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Alternative evenings across Manchester

Alternative evenings across Manchester

Looking for an evening alternative to Manchester’s nightclubs? Here at The Mancunion, we’ve got you covered. From various game nights to cafe bars, there are plenty of ways to spend your evenings.
All I Want For Christmas is Theatre: What’s on in Manchester

All I Want For Christmas is Theatre: What’s on in Manchester

Find out what shows are heading to Manchester’s main theatres over the holiday season
Hop on a magic carpet to catch Aladdin at Manchester Opera House

Hop on a magic carpet to catch Aladdin at Manchester Opera House

After last year’s pantomime was cancelled, the Opera House returns with Aladdin – starring Alexandra Burke
The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House: making ballet accessible

The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House: making ballet accessible

Aayush Chadha reviews The Nutcracker at the Royal Opera House and discusses the accessibility of ballet
Cosy books to warm you up

Cosy books to warm you up

Five book suggestions to warm you up as the weather gets colder and to give you some stocking filler ideas
Review: White Christmas

Review: White Christmas

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews White Christmas at the Palace Theatre
In Conversation with: SPINN

In Conversation with: SPINN

Ahead of the release of their second LP ‘Outside Of The Blue’, Sarah Taylor sits down with Jonny Quinn of SPINN to chat taking inspiration from mental health, politics, horror films and Christmas!
Opinion: Driving (HGVs) home for Christmas

Opinion: Driving (HGVs) home for Christmas

Johnson’s hypocritical good will gesture is rejected by migrants who can do better than play Santa to Brits this Christmas.
Palace Theatre Manchester is dreaming of a White Christmas

Palace Theatre Manchester is dreaming of a White Christmas

Based on the iconic film of the same name, the musical adaptation of White Christmas plays at the Palace Theatre later this month
Covid cases went undetected during student mass testing, study says

Covid cases went undetected during student mass testing, study says

A study at the University of Birmingham has discovered that only 3% of lateral flow Coivd-19 tests were correctly identified
What support is available for students staying at university this Christmas?

What support is available for students staying at university this Christmas?

Here’s what you need to know about staying in the city this Christmas
Our favourite Christmas films

Our favourite Christmas films

Wondering what you should watch this Christmas? Check out the list of our favourite festive films
Horoscopes: Week commencing December 7th

Horoscopes: Week commencing December 7th

Ever wondered which Christmas film is best for your star sign? Well wonder no more
12 books for Christmas

12 books for Christmas

The books section have created the ultimate Christmas book buying guide. Check out what we are recommending this Christmas
Get involved in the Christmas Pamper Shoebox Appeal

Get involved in the Christmas Pamper Shoebox Appeal

Instead of treating yourself, treat someone else this Christmas by donating to the Christmas Pamper Shoebox Appeal
From Netflix to jigsaws, what makes you smile?

From Netflix to jigsaws, what makes you smile?

Laura Thompson looks at different ways students have been finding happiness over lockdown and this first semester at university
The Food and Drink section’s ultimate Christmas gift guide

The Food and Drink section’s ultimate Christmas gift guide

Treat your loved ones to some food and drink inspired gifts this Christmas!
“It’s presposterous”: Students react to possible Christmas Covid restrictions

“It’s presposterous”: Students react to possible Christmas Covid restrictions

Students feel largely let down by the government’s recent announcement regarding their freedom to return home at Christmas
Review: Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Review: Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Kayleigh Crawford reviews Mischief Theatre’s Peter Pan Goes Wrong at the Lowry
Preview: Mimi and The Mountain Dragon

Preview: Mimi and The Mountain Dragon

Opinon Editor Nimo Omer attended the preview event at HOME for Mimi and the Mountain Dragon, which premieres on BBC1 on Boxing Day