Culture Archive

8th September 2023
Manchester Psych Fest 2023: A kaleidoscope of acts returns to Oxford Road
Fast becoming a Manchester institution, the breadth in the lineup was the most psychedelic part of Saturday’s antics at Manchester Psych Fest.

6th September 2023
Review: The Making of Frederick the Great, fuelled by tragedy and queer love
The Making of Frederick the Great masterfully explores the tragic metamorphosis of a book-loving queer man into “Frederick the Great”

6th September 2023
Long live Rock n Roll Circus: An inside-look into Sheffield’s first-ever carnivalesque festival
Roll up, roll up: The Mancunion heads to Rock n Roll Circus, Sheffield’s one-of-a-kind circus/music festival hybrid, for a weekend of triumphant headlines and dizzying carnival spectacle.

5th September 2023
Reviewing ‘Lizzie’: True crime meets feminist rock musical
Lizzie, a “true crime rock musical” about alleged axe murderer Lizzie Borden, is a fierce, feminist, modern musical – and the world is finally ready for it!

4th September 2023
Great Expectations launches with Pooja Ghai, Esh Alladi, and Tanika Gupta MBE FRSL
Samina Ali hosted a launch event for the Royal Exchange and Tamasha’s South Asian reimagining of Charles Dickesn’ Great Expectations, with a panel made up of Pooja Ghai, Esh Alladi, and Tanika Gupta MBE FRSL

2nd September 2023
Maiya Quansah-Breed on the success of Six, representation in theatre, and returning to Hope Mill
We sat down with Olivier nominee Maiya Quansah-Breed ahead of the UK regional premiere of Lizzie at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre

1st September 2023
Musicals of Manchester: September
Find out what musicals are coming to Manchester this September!

28th August 2023
Victorious Festival: Big names and local talent shine alike at Southsea’s bank holiday party
Southsea Common’s bank holiday bash returned for 2023, and hosted some of the most exciting talent in the UK. Find out the lowdown on the weekend here.

24th August 2023
Half Moon Run to play the Albert Hall on the 16th September: Everything you need to know
Half Moon Run will stop off at Manchester’s Albert Hall this autumn – find out how to get tickets here.

24th August 2023
Beyond the Music announces partnership with LUSH and free ‘Music For Everyone’ opening day
Beyond the Music today (24th August) have announced their free ‘Music for Everyone’ day, showcasing Manchester’s finest talent.
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18th August 2023
Roll up, roll up: All you need to know about Sheffield’s Rock N Roll Circus 2023
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Happy Mondays, Self Esteem, Gatecrasher DJs, stilt-walkers and contortionists… read on to find out all you need to know about Sheffield’s uniquely carnivalesque festival.

16th August 2023
Hope Mill Theatre takes 40 whacks
Lizzie, a “true crime rock musical” based on the life of alleged axe murderer Lizzie Borden, has its regional premiere at Hope Mill Theatre

16th August 2023
Review: Hand Me Down
Contact Young Company treat a small audience to an intense ethical debate using fashion catwalks as a space to question the unsustainable and unethical overconsumption creates by quick fashions and trends

16th August 2023
Get on the floor and do the bamba at The Lowry
La Bamba! is a brand-new Latin jukebox musical, starring The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran and Strictly’s Pasha Kovalev

16th August 2023
Lizzie launches at Hope Mill with music, murder and Maiya Quansah-Breed
Hope Mill Theatre held a launch event for the first UK-built production of Lizzie, a “true crime punk rock musical” based on the life of American axe murderer Lizzie Borden

15th August 2023
Review: Manchester Revue’s Lonely Hearts Sketch Club (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)
Manchester Revue’s Lonely Hearts Sketch Club is a hilarious and spirited sketch comedy show performed by an exceptionally talented cast that will leave you in fits of laughter

10th August 2023
Review: Heathers
It’s Mean Girls but dark… Expect the unexpected at the Palace Theatre

9th August 2023
Heathers: In conversation with Elise Zavou
With Heathers in Manchester, The Mancunion sits down with Eliza Zavou. We spoke about musical theatre, her character (Heather Duke), and the pressures of starring in a show with such a passionate fan base

7th August 2023
Take a dead girl walk to Palace Theatre Manchester
Heathers the Musical returns to the Palace Theatre as part of its second UK tour

7th August 2023
Y Not Festival: Derbyshire’s flagship weekend of insanity impresses again
The Mancunion reports back from Derbyshire’s exhilarating festival of music, dancing, and the omnipresence of mud.