When I was 13, I gave up sniffing aerosol cans to join Oldham Theatre Workshop. As it turns out, theatre gave me the escapism I craved. It was the foundation stone for the rest of my life. One way or another, kids have to find...
Read More“It’s the culmination of the trilogy, each of which I think looks at the idea of ‘monster’ and what that means in contemporary society.” The award-winning poet Andrew McMillan is telling me about his play Dorian,...
Read More“Once I was sacked from Corrie, I had enough to probably buy a small terraced house,” says Chris Hoyle. “But instead I spent obscene amounts of money on designer clothes.” Hoyle, who began his creative career as an actor, is the...
Read MoreSaddleworth has it going on. There’s a celebration every weekend in this part of the world, not least Cotton Clouds Festival which has now become a highlight of summertime revelry. Popular with locals and clearly...
Read MoreAccomplishment isn’t a steady set of milestones for those committed to a life in art. It is a craggy trail over a beautiful and ever-changing landscape. To the successful artist, rejection letters are the crumbs that lead you...
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