The Book Thief, a brand-new musical based on Markus Zusak’s best-selling novel, is having its world premiere at Bolton Octagon – and its writer, Jodi Picoult, recognises the task of adapting such an acclaimed story to the stage

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, starring Julian Ovenden, Gina Beck, Joanna Ampil, and Rob Houchen

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy reviews My Fair Lady at the London Coliseum

James Gray’s Armageddon Time is a heartbreaking story of a young boy who begins to understand his privilege growing up in 1980s New York.

Miriam Jarvis reviews The White Card at HOME

Growing up black and Irish is an unspoken struggle at times – yet being Irish goes beyond race

A UoM lecturer has found ethnic discrimination is rife across the NHS

What do students have to say about the increased stop and search powers in Greater Manchester?

Alfie Cumberworth questions whether the ignorant racism of one conservative party MP is telling of the hostility and discriminatory attitudes of the governing party more generally.

Set in vibrant 1920s New York, Rebecca Hall’s debut feature is a unique commentary on racial identity, jealousy, and finding one’s community

Memorialising individuals after their death is a complex issue, says Millie Shephard

David Baddiel’s new book is a must-read for any progressive thinking person who considers themself to be on the right side of history when it comes to racism

Adan was among many of the speakers at the protest to share his experience with the university

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy review The Believers Are But Brothers on its returns to HOME, as part of its new socially distanced theatre season

Serafina Kenny argues changing school curriculums is the best way to stamp out racism

Students talk to The Mancunion about the University’s response to Black Lives Matter, and what they want to see next

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy problematises the wish-fulfilment fantasy approach that Netflix have taken with their new series Hollywood

Alexia Pieretti reviews We Won’t Fall at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation

Up From the Streets has a broad focus, but succeeds in creating a thoroughly enjoyable introduction to the musical history of New Orleans

Nimo Omer discusses Riz Ahmed’s new short film The Long Goodbye and the fraught relationship between immigrants and a country that doesn’t seem to want them