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SUMMARY:2084 - An Immersive Experience
DESCRIPTION:SORRY\, DUE TO HIGH DEMAND ALL PERFORMANCES HAVE NOW SOLD OUT \nAN IMMERSIVE PERFORMANCE INSPIRED BY ORWELL’S CLASSIC \nThe Ministry of Truth is recruiting… \n​Enter the dramatic world of Manchester Central Library after hours and embark on an immersive journey inspired by George Orwell’s dystopian novel. \nThis new immersive theatre production takes the audience inside a totalitarian state that monitors every act\, word and thought of its citizens. In our era of social media and digital corporations – when everyone is tracked\, analysed and influenced – Orwell’s compelling vision has never been more pertinent. 2084 puts the audience at the heart of this iconic story and explores how fragile are the freedoms that we take for granted. \nWelcome to the Party. \nREVIEWS OF PREVIOUS 2084 PERFORMANCES \n​”With major dystopian vibes and a brilliant new story\, explore Manchester’s Central Library in a way never before experienced.” Whatsonstage \n​”The company has fused the imposing physicality of Manchester’s Central Library with the appalling horror of George Orwell’s dystopian nightmare to create a thrilling piece of theatrical entertainment.” GM Reviewer \n“Disturbing and engrossing” Number 9 Reviews
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/2084-an-immersive-experience/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191028T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191028T193000
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SUMMARY:The Escape Act: A Holocaust Memoir
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hybrid talk / performance\, led by academic and artist Stav Meishar. Stav will discuss the lives of Jewish circus artists during Nazi regime\, their legacies and their fates\, as well as the process of transforming real stories into her stage work. The talk will be woven with excerpts from Stav’s theater-circus show\, The Escape Act – A Holocaust Memoir’. \nFor queries\, contact Laura at: laura@mancesterjewishmuseum.com \nFree (collection after talk – pay what you wish)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-escape-act-a-holocaust-memoir/
LOCATION:Jewish Museum Pop-up Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191018T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191018T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235044
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SUMMARY:creative:connection
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Literature Festival presents…                               \nIn partnership with Create\, disabled and non-disabled students from Chatsworth High School & Community College\, Grange School\, Loreto High School and New Park Academy will come together to take part in an award-winning music project designed to build confidence and break down barriers. Working with professional musicians\, the young people will work together to write and perform original songs at this special celebratory event. \nTickets FREE – booking advised \nFor tickets call the MLF box office on 0843 208 0500 or use the link below
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/creativeconnection/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191003T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191003T200000
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SUMMARY:Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Paul Neads with special guest poet Gerry Potter. \nOctober’s guest Gerry Potter is a poet\, playwright\, director\, actor\, and both creator and destroyer of the infamous gingham diva\, Chloe Poems. A favourite son of Manchester and his home town Liverpool\, he trained at Everyman Youth Theatre and National Museums Liverpool lists him amongst the city’s leading LGBTQ+ icons. The portrait documentary My Name is Gerry Potter premiered at Homotopia in 2015 and his published works are included in both the poetry and philosophy collections at Harvard University. Gerry (and Chloe) has nine collections of poetry and plays published by Flapjack Press\, the most recent being Manchester Isn’t the Greatest City in the World: The Rise and Rise of The Bourgeois Zeitgeist (2018). A new collection is due in 2019. \nYou can book your open mic slot from Thursday 12th September via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk. \nN.B. Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum and allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis. If the open mic slots are already filled you will be offered a space on the reserve list. \nIn association with Flapjack Press and Manchester Library & Information Service. \nwww.flapjackpress.co.uk | www.facebook.com/WordCentral | www.twitter.com/@WordCentralMcr \nManchester Central Library\, St. Peter’s Square\, Manchester M2 5PD. 6pm – 8pm [doors open 5.30pm] – Free Entry.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic-poetry-and-spoken-word-2/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191003T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235044
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SUMMARY:Food Mania!
