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Chameleon Youth FREE Taster Session

Performance Space

We’ll provide the spark - You create the movement. Chameleon Youth is looking for raw dance talent. Chameleon Youth, Manchester’s youth dance company based at Central Library, is calling out for young people with raw dance talent and a big desire to dance and be creative. If you’re age 11 to 18, this is an […]

Chameleon Youth FREE Taster Session

We’ll provide the spark - You create the movement. Chameleon Youth is looking for raw dance talent. Chameleon Youth, Manchester’s youth dance company based at Central Library, is calling out for young people with raw dance talent and a big desire to dance and be creative. If you’re age 11 to 18, this is an […]

Retro Silent Disco!

Performance Space

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND The brilliant DJ John Ryan (Max 80s digital radio, Girls on Film, Gaydio) will be returning to Central Library again after the success of our first silent disco earlier this year. Grab your headphones and get ready to flip between three brilliant mixes guaranteed to get you shakin your groove thang! […]

£3

Celebrate ‘Older People’s Day’ at Swing Time!

Performance Space

Think you know your Lindy Hop from your Charleston or your Slow Drag from your St Louis Shag? We’re celebrating Older People’s Day with a smooth afternoon of jazz classics featuring the fabulous Rachel Rogers and the Swing Kings!! The afternoon also includes welcome mocktails on arrival and interval treats of tea, coffee and cakes for everyone! […]

Countdown to Illuminate

In the countdown to Illuminate, our new site specific piece created for Manchester Central Library by Company Chameleon, we’re excited to present a series of free countdown events ahead of the main event. Mon 20 Nov, 12-2pm | Pop-up: listen A lunchtime performance of live music and a chance to hear the new and original […]

Free

Illuminate: a journey of seven stories

Please note: Illuminate is now sold out, however, you can join the waiting list for a chance to still get tickets. Plus, why not join us for the free countdown events taking place across the Library’s spaces between 20-24 Nov. New dance, music and light art combine in this visually stunning and extraordinary site-specific piece created by Company […]

Free

Chameleon Youth – Free Taster Session

Performance Space

CALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS - CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! Be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. Chameleon Youth, Manchester’s youth dance company, is calling out for new members for 2018/19. If you’re age 11 to 21, this is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dance […]

Chameleon Youth – Free Taster Session

Performance Space

CALL OUT FOR YOUNG DANCE ARTISTS - CHAMELEON YOUTH IS RECRUITING! Be part of a dance company that is inspiring and different to the mainstream. Chameleon Youth, Manchester’s youth dance company, is calling out for new members for 2018/19. If you’re age 11 to 21, this is an incredible opportunity to be part of a dance […]

Swinging 60’s Party

Performance Space

SORRY, THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT. You are invited to a poptastic afternoon celebrating Older People's Day and everything 1960’s.. Featuring the fabulous Poppy Holiday! Downtown These Boots are made for Walking My Boy Lollipop Stupid Cupid Jimmy Mack and many more... So get your beehives perfected, platforms polished and get ready to shimmy, […]

Christmas Retro Silent Disco!

Performance Space

VERY FEW TICKETS LEFT. PRE-BOOKING ADVISED! The ever popular Retro Silent Disco returns for a Christmas Special at Central Library! Join DJ John Ryan for a night of 70's, 80's and 90's pop classics, with a sprinkling of festive hits throughout. Bar open all night. Christmas jumpers and party gear recommended! Doors open 8pm till […]

£10

Drag Queen Cabaret with Angel Delight

Performance Space

Angel invites you to a Saturday afternoon of fun and games. We all love a game of bingo! but add in some 'play your cards right' and 'name that tune' with a sprinkling of singalongs and surprises, who could resist!