Onstage with Natalie Anglesey

  Introducing Simply Books x The Rex Whether you're reading or watching, some iconic duos are hard to forget. Think Batman and Robin, Holmes and Watson. And, now, Simply Books and The Rex.  That's right. We've partnered with the team behind Manchester's most iconic vintage cinemas to bring you a stunning range of exclusive events, everything from intimate author evenings to our new joint Film Club! So, grab the popcorn, get comfy in one of The Rex's velvet seats and get ready to discover a whole new world of stories.  Simply Books X The Rex Cinema Film Club: Wilding Tuesday 3rd September | 7.30 pm   Introducing the first showing in our new Film Club, that will see us take in a range of films over the coming months- all inspired or based on a book. We'll be screening everything from the latest blockbusters to gorgeous independent films, meaning there is something for everyone to enjoy. Join us for Wilding, a stunning film about the remarkable story of an outstand

  HUSK Written by Rupert Hill Directed by Joseph Houston Hope Mill Theatre 25-29 September   Actor  Rupert Hill  – perhaps best known for playing Jamie Baldwin in Coronation Street.- makes his play-writing debut with  HUSK  a dark twisting tale of violence, love, addiction and revenge delivered with a dose of black humour. Running from  25-29 September  at  Hope Mill Theatre , Husk is directed by Hope Mill Artistic Director Joseph Houston with Hill also leading the cast alongside  Danielle Henry, Daniel Poyser, David Crellin  and  David McCreedy .   Ray has just been released from a long stretch behind bars. Homeless and penniless he pitches a tent in a forest intent on seeking revenge on the man responsible for putting him behind bars. Through a series of flashbacks spanning over 30 years, it becomes clearer what exactly happened to Ray to send him on this journey...   In addition to his successful career as an actor, Rupert Hill has also written and directed several films.  Husk, how

  BLUE MAN GROUP       THE THEATRICAL PHENOMENON RETURNS TO THE UK - BRINGING ITS AWARD-WINNING BLUEVOLUTION WORLD TOUR   SHOW FOR THE FIRST TIME   THE LOWRY, SALFORD   WEDNESDAY 2 nd  to SUNDAY 6 th  OCTOBER 2024   Experience euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy and non-verbal communication  when the world famous  Blue Man Group  brings its  Bluevolution World Tour  to the UK for the first time.   AEG Artistic Presents   is thrilled to announce that the wildly popular global sensation will make its long-awaited return to the UK including a hotly anticipated run at  The Lowry ,  Salford  from  Monday 2 nd  to Sunday 6 th  October 2024.   At  Blue Man Group,  audiences of all ages will rock, laugh and party as three bald and blue characters explore the world and discover music, comedy and surprises at every turn.     Created in 1991 by Chris Wink, Phil Stanton, and Matt Goldman,  Blue Man Group  has evolved into one of the most successful and recognisable

  Entertainers Present     AN EVENING OF BURLESQUE   DIRECT FROM LONDON’S WEST END A night of laughter, cabaret, mystery, and glamour!   Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show – is back touring the nation. And it’s bigger than ever. Join us for the good old-fashioned night out as we bring you the ultimate variety show, blending stylish cabaret, comedy, music, circus and burlesque to light up all your senses. With world-class entertainers and stars of the stage and screen – prepare for an extravaganza of glitz and glamour! Expect fun, feathers and fabulous costumes as we pick from the finest selection of specialty artistes, cabaret and circus stars, comedians and champagne showgirls!  An Evening of Burlesque is filled with artistic spectacle that has enraptured audiences for centuries. This sensational variety show brings together a bounty of beautiful stars for an unrivalled variety show for the 21st Century!

  JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR RELEASES NEW SINGLE "HOLD OF MY HEART" FEATURINIG VIOLINIST SAV MADIGAN MARKING THE START OF A PROLIFIC NEW CHAPTER FOLLOWING ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM "HEAVY SOUL" STREAM SINGLE  |  WATCH VIDEO  |  ORDER ALBUM Renowned blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter  Joanne Shaw Taylor  has released her brand new single, “ Hold Of My Heart ”, available now on all major streaming platforms. A twangy, Americana-infused track featuring the exceptional talents of violinist  Sav Madigan , “Hold Of My Heart” marks the first release from a slate of material Joanne is set to unveil over the next year, signalling an exciting new chapter. As a Nashville resident, Joanne is embracing the local music culture and infusing it into her style of Blues-Rock. Following the release of her critically acclaimed album ‘Heavy Soul,’ Joanne, in partnership with  Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records , plans to bypass traditional release strategies by delivering a steady stream of h