Manchester

He’s a rock n’ roll star…or is he? A bit of fun promotion for Be Here Now saw a Liam Gallagher lookalike discovering the book on sale and then seeking out the author to ‘have a word’. The story, as tongue-in-cheek as the novel, went down well, although some observers were heard to comment: ‘It

Be Here Now. The new novel from Paul Carroll  – available from 29th May 2025. Perfectly timed for this summer’s Oasis comeback tour, Be Here Now is a wicked send-up of today’s over-hyped music festivals Corporate rock, fan rip-offs, festival sponsorship and greenwashing all get their comeuppance in this entertaining page turner Despite it all,

The Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester celebrates its 45th anniversary this month, making me realise how central it’s been to my theatre going experience over the years.  I first stepped inside the iconic in-the-round auditorium in 1977, a year after its opening, and have been a regular attendee since.   My first visit was to see