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Annie review: A fab-u-lous family spectacular
Annie sweeps Manchester off its feet with song, sass, and dreams. But act fast: by 'Tomorrow', tickets might be gone!
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Review: Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Step into the spotlight with Everybody's Talking About Jamie at the Lowry Theatre, a heartwarming whirlwind of self-discovery, laughter, and fierce fashion that will leave you…
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Review: Hand Me Down
Contact Young Company treat a small audience to an intense ethical debate using fashion catwalks as a space to question the unsustainable and unethical overconsumption creates by…
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Heathers: In conversation with Elise Zavou
With Heathers in Manchester, The Mancunion sits down with Eliza Zavou. We spoke about musical theatre, her character (Heather Duke), and the pressures of starring in a show with…
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Review: Shrek The Musical
The redesigned Shrek UK tour is a monster hit! From extravagant and delicate costumes to energised performances, this theatrical journey is worth a watch.
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Everybody's Talking About John Partridge: drag, musicals, and Butter Tarts
We sat down with John Patridge, ahead of the brand-new UK tour of Everybody's Talking About Jamie
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Review: Titanic the Musical
Titanic the Musical is an unexpectedly engaging and emotional take on the tragic events that unfolded over a century ago - and are once again on our minds following the Titan…
Music
The Goo Goo Dolls Live: Unforgettable smash-hits
New York rockers the Goo Goo Dolls delivered an energetic performance in Manchester, their first in three years.
Theatre
Joanne Clifton on Shrek, Strictly and Lego
The Mancunion chats to Joanne Clifton ahead of the UK tour of Shrek the Musical. We discuss how it felt to land the role, coming from a family of performers and the realities of…
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Titanic docks at Salford Quays for a trip to The Lowry
Titanic: The Musical visits The Lowry as part of its UK tour - which could not be more timely following recent events in the US.
Music
Hans Zimmer Live: An unforgettable journey across air, tide, desert, and savannah
The legendary and visionary film composer Hans Zimmer performs the works of his life at Manchester's AO Arena.
Theatre
Review: The Commitments
The Commitments, a jukebox musical based on the film of the same name, is filled with great music, energetic acting, talented musicians, and great laughs