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  ITV commissions a second series of contemporary detective drama, Grace John Simm will return as Brighton-based Detective Superintendent Roy Grace, for a second series of ITV crime drama,  Grace . From acclaimed screenwriter and  Endeavour  creator, Russell Lewis,  Grace  is an adaption of international, bestselling author Peter James’ award winning novels. Co-starring Richie Campbell as DS Glenn Branson and Rakie Ayola as ACC Vosper, the first  Grace  film  Dead Simple  which aired on ITV last month achieved consolidated ratings of 8.8m viewers. The second series of Grace, produced by Second Act Productions, Tall Story Pictures, both part of ITV Studios, and Vaudeville Productions, will comprise three 120 minute films;  Not Dead Enough, Dead Man’s Footsteps  and  Dead Tomorrow. ITV’s Head of Drama Polly Hill commented: “We are delighted to be adapting more of Peter James’ wonderful novels. John Simm has brilliantly broug...

  It looks as though you will have to wait a little longer to see The Osmonds - A New Musical in Manchester. Following Covid and the high number of theatre shows set to open as soon as they're allowed, the new Osmond musical has  been rescheduled to 9th - 13th August 2022 at the Palace Theatre Manchester.   You loved them for a reason! Now, for the first time, you can see this sensational new musical and relive one of the world’s biggest ever boybands. The Osmonds - A New Musical tells the official story from Jay Osmond about the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create smash hits decade after decade. From their star residency on The Andy Williams Show, to the arrival of Donny and Marie, The Osmonds lived a remarkable life recording chart topping albums, selling out vast arena concerts and making record breaking TV shows - until one bad decision cost them everything.  Directed by Shaun Kerrison and choreographed...

  THE LOWRY       The Lowry announces latest round of #LoveLowry commissions             The Lowry has announced four new shows as part of its #LoveLowry programme as it continues to showcase work during its extended closure due to lockdown.   The work, which is shared with audiences as livestreams, films on-demand and via text message take place across March and April.   First up is REWRITES x SIGNAL in partnership with Adam Lenson Productions. This digital concert features companies involved in The Lowry's Rewrites Festival of new musical theatre singing songs from their latest shows from their own homes.   It will be available free of charge on YouTube on Fri 12 March at 8pm.   Companies involved include: The Letter Room, Sheep Soup, Fat Rascal, Finn Anderson & Tania Azevedo, Leo...

  THE LOWRY       The Lowry takes #DaysLikeThese exhibition to the streets of Salford with city-wide billboard campaign                  The Lowry has taken its #DaysLikeThese exhibition to the streets of Salford with a city-wide billboard campaign, enabled through support from Art Fund.    With its galleries still closed in line with the national lockdown, The Lowry has selected seven works submitted to the exhibition by members of the public to feature in the huge poster sites.   Among them is 74-year-old Barbara from Ordsall, whose photograph of a mosaic rainbow in the window of her home, entitled Showing My Appreciation was the first poster site to go live outside The Lowry at Salford Quays.   Also included in the campaign is: Untitled by Gulafshah; View from a Wi...

  CHESHIRE-BASED BROTHERS UNVEIL NORTH WEST LIVE EVENT VENUE  AHEAD OF LOCKDOWN LIFT   Opening programme at The Bowdon Rooms in Cheshire features Sir Lenny Henry Sir Ranulph Fiennes  and Shaun Ryder.  Brian Blessed, The Christians, Space and Brian McFadden to follow. _________________________________________________________________________________   A new live event venue for the North West has been launched – and is ready to welcome audiences and visitors this Summer as soon as lockdown restrictions have been lifted.   The Bowdon Rooms in Altrincham, Cheshire, was already established on the live entertainment circuit. But since being taken over by new owners 12 months ago, like many other venues it has remained closed to the public. The team seized the opportunity and embarked on an extensive refurbishment – and now the Grade II Listed venue is set to further establish itself as a real asset within the region’s live event scene.   The ...

  CORONATION STREET So sad to hear of the passing today of lovely Mark Eden who died this morning.My thoughts are with his wife  actress Sue Nicholls, best loved playing Audrey in Coronation Street. Mark made name as an actor in major movies and I even noticed his name in a biblical epic this very morning. Although Corrie fans will remember him as baddie Alan Bradley and his dramatic tangle with a Blackpool tram, I will also remember him for his role in the television series The Prisoner. I treasure a picture he gave me of himself in that series.  He was great company and will be missed by all who knew him. RIP. Image: C Image: Mark Eden (left) is survived by his wife Sue Nicholls