For one month Edinburgh becomes the centre of the cultural universe, inviting the best comedy, theatre and performance talent from across the world to enjoy a summer of pure cultural expression. We had the pleasure of visiting Edinburgh Fringe towards the end of the month and here's a quick rundown of our comedy highlights: Rob Auton - Jupiter With his trademark combination of dead-pan humour, absurd story-telling and strangely sentimental poetry, 'Jupiter' was Rob Auton at h

Nestled on Tib Street in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter is the cosy local Italian Soots. Offering a homely, free-going atmosphere and perhaps the most appealing menu of vegan Italian dishes we've seen, the restaurant was a perfect summer treat. The first noticeable quality of Soots is the atmosphere. As you walk in you feel like you're walking into the backroom of a local family, in the best possible way. The kitchen is small, open-plan and completely visible to t

Lewis Capaldi and Loyle Carner are set to take over Liverpool's Sefton Park on Saturday August 15th for In The Park with Capaldi set to deliver his biggest-ever outdoor headline show in the city. Loyle Carner will be bringing his signature blend of diaristic lyricism and genre-defying sound to Liverpool. Twice shortlisted for the Mercury Prize and the recipient of multiple BRIT and NME Award nominations, Carner has built a global following with over 1.1 billion streams to his

LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester’s mega-hit comedy festival, returns to Castlefield Bowl from 2nd-6th September with five nights of incredible open-air comedy, with MICHELLE WOLF set to headline the final night. Tickets are available here. Just announced, primetime Emmy nominee, Have I Got News For You star, and international comedy powerhouse Michelle Wolf will headline the final show, joining a line-up already packed with comedy stars. Michelle is known for her sharp wit, candid sto

Hundreds of people, us amongst them, were staggering through Hillsborough on Friday night. Our legs and backs already sore, ears ringing a little, we marched to the next place despite the cool that had taken the air, replacing the amber sun’s heat. The trams had been too full for us to attempt climbing into. Instead, we took upon ourselves the hike back to the city centre, to the late bars of West Street, so that we could keep dancing. We sounded like a zombie mob, all o

We recently took time off from our usual schedule of attending gigs and interviewing artists to visit one of the most talked about restaurants in the North-West that promised a unique audio-tasting experience. Situated in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle, Manifest was opened by Chef Patron Paul Durand and his wife and business partner Charlotte Jones in 2022. Inspired by Paul’s travels around Europe, the wine bar and restaurant offers a combination of relaxed European dining an