Category Archives: Manchester

Nina Gilligan: Bold, Brilliant, Unfiltered

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Fy Mywyd

If you like your comedy sharp, fearless, and properly funny, then Nina Gilligan should already be on your radar. Nina is one of those comedians who doesn’t waste time easing you in. She walks on stage, takes a scalpel to … Continue reading →

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Simon Naylor at 53two: The Quiet Force Behind the Magic

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Fy Mywyd

Some people are loud champions of the arts. Others get on with it quietly, relentlessly, and with a level of care that holds entire creative ecosystems together. Simon Naylor is very much the latter — and Manchester is better for … Continue reading →

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