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
Take a dead girl walk to Palace Theatre Manchester
Heathers the Musical returns to the Palace Theatre as part of its second UK tour
Review: Shrek The Musical
The redesigned Shrek UK tour is a monster hit! From extravagant and delicate costumes to energised performances, this theatrical journey is worth a watch.
Review: Black Pride MCR Extravaganza
The Black Pride MCR Extravaganza returned for a third year, now at the much bigger New Century Hall, for a fierce, fabulous celebration of queer Brits of colour
Catch a dronkey to Opera House Manchester
A brand-new production of Shrek is coming to the Opera House, starring Joanne Clifton as Princess Fiona
Review: Message in a Bottle
Message in a Bottle masterfully uses the rich music of Sting and The Police to tell a heart-wrenching but uplifting story about the international refugee crisis
yellow corners to take on Edinburgh Fringe Festival: In conversation with Calima Lunt-Gomez and Rose Lovejoy
The Mancunion sits down with the creative team behind yellow corners after two Manchester runs and ahead of its official premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Everybody’s Talking About John Partridge: drag, musicals, and Butter Tarts
We sat down with John Patridge, ahead of the brand-new UK tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Review: Cruise
Cruise, which is having its regional premiere in Manchester, is a thrilling rollercoaster ride which addresses countless issues in queer communities past and present.
Review: Miss Saigon
Sheffield Theatres has revived, reimagined and reclaimed Miss Saigon, de-orientalising the production and giving its Asian characters agency. Joanna Ampil enchants as the first ever female Engineer
I Should Be So Lucky launches with Jenny Powell, Debbie Issitt and Pete Waterman OBE
Stock Aitken Waterman’s I Should Be So Lucky was launched at The Lawn Club, ahead of its world premiere at Manchester Opera House. Hosted by Jenny Powell, it featured appearances from Pete Waterman OBE and writer Debbie Isitt
The heat is on at Sheffield Crucible
Miss Saigon, perhaps the most racially problematic musical, has been revived, reimagined and reclaimed by a mostly Asian creative team at Sheffield Theatres
Review: Matthew Bourne’s Romeo + Juliet
Matthew Bourne’s Romeo + Juliet is a radical, refreshing and roaring retelling of the most iconic love story of all time. Bourne ditches his usual splendour and creates a production that is minimal and clinical – but just as phenomenal.
Review: In Dreams
In Dreams is an emotional, edifying musical that seamlessly weaves in Roy Orbison’s evocative music. Lena Hall makes the songs her own in a tour-de-force performance.
Review: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a magnificent show that enchants audiences of all ages, from children to their grandparents!
Bring your golden ticket to Palace Theatre Manchester and escape to a world of pure imagination
A decade after premiering on the West End, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory visits Palace Theatre Manchester as part of its first ever UK tour.
Drive all night to Leeds Playhouse
In Dreams, a jukebox musical based on the music of Roy Orbison, is having its world premiere at Leeds Playhouse, ahead of a Canadian transfer.
Review: yellow corners
yellow corners has a wonderful sense of familiarity and nostalgia to it that makes it an instantly lovable hit with anyone who has ever had the (dis)pleasure of being 13
Review: Titanic the Musical
Titanic the Musical is an unexpectedly engaging and emotional take on the tragic events that unfolded over a century ago – and are once again on our minds following the Titan tragedy