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A boozy singalong screening of Grease is coming to Manchester

Grease is the word...

The Manc The Manc - 23rd April 2021

A singalong cinema showcase is coming to Manchester this summer – beaming classic musical Grease up on the big screen with a bottomless drinks menu.

Project Popups is bringing its karaoke-style movie event to the city centre later this year – cranking up the volume with limitless booze and popcorn.

Grease temporarily became the highest-grossing musical film ever made following its release in 1978 – with the soundtrack spawning six top ten singles including Franki Valli’s ‘Grease’; John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John’s duet ‘You’re The One That I Want’; and the infectious ‘Summer Nights’.

But this special screening of the movie is something very different – with ticket-holders encouraged to turn up in their best T-Bird and Pink Lady outfits to sing along with Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson as they reunite at Rydell High School following a summer of love.

The classic musical is set for a special boozy screening in Manchester this summer / Image: A.Currell

Two ticket types are up for grabs including ‘bottomless popcorn’ and ‘bottomless popcorn with alcohol for 90 minutes’.

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Drinks available to order as part of the bottomless deal include:

  • Aperol Spritz
  • Ketel V&T
  • Blank Canvas
  • Amstel
  • Prosecco
  • Bloody Mary
  • Heineken 0.0%
  • Selected Soft Drinks

The singalong showcase will take place at Revolution on Oxford Road on August 15.

Tickets are available online.

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Arrest made after 14-year-old boy found in critical condition on Market Street

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Arrest made after 14-year-old boy found in critical condition on Market Street

An arrest has been made after a teenage boy was found unresponsive on Market Street in Manchester city centre.

Detectives believe that the boy, 14, was approached by seven males who stole a designer jacket from him.

Following the altercation, he went into cardiac arrest and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.

Thankfully, the teenager is continuing to recover well.

Detectives from Manchester City Centre Criminal Investigation Department confirmed that an 18-year-old male was arrested yesterday, Thursday 20 February.

He has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody.

Detective Inspector Mark Astbury of GMP’s City Centre Criminal Investigation Department, said: “We hope the victim can continue his recovery following what must have been a terrifying ordeal for him.

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“Officers are fully investigating all aspects of this shocking incident that has left a man with serious injuries in hospital.

“Our work doesn’t stop here, we are continuing to investigate this incident and information from the public plays an incredibly important role in our investigations and I ask that the community keep talking to us and keep sharing their concerns with us so our teams can act.”

If you have any information, contact GMP 101 or 0161 856 4305 quoting log 2854 of 16/2/25.

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Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials

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Trials are currently underway to see if comedy could be an alternative to antidepressants as a way to reduce NHS costs.

UK tech company Craic Health has secured important funding for its ‘comedy on prescription’ project that’s aimed at helping the Government work with the comedy industry, communities, and organisations on comedy-based social prescriptions in the hope that they can solve financial struggles within the NHS.

The groundbreaking scheme uses stand-up shows and workshops to help people who are isolated, lonely, and vulnerable.

Craic believes comedy is an ‘untapped opportunity’ to improve health and wellbeing, and has a goal to make comedy easier to access, so that it can help communities experience its mental health and social benefits.

To achieve this, the company has started trialling Comedy-on-Prescription experiences in the UK – starting in London, with the potential for expansion – which includes things like curated comedy panel game show events and workshops, and general stand-up comedy shows at some of the capital’s world-famous venues.

Comedy is being prescribed instead of antidepressants as part of UK trials / Credit: Wikimedia Commons

“Mental health issues like loneliness, isolation, and stress are more common than ever,” the company explains.

“So much so that it’s projected that by 2030, mental health problems, particularly depression, will be the leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, [but] in this challenging world, comedy stands out as a universal language that breaks barriers.

“Research shows that comedy and laughter have powerful effects – they bring people together, create positive connections, and make life more enjoyable.”

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Craic Health says that social prescribing, of which Comedy-on-Prescription is a part of, is all about inclusivity, which makes it making it suitable for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Its focus is on personalised support, tailored to individual needs and preferences.

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