraceful behaviour from some audience members. The theatre's boss now has his say

Manchester Evening News · Jun 25, 2023

ITV Good Morning Britain viewers ask 'why' as Richard Madeley and Ranvir Singh caught in off-camera 'error'

The presenters were back fronting the ITV news programme at the time

Manchester Evening News · Apr 11, 2023

The Bodyguard star breaks silence following Manchester musical incident

Melody Thornton plays the lead in the show and has declared her love for Manchester, despite the incident which occured on Good Friday

Wales Online · Apr 10, 2023

Ex-Strictly judge Arlene Phillips says 'you have no idea' as she responds to Alison Hammond's apology

Alison apologised over comments she made about whether theatregoers should be allowed to sing along during musicals

Liverpool Echo · Apr 10, 2023

Dame Arlene Phillips says 'you have no idea' as she responds to Alison Hammond's apology over The Bodyguard musical comments

The legendary choregrapher and theatre director reacted after Alison said sorry over a This Morning discussion

Manchester Evening News · Apr 9, 2023

Dermot O'Leary breaks silence after This Morning theatre singing backlash

Dermot O'Leary has issued a statement after discussing if theatregoers should be allowed to sing along during musicals on This Morning

Liverpool Echo · Apr 9, 2023

Alison Hammond apologises for 'thoughtless' comments made on this Morning

It comes after a This Morning segment talking about The Bodyguard musical banning singing during the production

Liverpool Echo · Apr 9, 2023

Palace Theatre issues statement on 'disruptive' audience members after Bodyguard show cut short

Police were called last night after a number of theatre-goers 'caused a disturbance'

Manchester Evening News · Apr 8, 2023