All Hallows’ Eve, Halloween or spooky season, whatever you call it, it’s here! And that means parades, pumpkins and lots of fun. Here’s our round-up of the best quirky events…
Archives for Manchester events
Fly With Me’s aerial act of solidarity
On Saturday 20th August, immersive kite flying event Fly With Me takes place in towns and cities across the UK and Europe…
The HandleBards head out on bikes to pedal their plays
Fancy some open-air theatre this summer? The popular Shakespearean troupe known as The Handlebards are back with another bicycle-powered tour…
Quirky Easter events to enjoy in 2022
Easter is nearly here again, yippee! And if you’re looking for inspiration on where and how to spend your long Easter weekend, read on…
An atmospheric, folk-inspired tale heads to The Lowry
This week, catch the visual, folktale-inspired Bluebelle at The Lowry in Salford Quays…
Sketching and stunts at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival
This month, the Lakes International Comic Art Festival (LICAF) returns to the Cumbrian town of Kendal with exhibitions, live drawing and workshops…
Tender story asks, what makes a home for you?
Where to Belong is a tender autobiographical story, that’s about to tour the UK. It’s the tale of artist and performer Victor Esses’ journey to find home…
Poet brings bawdy street ballads to life in new show
This summer onwards, award-winning poet Luke Wright will tour his new show, The Ballad Seller, across the country…
Enjoy dance, music and puppetry with The Global Playground
Fancy enjoying a spot of dance, music and puppetry this summer? Then look out for The Global Playground as it premieres at Manchester International Festival this July…
A lockdown album reaches around the globe
When Covid-19 thwarted their plans to make a new show, RashDash looked to the music that has always been at the heart of their work…
A time travelling musical comedy in Manchester
Cult cabaret duo and leading lights of the UK’s alternative performance scene Bourgeois & Maurice will bring Insane Animals to HOME in Manchester…
Don’t miss The Last Quiz Night on Earth
This spring, get quizzical with an immersive and innovative new play which is touring to theatres, villages and pubs…
Head on HOME for festival
Beginning this weekend, PUSH Festival will be showcasing a wealth of creative talent from the north west of England…
Clowns are Out of Order in Manchester
An experimental performance art group returns to Manchester this week with a troupe of hapless clowns…
Zombies and werewolves in Manchester for Grimmfest
Grimmfest, one of the UK’s leading cult and genre film festivals, will take place at the Odeon Great Northern cinema in Manchester this week…