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The Manchester Revue: Reviewing the Revue

The Manchester Revue: Reviewing the Revue

A deep dive into the University of Manchester’s comedy society
“SNL UK Is Born!”

“SNL UK Is Born!”

Tina Fey christens a new era of British TV comedy. 
Twinless Review: Dylan O’Brien gets a chance to show his skills in an inventive but frequently flawed comedy

Twinless Review: Dylan O’Brien gets a chance to show his skills in an inventive but frequently flawed comedy

Twinless is undoubtedly original but doesn’t quite stick the landing, despite Dylan O’Brien firing on all cylinders

Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright review – Masters of the macabre at the Manchester Opera House

Inside No. 9 returns: Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton are completely suited to the theatre in this spectacular series swan song
Jack Rooke’s Channel 4 creation Big Boys is the best thing to watch in freshers’ week

Jack Rooke’s Channel 4 creation Big Boys is the best thing to watch in freshers’ week

From first years to those returning to uni, Big Boys has a lot to give to help students in their first weeks away from home
Live Review: Laughterama at Castlefield Bowl

Live Review: Laughterama at Castlefield Bowl

Laughterama Comedy Festival returns to Castlefield Bowl for its fourth year, providing another week of fantastic open-air comedy
Interview: Rhys James on dread, Deansgate, and diving into the comedy deep-end

Interview: Rhys James on dread, Deansgate, and diving into the comedy deep-end

Ahead of his book tour show in Manchester on 17 September, The Mancunion interviewed Rhys James about his new book, career, and time as a student at the University of Manchester
Mooncalf: UMDS’ absurd comedy is a promising pick for London showcase

Mooncalf: UMDS’ absurd comedy is a promising pick for London showcase

UMDS’ campy, farcical comedy still knows exactly when to twist the knife
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy review: Bridget is back and better than ever in latest romp

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy review: Bridget is back and better than ever in latest romp

Almost ten years since our last encounter with the English rose, Bridget Jones is now back in the London dating in a delightful flick that will make you laugh just as much as it will make you cry
The best British comedy podcasts right now

The best British comedy podcasts right now

When you want to unwind, there’s nothing better than a comedy podcast
Saturday Night Live at 50: Nostalgia, new comedy, and the sketches that defined generations

Saturday Night Live at 50: Nostalgia, new comedy, and the sketches that defined generations

To celebrate 50 years of the beloved sketch comedy show, Saturday Night Live stars past and present gathered to deliver a spectacular one-off episode
The System has failed you, don’t fail yourself: Art as an imperative

The System has failed you, don’t fail yourself: Art as an imperative

A discussion on the socio-economic oppression of art, and young people’s relationship with it, with testimony from some of Manchester’s young artists
Forgive Me, Father: Ania Magliano on comedy, therapy, and staying seated

Forgive Me, Father: Ania Magliano on comedy, therapy, and staying seated

Ahead of her Manchester date for her tour ‘Forgive Me Father’, Ania Magliano talks getting into stand-up, discovering a love for escape rooms, and being a young female comedian
“Making something funny out of unfunny ingredients”: In conversation with Nish Kumar

“Making something funny out of unfunny ingredients”: In conversation with Nish Kumar

In light of his show extending in May, I sat down with Nish Kumar to explore the essence of Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe and the complications of contemporary comedy
A Man on the Inside review: A cosy comedy perfect for the holidays

A Man on the Inside review: A cosy comedy perfect for the holidays

Michael Schur’s new Netflix show about a loveable pensioner playing detective is the perfect winter watch
Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt review

Frank Skinner: 30 Years of Dirt review

Sticking to his roots as a knob-joke connoisseur, Frank Skinner excelled in illuminating the Manchester Opera House with laughter in his show 30 Years of Dirt
Frank Skinner: 30 years of dirt, hurt, and standing up

Frank Skinner: 30 years of dirt, hurt, and standing up

Ahead of his sold-out Manchester tour dates, Frank Skinner talks about 30 years of doing stand-up and trying to be a clean comedy concert
Gods, superheroes, and the American election: How The Boys and Kaos reflect modern power struggles

Gods, superheroes, and the American election: How The Boys and Kaos reflect modern power struggles

By portraying heroes and gods as flawed figures, The Boys and Kaos paint a disturbingly familiar scene of great power rarely coming with the responsibility it demands
The best TV shows set in Manchester

The best TV shows set in Manchester

Whether you’re a returning student or new to Manchester, here are some of the best TV shows set in our buzzing city, all available for you to binge at your leisure
Taskmaster: Why it’s so good and where to begin

Taskmaster: Why it’s so good and where to begin

As a new series of Taskmaster begins, these are the best casts to watch if you’re looking for some dissertation distraction