Two trailblazing artists are hosting an exhibition which explores their Pakistani and Islamic heritage.

When the Strictly Come Dancing live tour comes to town next month, The Diary had thought Waterloo Road star Tina O’Brien or Oldham-raised Ricky Whittle would have the home advantage. But now Jimi Mistry’s shimmying into the mix.

World famous Madame Tussauds has announced it will be marking one of South Asia’s most colourful and popularly celebrated festivals, as it launches its first ever Diwali weekend next month.

A Manchester theatre company is to perform the world premiere of a new play in Iran.