Theatre Archive

Roald Dahl’s The Witches: “Wonderfully nostalgic but also fresh and original”
The National Theatre’s stage musical adaptation of The Witches is fun for all the family, or even childless millennials and zoomers who grew up with the book and/or the film

UMMTS’s Bonnie & Clyde review: “The society has outdone themselves.”
Bonnie & Clyde takes over Manchester’s SU, with thrilling and enchanting choreography and an engaged audience, UMMTS’s adaption is worth seeing

Hamilton review: This is unlike any show you will have seen before
If you have a chance to see Hamilton, do not throw away your shot

The Rite of Spring review: A powerful exploration of Bharatanatyam dance
Challenging the norms of classical dance since its inception

Truth’s a Dog must to Kennel review: Cynical and convention-defying
Tim Crouch’s Truths a Dog Must to Kennel breaks every convention and proclaims that theatre is dead

I Should Be So Lucky review: A jukebox musical let down by a frenzied race through a farcical plot
I Should Be So Lucky is a musical with a gorgeous set and fun musical takes, however it’s lacking when it comes to the script itself

The Mongol Khan: London Coliseum hosts a Mongolian succession
The Mongol Khan is the first Mongolian play ever presented to a European audience

Beautiful Thing review: An urban, coming-of-age love story
This rendition of Beautiful Thing is a successful revival – Jonathan Harvey’s story is wonderfully tender, certainly withstanding the test of time

2:22 A Ghost Story review: A tribute to, and occasionally a satire of, classic horror and thriller.
2:22 is a chilling exploration of the existence of ghosts – but it is not everybody’s cup of poison

England and Son review: A tragic tale of stolen youth, rage, and outrage
Ed Edwards’ poignant play follows Thatcher’s Great Britain, with a father and son struggling to get by as they go into business together. The glory days are over for Industrial England, and an uncertain future lies ahead
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Romeo and Juliet review: A sometimes passionate, sometimes awkward retelling
Nicholai La Barrie’s Romeo and Juliet, though unpolished, clearly claimed the heart of Manchester’s audience

Review: Wong Foo The Musical at Hope Mill Theatre
To Wong Foo: The Musical is a drag-tastic sensation, where the performances are as fierce as the runway and the laughter reigns supreme

cheeky little brown Review: A story of Black friendship, heartbreak, and Queer relationships
cheeky little brown gives an insightful view into the complexities of racialised relationships: from interacting with new hoity-toity white friends to adapting to the new changed version of an old familiar face.

Giselle Review: Hardly a pantomime and scarcely a ballet
Only with Akram Khan’s re-imagining of Giselle do we find the full emotional potential of the story laid bare before us.

Toxic review: A wild night out fuelled with laughter, tears and Britney Spears
This trailblazing, honest, beautiful piece of theatre discusses loaded themes: struggles with HIV stigma, racism, identity and shame surrounding queerness.

cheeky little brown at The Lowry preview: In conversation with Tiajna Amayo
Ahead of its show dates at Salford’s The Lowry, The Mancunion sat down to speak to Tiajna Amayo, star of the new one-woman show, cheeky little brown.

Review: Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder!
Kathy and Stella wish you a Happy Howl-oween! – you’ll be howling at this rib-tickling whodunit tale.

Review: The Drifters’ Girl at Manchester Opera House
Harmonising History: The Resonant Journey of The Drifters

Review: Diana – The untold and untrue story
Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story is a queer person’s love-letter to the People’s Princess, timely comic relief given current anti-trans politics

Honest, rude and totally original – Rachel Fairburn dazzles with ‘Showgirl’ tour
The comedian Rachel Fairburn promises the ‘funniest’ show audiences can get tickets to. In a conversation with the Mancunion, she talks about her Manchester routes and what she wants to get out of her latest tour