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Review: Robin Hood at Manchester Opera House
Fronted by Manford and Nickless’ brilliantly unpredictable double act, it’s a cheeky, festive treat for all ages.
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Hand-picked previews and standout cultural events across Manchester and the North West - your essential guide to what’s worth seeing.
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Review: Singin' in the Rain at the Royal Exchange Theatre
From the first burst of tap-dancing to the final standing ovation, this golden-age musical shines bright in Manchester.
alternative Christmas
Alternative Christmas Things To Do (Manchester & Beyond)
For anyone craving something fresher this December, here’s a curated mix of cabaret, theatre, dance, outdoor art and off-beat festive nights.
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Join Company Chameleon in their studio for an evening of new work by some of the North West's most exciting dance makers.
From cinematic storytelling to playful physicality, Uplift 2025 celebrates the next generation of dance artists.
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Digital art, light and creativity shine bright at Waterside's Prism Festival
Step into the light at Prism Festival, where digital art, sound and imagination take centre stage. From glowing outdoor installations to dreamy indoor worlds, this three-day celebration at Waterside brings together artists, families and night owls alike.
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Biodiversity and basslines. Experience EarthSonic Live at Manchester Museum
EarthSonic Live brings together artists, activists and conservationists for a day of sound, climate and creativity at Manchester Museum.
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Call for Artists: Join Manchester’s next Social Experiment at Contact
Artists test new ideas and audiences witness them. Social Experiment returns to Contact this autumn. Perform or watch.
Our Voice
Why Kneecap’s Manchester gigs matter right now
Manchester welcomes Kneecap this November – a band whose music and message turn protest into poetry and noise into meaning.
Contemporary Performance
Marina Abramović stages her largest-ever performance work in a bold new commission for Aviva Studios.
Seventy performers, thirteen scenes, four hours – Marina Abramović unleashes a powerful, provocative new work in Manchester.
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Reckless Sleepers’ mind-bending Binary Opposition comes to Lowry as part of the Contemporary Season.
Reckless Sleepers return with a mind-bending piece of visual theatre that mirrors, fragments and constantly shifts perspective.
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Friel’s award-winning masterpiece returns to the Royal Exchange Theatre in a vivid new co-production with Sheffield Theatres.
Funny, tender and heartbreaking, Friel’s modern classic pulses with music, laughter and unforgettable moments of joy.