DESCRIPTION:Let our expert Speed Mentors help you turn your new food business into a tasty success \n\n\nThe UK’s food and drinks sector is going from strength to strength with developments in street food and markets\, pop-up catering\, hospitality and myriad innovative new product launches all contributing to our growing reputation as a nation of foodies. With almost 7\,000 micro\, small and medium businesses in the food and drinks manufacturing sector last year\, there’s certainly no shortage of new brands eager to take a bite out of the market. \nWhether you’ve got an idea for a new product or service that will shake-up the sector\, or you’re already small business owner in the sector with ambitions to take a bigger piece of a profitable pie\, don’t miss this opportunity to chat to our seasoned food sector experts. \nThis fun and informal event brings together a team of experts in the food\, drink and hospitality sectors to provide insight\, support and guidance on everything from funding to flavour\, product to packaging and seasoning to sales! \nMentors include: \nEdwin Booth CBE\, Chairman & CEO of Booth’s supermarkets \nEmma Wren from Geordie Seoul\, Korean street food \nJoe Harper from Just Bee Drinks \nJason Bailey from Grub Manchester \nYetti Tabai\, founder of Yetti’s Kitchen (Caribbean fusion restaurant) and author of Food Business From Home \nClaire Kelsey from Ginger’s Comfort Emporium \nRachel Gilkes\, Senior Enterprise Co-ordinator Back On Track \nNick Jeffs from Plant Meats Food \nAlex Shaw from Kickback Coffee \nIf you’re a food business owner with an appetite for success\, don’t miss this event.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/food-mania/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190905T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190905T200000
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SUMMARY:Word Central Open Mic Poetry and Spoken Word
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Melanie Rees with special guest poet copland smith. \ncopland smith\, a mathematician and ecologist\, is a poet (three times being amongst the runners-up in The National Poetry Competition)\, fiction writer\, songwriter\, playwright\, translator\, essayist\, naturalist and photographer. Born and adopted in Liverpool\, brought up in Wallasey and North Wales\, he now lives in Manchester\, where he runs Manchester Poets. \nOpen mic slots for September are fully booked\, but to get your name on the reserve list please email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk. \nIn association with Flapjack Press and Manchester Library & Information Service. \nwww.flapjackpress.co.uk | www.facebook.com/WordCentral | www.twitter.com/@WordCentralMcr \nManchester Central Library\, St. Peter’s Square\, Manchester M2 5PD. 6pm – 8pm [doors open 5.30pm] – Free Entry.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic-poetry-and-spoken-word/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190808T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190808T190000
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SUMMARY:The Song of Peterloo: A Performance
DESCRIPTION:Carolyn O’Brien’s novel\, The Song of Peterloo tells the powerful story of Manchester mill-worker\, Nancy Kay. Desperate to provide for her ailing mother and sensitive son\, Nancy is drawn into the agitation for reform. But as she risks everything to attend a great assembly on St Peter’s Field\, Nancy is unaware the day will go down in history not as triumph\, but as tragedy; the Peterloo massacre. \nA result of a collaboration between Carolyn O’Brien and fellow Mancunians – composer\, Shane Cullinan and soprano\, Claire O’Brien – The Song of Peterloo: a Performance will combine readings from the novel with music from the time\, together with newly-created work inspired by Nancy’s story and the brave reformers of 1819. \nAs the therapeutic power of music unites two of the novel’s central characters\, the performers will be joined on piano by Brigitte Schwarting\, a therapist from Nordoff Robbins\, the national music therapy charity. The event is held in aid of this remarkable charity. Carolyn will be signing copies of the book after the performance.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-song-of-peterloo-a-performance/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190725T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190725T190000
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SUMMARY:The Peaceful Weavers of Peterloo
DESCRIPTION:An original production\, written and performed by Charlotte Peters Rock\, telling aspects of this important history\, in songs and stories. \nThe legacy of The Peaceful Weavers of Peterloo\, has continued unabated\, over the last 200 years. They wanted to feed\, clothe\, safely house and educate themselves and their children.The weavers (and other reformers) wanted the vote and the right to effect change. They wanted certain work and fair pay for their hard work and skill. In peace\, as families\, they came in Sunday best. The Red Cap of Liberty was flourished. For Liberty\, Freedom and Justice. \nFree – no booking required
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-peaceful-weavers-of-peterloo/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190720T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190720T160000
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SUMMARY:The Riot Act
DESCRIPTION:Written by Rob Johnston. On August 12th 1842\, just 23 years after The Peterloo Massacre\, Lancashire cotton-workers again marched in protest at appalling pay and conditions. Reaching Preston’s Lune Street the protesters were confronted by the authorities and read The Riot Act. A gripping mix of tragedy and humour from the WINNER of BEST DRAMA at Greater Manchester Fringe Festival 2017. \nPerformed in association with Greater Manchester Fringe Festival 2019. \n“The Riot Act is a profoundly moving and poignant play” – North West End \n1.30pm Performance – Book Now \n3pm Performance – Book Now
