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Urinetown: The Musical review – UMMTS doesn’t piss about

Urinetown: The Musical review – UMMTS doesn’t piss about

UMMTS once again fails to disappoint. Urinetown, despite its name, is a delight (GASP!)
Civil War review: In defence of A24’s gripping war epic

Civil War review: In defence of A24’s gripping war epic

Don’t let its mixed reviews sway you, Alex Garland’s latest directorial work is a striking, relentless masterpiece of speculative fiction
40 Years of the Future: Painting abstract exhibition review

40 Years of the Future: Painting abstract exhibition review

The abstract and the figurative collide in the thought-provoking first installation of Castlefield Gallery’s 40th Anniversary celebrations
Review: Please Feel Free to Ignore My Work by David Hoyle

Review: Please Feel Free to Ignore My Work by David Hoyle

This month, Factory International’s Aviva Studios welcomes renowned artist David Hoyle, in a three week residency spanning multiple art forms.
Chungking Express: Intoxicating youthful cinema | UoM Film Soc screening reports

Chungking Express: Intoxicating youthful cinema | UoM Film Soc screening reports

In an age where arthouse cinema has become middle-aged, Wong Kar-wai’s 90s classic still speaks to today’s youth
Tom Odell live in Manchester: A triumphant return to the O2 Apollo

Tom Odell live in Manchester: A triumphant return to the O2 Apollo

Armed with a newfound sense of freedom, ‘Another Love’ star Tom Odell returns to Manchester with an electric display of his latest album Black Friday
Master Peace live at Night and Day: How To Make a Tour

Master Peace live at Night and Day: How To Make a Tour

The genre-bending, ‘indie sleaze revivalist’ brings his electrifying ‘How to Make a Tour’ set to Manchester’s Night and Day
Brilliantly slick and thoroughly enjoyable: UMMTS ‘Alice by Heart’ review

Brilliantly slick and thoroughly enjoyable: UMMTS ‘Alice by Heart’ review

You would have to be mad as a Hatter to not enjoy this Wonder-ful performance by UMMTS
Live at The Fête of Britain review: A humorous address of the modern world

Live at The Fête of Britain review: A humorous address of the modern world

Uniting art, comedy, politics and activism, Live at The Fête of Britain provoked an important discussion about the most pressing issues of our time
The Whitworth’s Dürer Exhibition is coming to an end: Have you seen it yet?

The Whitworth’s Dürer Exhibition is coming to an end: Have you seen it yet?

Dürer, German’s Renaissance painter and theorist, has made a home for himself at The Whitworth. Visit profound work soon before he’s gone…
Surf Cerrito print workshop review: a mini artistic outlet

Surf Cerrito print workshop review: a mini artistic outlet

Miss getting your hands dirty? Explore the artistic opportunities Manchester has to offer, starting off with MMU Surf x Surf Cerrito print workshop. A print workshop, sale and social all in one.
A Brief Encounter: A powerful musical with lasting impressions

A Brief Encounter: A powerful musical with lasting impressions

Set in the 1930s, A Brief Encounter quickly enraptures the audience in the painful ill-fated love affair of Alec and Laura. An outstanding musical with phenomenal performances, live band accompaniment, and immersive, masterful set design
“A wonderful wander among art from all over the country”: Manchester Art Fair returns

“A wonderful wander among art from all over the country”: Manchester Art Fair returns

Manchester Art Fair returned to Manchester Central last weekend, showcasing some of the best art the North has to offer
Louder Than Words 2023: Celebration of music literature returns to Manchester

Louder Than Words 2023: Celebration of music literature returns to Manchester

In its 11th year, the music-themed literary festival proved to be a triumphant success with a star-studded line-up
Young Fathers live in Manchester: Redefining live music

Young Fathers live in Manchester: Redefining live music

Young Fathers blur the lines of live music and performance art, with a transfixing gig at the Manchester Academy
England and Son review: A tragic tale of stolen youth, rage, and outrage

England and Son review: A tragic tale of stolen youth, rage, and outrage

Ed Edwards’ poignant play follows Thatcher’s Great Britain, with a father and son struggling to get by as they go into business together. The glory days are over for Industrial England, and an uncertain future lies ahead
Vintage Folk: Manchester’s monthly vintage warehouse sale comes to the SU

Vintage Folk: Manchester’s monthly vintage warehouse sale comes to the SU

The Students’ Union became home to a vintage clothing pop-up sale hosted by pre-loved experts Vintage Folk. We went down to give it a review!
Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space: Perhaps the most compelling case yet for remakes

Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space: Perhaps the most compelling case yet for remakes

It’s a great time to be a horror fan as two classic 2000s horror games are fully realised in the Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space remakes
The greatest band that never existed: Daisy Jones and The Six review

The greatest band that never existed: Daisy Jones and The Six review

1970s rock roll never looked so good in Taylor Jenkins-Reid’s sun-soaked dive into LA’s music scene. Full of furious arguments, romantic tension and great music, both the series and the book caters perfectly to fans of 70s music.
With ‘The Ambassadors’, Hew Locke seeks to deliver an important message

With ‘The Ambassadors’, Hew Locke seeks to deliver an important message

The Mancunion visits Hew Locke’s stunning new exhibition, ‘The Ambassadors’, at The Lowry