Playing Jo, the eldest of the March sisters in a new stage version of Little Women, is “a complete gift” for a woman says Freya Parks, talking excitedly about her role in York Theatre Royal’s production based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel. “She’s forthright and bold, really inspiring for any woman whatever her age. I love that.

Books written by authors who are known to you, whose novels, even characters, are familiar, can be comforting and reassuring; you know what you’re going to get and there are rarely any nasty surprises.

The horn's prominence is a hallmark of the rest of the symphony—the instrument almost looks like a protagonist in its own right. Welser-Möst carefully guides the players to add a fine sheen to the performance as they fully utilise the brass section in Bruckner's fourth symphony.

Just 23 years old and already a seasoned veteran of Nashville’s elite songwriting community, Conner Smith has emerged as one of the country’s most hotly anticipated artists—one knows the past can still inspire the present, and good things come to those who wait. An uncommon talent mixing prime-of-life passion with old-soul perspective, the rising singer/songwriter has spent 15 years matching a honeyed vocal to propulsive hints of bluegrass and the warmth of ‘90s Country, an instant-classic sound infused with riveting modern appeal. Moving country forward while remembering its all-natural roots. With his new EP, Smoky Mountains Sessions now available, we caught up with him to learn more.

It was only when I had completely emptied the cupboard that I realised there was a removable base in it! Tony Clarke from Meltham and Meltham Mills Band, who unearthed a hidden collection of handwritten original scores, from the band's most successful period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, during maintenance of their bandroom, told us: “In 1997 we managed to…

People best remember N-Trance for their string of huge dance hits. With iconic movers like Set You Free and Forever in their back catalogue, they still fuel the dancefloors the world over. As a result, it is little surprise that they still draw a huge crowd as they play sets at nostalgic shows all over the world. As they prepare for an appearance at Reminisce Festival, we caught up with the group's Ben to learn a little more.

Bestselling novelists, award-winning writers and a former British prime minister are among the world-class lineup at this year’s Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival. The Festival, which is sponsored by Raworths Solicitors and runs from October 10-20, is one of the biggest dates in the literary calendar.

This attractive album showcases a selection of eleven commissions from the last fifteen years and all premiere recordings that deserve exploration.

Chris Marney, originally from Essex, now lives in London with broad experience of working internationally as a dancer and as Artistic Director. As a dancer Chris worked internationally in leading principal roles for many companies including Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures, Balletboyz, Gothenburg Ballet Sweden, Ballet Biarritz France and Bern Ballet Switzerland. As a choreographer Chris has created works for Ballet Black, English National Ballet’s Emerging dancer, The Four Seasons for the Joffrey Ballet Studio Company, Nutcracker at the British Museum, Eve at Sadler’s Wells and Lady Macbeth at the New National Theatre in Tokyo. Here he talks about London City Ballet's trip to York Theatre Royal.

Oasis today ended years of feverish speculation with the confirmation of a long awaited run of UK and Ireland shows forming the domestic leg of their OASIS LIVE 25 world tour. Oasis will hit Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin in the summer of 2025. Their only shows in Europe next year, this will be one of the biggest live moments and hottest tickets of the decade.