Crazy role in Cuckoo's Nest Jan 5 2007
FORMER EastEnders actor Shane Richie will take on one of the most challenging roles of his career in 2007 when he stars in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. more
Curtain up on Aladdin Jan 5 2007
ALADDIN and His Wonderful Lamp is set to light up the stage at the Parr Hall in Warrington from tonight (January 5). more
Globetrotters on the ball at MEN Jan 5 2007
BASKETBALL'S original Dream Team, the Harlem Globetrotters, bounce back into the Manchester Evening News Arena on May 19. more
'I want to do a better job on my personal life Jan 5 2007
One is the quintessential English children's author, adored by youngsters for her quaint tales of talking animals - the other a rich, successful, glamorous Hollywood star. more
Killers instinct Jan 5 2007
The Killers follow the massive success of their chart-topping album Sam's Town by announcing their biggest ever UK headline dates. more
Love on the cards Jan 5 2007
Claire Sweeney and Ben Richards will team up for the national production of Guys and Dolls when it comes to the Manchester Opera House later this year. more
Slow Santa fails to meet wish list Jan 5 2007
IT HAD colour, songs, Father Christmas, of course, and Rudolf and the cast gave it plenty of wellie, but somehow Santa Claus - the Musical at the Liverpool Empire didn't work. more
Songbird gets loose at MEN Jan 5 2007
GRAMMY Award-winning songbird Nelly Furtado flies into the MEN Arena on Friday, February 16. more
Stumble back by demand Jan 5 2007
SO WELL-received was the vibrant performance of The Stumble at the Harbourside in Liverpool in July that they are back by popular demand to start the year's programme for 2007 on Wednesday (January 10). more
A feeling of déjà vu Dec 29 2006
THE bootylicious Beyonce returns to the Manchester Evening News Arena on Thursday, June 7 next year. more
Adams rocks on with UK tour Dec 29 2006
VETERAN Canadian rocker Bryan Adams' takes to the road again with a UK tour in the spring which comes to the Manchester Evening News Arena on May 8. more
Back in the country Dec 29 2006
COUNTRY music legend Dolly Parton has announced a 2007 UK tour that kicks off at the Manchester Evening News Arena on March 20. more
Cutting edge Dec 29 2006
FOLLOWING last month's triumphant Manchester Evening News Arena show, the chart-topping Scissor Sisters return to the venue on Monday, July 30. more
Girls on the road Dec 29 2006
They've conquered the critics and the country alike and have had more consecutive top ten singles than any girl band in history. more
Hard man of the blues Dec 29 2006
HOLLYWOOD hardman Steven Seagal, pictured, will be coming to Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall in the New Year as part of a worldwide tour with his band Thunderbox. more
It's Wizard without kids! Dec 29 2006
FOR two nights only, Chester Gateway's last ever professional performance will give adults the chance to watch the production of the much-loved story The Wizard of Oz in a kids' free zone on January 5 and 12. more
Starlight in 3D Dec 29 2006
Andrew Lloyd Webber's smash hit show Starlight Express embarks on a new journey in 2007 when it calls at the Manchester Opera House from January 8-20. more
A mixed bag of goodies Dec 22 2006
MANCHESTER'S Royal Exchange has announced the second half of its 30th anniversary season. more
Blue Peter star shines as Aladdin Dec 22 2006
BEING a Blue Peter presenter doesn't automatically mean you will be a natural at taking a headlining role in panto. more