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Enola Gay Live at Yes Basement

Enola Gay Live at Yes Basement

Teddy Maloney reviews Enola Gay’s chaotic St. Patrick’s Day takeover of Yes’ Basement stage.
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Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Sophie Hicks reviews Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Manchester Opera House, starring Alexandra Burke, Jason Donovan and Jac Yarrow
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Red Rocket: Simon Rex shines in redneck Texas sex-fest

Red Rocket: Simon Rex shines in redneck Texas sex-fest

Simon Rex plays charming predator in Sean Baker’s latest film
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Review: Animal Farm

Review: Animal Farm

Sophie Hicks reviews Animal Farm at the Lowry
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Turning Red is turning heads

Turning Red is turning heads

Pixar’s new feature Turning Red is a story of female friendships and tackles important issues like never before
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Review: Saving Britney

Review: Saving Britney

Is there more to #FreeBritney than meets the eye? Saving Britney follows a fan’s love affair with the star, who secretly saves her.
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Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Sophie Hicks reviews the stage adaptation of the bestselling novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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Review: 9 to 5

Review: 9 to 5

Jessica Hamilton and Sophie Hicks review 9 to 5, which is based on the film of the same name and stars Claire Sweeney, at the Palace Theatre
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Drive My Car: A reflective drive through the terrains of grief and loss

Drive My Car: A reflective drive through the terrains of grief and loss

Florrie Evans reviews a Ryusuke Hamaguchi adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s short story Drive My Car
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Boston Manor Live Review: A little less talk, a little more action please

Boston Manor Live Review: A little less talk, a little more action please

Features Editor Serafina Kenny gives an unfortunately scathing review of Boston Manor’s recent gig at Manchester Academy 2
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Panc Foods: All colours of the (vegan) rainbow

Panc Foods: All colours of the (vegan) rainbow

We take a look at Vegan fast food restaurant Panc Foods, an independent and young business based in Manchester
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Alix Page ‘Old News’ Review

Alix Page ‘Old News’ Review

While she doesn’t reinvent the wheel, Alix Page shows potential on debut EP ‘Old News’. Check out the Mancunion’s full review here.
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To be Perfectly Frank : A Valentine’s Day review of Escape to Freight Island

To be Perfectly Frank : A Valentine’s Day review of Escape to Freight Island

We take a look at Baratzuri’s menu for a Valentine’s Day feast at Escape to Freight Island, featuring live music from ‘Perfectly Frank’
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Sex Toys R Us

Sex Toys R Us

It’s Valentines, meaning tis the season to be horny! From dildos to Kegels to saucy eggs, the Mancunion has something to please everyone. So, spread your legs, and find your new soul mate this season. May the sexopade commence!
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Burial’s Antidawn EP, the atmosphere of urban British wintertime

Burial’s Antidawn EP, the atmosphere of urban British wintertime

A review of the new ambient EP Antidawn by Burial.
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The most ‘bingeable’ box sets for the festive period

The most ‘bingeable’ box sets for the festive period

After a long first semester back on campus, these are the best shows to watch over Christmas break
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The most predictable time of the year: The Holiday and Happiest Season

The most predictable time of the year: The Holiday and Happiest Season

All I want for Christmas is better rom-coms. Emotions shouldn’t be this formulaic
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Review: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Review: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Sophe Hicks reviews The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at the Lowry, starring Samantha Womack
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The Power of the Dog: Cumberbatch shines in Netflix’s Western melodrama

The Power of the Dog: Cumberbatch shines in Netflix’s Western melodrama

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as an intimidating ranchman in this new family melodrama set to the backdrop of a Western
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The Guilty: Hollywood ‘Guilty’ of poaching foreign film success

The Guilty: Hollywood ‘Guilty’ of poaching foreign film success

Hollywood’s most recent international remake is undeniably a thrilling watch but, despite its extortionate budget, fails to match the Danish original
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