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Dolly Busby

Dolly Busby


In Conversation with Bryony Shanahan, Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange

In Conversation with Bryony Shanahan, Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange

Deputy Theatre Editor Dolly Busby interviews Bryony Shanahan, the Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange
Celebrate International Women’s Week with MACFEST.

Celebrate International Women’s Week with MACFEST.

In celebration of International Women’s Week, the Muslim Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST) are hosting a week of free digital events which you can enjoy from the comfort and safety of your own home. The events appreciate and promote the work of incredible women from a range of different cultures and backgrounds. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS: […]
Who Killed the Lollipop Man?

Who Killed the Lollipop Man?

The online murder mystery mission based in Manchester that will help beat the lockdown boredom
What’s On: UMDS Autumn Fringe Festival

What’s On: UMDS Autumn Fringe Festival

UMDS is putting on a plethora of student-crafted work this week, exploring a range of subjects from race and climate change to experimentations with film 7th-13th December.
Peripeteia Theatre Company: A Digital Theatre Company.

Peripeteia Theatre Company: A Digital Theatre Company.

Introducing a new theatre company who is taking their work onscreen to adapt and made theatre more accessible to all. Read to find out exciting and innovative events taking place such as an Immersive digital experience.
Drama and diversity – a conversation with Cecilia Alfonso-Eaton

Drama and diversity – a conversation with Cecilia Alfonso-Eaton

An Interview with Cecilia Alfonso-Eaton, University of Manchester Drama Society’s new inclusion officer on her values and how she is striving to ensure inclusion within the University’s drama society.
The history of Black theatre in Britain

The history of Black theatre in Britain

Deputy Theatre Editor Dolly Busby discusses Black British theatre from the 13th Century to the last decade, reflecting on pivotal moments as well as the lack of accessible history
Theatre in crisis? How to support an industry in need

Theatre in crisis? How to support an industry in need

Deputy Theatre Editor Dolly Busby tracks what happened to our theatres during the dark months of the national lockdown, explores how they adapted to the virtual world and questions their survival
Review: Education, Education, Education

Review: Education, Education, Education

Dolly Busby reviews the University of Manchester Drama Society’s Education, Education, Education
Review: PLAYLAND

Review: PLAYLAND

Dolly Busby reviews PLAYLAND, the last play written by Athol Fugard under Apartheid
Review: Nuclear Future

Review: Nuclear Future

Dolly Busby reviews Gameshow’s Nuclear Future, the portrayal of family in a post-nuclear apocalyptic landscape