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-riot-act/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190629T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190629T150000
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SUMMARY:Peterloo - Te Read\, to Hear\, to Feel
DESCRIPTION:We will perform dramatic readings from a book called Mules Masters and Mud by local author G.J.Griffiths. Graham captures the Zeitgeist of the times and will read from a chapter covering events on the day of Peterloo. Local folk group Trebuchet will perform traditional and contemporary music and songs\, marking key events of the era. \nAs an exhibition piece we will be displaying mill art with an interpretation . These pieces are interactive and can be handled but are a talking point for before and after the session. This is a table top display. \nFree – please drop in
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/peterloo-te-read-to-hear-to-feel/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190501T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235044
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SUMMARY:Word Central Open Mic - with John Darwin
DESCRIPTION:WORD CENTRAL \na semaphore-exploding mind-flow \nopen mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry  \nWith special guest poet John Darwin. \nJohn Darwin thought he was a poet from birth but was kicked into action by his Dad’s terminal illness and a desire to do something more than shifting papers and supping pints. He was the host of Write Out Loud Sale poetry night for two years\, a member of the acclaimed national touring troupe A Firm of Poets for a couple more\, and is co-host at Spoken Weird\, Halifax. He lives\, drinks\, loves and laughs in Prestwich\, North Manchester. \nOpen mic spots for May are available to book from 10th April: email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk\nNB Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum and allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis\nIf the open mic slots are already filled you will be offered a space on the reserve list \n  \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic-with-john-darwin/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190404T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190404T200000
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SUMMARY:Word Central - Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Word Central returns on Thursday 4th April with the brilliant guest poet Rose Fleeshman! \nActress\, writer and poet Rosie Fleeshman writes witty\,thought-provoking\, brutally honest poetry. A multi poetry slam-winner and Great Northern Slam Champion\, she is also the co-runner of SPEAK\, a diverse spoken word night in the heart of Manchester. Rosie’s debut play Narcissist in the Mirror won Best Spoken Word Show at the GM Fringe and was nominated for two awards at the Manchester Theatre Awards\, winning Best New Play in the process. On the back of a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe\, Rosie is currently touring her play across the UK. \nYou can book your open mic spot for April from 15th March by emailing mail@flapjackpress.co.uk\nNB Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum\nand allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis\nIf the open mic slots are already filled you will be offered a space on the reserve list
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic-night-8/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190308T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190308T200000
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day with Flapjack Press
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate International Women’s Day with Flapjack Press. \nJoin us for an evening of poetry hosted by Rosie Garland (“Literary hero” – The Skinny)\, with performances from award-winning poets\, playwrights and spoken word artists Cathy Crabb\, Sarah Miller\, Anna Percy\, Melanie Rees and Geneviève L. Walsh. \nManchester Central Library\, St Peter’s Square\, Manchester M2 5PD. \nDoors open 5.30pm. Free entry. \nFlapjack Press: exploring the synergy between performance and the page. \nShortlisted Northern Publisher of the Year\, Northern Soul Awards. \nwww.flapjackpress.co.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/celebrate-international-womens-day-with-flapjack-press/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190207T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235044
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190115T094306Z
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SUMMARY:WORD CENTRAL - Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:WORD CENTRAL\na semaphore-exploding mind-flow\nopen mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry \nWith special guest poet Ciarán Hodgers \nCiarán is a multi-award-winning spoken word poet from Drogheda\, currently touring his debut collection Cosmocartography. He is the Sean Dunne National Young Writer 2010\, an International Pangaea Poetry Slam Champion 2015 and the Word War 3 Slam Champion. \nYou can book your open mic spot for February via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk\nNB Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum and allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis\nIf the open mic slots are already filled you will be offered a space on the reserve list
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic-night-7/
LOCATION:Central Library – 2nd Floor Meeting Room\, St Peter's Square\, Manchester
