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Women’s ‘invisible labour’ is the backbone of Christmas

Women’s ‘invisible labour’ is the backbone of Christmas

All of the work women put into the festive season goes underappreciated, underacknowledged and unpaid; I’m fed up with it
It’s just banter: The acceptance and whitewashing of Lad Culture

It’s just banter: The acceptance and whitewashing of Lad Culture

Arising from the 90s Brit-Pop era, Lad Culture has been accepted and cemented itself into UK life. But what are the consequences of this? And is it just a bit of ‘banter’?
Review: Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Review: Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Music Editor Sarah Taylor reviews Hedwig and the Angry Inch at HOME, starring Divina De Campo
In conversation with Dorian Electra

In conversation with Dorian Electra

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy talks to Dorian Electra about genre-defying music, gender-bending fashion, and “trendy” queerness
Are women more likely to die post-surgery under a male surgeon?

Are women more likely to die post-surgery under a male surgeon?

A terrifying and headline grabbing statistic has drawn plenty of media attention., but is there anything to the claims?
Jake Quickenden on The X Factor, Footloose, football and femininity

Jake Quickenden on The X Factor, Footloose, football and femininity

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy talks to Jake Quickenden about his achievements and aspirations, ahead of Footloose’s stint in Manchester
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Raphaël Say

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Raphaël Say

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, model, dancer, actor and art director, Raphaël Say, in the sixth feature of his social media series
Annie Dabb: Double or Nothing

Annie Dabb: Double or Nothing

Annie Dabb looks into concerns that the pandemic may have reversed the impacts of modern feminism and sent us back to the era of 1950s housewives
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with War Paint founder Danny Gray

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with War Paint founder Danny Gray

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews Danny Gray, the founder of men’s make-up brand War Paint, in the fifth feature of his social media series
Being a man should not make you worth more

Being a man should not make you worth more

The gender pay gap and equal pay are both important, but it’s also necessary to know the differences between these terms to understand the statistics
Review: The Reanimating Project (Women’s Theatre Society)

Review: The Reanimating Project (Women’s Theatre Society)

Cora Grim reviews the University of Manchester Women Theatre’s Society’s The Reanimating Project
Art in Mancunia: William McCullion/Tilda James

Art in Mancunia: William McCullion/Tilda James

Daisy Culver looks at the confessional poetry of William McCullion- nom de plume Tilda James- which explores the body, gender, mental health and Manchester
“100 genders” – why we need to discuss gender identity with more sensitivity

“100 genders” – why we need to discuss gender identity with more sensitivity

Piers Morgan’s recent decision to identify as a penguin is doing nothing to facilitate the discussion surrounding gender identity that today’s youth needs, argues Cara Conte
Black History Month: Feminist and activist Amandla Stenberg

Black History Month: Feminist and activist Amandla Stenberg

Writer Sam Bronheim celebrates actor Amandla Stenberg’s activism and social awareness as she uses her platform to raise awareness and promote discussions around racism and sexuality
Review: Queens of Sheba

Review: Queens of Sheba

Kayleigh Crawford reviews Queens of Sheba, which is part of HOME’s Orbit Festival and Black History Month
Review: Macbeth

Review: Macbeth

Kayleigh Crawford reviews the Royal Exchange Theatre’s adaptation of Macbeth, a new production that evaluates gender
Queer Dialogues: Manchester’s Sexuality Summer School

Queer Dialogues: Manchester’s Sexuality Summer School

The University of Manchester hosts the Sexuality Summer School: a five-day, city-wide, public conversation on gender, sexuality and culture open to all
Masculinity, meaning, and THAT Gillette advert.

Masculinity, meaning, and THAT Gillette advert.

Tallulah Brennan searches for a new narrative of masculinity in the recent Gillette advert which sparked so much controversy
Review: ‘SIX’ The Musical

Review: ‘SIX’ The Musical

Anuli Changa reviews ‘SIX’ The Musical, the new smash hit by Marlow and Morris, fresh from the West End
Review: ‘Proof’ by David Auburn

Review: ‘Proof’ by David Auburn

Anuli Changa reviews Hope Mill’s production of ‘Proof’ by David Auburn