Clik here to view.
Bowdon woman publishes poignant book recounting father’s experiences in...
A Bowdon author has published a poignant account of her father’s experiences in the Auschwitz concentration camp. Dorli Nauta has released her debut book, From A to A and Back Again, based on the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bipolar actor takes lead role in modern classic Jerusalem at Altrincham Garrick
Bipolar actor Scott Ransome will take the lead role Jez Butterworth’s ‘Jerusalem’, the modern classic which opens at Altrincham Garrick on Monday. Backed up by a talented cast, crew and director John...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wartime classic Goodnight Mister Tom opens at the Altrincham Garrick this Monday
One of the most uplifting stories ever written, Michelle Magorian’s stunning Goodnight Mister Tom is brought gloriously to life in this stage adaptation by David Wood. The production runs at the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ahead of its 15th birthday celebrations this week, meet the man behind all...
Bowdon’s unique live music, dance and party venue celebrates its 15th anniversary in April. We sat down for a chat with the man behind it, Neil Hughes. ALTRINCHAM TODAY: Tell us a bit more about your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Willy Russell comedy Stags and Hens opens at the Altrincham Garrick on Monday
A coarse and very funny comedy from the pen of Educating Rita writer Willy Russell opens at the Altrincham Garrick on Monday for a six-night run. Stags and Hens – The Remix, set in a trashy 70s disco...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Uplifting musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert opens at the Altrincham...
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the wildly popular musical about two drag queens, a transgender woman and their race to get from Sydney to Alice Springs in time to perform their act at Lasseter’s Hotel...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Legendary jazz funk band Shakatak play the Cinnamon Club next week
Legendary jazz funk band Shakatak return to the Cinnamon Club next week for their first gig at the venue in two years. Still featuring four original members including vocalist Jill Saward, keyboardist...
View ArticleClik here to view.
EXCLUSIVE: Johnny Marr on living in Altrincham during The Smiths, the...
Thirty-six years ago, an 18-year-old Johnny Marr knocked on the door of 384 Kings Road in Stretford and introduced himself to an awkward Mancunian by the name of Stephen Patrick Morrissey. The pair...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Altrincham resident discovers “worthless” vase while moving house – and it...
A “truly special” Chinese vase has been sold at auction for over £110,000 – having been discovered while an Altrincham resident was moving house. The unnamed seller took the vase into the Altrincham...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Former RSC actor kicks off pre-season training at Altrincham Garrick
A former Royal Shakespeare Company actor has kicked off pre-season training at the Altrincham Garrick. Days after bringing the curtain down on their smash hit musical ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert’,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Super-sized Bee in the City sculptures ready to wing their way into Manchester
A giant colony of super-sized Bee sculptures is winging its way to Manchester this summer for one of the biggest public art events the city has ever seen. Over one hundred giant worker Bee sculptures,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Safe to Cold Feet: Seven TV shows that were filmed in Altrincham
They won’t be building a walk of fame any time soon, but Altrincham has acted as location for more than its fair share of casts and crew. Here Laura Hudspeth selects her favourite seven… Snatch...
View ArticleTickets for new shows at the Altrincham Garrick go on sale online tomorrow
Tickets for the new season at the Altrincham Garrick go on sale tomorrow online – with the theatre box office on Barrington Road open from 11am on Monday. Tickets for visiting shows such as Jason...
View ArticleThe Town of Music: Six famous songs that were made in Altrincham
From the Stone Roses to half of The Smiths, Altrincham has spawned more than its fair share of music legends. But which tunes were actually created here? The Hand That Rocks The Cradle – The Smiths...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rat Pack tribute show coming to Altrincham for special Christmas shows at The...
Fans of legendary crooners Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Junior will be able to relive their glory days when Rat Pack tribute show Swingin’ At The Sands comes to Altrincham this December....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bawdy ensemble piece Playhouse Creatures launches Altrincham Garrick season...
The Altrincham Garrick season begins tomorrow in the Lauriston Studio with a vulgar but deeply moving play named Playhouse Creatures by April De Angelis. The show opens on Wednesday 29th August and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Record-breaking year for the annual Goose Green Festival with over 4,650...
Last weekend, the fourth annual Goose Green Festival was yet again a massive hit with a record-breaking attendance on Saturday. A one-day record of over 4,650 visitors enjoyed the music festival in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
National Theatre comes to Vue Altrincham this September
Two diverse but equally outstanding productions from National Theatre are coming live to Vue Altrincham and will form part of its September Big Screen Events calendar. Johnny Carr, Alternative Content...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Compelling Agatha Christie drama Verdict to open at Altrincham Garrick next week
Agatha Christie’s compelling drama Verdict will open at the Altrincham Garrick on Monday September 10th. The queen of the murder mystery’s play will run until Saturday September 15th. A story of love,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Official line-up released and tickets now on sale for Altrincham’s Harfest
The annual Harfest music festival will return to Altrincham later this month and the full line-up has just been announced. The stages are set to welcome acts including 6 Music DJ Mark Radcliffe’s...
View Article