Giles Croft’s adaptation of Khalid Hosseini’s novel movingly explores friendship, betrayal, and redemption while also educating and enlightening audiences on the tumultuous political and cultural history of Afghanistan. It is an innovative and immersive piece of theatre that remains poignant and important in today’s climate

Charlie McCullagh’s and Evelyn Hoskins’ elevated chemistry blew us away

Lacking a fresh political perspective, entertaining with classic tunes and compelling design, My Beautiful Laundrette takes stage at The Lowry

A special preview of The Lowry’s non-Christmassy Christmas show inspired by remarkable true events from 9/11

Imitating the Dog creates a physical and electric reimagination of Shelley’s story, filling any pockets of confusion with drama and tension

Decadently costumed, illustrious ballet performers portraying our favourite fairy tale characters: “They say if you dream a thing more than once, it’s sure to come true.”

This dynamic, fin-tickling, show really mer-maid our day!

The Mancunion chats with installation artist Jo Lathwood, about her new exhibition Making Up, a thought-provoking piece exploring journeys, materials and the environment at Salford Quay’s The Lowry

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the French Impressionist movement, The Mancunion delves into Manchester’s connections with the movement.

Life of Pi is the most eye-opening theatrical experience suitable for all ages, with a masterful use of lighting a puppetry

Gather your family and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Edward Scissorhands

Impactful, but a little underdeveloped. The Good Enough Mums Club handles challenging subject with crude humour

2:22 is a chilling exploration of the existence of ghosts – but it is not everybody’s cup of poison

cheeky little brown gives an insightful view into the complexities of racialised relationships: from interacting with new hoity-toity white friends to adapting to the new changed version of an old familiar face.

Ahead of its show dates at Salford’s The Lowry, The Mancunion sat down to speak to Tiajna Amayo, star of the new one-woman show, cheeky little brown.

The Crown Jewels is having its regional premiere at The Lowry – but not even an all-star cast and the Queen of the West End can save this royally unfunny script

Find out what musicals are coming to Manchester this September!

La Bamba! is a brand-new Latin jukebox musical, starring The Wanted’s Siva Kaneswaran and Strictly’s Pasha Kovalev

Message in a Bottle masterfully uses the rich music of Sting and The Police to tell a heart-wrenching but uplifting story about the international refugee crisis

We sat down with John Patridge, ahead of the brand-new UK tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie