It’s been a long time in the planning, but we have now moved URLs and got even bigger. Some of you may have already noticed that we have had two regional sites running parallel: WOS Manchester and WOS Northwest. (more…)

Date Reviewed: 26th May, 2009
Venue: The Spiegeltent

The 2009 Queer Up North Festival ends in suitable style and enthusiasm. For all the desire to push boundaries and even shock, there is an old-fashioned aspect to the Finale. (more…)

Date Reviewed: 25th May, 2009
Venue: MEN Arena

The basic concept of the Blue Man Group is that, as strangers in a strange land, their innocent outlook helps us re-evaluate things with which we have become familiar - specifically what constitutes art. (more…)

Date Reviewed: 24th May, 2009
Venue: Spiegel Tent

Gay comedians with edgy material are so few and far between that as soon as you find one, you feel the need to shout their name. (more…)

Date Reviewed: 23rd May, 2009
Venue: Contact Theatre

Some years ago, playwright Mark Ravenhill proposed a temporary moratorium on art and culture. His reason? It was the only way he could possibly catch up on all the music, books, films and plays he wanted to hear, read and see. (more…)