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190205T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235044
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SUMMARY:2084 - An Immersive Orwell Experience
DESCRIPTION:It is the age of total surveillance. \nEverything you say or do is scrutinised and recorded. Even your innermost thoughts are probed. You cannot be too careful; there are enemies everywhere. \nThis unique immersive performance will plunge you into an authoritarian world where you will learn to identify traitors and expose their thought crimes. \nThis event is for 18+ only. \nWelcome to the Future. \nAudience reviews from the company’s 2018 production of Frankenstein: \n“It was amazing. I felt as if I was in a completely different world.” \n“I was fully immersed in the story and deeply moved.” \n“A unique experience in a remarkable space. I would not change a thing.” \nTickets are £15 (£12 concessions)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/2084-an-immersive-experience-inspired-by-orwells-dystopia/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190124T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
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SUMMARY:It’s the Wrong Way to Tickle Mary
DESCRIPTION:Mad Theatre Company and the Delaney (Community) Theatre Group invite you on a funny and poignant journey through the north west’s rich cultural history to the time of the suffragettes and the First World War. \nThis event at Manchester Central Library will feature selected scenes from Moston-based MaD Theatre Company’s original play\, It’s the wrong way to tickle Mary\, which sold-out in autumn 2018 at the Lowry Theatre\, Salford\, Rochdale Literature and Ideas Festival and the Met Theatre\, Bury. \nMaD writer/directors Rob Lees and Jill Hughes will then join cast members to discuss their experience of creating and staging the play in an audience-led Q & A session. \nThis event comes ahead of a final full performance of It’s the Wrong Way to Tickle Mary at Salford Arts Theatre on Thursday 7 February 2019:\nhttp://www.salfordartstheatre.com/ \nIt’s the Wrong Way to Tickle Mary is part of an Arts and Humanities Research Council and John Fell Fund-funded partnership involving the University of Oxford\, MaD Theatre Company\, Charlotte Delaney\, the Guinness Partnership\, Salford Women’s Aid and the Working Class Movement Library.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/its-the-wrong-way-to-tickle-mary/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190103T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190103T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181213T162643Z
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SUMMARY:Word Central with Rose Condo
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the first Word Central Open Mic and Spoken Word Night of 2019! \nHosted by Tony Curry with special guest poet Rose Condo. \n \nJanuary’s special guest Rose Condo is a Canadian spoken word artist and educator currently residing in the North of England. A multiple slam champion\, she has been performing her work extensively at spoken word nights and festivals throughout the UK and Canada since 2013\, including performances for Amnesty International\, Apples & Snakes\, Hammer & Tongue and guest slots supporting Hollie McNish and Shane Koyczan. She has been the host and organiser of the monthly spoken word event Queenie’s Coffee House Night since 2015.\nRose has written and toured two spoken word shows\, The Geography Of Me and How To Starve An Artist – the latter voted runner-up for Best UK Spoken Word Show at the Saboteur Awards 2017.\nHer work is unapologetically feminist\, oftentimes wry\, occasionally raw\, but always honest and compassionate. \nWord Central’s host Tony Curry is a poet and playwright for stage and radio. His solo shows include Brit Boy\, Complicit Relations\, Moving and most recently The Odyssey\, which he performed at Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre. He has two collections of poetry published by Flapjack Press\, The Noble Savage [“A window into yesterday … historical and poetic. I love it!” – Mike Garry] and Tall Tales for Tall Men Who Fall Well Short [“This is our poetry\, these are our poems.” – Tony Walsh]. \nOpen mic spots for January will be available to book from 14th December via mail@flapjackpress.co.uk. \nN.B. Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum. \nWord Central is a Manchester Library and Information Service and Flapjack Press co-production.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-with-rose-condo/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181121T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181121T210000
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SUMMARY:Faustus: Cotton Famine Poems
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of the poetry of the Lancashire Cotton Famine (1861-65)\, featuring an exclusive performance by the traditional folk band Faustus\, who have set several of the poems to music. The Lancashire Cotton Famine is a fascinating period in British history; largely caused by the Union blockade of Confederacy slave-grown cotton exports during the American Civil War\, it led to mass unemployment across Lancashire. Despite their hardship\, many labourers drew inspiration from their situation\, to pen moving and satirical poems.  This previously-neglected body of poems has recently been collected from local Victorian newspapers in the Lancashire and Manchester area\, through a major research project led by Dr Simon Rennie (University of Exeter). Faustus are a highly-respected ensemble\, made up of three of the leading lights of their generation: Benji Kirkpatrick (Seth Lakeman Band\, Bellowhead)\, Saul Rose (Waterson:Carthy\, Whapweasel) and Paul Sartin (Bellowhead\, Belshazzar’s Feast).
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/faustus-cotton-famine-poems/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181020T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
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SUMMARY:EU Code Week: Robot Chef!
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us for a very special EU Code Week event! Fresh from their sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run\, tech comedy duo Foxdog Studios bring their critically-acclaimed Robot Chef to Manchester Central Library\, especially tailored for a junior audience\, but adults are more than welcome too! \nJoin rock ‘n’ roll IT consultants Pete and Lloyd as they celebrate the end of their IT contract in Stoke-on-Trent. Expect more baffling technology\, music\, and\, of course\, an augmented reality\, audience-controlled robot chef. \nThis a free event but we expect it to be very busy so arrive early!
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/join-robot-chef-for-eu-code-week/
LOCATION:Media Lounge
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180707T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
CREATED:20180608T103641Z
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SUMMARY:The Black Stuff
DESCRIPTION:Charles Goodyear turned natural rubber into a product that revolutionised industries around the world – but his journey was far from easy. Through theatre\, art\, humour\, and song\, Lioness Theatre present the dark true tale of how a bankrupt button-maker became one of the most important inventors of all time – and the terrible price he and his family paid for it. A special preview performance including an exhibition and Q&A. \nAges: 11+ Years \nFree entry (donations welcome)
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/the-black-stuff/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180703T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
CREATED:20180612T134548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T134548Z
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SUMMARY:Word Central Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Word Central open mic and spoken word hosted by Tony Curry. \nFeaturing guest poet Alex Slater! \nAlex Slater’s fast paced poetry is laced with humour and charm\, from the political to the absurd. He is the co-runner of SPEAK\, a spoken word night in Manchester’s Northern Quarter driven to bringing poetry to the masses. A multi-slam-finalist\, his guest credits include: Evidently\, Just Write\, The Kendal Calling Poetry Stage\, Punk in Drublic\, Rum 100 festival\, Take Back and supporting Gerry Potter on his most recent book launch ‘Accidental Splendour of the Splash’ at Central Library and The King Blues at the Manchester Academy. \nFREE event\, everyone welcome. Sorry\, all the open mic slots have already been booked. \nIn association with Flapjack Press and Manchester Library & Information Service
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic-night-6/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180606T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
CREATED:20180530T145341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T145341Z
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SUMMARY:Word Central: Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Word Central open mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry \nWith special guest Thick Richard! \nThick Richard has been pedalling his potty-mouthed poems at festivals and clubs up and down the land for the last 16 years. His cynical\, lyrical\, jet-black humour\, intelligent wordplay\, well-crafted verse\, and occasionally acerbic\, well-targeted comic attacks have earned him much respect from artists and audiences from Edinburgh to Glastonbury. Occasional support for Kate Tempest\, Thick Richard was also presenter of BBC 6 Music’s Beat of the Day. A regular headliner of Hammer and Tongue nationwide poetry tours and is usually to be found performing a wide variety of live music and cabaret venues. \nFree Entry \nThe open mic is now full – to get your name on the reserve list email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk\nNB Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum\nIn association with Flapjack Press and Manchester Library & Information Service\nwww.flapjackpress.co.uk | www.librarylive.co.uk | Librarylivemcr | Manchester Libraries
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180405T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
CREATED:20180320T122712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T122843Z
