Sophie Hicks reviews the stage adaptation of the bestselling novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Based on the best-selling novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time plays at Manchester Opera House

May 2021 saw the return of live theatre and music events, albeit with a reduced capacity, social distancing, and masks. Finally, in July, venues could operate at full capacity. I’ve seen over 30 shows this year, which isn’t so bad given the fact that my first one was in mid-June! It’s remarkable that after such […]

Sophe Hicks reviews The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at the Lowry, starring Samantha Womack

Editor in chief Jess Walmsley reviews Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Lowry – ahead of the release of the film adaptation

Deputy Theatre Editor Dolly Busby interviews Bryony Shanahan, the Artistic Director of the Royal Exchange

The Royal Shakespeare Company is launching an interactive, online play using the latest in gaming technology, based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Olivia Castagnetti reviews a socially distanced, concert version of Jesus Christ Superstar at Regent’s Park Theatre

Alexia Pieretti reviews dark comedic social commentary The Shadows, performed at the King’s Arms as part of the Drama Society’s MIFTA season

Sam Bronheim reviews Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Swan Lake at the Lowry

Francesca McClimont reviews Bourgeois and Maurice’s Insane Animals at HOME Theatre

Kayleigh Crawford reviews Super Duper Close Up at the Royal Exchange Theatre

Cara Conte reviews Ghost Stories at the Lowry

Francesca McClimont argues why fans of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights will enjoy the Royal Exchange Theatre’s modern adaptation

Scarlett Gorman reviews UMDS’ An Intervention, which was performed at John Thaw Studio as part of the MIFTAs

Francesca McClimont attends the press event for Bourgeois and Maurice’s first musical, Insane Animals, which also stars Lockie Chapman from The Overtones

Scarlett Gorman reviews Kneehigh’s Ubu! at the Lowry

Ellis Coopey reviews Gypsy, starring Ria Jones, at the Royal Exchange Theatre

Jess Johnstone reviews UMDS’ double bill of Mother Tongue and Riot Act at Tribeca Bar

The Mancunion’s Theatre section reveal their favourite shows of the decade