Showing results 1 to 10 of 102
Sort by: most relevant first | most recent first
1. The big picture: art meets technology
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 25 November 2005Although his work was used on films such as Return of the Jedi, Pat O'Neill has used technology to create some of the most groundbreaking visions ever seen on film. Conrad Astley looked at an exhibition of his photography, films and drawings.
2. A bit about... Ima Castro
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 25 November 2005Ima Castro, playing Kim in Miss Saigon, has been dubbed the "miracle from Manila" by the show's composer. She was a successful recording artist in The Philippines before being chosen to play the doomed lover of American GI Chris. She will be at Manchester's Palace Theatre from November 30 until January 7.
3. Main event: not a freak show
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 25 November 2005Created by a former Nazi officer and responsible for thousands of children being born with deformities, the controversial drug Thalidomide isn't an obvious choice for a musical. Conrad Astley asked writer, musician and actor Mat Fraser why he chose to do just that.
4. TV week: Comic relief needed in a heavy week
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 25 November 2005From Princess Margaret to Johnny Vegas, Conrad Astley takes a look at what's on the box over the next week.
5. Reviews: Rebecca - breathlessly tense
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 25 November 2005We cast an eye over Nigel Havers's performance at The Lowry.
6. Days out: C-old Trafford, Chorlton, Levenshulme
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 25 November 2005Ice skating at Old Trafford, donkeys in Chorlton, and Christmas arriving at Platt Fields Park, we look at what's going on over the next week.
7. Well being: beat the chill
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 25 November 2005It can be a struggle to stay well in winter - working alongside poorly colleagues and the unhealthy combinations of air-conditioning and sneezing. Oli Coleman looks a few ways to stay healthy and keep a cold at bay with the help of a local expert.
8. Preview: a comedian and a revolutionary?
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 25 November 2005Sarah Warden looks at comedian Mark Steel, bringing his Che Guevara Lecture to Manchester.
9. Interview: Ian's still coming up roses
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 25 November 2005Four albums into his solo career, Ian Brown believes it's time people forgot about the past. The singer, performing at the MEN Arena next week, spoke to Conrad Astley.
10. Soapbox: They're all fighting in soapland
South Manchester Reporter, Friday 25 November 2005Rachel Broady looks at the goings on in Weatherfield, Walford, and Emmerdale.