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SUMMARY:Word Central: Open Mic/George Melling Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:WORD CENTRAL \na semaphore-exploding mind-flow \nopen mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry  \nWith very special guest George Melling\nAuthor of I’m Having the Rhyme of My Life \nGeorge came to poetry late in life\, following the death of his wife\, Alwyn\, and his son\, Stephen.  Clasped tightly within the bosom of his poetry family\, he has blossomed as a poet\, a performer\, an actor\, and a scribe of enormous gentleness\, subtlety and genuine laugh-out-loud humour. This is his second collection\, the first being a CD of 12 poems\, Th’Owd Chap\, the proceeds of which are donated to Wigan and Leigh Hospice. \nCovering such wide-ranging themes as unsolicited phone calls\, foraging for magic mushrooms (yes\, you read that right)\, and the perils of trying to find teacakes in the supermarket \nthis collection shines a bright and honest light on the indignities\, vulnerabilities\, aches\, pains and gallows humour of old age. Nothing is spared from its focus\, not even the forensic inspection of ‘Ode to a Number Two’. \nIn live performance\, George can have a whole roomful of people rocking with laughter\, and in the blink of an eye\, reduce them to tears. This translates perfectly on to the page. Employing all of the emotions to brilliant effect\, these poems/stories take sharp turns\, and very often pull the rug from beneath your feet when least expected. He possesses a deft touch with humour and poignancy\, and is not shy at showing the reader just how precious\, and vicious\, human life and death can be. \nGathering the world around him in a big warm hug of inclusion\, even “fatty blackbird” who “shits on mi wall”\, he acknowledges the terrible deprivations of displaced people everywhere\, and is thankful for the small stuff. \nFrom the Aberfan disaster to his beloved Wigan rugby games\, the unimaginable grief of losing his only son and beloved wife bleeds into many of the poems\, and we are shown the absolute necessity of love\, encouragement and support to the frailty of human life. \nAs with all of the other titles related to Flapjack Press\, this collection is beautifully put together\, with a matte cover\, excellent photography from Sharon Lowe and Steven Derbyshire\, and perfect typesetting. It is a joy to hold and read. \nThe open mic is now full \nTo get your name on the reserve list email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk\nNB Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum \nWord Central Facebook Group | Facebook Event Page | Twitter: @WordCentralMcr\nIn association with Flapjack Press and Manchester Library & Information Service
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic-george-melling-book-launch/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180312T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
CREATED:20180122T161814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180122T165248Z
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SUMMARY:Frankenstein: An Immersive Experience
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a unique immersive experience based on the story of Frankenstein. \nRediscover this iconic novel through the voices of Mary Shelley’s haunting characters as you journey through the library’s hidden corners. With a soundscape created by award winning musician\, Taz Modi\, venture from room to room and from memory to memory following the ghost of Victor Frankenstein to the dramatic climax of the tale. \nThere are two performances on each of the following days – \nMonday 12 March 5 – 6pm and  6.30 – 7.30pm \nWednesday 14 March 5 – 6pm and 6.30 – 7.30pm \nThursday 15 March  5 – 6pm and 6.30 – 7.30pm \nThis production includes a large amount of walking up and down stairs. Unfortunately\, we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs. \nAbout the company: \nPure Expression is an immersive theatre company that reimagines classic stories in unique environments that create the ideal setting. We work particularly in libraries\, museums and galleries. \nFor more information about our company please check out our website. https://www.pureexpressiontheatre.com/ \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/frankenstein-immersive-experience/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180207T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
CREATED:20180118T163845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180118T163845Z
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SUMMARY:Fat Roland at Word Central
DESCRIPTION:WORD CENTRAL \nA semaphore-exploding mind-flow open mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry. \nFebruary’s special guest poet is Fat Roland! \nFat Roland has been likened to “Johnny Vegas devouring Sam Simmons… on a rollercoaster… driven by a depressed buffalo”. He is champion of Literary Death Match Manchester and co-runs Bad Language\, voted the UK’s best spoken word night two years in a row. He recently won a Developed With The Lowry commission to write a new show\, which probably won’t include rollercoasters or buffalo. \nThe open mic is now full. To get your name on the reserve list email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk\nNB Open mic slots are 3 minutes maximum. \n 
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/fat-roland-word-central/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180124T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
