Theatre Archive
1st September 2023
Musicals of Manchester: September
Find out what musicals are coming to Manchester this September!
16th August 2023
Hope Mill Theatre takes 40 whacks
Lizzie, a “true crime rock musical” based on the life of alleged axe murderer Lizzie Borden, has its regional premiere at Hope Mill Theatre
16th August 2023
Review: Hand Me Down
Contact Young Company treat a small audience to an intense ethical debate using fashion catwalks as a space to question the unsustainable and unethical overconsumption creates by quick fashions and trends
16th August 2023
Get on the floor and do the bamba at The Lowry
La Bamba! is a brand-new Latin jukebox musical, starring The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran and Strictly’s Pasha Kovalev
16th August 2023
Lizzie launches at Hope Mill with music, murder and Maiya Quansah-Breed
Hope Mill Theatre held a launch event for the first UK-built production of Lizzie, a “true crime punk rock musical” based on the life of American axe murderer Lizzie Borden
10th August 2023
Review: Heathers
It’s Mean Girls but dark… Expect the unexpected at the Palace Theatre
9th August 2023
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
7th August 2023
Take a dead girl walk to Palace Theatre Manchester
Heathers the Musical returns to the Palace Theatre as part of its second UK tour
4th August 2023
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.
2nd August 2023
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
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2nd August 2023
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
31st July 2023
Musicals of Manchester: August
Find out what musicals are coming to Manchester this August!
31st July 2023
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
28th July 2023
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
28th July 2023
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
26th July 2023
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.
20th July 2023
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
20th July 2023
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
19th July 2023
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
14th July 2023
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.