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Student comedy in Manchester: In conversation with the founder of ‘The Giggle Arena’

Student comedy in Manchester: In conversation with the founder of ‘The Giggle Arena’

Looking for a unique way to spend your Sunday nights? Consider trying ‘The Giggle Arena’, a weekly student comedy night in Fallowfield founded by student comedian Alfie Carter
Review: An afternoon with Kerry Washington in conversation with James Corden

Review: An afternoon with Kerry Washington in conversation with James Corden

Kerry Washington came to Manchester as part of her book tour, where she was interviewed by James Corden
In conversation with the Feminist Collective: “It’s about making sure that no one’s voice goes unheard”

In conversation with the Feminist Collective: “It’s about making sure that no one’s voice goes unheard”

The Mancunion sat down with the University of Manchester’s Feminist Collective to talk about their society values, their plans for the year ahead, and intersectional feminism
Los Bitchos: “Our sound just happened”

Los Bitchos: “Our sound just happened”

Los Bitchos took to the stage at the Pink Room, melding together an unlikely combination of genres, and the result was electric
“I’d cut off a limb to play that part”: In conversation with Carrie Hope Fletcher

“I’d cut off a limb to play that part”: In conversation with Carrie Hope Fletcher

The Mancunion sits down with Carrie Hope Fletcher, the reigning Queen of the West End, ahead of the regional premiere of her new play, ‘The Crown Jewels’
Catching up with stand up Schalk Bezuidenhout ahead of his Mancunian debut

Catching up with stand up Schalk Bezuidenhout ahead of his Mancunian debut

As Schalk Bezuidenhout takes the stage across the UK, we caught up with the award-winning South African comedian on what to expect from his energising shows.
The Show Must Go On: In conversation with Leo Sayer

The Show Must Go On: In conversation with Leo Sayer

In anticipation of bringing his 50th anniversary tour to the Bridgewater Hall, Leo Sayer talks about the highs and lows of his career.
In Conversation with the Reytons

In Conversation with the Reytons

Dan Knight interviews The Reytons, discussing musical influences, band names, gigs and the growth of the band.
Sweets at XOYO – interview and gig review

Sweets at XOYO – interview and gig review

Serena interviews Sweets backstage at XOYO before he warms up the crowd for headliner NOISY
In conversation with Scouting for Girls’ Roy Stride

In conversation with Scouting for Girls’ Roy Stride

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy chats to Roy Stride, the lead singer of Scouting for Girls, about the band’s surprise success and incredible longevity
Benee, meeny, miney, moe – In Conversation with Benee

Benee, meeny, miney, moe – In Conversation with Benee

Benee reveals the ins and outs of touring and her roots from New Zealand in this interview
In Conversation with Crawlers

In Conversation with Crawlers

Serena catches up with Crawlers in Liverpool to discuss social media, eyeliner, upcoming tours, gigs and tracks
In Conversation with Alfie Templeman

In Conversation with Alfie Templeman

Alfie Templeman discusses his new record Mellow Moon, his side project Ariel Days, and how we can make gigs more accessible.
The Snuts are “hoping to make the most influential album that comes from Abbey Road”

The Snuts are “hoping to make the most influential album that comes from Abbey Road”

Callum from the Snuts is interview to see what their new album really means for them and how they see their future playing out
In Conversation with Self Esteem

In Conversation with Self Esteem

“Boldness, bigness, and queerness”: With an uncompromised new sound, Self Esteem is ready to show the world what she’s made of
In Conversation with The Japanese House

In Conversation with The Japanese House

With four years’ experience and four critically-acclaimed EPs to her name, it seems about time Amber Bain released her debut album as The Japanese House
In Conversation with DMA’S

In Conversation with DMA’S

Lucy Clutton-Brock catches up with lead singer of indie-rock Sydney trio DMA’s to talk about the release of their new album and upcoming UK tour
In Conversation With SG Lewis

In Conversation With SG Lewis

Fresh off a flight from New York, SG Lewis takes the time to discuss album concepts, motivations, and his UK tour, with contributor Pascale Chalmers-Arnold

In Conversation with Andy Serkis

James Gill met the acclaimed actor to discuss his impressive career

In Conversation: Kevin Jerome Everson

A rare visit to the UK by the prolific filmmaker and professor