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STEVE COOKE @steveocooke

CEO of SWCT, curator of AATA in local papers Rochdale Observer, Heywood Advertiser and Middleton Guardian and online allacrossthearts.com

Joined September 2009
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Poetry on the page: voices of Rochdale brought to life in books

Preview by Steve Cooke As previously previewed in this column two new anthologies of poetry, written by Rochdale residents inspired by its year as Greater Manchester Town of Culture, have been...

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WEEKEND COLUMN SATURDAY 13 JUNE 2026

An oasis of positivity celebrating the creative arts with previews, reviews, interviews, and recommendations. WEEKEND COLUMN SATURDAY 13 JUNE 2026 Previews: Breaking Barriers, Relaxed Recitals from...

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What's On Rochdale: Rib-tickling laughs, powerful theatre and free family fun | InYourArea

Find out the latest events from June 13 from All Across the Arts columnist Steve Cooke

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Weekend column in Rochdale Observer on Saturday 13 June 2026
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Murder for Two AT THE OCTAGON BOLTON – Putting the Laughter into Manslaughter!

Review by Hilary Dawes With books, music and lyrics by Joe Kinosian and Keller Blair, director Caroline Leslie’sre-imagining sets the play in a BBC radio studio in 1959.  With nods to film noir and...

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What's On Rochdale: Ancient Greek chaos, SEND-friendly puppetry and a science extravaganza |...

Find out the latest events from June 10 from All Across the Arts columnist Steve Cooke

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MIDWEEK COLUMN WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE 2026

An oasis of positivity celebrating the creative arts with previews, reviews, interviews, and recommendations. MIDWEEK COLUMN WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE 2026 Previews: Rochdale Science Extravaganza 2026,...

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Midweek column in Rochdale Observer on Wednesday 10 June 2026
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Photographer Iqra Saied’s  “Desi United” exhibition inspired by Bend it Like Beckham

Preview by Steve Cooke Manchester based photographer, Iqra Saied has launched her first solo photography exhibition inspired by Bend It Like Beckham, at Richard Street Studios in Rochdale running...

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WEEKEND COLUMN SATURDAY 6 JUNE 2026

An oasis of positivity celebrating the creative arts with previews, reviews, interviews, and recommendations. WEEKEND COLUMN SATURDAY 6 JUNE 2026 Previews: Twelfth Night at Heywood Civic, Manchester...

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Weekend column in Rochdale Observer on Saturday 6 June 2026
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What's On Rochdale: 'Extraordinary' love letter to Manchester is stunning, unmissable triumph |...

Find out the latest events from June 6 from All Across the Arts columnist Steve Cooke

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MIDWEEK COLUMN WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2026

An oasis of positivity celebrating the creative arts with previews, reviews, interviews, and recommendations. MIDWEEK COLUMN WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2026 Previews: Festival of Libraries 2026, Singing...

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Midweek column in Rochdale Observer on Wednesday 3 June 2026
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What's On Rochdale: Huge free Medieval fair and award-winning festival lead busy June line-up |...

Find out the latest events from June 3 from All Across the Arts columnist Steve Cooke

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WEEKEND COLUMN SATURDAY 30 MAY 2026

An oasis of positivity celebrating the creative arts with previews, reviews, interviews, and recommendations. WEEKEND COLUMN SATURDAY 30 MAY 2026 Previews: ACE Lips Comedy Live at the Civic plus Tiny...

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What's On Rochdale: 6 top picks - from a stellar line-up of laughs to magical forest theatre |...

Find out the latest events from May 30 from All Across the Arts columnist Steve Cooke

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Weekend column in Rochdale Observer on Saturday 30 May 2026
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DON'T MISS HORIZONS FESTIVAL 2026 AT HOME

Preview by Steve CookeHOME and Community Arts North West (CAN) have announced that the not to be missed, highly recommended Horizons Festival will return on Fri 12 and Sat 13 June, taking place as...

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MIDWEEK COLUMN WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2026

An oasis of positivity celebrating the creative arts with previews, reviews, interviews, and recommendations. MIDWEEK COLUMN WEDNESDAY 27 MAY 2026 Previews: Celebrity Saturday Lunchtime concert at St...

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