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From Drag Race to Death Drop: Karen from Finance
14th October 2021

From Drag Race to Death Drop: Karen from Finance

Alex Bikard interviews RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under star Karen from Finance about her role in the murder mystery play Death Drop
Review: Heathers
12th October 2021

Review: Heathers

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Heathers – which is based on the cult film of the same name – at the Palace Theatre
Review: Dirty Dancing
8th October 2021

Review: Dirty Dancing

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews the stage musical adaptation of Dirty Dancing at the Palace Theatre
Review: Bat Out of Hell
6th October 2021

Review: Bat Out of Hell

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell (based on the Meat Loaf album) at Manchester Opera House – where it had its world premiere in 2017
The Show Must Go On: Where to catch theatre in Manchester
22nd September 2021

The Show Must Go On: Where to catch theatre in Manchester

An introduction to Manchester’s most well-known theatres
Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
7th September 2021

Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Editor in chief Jess Walmsley reviews Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Lowry – ahead of the release of the film adaptation
It’s Coming HOME: A look at the new theatre season
29th August 2021

It’s Coming HOME: A look at the new theatre season

After 10 months without live theatre, it’s coming home! Whilst Manchester has an array of fabulous arts venues, there’s no place like HOME – Manchester’s centre for contemporary theatre, film, art, music and more. Live theatre is returning to HOME with an epic line-up. There is set to be over 120 regional, national and international […]
Review: Judy & Liza
20th August 2021

Review: Judy & Liza

There has been many a notable mother-daughter duo. Jada and Willow. Kris and Kim. Goldie and Kate. Few, however, are as notable and incredible as Judy and Liza. Heck, they’re both so legendary, people often forget that they’re mother and daughter. At 75, Liza Minnelli (Cabaret) is older than her mother, Judy Garland (The Wizard […]
Review: Anton & Giovanni – Him & Me
17th July 2021

Review: Anton & Giovanni – Him & Me

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Anton Du Beke and Giovanni Pernice’s Him & Me at the Lowry
Review: Bloody Elle
6th July 2021

Review: Bloody Elle

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Bloody Elle at the Royal Exchange Theatre – the first show at the Royal Exchange since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic

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Preview: Hale Barns Carnival
6th July 2021

Preview: Hale Barns Carnival

Hale Barns Carnival returns with a full-scale show but a 50% capacity – headlined by Katrina and the Waves and Boney M
Review: Opera North’s A Night at the Opera
28th June 2021

Review: Opera North’s A Night at the Opera

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Opera North’s A Night at the Opera at the Lowry – the first Mancunion Theatre review since theatres reopened in 2021
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jojo Guadagno
16th April 2021

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jojo Guadagno

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, music artist and twerk dancer, Jojo Guadz, also known as the Prince of Twerk, in the eighth feature of his social media series
In Conversation with Bryony Shanahan, Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange
28th March 2021

In Conversation with Bryony Shanahan, Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange

Deputy Theatre Editor Dolly Busby interviews Bryony Shanahan, the Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jony Sios
28th March 2021

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Jony Sios

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, artist and performer Jony Sios in the seventh feature of his social media series
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Raphaël Say
22nd March 2021

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Raphaël Say

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, model, dancer, actor and art director, Raphaël Say, in the sixth feature of his social media series
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with War Paint founder Danny Gray
18th March 2021

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with War Paint founder Danny Gray

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews Danny Gray, the founder of men’s make-up brand War Paint, in the fifth feature of his social media series
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with the Zakar Twins
10th March 2021

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with the Zakar Twins

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencers, models, actors and best-selling authors, the Zakar twins, in the fourth feature of his social media series
Celebrate International Women’s Week with MACFEST.
5th March 2021

Celebrate International Women’s Week with MACFEST.

In celebration of International Women’s Week, the Muslim Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST) are hosting a week of free digital events which you can enjoy from the comfort and safety of your own home. The events appreciate and promote the work of incredible women from a range of different cultures and backgrounds. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS: […]
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Joe Polito
15th February 2021

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Joe Polito

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, model, digital creator and Production Assistant Joe Polito in the third feature of his social media series