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Review: untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play

Review: untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play

untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play is a hilarious, hard-hitting middle-finger to a century of damaging East Asian narratives and stereotypes.
Dean John-Wilson on theatre representation, social media, and vocal coaching

Dean John-Wilson on theatre representation, social media, and vocal coaching

The Mancunion sits down with West End star Dean John-Wilson, who is currently starring in the UK tour of The King and I – his first time on the road in 12 years
Review: Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror

Review: Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror

Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror tells a devastating tale whilst showcasing the most dazzling disabled talent
YESSIE: In conversation with Jessie Reyez

YESSIE: In conversation with Jessie Reyez

Ahead of her gig at Manchester Academy, Jessie Reyez talks to The Mancunion about her sudden breakthrough, writing hit songs for other artists, and Latin representation
Representation still represents a problem for Labour

Representation still represents a problem for Labour

The lack of representation is evident on all fronts of UK political parties, but how will Labour answer in the face of substantial ethnic minority and female contenders?
Asian Invasion: South Asian theatre takes over Manchester

Asian Invasion: South Asian theatre takes over Manchester

A breakdown of all the South Asian theatre coincidentally coming to Manchester throughout November
Why the SU is annoyingly unrepresentative

Why the SU is annoyingly unrepresentative

The Students’ Union from next year is worryingly unrepresentative with the removal of the International Officer and the introduction of a BAME Associate Chair
Ladies first: Misogyny in the music industry

Ladies first: Misogyny in the music industry

Serena Jemmett talks to women in the music industry about their experiences being dismissed, ignored and sexualised.
Seeing the First South-Asian in the MCU

Seeing the First South-Asian in the MCU

Is it entirely fair to have Kumail Nanjiani’s Kingo in Eternals as the first south-asian superhero in the MCU?
‘The Girl From Rio’ is giving us the representation we needed

‘The Girl From Rio’ is giving us the representation we needed

Brazilian superstar Anitta is the real Girl From Rio – ready to show diverse bodies and genuine people
Celebrating Women in Global Cinema Interview: Rachel Hayward

Celebrating Women in Global Cinema Interview: Rachel Hayward

Writer Josh Sandy had the opportunity to discuss HOME’s current year-long ‘Celebrating Women in Global Cinema’ programme, which is co-curated with Andy Willis.

An ivory tower flying a red flag

Colm Lock takes aim at the Students’ Union and states that it facilitates far too much waste and is not representing the student body

Cut the rate of unemployment, not the price of politics

Kevin Bennett considers the likely impact of government plans to cut the number of MPs and redraw constituency boundaries