News for: Culture

Stockport's new town centre park, Viaduct Park, is to host Stockport Moves, inviting borough residents to celebrate the joy of movement. Hosted by Stockport Council and partner organisations, the Town of Culture legacy event will be held on Sunday, 9th June from 11am. Viaduct Park, on top of … [Read more...]

A tribute to the late Girls Aloud singer, Sarah Harding, has become the latest addition to a street art trail in Stockport town centre. As part of Phase 2 of the trail, a mural celebrating Sarah's life and achievements can now be found at 11 High Street in the town’s Underbank area. Funded by … [Read more...]

Performing arts charity, NK Theatre Arts, has announced a planned re-opening for The Forum Theatre in Romiley following the commencement of vital structural repairs. The Forum Theatre was temporarily closed due to the discovery of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in the premises, whilst … [Read more...]

Stockport Council has appointed a contractor to carry out work to make The Forum Theatre in Romiley safe for reopening from summer 2024. Stockport Council has appointed Robertson Construction to repair the much-loved theatre to ensure it is safe to reopen after changes to government guidance … [Read more...]

Grade I-listed Tudor manor house, Bramall Hall, will be preserved for future generations after Stockport Council secured £1.6 million funding to carry out roof repairs. Despite welcoming 36,000 visitors annually (2022-2023), without urgent repairs, the building and its collections are at risk … [Read more...]

Stockport's Hat Works Museum, the UK's only museum celebrating the hatting industry, has reopened after an extensive refurbishment and reinterpretation of its collection. The iconic town centre landmark reopened on 21st March, following on the heels of Stockport Interchange and Viaduct Park … [Read more...]

Video production company, Studio 91 Media, has released its latest original project, Ode to Manny, which is described as "a love letter to Greater Manchester". The spoken word film (which can be watched below) was written and produced by Jamie Swaby, one of a team of video producers at Studio 91, … [Read more...]

Local residents took part in over 70 workshops, activities, and sessions during Stockport DigiFest, a month of activities organised as part of the town's year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. Activities throughout February attracted people from across the generations and the borough, and … [Read more...]