Skip to main content
Katie Bray

Katie Bray


Review: Dreamgirls

Review: Dreamgirls

Jessica Hamilton and Katie Bray review Dreamgirls at the Palace Theatre, where it is playing as part of its first-ever UK tour – starring Nicole Raquel Dennis
‘Reports of drink spiking will be taken seriously’: UoM and GMP respond to the recent focus on spiking

‘Reports of drink spiking will be taken seriously’: UoM and GMP respond to the recent focus on spiking

With a recent increase in drink spiking incidents, the Mancunion asked GMP and UoM for their responses on student safety
Man-creep-ian Halloween Quiz

Man-creep-ian Halloween Quiz

Katie Bray gives you a short horror movie quiz to get you in the mood for the Halloween season.
6 Best and Most Affordable Independent Clothing Shops in Manchester

6 Best and Most Affordable Independent Clothing Shops in Manchester

Environmentally sustainable and cheap? The best vintage shops in Manchester ranked
Sam Smith: ‘Love Goes’ One Year Later

Sam Smith: ‘Love Goes’ One Year Later

Katie Bray reviews Sam Smith’s hit album ‘Love Goes’ one year on from its release.
Disney’s Cruella: De Vil-lishly Entertaining

Disney’s Cruella: De Vil-lishly Entertaining

A review of Emma Stone’s latest performance as Cruella and the re-imagining of on one of Disney’s classic films, 101 Dalmations
Singing to Respect: Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin

Singing to Respect: Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin

Katie Bray explores the influence of Aretha Franklin’s classic soul songs, in the wake of the release of her biopic, Respect
Cinemas are back soon – here’s what I’m looking forward to

Cinemas are back soon – here’s what I’m looking forward to

Katie Bray tells us why she is looking forward to cinemas reopening, and the films she is most excited to watch when they do
Under the Influence: Mimi Labesa

Under the Influence: Mimi Labesa

Katie Bray interviews Mimi Labesa, a Manchester-based influencer and content creator
MANIFF 2021: Where Is Nancy?

MANIFF 2021: Where Is Nancy?

Thiago DaDalt’s documentary is a touching and unforgettable look into the risk of wandering amongst Alzheimer’s patients
Chase away your lockdown blues

Chase away your lockdown blues

Katie Bray shares her tips for staying healthy, mindful and entertained during the end of lockdown
An album to ‘shine some light to this somewhat difficult time’, Steve’n’Seagulls Melodic Harmonies

An album to ‘shine some light to this somewhat difficult time’, Steve’n’Seagulls Melodic Harmonies

The Finnish band famous for their YouTube cover of AC/DC’s Thunderstruck, which received over 200 million views, are back in the lime light.

Saving Christmas 2020: Staying merry despite restrictions

Katie Bray shares her tips and recommendations for merry seasonal spirit and a happy holiday in the times of restrictions
A Voice To Remember: Talking with Molly Hocking

A Voice To Remember: Talking with Molly Hocking

Molly Hocking, winner of ‘The Voice’ 2019 has dazzled the music industry with a touching and reflective new single. ‘After the Night Before’ combines piano accompaniment with emotive vocals, producing a melancholy yet transcendent reflection of love’s fragility.
“Bleeding isn’t a luxury, no one should have to budget to bleed”: Scotland issues free sanitary products

“Bleeding isn’t a luxury, no one should have to budget to bleed”: Scotland issues free sanitary products

Scotland have been the first to promise the dispensation of free tampons and sanitary products within public buildings across Scotland
A relaxing afternoon with Palace

A relaxing afternoon with Palace

Katie Bray chats with Palace on their new EP and how they have coped through the pandemic
Lose yourself in music again with James Bay live at The Globe

Lose yourself in music again with James Bay live at The Globe

Immerse yourself in a cosy, acoustic show from the comfort of your own sofa with James Bay live at The Globe Theatre