After a heavy Christmas and New Year followed by a full week back at work, most people are probably looking for a laid-back, low-cost weekend and Comic FX at the Royal Exchange Theatre on Friday night should be a perfect start.   It’s an hour… Read more »

Birdman is a black comedy starring Michael Keaton as a washed-up actor, who once played an iconic superhero that must overcome his ego and family problems, as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim past glory.   The film has received excellent… Read more »

There’s loads of different options for New Year’s Eve in Manchester City Centre.   Bars Most of the bars in the Northern Quarter are offering free entry, so if you don’t want to spend too much money but still want a good fun night out… Read more »

This is the incredible story of Edwyn Collins, a songwriter who had the contents of his mind effectively deleted after experiencing a stroke. The celebrated lyricist could only say two phrases after waking up: ‘Grace Maxwell’ and ‘The Possibilities Are Endless’. Placed inside Edwyn’s mind,… Read more »

The Grandmaster is the highly-anticipated new film from Wong Kar Wai, an epic action feature inspired by the life and times of legendary kung fu master, Ip Man.   The movie has recevied positive, if not glowing reviews. It is certified 78% fresh on Rotten… Read more »