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Interview with playwright and comedian: Jackie Hagan

Orla Quilligan interviews playwright and comedian Jackie Hagan about her upcoming Christmas show ‘The Forest of Forgotten Discos’ commissioned by Contact Theatre.
Talking To The Mason Collective

Talking To The Mason Collective

Formed in the city brimming with young talent, The Mason Collective is made up of three friends from south Manchester, Blair Suarez, Mase Milo and Omar Gueda. Since founding in 2014, the trio have been pioneering all angles of Manchester’s creative scene, and if you’ve partied in Manchester you should know about The Mason Collective. […]
First Time: Nathaniel Hall breaks stigma surrounding HIV

First Time: Nathaniel Hall breaks stigma surrounding HIV

Actor and writer Nathaniel Hall talks to Issy Bolitho about his upcoming one-man play that is set to start an honest conversation about being HIV-positive.
In conversation with: SHAG

In conversation with: SHAG

SHAG is a website and platform aimed at creating a safe space for sexual expression. It merges art with important conversations, increasing awareness of sexual experiences – both good and bad.
End of Store Street Exhibition: Launch Party

End of Store Street Exhibition: Launch Party

Victoria Evans gives us an exclusive insight into some of Warehouse Project’s leading team members and their prospects for the iconic Mancunian event
In Conversation with Twisted Wheel

In Conversation with Twisted Wheel

Twisted Wheel are back, and this time they are here to stay writes contributor Freya Thomson as she catches up with frontman Jonny
In conversation with The Blinders

In conversation with The Blinders

Lily Martin explores behind the scenes with The Blinders, reviewing their live performance at Academy 2 and chatting to the band about going on tour
In Conversation with Miles Kane

In Conversation with Miles Kane

Scouse mod-rock legend Miles Kane talks about album inspiration and collaborations on his new album – Coup de Grace – with contributor Shivani Kaura.
Interview with ‘The Maids’ director Lily Sykes

Interview with ‘The Maids’ director Lily Sykes

Anuli Changa talks to Lily Sykes, director of ‘The Maids’ at HOME Theatre: discussing neoliberalism, feminism and more
In Conversation with The Vryll Society

In Conversation with The Vryll Society

Editor Olivia White had the pleasure of chatting to The Vryll Society prior to their sold-out Manchester gig in the wake of their ethereal debut album
Live Review: Tom Walker

Live Review: Tom Walker

Amidst his hectic tour schedule, Tom Walker sits down for a chat with contributor Alex Stagg before putting on an electric performance at the O2 Ritz.
From particle physics to techno music

From particle physics to techno music

Megan Robinson speaks to Manchester’s own Dr Rob Appleby, a particle physicist at CERN, about getting people engaged in science with all their senses
In conversation with Sports Team

In conversation with Sports Team

Contributor Jasmine Bennett sits down for a chat with frontman Alex Rice of up-and-coming band Sports Team who claims he “never felt punk”
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
In Conversation with Col3trane

In Conversation with Col3trane

Contributor Alex Coupe catches up with rising star Col3trane before his vibrant gig at Manchester’s Night People
Interview: Meet the Young Board members of Contact Theatre

Interview: Meet the Young Board members of Contact Theatre

Agnès Houghton-Boyle interviews Grainne Flynn and Joshua Wilkinson, Contact Theatre’s Young Board members
Talking to Tatti Lashes

Talking to Tatti Lashes

The Mancunion speaks to “the biggest eyelash brand in Europe”
In conversation with LAUREL

In conversation with LAUREL

Having released her debut album just a month ago, and on the second day of her European tour, LAUREL speaks to The Mancunion ahead of her show at Soup Kitchen.
Menna Fitzpatrick: In Her Own Words

Menna Fitzpatrick: In Her Own Words

Britain’s most decorated Winter Paralympian talks the logistics of skiing with 3% vision, raising the profile of snow sports, and the gulf between the Winter and Summer games.
Interview: Crystal Moselle

Interview: Crystal Moselle

Tobias Soar sits down with Crystal Moselle, the director of the newly released “Skate Kitchen”