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1 day ago | 
ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford
Fans of Peaky Blinders can now own iconic costumes from the hit series, including Tommy Shelby’s suit, while supporting cancer patients at The Christie.
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1 day ago | 
ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford
Born from a cosy pub game on a rainy evening, Dungeons & Flagons has evolved into a huge group celebrating friendship, belonging and tabletop games.
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2 days ago | 
ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford
Boys from the Blackstuff, a poignant and hard-hitting adaptation of Alan Bleasdale's classic, masterfully weaves together dark humour and emotional depth to spotlight the struggles of 1980s Liverpool amidst economic hardship and social despair.
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2 days ago | 
ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford
Bury FC’s extraordinary journey from near- extinction to champions is a powerful reminder that no club is truly lost when the fans refuse to let it die.
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3 days ago | 
ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford
WAKE absolutely dazzled at Factory International over the weekend, exploring the Irish funeral rite alongside grief, solidarity, and the future: all in one wild, riotous party.
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1 week ago | 
ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford
A staple of Manchester’s upscale dining scene, Australasia has long been known for its sleek subterranean setting, sun-drenched style, and blend of Pacific-inspired cuisine. But in recent years, even its most loyal fans would agree—it began to lose a little of its spark. The city is now chock-a-block full of world-renowned restaurants, so everyone has had to pull their socks up and bring their A-game every single day. That’s about to change.
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1 week ago | 
ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford
Football may be the canvas, but what the National Theatre’s smash-hit production Dear England paints is a story far deeper than sport alone. Fresh from its sell-out run at London’s National Theatre and a record-breaking West End transfer, James Graham’s Olivier Award-winning play arrives at LOWRY from 29th May to 29th June, bringing with it a deeply human portrait of belief, failure, and what it means to be part of something bigger than yourself.
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1 week ago | 
ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford
The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has announced three landmark creative partnerships with English National Opera (ENO), BBC Radio 3, and Manchester Collective. The new initiatives will launch in Spring 2025 as part of RNCM Innovate – the College’s ambitious plan to equip young artists for modern, sustainable careers in music.
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1 week ago | 
ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford
It’s a rainy Tuesday morning in Manchester, and I’m chatting with Josh Jones, who, despite the weather, lives up to his nickname as “the Mancunian Ray of Sunshine.” Though he’ll be the first to admit, it’s not a title he gave himself. “Can I just say, I didn’t call myself that?” he laughed. “But I’m happy to style it out! I think it’s a silly name. I don’t know where it came from, maybe my agent, but sure, I’ve been called worse.
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1 week ago | 
ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford
In the fast-evolving world of digital storytelling, a trio of independent studios is redefining how stories are imagined, created, and delivered. From jaw-dropping 3D animation and immersive virtual worlds to AI-driven production and original IP, ThunderHawk, Krygon Studios, and IMMERSIVEYE are blending bold creativity with technical innovation to push the boundaries of what’s possible across film, television, gaming, and branded content.
