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Lisa Frankenstein review: Reanimation, revenge, and romance

Lisa Frankenstein review: Reanimation, revenge, and romance

Surrealist supernatural slasher Lisa Frankenstein proves that chivalry is not dead
Springleaf Podcast: James Acaster’s new audio adventure

Springleaf Podcast: James Acaster’s new audio adventure

We discuss Springleaf Podcast, the new audio sitcom created by the much loved British stand-up comic James Acaster.
Student comedy in Manchester: In conversation with the founder of ‘The Giggle Arena’

Student comedy in Manchester: In conversation with the founder of ‘The Giggle Arena’

Looking for a unique way to spend your Sunday nights? Consider trying ‘The Giggle Arena’, a weekly student comedy night in Fallowfield founded by student comedian Alfie Carter
Manchester named ‘most inspiring’ city in the UK

Manchester named ‘most inspiring’ city in the UK

Manchester has been named the UK’s ‘most inspiring’ city in a recent study. Read on to find out why
Honest, rude and totally original – Rachel Fairburn dazzles with ‘Showgirl’ tour

Honest, rude and totally original – Rachel Fairburn dazzles with ‘Showgirl’ tour

The comedian Rachel Fairburn promises the ‘funniest’ show audiences can get tickets to. In a conversation with the Mancunion, she talks about her Manchester routes and what she wants to get out of her latest tour
Review: Manchester Revue’s Lonely Hearts Sketch Club (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)

Review: Manchester Revue’s Lonely Hearts Sketch Club (Edinburgh Fringe Festival)

Manchester Revue’s Lonely Hearts Sketch Club is a hilarious and spirited sketch comedy show performed by an exceptionally talented cast that will leave you in fits of laughter
Catching up with stand up Schalk Bezuidenhout ahead of his Mancunian debut

Catching up with stand up Schalk Bezuidenhout ahead of his Mancunian debut

As Schalk Bezuidenhout takes the stage across the UK, we caught up with the award-winning South African comedian on what to expect from his energising shows.
Royal Exchange Theatre hosts an uprising

Royal Exchange Theatre hosts an uprising

No Pay? No Way!, a contemporary retelling of Dario Fo’s Can’t Pay? Won’t Pay!, is having its UK premiere at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Live review: Lyra at Canvas: “Wonder Woman on Steroid”

Live review: Lyra at Canvas: “Wonder Woman on Steroid”

Lyra’s concert in Canvas was a reminder of the power of live music to bring people together and to create unforgettable moments
How I actually enjoyed the ending: A How I Met Your Mother retrospective

How I actually enjoyed the ending: A How I Met Your Mother retrospective

As far as bad endings go, How I Met Your Mother’s was doomed since its inception. But why? And what could have saved the show?
So Help Me Todd review: Perky procedural shows promise

So Help Me Todd review: Perky procedural shows promise

New TV series So Help Me Todd skilfully blends situational comedy with procedural drama
Manchester Opera House prepares for a massacre

Manchester Opera House prepares for a massacre

Death Drop is back with a brand-new story and a killer cast, including Jujubee, Cheryl Hole, Victoria Scone, Kitty Scott-Claus, and LoUis CYfer
Review: Ginny Lemon and Sister Sister – You Keep Me Hangin’ On

Review: Ginny Lemon and Sister Sister – You Keep Me Hangin’ On

Drag Race UK’s Ginny Lemon and Sister Sister had us hanging on for dear life at Contact
Sashay away to the sofa: The best TV shows to celebrate LGBTQIA+ History month

Sashay away to the sofa: The best TV shows to celebrate LGBTQIA+ History month

The Mancunion has five of the best LGBTQIA+ television shows that you can binge this LGBTQIA+ History Month!
The Lowry is feeling proud (sort of)

The Lowry is feeling proud (sort of)

Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of), a fun, feminist retelling of Jane Austen’s seminal novel, is welcoming in the new year at The Lowry
HOME steals Christmas

HOME steals Christmas

Who’s Holiday, a sequel to and parody of The Grinch, has its European Premiere at HOME – starring Miz Cracker
Review: Cocktails and Cinquains #2

Review: Cocktails and Cinquains #2

Cocktails and Cinquains returned for a second event at Contact, following its debut at Keisha Thompson’s welcome party
In Conversation: Daniel Howell (danisnotonfire)

In Conversation: Daniel Howell (danisnotonfire)

Head Music Editor Sarah Taylor chats to Daniel Howell about his (anti-)YouTube career and his first ever solo stand-up tour, We’re All Doomed!
Review: Alan Partridge Live – Stratagem

Review: Alan Partridge Live – Stratagem

Film Editor Benjy Klauber-Griffiths reviews Stratagem with Alan Patridge at AO Arena
Review: Electric Rosary

Review: Electric Rosary

Head of Culture Michal Wasileswki reviews Electric Rosary at the Royal Exchange Theatre