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Review: Identical

Review: Identical

Jessica Hamilton reviews Identical, the brand-new musical based on Erich Käster’s The Parent Trap – fresh from its world premiere

A Fresher’s Guide to: Moving into halls

A Fresher’s Guide to: Moving into halls

Move-in day is something that’s both exciting and stressful. Feel prepared for life as a fresher with our guide to moving into halls!

In conversation: Jay Osmond and the cast of The Osmonds

In conversation: Jay Osmond and the cast of The Osmonds

Jessica Hamilton interviews the cast of The Osmonds and Jay Osmond himself – who wrote the story

The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever was the most wonderfully strange day of my life

The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever was the most wonderfully strange day of my life

Jessica Hamilton attends The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever at Holyrood Park

Sorry Announce New Album With ‘Let The Lights On’

Sorry Announce New Album With ‘Let The Lights On’

Molly Gregson reviews the new track from London post-punks Sorry.

In Conversation with the Reytons

In Conversation with the Reytons

The Mancunion interviews The Reytons, discussing musical influences, band names, gigs and the growth of the band.

Live Review: Jimmy Eat World @ Manchester Academy

Live Review: Jimmy Eat World @ Manchester Academy

Hannah Stewart reviews an epic set from emo legends Jimmy Eat World at their sold out Mannchester show.

Live Review: Rebecca Black Was Here (in Manchester!)

Live Review: Rebecca Black Was Here (in Manchester!)

Jessica Hamilton reviews Rebecca Black at Manchester’s Deaf Institute as she paves herself a brand new path to pop stardom.

Album Review: Liam Gallagher – C’mon You Know

Album Review: Liam Gallagher – C’mon You Know

Matthew Kliszcz reviews C’mon You Know, the new album from Liam Gallagher that’s beaten the Harry Styles record to number one.l

Live Review: Miles Kane at The Albert Hall

Live Review: Miles Kane at The Albert Hall

Sheffield’s finest music journalist Dan Knight reviews a breathtaking set from the spectacular Miles Kane.

In conversation with Michelle Collins: Career, Covid and Cluedo

In conversation with Michelle Collins: Career, Covid and Cluedo

Jessica Hamilton interviews Michelle Collins, ahead of Cluedo arriving to the Lowry

Buddie, Beware of Carly Mercedes Dyer: In conversation

Buddie, Beware of Carly Mercedes Dyer: In conversation

Jessica Hamilton chats to Olivier nominee Carly Mercedes Dyer about accents, ambitions, and, of course, Anything Goes – which is currently playing in Manchester

Manchester’s Metrolink adventures

Manchester’s Metrolink adventures

Hit the tracks this summer for a change of scenery with Manchester’s Metrolink

Celebrations fit for a Queen: What to do this Jubilee weekend

Celebrations fit for a Queen: What to do this Jubilee weekend

Queen Liz isn’t dead yet, and neither are you! Celebrate your four-day weekend with these events around Manchester.

Review: Rambert – Dance

Review: Rambert – Dance

Jessica Hamilton reviews Rambert’s Dance at the Lowry

Agony Aunt Angela: Beyond burnt out with no help

Agony Aunt Angela: Beyond burnt out with no help

Life getting a bit overwhelming? See what Aunt Angela advises

Moon Knight: A predictable return to Marvel’s superhero formula

Moon Knight: A predictable return to Marvel’s superhero formula

Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke shine in this disappointing first outing of one of Marvel’s most controversial characters

What’s on the menu this week? Calories

What’s on the menu this week? Calories

Adding calories to menus is more likely to exacerbate disordered eating rather than solve the UK obesity crisis

Resurgence of the witch: The modern feminist icon?

Resurgence of the witch: The modern feminist icon?

From Rosemary’s Baby to Midsommar, how has the figure of the witch changed in cinema and beyond?

Soundtracking: The best FIFA songs of all time

Soundtracking: The best FIFA songs of all time

Our resident Mancunion FIFA players choose their favourite tracks from soundtracks past and present.