Ella Robinson, Author at The Mancunion

It’s Mean Girls but dark… Expect the unexpected at the Palace Theatre

Mamma Mia! Review

Mamma Mia has been the soundtrack of my life for years, but the Opera House musical exceeded all expectations

Review: Edith

100 years on from the execution of Edith Thompson, Crowded Room explores if a modern day jury would come to the same conclusion

“If there’s no legacy to this … what are we doing?”: A love letter to Women’s Football

Sport

I’ve always loved football but it hasn’t always been easy … will the 2022 Euros change that for girls nationwide?

Live Review: Olivia Rodrigo

Music

Ella Robinson captures the enigmatic stage presence of pop-punk superstar Olivia Rodrigo.

Parklife 2022 Review: A celebration of Manchester plagued by poor sound

Music

The Mancunion reviews Manchester’s Parklife festival – a varied line-up in Heaton Park on the weekend

TV Nostalgia: Our childhood favourites

From Tracy Beaker to the Clone Wars, we explore some of our favourite childhood shows and ask just why did we love them so much?

Student loan interest rates soar to 12%: Will current students be affected?

Should students be worried about the 12% inflation rate beginning in September?

Bin strikes could leave 220,000 Manchester homes overflowing with rubbish

“Insulting” pay offer could stop bin collections in April

In conversation: Johannes Radebe

Theatre, TV

Johannes Radebe speaks to the Mancunion about the importance of visibility, the challenges of the first same-sex partnership, and his upcoming tour, Freedom

“45 years and what’s changed?”: Manchester students unite for Reclaim the Night’s 45th anniversary march

“45 years and what’s changed? Are women safe to walk in the dark? No!”

Mancunion Exclusive: Report into UoM’s historical links to slavery released

The University of Manchester reveals historical links to enslavement in their latest report

Review: Footloose

Kick off your Sunday shoes and head to Manchester Opera House for a night to remember

Lights, Camera, Election: Casting our vote on the best political films and TV

Our writers consider their favourite political films, in light of the student elections

Review: Kevin Clifton – Burn The Floor

Strictly fans unite! The all-singing, all-dancing company is back, and we’re feeling the heat

It’s not a regular cinema, it’s a cool cinema: Valentine’s at Victoria Baths

Karen’s boobs say there’s a 95% chance you’ll be cold

Kevin Clifton is burning up the Bridgewater Hall this Valentine’s Day

Burn The Floor is coming to The Bridgewater Hall, lead by Strictly’s Kevin Clifton once again

“I’m 21, I shouldn’t be feeling like this.”: UoM students speak out about their experiences with Long Covid

Features

UoM students tell us about how their lives and university experiences have been impacted by Long Covid

Review: The Book of Mormon

Managing Editors Ella Robinson reviews The Book of Mormon at the Palace Theatre

KINOFILM 2021: Women in Film Selection – Short Films Fall Short