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Archives for Manchester events
Stuck on repeat? Family event investigates earworms
A special event at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum this month, will be looking at those pesky earworms and what causes them…
A building shaped like a cash register in Manchester
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is an unusually-shaped art deco building in Stretford, Manchester…
Step inside a dystopian world at Manchester Central Library
2084 is a new immersive production inspired by Orwell’s dystopian novel, taking place at Manchester Central Library next month…
A festival of eclectic arts performances at PUSH festival
HOME’S PUSH festival, which takes place from 11th to 26th January, is one of the region’s key arts events, showcasing a range of creative talent in north west England…
Antic Disposition’s reimagining of Henry V tours historic cathedrals
Antic Disposition’s critically-acclaimed production of Henry V returns to English cathedrals this autumn; marking the centenary of the end of the First World War…
Traditional custom with a unique cart and dancing in the street
The 44th annual Saddleworth Rushcart will take place on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August, with processions, dancing and merriment…
Strange and imaginative theatre in Manchester
The Bare Project’s On the Outskirts Of A Large Event, a piece of theatre that promises to be as strange and bright as a lump of ice, will be on at HOME in Manchester from 21st to 24th February…
An alternative guide to a quirky Valentine’s Day in the UK
Contrary Life is back again with An Alternative Guide to Valentine’s Day. We’ve dug out some great quirky events taking place in the UK this year…
A celebration of creative talent in the North West with PUSH
This year’s PUSH festival takes place from Friday 12th to Saturday 27th January at Manchester’s HOME, showcasing creative talent from the north west, with performances, screenings, exhibitions and workshops…
All aboard the festive folk train
Step aboard the Manchester to Hathersage train on Saturday 9th December, for a festive gig with a difference…
Give boredom the chop with some urban axe throwing
Fed up with the usual days and evenings out in the city? Then why not give Whistle Punks’ Urban Axe Throwing a whirl?
Cult classics and scary shorts at Grimmfest
Grimmfest 2017, Manchester’s film festival of new and classic horror, cult, fantasy and sci-fi movies, will take place from 5th to 8th October…
Dancing, gurning and merriment for the Saddleworth Rushcart
The traditional Saddleworth Rushcart ceremony will take place over the weekend of Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August, with dancing, gurning and merriment…
New and immersive theatre at Manchester’s Flare Festival
Flare17 is a five day celebration of new international theatre, taking place at venues across Manchester, from 4th to 8th July…