Manchester Theatre News & Reviews
In Conversation with NICK COLLIER discussing Canal Street Lonely Hearts Club at Hope Mill Theatre

We chatted to Nick Collier about Canal Street Lonely Heart Club at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester on Sep 3rd - 14th 2025. Karen Ryder asks the questions.
Dean is in love with Marti, who doesn’t know how to love. Shaun is in love with Ju-liet, who has upped and left the country. Meanwhile, George is in love her ex, and Clarine is just… well, nobody quite knows. Welcome to Canal Street Lonely Hearts Club!
Get ready for a chaotic, ‘gut-wrenching’ (The Independent) night. Filled with his trademark caustic wit, Jonathan Harvey’s classic 90s play has relocated from its original London location to modern day Manchester – Canal Street Lonely Hearts Club delves into the dysfunctional relationship of two brothers – one gay, one straight – and their somewhat eclectic group of acquaintances.
Coming to Hope Mill this September from the company that has previously brought you Absolute Certainty?, Jump and Qweer Shorts.