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MANIFF 2019: The Evolution of Testicles VR

MANIFF 2019: The Evolution of Testicles VR

Luca Mariani reviews The Evolution of Testicles, which focuses on the awkwardness of self examination to help in the fight against testicular cancer

Review: The Year My Vagina Tried to Kill Me

Camila Florencia Rusailh reviews Amy Vreek’s comedic retelling of her struggle with endometriosis
Review: One Cut of the Dead (Kamera o tomeru na!)

Review: One Cut of the Dead (Kamera o tomeru na!)

From indie success in Japan to international adoration, One Cut of the Dead reanimates the horror-comedy genre with a wholesome tale
The Art of the Bromantic Comedy: Starring I love You, Man

The Art of the Bromantic Comedy: Starring I love You, Man

To study the themes of wholesome male relationships in film look no further than 2009’s I Love You, Man which unravels itself after repeated viewings.
Preview: Ken Cheng’s Best Dad Ever

Preview: Ken Cheng’s Best Dad Ever

Anuli Changa talks to comdeian Ken Cheng about his first UK tour and his comedic experience
Review: Stan and Ollie

Review: Stan and Ollie

Jon S. Baird’s Stan and Ollie (2018) is a sweet reminder of the humanity behind humour, and the pleasure of those who make us laugh, and love.
Review: The Favourite

Review: The Favourite

Colman may have transformed from sit-com staple to genuine big screen royalty with The Favourite
A Flamingo Called Frank

A Flamingo Called Frank

Their performances involve real-life head shavings mid-show
Live Review: WHP presents Kurupt FM

Live Review: WHP presents Kurupt FM

As we come ever closer to the close of Store Street, contributor Alex Coupe reviews Kurupt FM’s first, and very possibly last, visit to the legendary Warehouse Project
Review: Slurred Lines

Review: Slurred Lines

Your new drunken addiction is here, courtesy one of Fuse TV’s most exciting projects to date
In conversation with: the Comedy Society

In conversation with: the Comedy Society

Chloe Hatton spoke to Annabelle Devey and Jordan Vincent about why you should join the Comedy Society.
Review: Annabelle Devey’s standup

Review: Annabelle Devey’s standup

Sex, STDs, and Primark tops, Chloe Hatton reviews Annabelle Devey’s latest stand up.
Fuse FM x Comsoc: A CALM Time

Fuse FM x Comsoc: A CALM Time

Chloe Hatton reviews Fuse FM’s latest event, a CALM time, which was organised in collaboration with the Comedy Society in order to raise money for the Campaign Against Living Miserably
Review: ‘Titters and Tassels Burlesque and comedy show’

Review: ‘Titters and Tassels Burlesque and comedy show’

Arts and Theatre editors Bella Jewell and Anuli Changa review ‘Titters and Tassels Burlesque and comedy show’ hosted by comedic double act Toots and Leigh
Preview: Thinking Drinkers’ Pub Crawl

Preview: Thinking Drinkers’ Pub Crawl

Anuli Changa talks to Ben McFarland and Tom Sandham about the ‘Thinking Drinkers’ Pub Crawl’ ahead of its touring visit to The Lowry
Interview: Mo Gilligan

Interview: Mo Gilligan

Ahead of a highly-anticipated Manchester date in his Coupla Cans Tour, Kav Huggins spoke to Mo Gilligan about expectations, growth and trainers
Review: Jamali Maddix – Vape Lord

Review: Jamali Maddix – Vape Lord

Tara Bharadia reflects on an evening of comedy at Gorilla, reviewing Jamali Maddix: Vape Lord
Netflix returns us to the golden era of rom-coms

Netflix returns us to the golden era of rom-coms

Georgia Church reviews one of Netflix’s new rom-coms, Set It Up
Preview: ‘Titters and Tassels’ Burlesque and comedy show

Preview: ‘Titters and Tassels’ Burlesque and comedy show

Excerpt: Theatre and Arts editors, Anuli Changa and Bella Jewell, meet with Mandy Tootill, one half of the comedic duo bringing burlesque and comedy together
Review: Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train

Review: Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train

Elysium Theatre Company delivers a punchy, poignant, and darkly funny portrayal of Steven Adly Guirgis’ thought-provoking dark comedy in this performance at HOME