Richard Smith, Author at The Mancunion

Richard Smith

Review: Romeo and Juliet

Theatre

A story of more woe – Richard Smith reviews the first HOME production and old classic Romeo and Juliet.

Review: Evita

Theatre

Richard Smith reviews Evita at The Palace Theatre

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Manchester Leftist Action member speaks out against academic suspension

Houseplant heaven: The best plants to brighten up your student home

Why is everybody obsessed with minimalism?

How to have a routine when you have so few contact hours

Giving ‘Too Good To Go’ a go!

Cooking a week of TikTok recipes on a student budget

TikTok and Teatox: Why social media is sucking the joy out of food

Springleaf Podcast: James Acaster’s new audio adventure

My year abroad, the visa process, and getting lost in translation

Getting involved: Volunteering at the Booth Centre

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Review: Please Feel Free to Ignore My Work by David H...

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Come From Away press launch: A community show for Chr...

Live Review: Caroline Polachek at Albert Hall

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An evening with UoM Film Society and Chungking Express

Taskmaster: Why it’s so good and where to begin

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Are we finally in the age of the video game ‘au...

SCALA!!! co-director Jane Giles on audiences, programming and being a first-time filmmaker: “There has to be room in the film world for all tastes”

Richard Smith

Review: Romeo and Juliet

Review: Evita