By Michael Hingston “What good is sitting, alone in your room? Come hear the music play”. These lyrics from ‘Cabaret’ are perfect to describe the classic and award-winning performance, presented by Bill Kenwright. 54 years after its first performance and 27 years since it last graced us with its presence at the Octagon Theatre, the…
By Callum Baker Things have seemed quiet over at camp While She Sleeps. Having not played a show in Manchester since February 2018, you could be forgiven for thinking that their tour off the back of their latest release, So What? would be a more modest affair than past efforts. However, following their penultimate tour…
By Ella Williams Introducing aAh! Magazine’s first edition of ‘Manc of the Week’, a series in which we’ll feature one interesting, inspirational or illustrious local Mancunion and capture a snapshot of their life and achievements. Who is the girl with the braids and funky fashion? The girl with the northern twang who sings with such…
The Manchester Open Exhibition at HOME opened its doors to the public at the weekend. The exhibition displays 543 works from across Greater Manchester, including paintings, photography, print, audio-visual, and spoken word. aAh! Magazine sent three of its best art and culture reviewers to take the pulse at the show. As well as getting a sneak preview…
By Elijah Macbean The Simpsons character Apu has recently been the centre of controversy, derided for being an outdated and racist stereotype of Indian people. Springfield’s beloved Kwik-E-Mart has been forced to close for good and its owner Apu Nahasapeemapetilon faces deportation into obscurity after voice actor Hank Azaria recently resigned from the role. Surprisingly,…
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