Theatre Archive
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
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
8th October 2021
Review: Dirty Dancing
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews the stage musical adaptation of Dirty Dancing at the Palace Theatre
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
22nd September 2021
The Show Must Go On: Where to catch theatre in Manchester
An introduction to Manchester’s most well-known theatres
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
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 […]
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 […]
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: […]
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