4+ hour, 7+ min ago  (613+ words) The co-creator of The Play That Goes Wrong has taken on one of theatre's biggest challenges with his first original musical. Ian Cheeseman reviews Thespians at HOME Manchester. Ambition is a very fitting word to describe everything Ashton-under-Lyne's theatrical genius…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (348+ words) STALYBRIDGE is preparing to get the last laugh this summer as the Comedy Weekender returns with a bill packed full of TV stars, award winners and stand-up heavyweights. After selling out audiences in its debut year, the two-night comedy event…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (156+ words) Images by Massimino Malacrino Crowds packed into Ashton-under-Lyne as the town's annual Sci-Fi Day returned in spectacular style. The popular event saw a host of characters take over the town centre, with families and fans turning out in large numbers…...