Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright review – Masters of the macabre at the Manchester Opera House
Inside No. 9 returns: Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are completely suited to the theatre in this spectacular series swan song
Review: Black Power Desk at The Lowry
Black Power Desk is a vivid and hearfelt production celebrating the British Black Power movement of the 1970s
“Diverse, dynamic, and collaborative”: The UMDS of 2025-2026
The Mancunion sits down with co-presidents Mili and Nitheeshan to talk everything UMDS
A dramatic guide to Manchester’s top five theatres
Want to know where to go for a good show? Check out The Mancunion’s top five theatres in Manchester
Live Review: Laughterama at Castlefield Bowl
Laughterama Comedy Festival returns to Castlefield Bowl for its fourth year, providing another week of fantastic open-air comedy
UMMTS X MUMS collaborate to find shared success through Jesus Christ Superstar
UMMTS and MUMS first collaboration offers a unique interpretation of Jesus Christ Superstar
Mooncalf: UMDS’ absurd comedy is a promising pick for London showcase
UMDS’ campy, farcical comedy still knows exactly when to twist the knife
UMMTS’s Tick, Tick… Boom!: An homage to Jonathan Larson’s legacy
As directors Sharvi Rana and Rishit Goswami shared, the aim of this production was “to give a little more hope for artists to keep pursuing their dreams”
UMDS Cliffs: An enjoyably sentimental MIFTA weaved from family ties
UMDS’ Cliffs is a sappy but sweet study of a family across generations
New Leeds review: A compelling call for community in our increasingly individualistic society
In New Leeds, Jake Turner Chan paints a striking vision of a future shaped by climate change, and the ties that keep us afloat
“Love mix’d with fear is sweetest”: UMDS’ The Duchess of Malfi
UMDS’ adaptation of The Duchess of Malfi manages to revive a powerful depiction of Jacobean misogyny
UMMTS’ Hilda’s Haven: A journey of self-discovery
UMMTS’ Hilda’s Haven makes for a touching story of community
Pavel Kushnir in Concert: UMDS has produced something extraordinary
Pavel Kushnir in Concert is an astonishing tribute to a lost political activist
Bat Out Of Hell: A powerhouse extravaganza of a musical
A magnificent spectacle, Bat Out Of Hell is a real rock ‘n roll showstopper
UMDS Wish List: Brilliantly uncaring
Katherine Soper’s Wish List is handled with care by a skilled cast and crew
O Brawling Love: Valentine’s Day picks from the National Theatre
A brief tour of the 5 best romances suggested by the National Theatre for Valentine’s Day
Forgive Me, Father: Ania Magliano on comedy, therapy, and staying seated
Ahead of her Manchester date for her tour ‘Forgive Me Father’, Ania Magliano talks getting into stand-up, discovering a love for escape rooms, and being a young female comedian
“Making something funny out of unfunny ingredients”: In conversation with Nish Kumar
In light of his show extending in May, I sat down with Nish Kumar to explore the essence of Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe and the complications of contemporary comedy
National Theatre’s Young Technicians Programme at HOME: An interview with Carmel Macaree
Last week, I interviewed Skills Centre Manager at the National Theatre, Carmel Macaree (she/her), about The National Theatre Young Technicians programme in partnership with HOME in Manchester
Five disparate personalities united through adversity: UMDS’ Pour Me review
Pour Me, the penultimate play of UMDS’ Autumn Fringe, makes for an AA tragicomedy