On Saturday 31 January 2026, The Broken Spine Live rolls back into Southport for an evening of raw words and real ale, this time, in
Gig Review: Stereophonics at M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool – 16 December 2025 I have loved Stereophonics since the day I bought Local Boy in the
History has nudged Slade from cultural force to kitsch cartoon glam, without stripping away the warmth, humour, or end-of-night singalong spirit that made them endure.
Overall: 4.5 stars Cinderella at Shakespeare North is a Joyful, Clever Twist on a Classic It was hilariously funny, from start to finish; contained topical
This was utterly hilarious with an unexpected twist at the end. Funny, original, and all-round entertaining. From the plot to the acting and singing, the
Anne-Marie Casey’s new stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s much-loved and timeless story of Little Women took the Liverpool Playhouse by storm. With a clever
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The Broken Spine is a poetry and arts collective proudly published on the coastal edge of North-West England. Founded in 2019 by Alan Parry and Paul Robert Mullen – two school friends reunited after twenty years through a mutual love of poetry.
