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Bury coffee and vinyl shop transformed into juice bar for Netflix filming

Two film crews, one from Netflix and another from the BBC, have been spotted filming in the town this week.

Georgina Pellant Georgina Pellant - 26th July 2023

A popular coffee and vinyl shop in Bury has been transformed into a juice bar this week as film crews descend en masse on the market town.

Wax and Beans, an independent vinyl record shop and coffee house, has seen its shop front undergo a makeover courtesy of Netflix as artists transformed it into a juice bar.

Netflix film crews were spotted in Bury on Monday alongside crews from the BBC filming at both the Market Place and Wax and Beans.

A spokesperson from the café told the Bury Times: “Netflix are here filming today (Tuesday), and we have had a temporary rebrand to a juice bar.

“All online orders are unaffected other than the accompaniment of a delicious scent of fruit and ice cream! We’re open as usual.”

Image: Wax & Beans
Image: Wax & Beans

Sharing an image of the rebrand to its Instagram account, Wax and Beans asked followers what would be their new name ‘if this stuck’ – and they’ve had some really great answers.

One person wrote: “Smoothie Grooves”

Another person said: “Jams and juice”

A third joked: “Smoothie Operator”

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A fourth proffered: “Juicy tunes”

A fifth commented: “Pulp”

A sixth suggested: “Deep Slurple”

Film crews are rumoured to be shooting for the fourth season of CBBC’s Odd Squad – an American and Canadian educational television series that has run on the BBC for years.

Image: Wax & Beans
Image: Wax & Beans

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The series involves child characters using mathematical skilles like addition, multiplication, and using data in graphs to advance each episode’s plot.

Filming is expected to take place in the town until Wednesday 26 July.

Featured image – Wax & Beans

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Warrington-born Adolescence star Owen Cooper becomes youngest ever male Emmy winner

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant Owen Cooper Emmys

Owen Cooper has made history.

The Warrington-born actor who burst onto the scene as a newcomer in the Netflix smash-hit drama series Adolescence, starring alongside other big names like Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, and Ashley Walters, has become the youngest winner ever in any male acting category at last nights Emmy Awards 2025.

He took home the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series.

At just 15 years old, Cooper beat out his fellow co-star Ashley Walters for the award, as well as other renowned actors like Javier Bardem, Peter Sarsgaard, and Rob Delaney.

Adolescence, if you haven’t had a chance to watch it yet, is a four-part limited series about a 13-year-old boy who is accused of murdering one of his classmates – with each episode remarkably being filmed in one unflinching and continuous shot.

The truly gripping story unfolds in real time as the main characters search for answers in the wake of a shocking tragedy.

Who is actually responsible? Why did it happen? And could it have been prevented? 

Adolescence
Adolescence gained universal critical acclaim when it debuted on Netflix earlier this year / Credit: Netflix

Cooper was a complete screen newcomer starring as the young boy Eddie Miller, accused of murder, and the show tells the story of how a family’s world is turned upside because of it.

Taking to the stage to accept his award last night, Cooper – who began taking weekly acting lessons with The Drama Mob here in Manchester – said: “[The win] is just so surreal. Honestly, when I started these drama classes a couple years back, I didn’t expect to be even in the United States, never mind [at The Emmys].

“So I think tonight proves that if you listen and you focus and you step out your comfort zone, you can achieve anything in life.”

Elsewhere on the night, Adolescence cleaned up as a whole.

Co-creator and star of the show, Stephen Graham, took home the Best Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series award, as well as a Writing award alongside co-writer Jack Thorne, while Erin Doherty claimed the Best Supporting Actress accolade in the same category, and director Philip Barantini won the Best Director award.

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And of course, to top off all those brilliant acting and technical wins, the show Adolescence itself also won Best Limited or Anthology Series.

You can watch Owen Cooper’s acceptance speech in full here.

Featured Image – Television Academy / Emmys (via YouTube)

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Strictly Come Dancing favourite Oti Mabuse is hosting a free dance class in Manchester

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse. Credit: Michael Wharley

One of Strictly Come Dancing’s best-loved professionals, Oti Mabuse, is going to be hosting a free family dance class in Printworks this month. 

The two-time Strictly champion will be getting Mancs jiving and waltzing with a fun and inclusive workshop, geared towards all ages and abilities. 

Whether you’ve got a little one desperate to boogie or have two left feet yourself but love to dance, this event is for you. 

Oti will be bringing her world-class moves and infectious energy to Printworks, dancing beneath Europe’s largest digital ceiling just in time for the show’s glittering premiere, screened on the huge gaming screen. 

After your own dancing workshop you can watch Strictly Come Dancing’s first show as the new cast of celebs and professionals hit the famous dance floor. 

The evening will kick off at 6.10pm on Saturday 20 September, with a dance class led by Oti followed by the launch episode screened on the giant Printworks gaming screen. 

Oti Mabuse will lead a Strictly Come Dancing dance class at Printworks beneath the digital ceiling
Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse. Credit: Michael Wharley
Oti Mabuse will lead a Strictly Come Dancing dance class at Printworks beneath the digital ceiling
Oti will lead a dance class beneath the digital ceiling at Printworks

Ahead of the event, Oti Mabuse said: “I’m so excited to be coming to Manchester’s Printworks! It’s such an iconic venue, and I can’t wait to feel everyone’s energy and see how the city comes alive here – show me what you’ve got!”

Kristian Brennan, Marketing Manager at Printworks, said: “Printworks is the ultimate city centre destination for anyone ready to catch the Strictly fever. 

“Europe’s largest digital ceiling will feature bold, bright and energy-inducing content to compliment the unique dance class led by the dancing queen herself Oti Mabuse, it’s set to be an unforgettable experience.” 

Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the UK’s most celebrated (and twice-decorated with the glitterball trophy) performers – book your spot HERE.

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Featured image: Supplied, Michael Wharley

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