CREATED:20171222T133655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171222T133655Z
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SUMMARY:Made In Manchester: Funny Business - how to make it in the Comedy industry
DESCRIPTION:Comedy is big business these days.\nHear from our experienced panel as they give a unique insight into the many facets of the world of Comedy; from Performing\, Writing\, Promoting and breaking into TV and Radio. Find how you can make a living in an often precarious career. \nHenry Normal\nHenry is a writer\, poet\, TV and film producer. As co-founder of the incredibly successful Baby Cow Productions\, hIs many credits include Gavin and Stacey\, Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa and Philomena. In June 2017 he was honoured with a special BAFTA for services to television. \nJustin Moorhouse\nJustin is a stand-up comedian\, radio DJ and actor. He appeared in Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights\, Looking for Eric and Guess The Attendance. He has written and appeared in his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom Everyone Quite Likes Justin and tours regularly. \nHazel O’Keefe\, Dulcet Sounds\nHazel is the founder of Dulcet Sounds\, Laughing Cows Comedy\, Club Feminista\, The Women in Comedy Festival and is the catalyst for many other projects. A full time self employed consultant\, event manager\, curator and promotor\, who is value and principle driven. Her work was recognised by Manchester City Council who awarded her ‘Women of Arts and Culture‘\, commended by Northern Power Women and awarded comedy business of the year by the Northern Soul awards. \nModerated by Martyn Walsh from the Inspiral Carpets and Creative Industries Guru in Residence at the Business & IP Centre Manchester \nMade In Manchester is a new series of panel events discussing the business aspects of the creative industries in the city.
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/made-manchester-funny-business-make-comedy-industry/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance,Readings,Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171219T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
CREATED:20171130T135707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T141632Z
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SUMMARY:A Dinner Engagement - Manchester Opera Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Manchester Opera Ensemble return to Central Library on 19th and 20th December to present a new production of British composer Lennox Berkeley’s farce\, A Dinner Engagement. Set in a Greater Manchester family home during the run up to Christmas dinner this production promises beautiful sounds\, sights\, smells and of course\, a pinch of disaster. The production is directed by ALRA trained actor Charlotte Broadbent and directed by Ewan Gilford\, currently working on the music staff at Northern Ballet. \nTickets \n\nYellow £15 – A yellow ticket affords you one of the best seats in the house\, with close up views of the performers and a front row seat to watch the mayhem unfold\nGreen £12 – Our green tickets affords you a seat with an excellent view of the action\, but slightly further back from the action.\nPink £9 – Our pink tickets sometimes offer a restricted view\, but with the theatre in the round\, you certainly won’t miss out on the immersive experience that the theatre offers.\n\n  \nIMPORTANT:  \nEvent starts at 6.30pm prompt. Doors close at 6.25pm
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/dinner-engagement-manchester-opera-ensemble/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171207T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
CREATED:20171101T184901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171101T185015Z
UID:1128-1512669600-1512676800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Word Central - Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:A CHRISTMAS WORD CENTRAL \n a semaphore-exploding mind-flow \nopen mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry. \n6.00pm – 8.00pm [doors open 5.30pm]\nEveryone Welcome. \nTo book an open mic slot please email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk\n[NB Open mic slots are 4 minutes maximum]
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic-night-5/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171104T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
CREATED:20171020T111244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171020T111244Z
UID:1060-1509804000-1509814800@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:War Memories
DESCRIPTION:With the endorsement of WarGen\, Manchester Central Library together with one of its volunteer groups\, the Manchester Indie Film Makers Group (MIFMG)\, are presenting a single performance of War Memories\, a production written by the MIFMG using film and written material from the published WarGen pages on the internet. WarGen is currently uploading film and transcriptions of the experiences of both veterans and civilians during World War 2. \nThis performance is timed to be close to this year’s Armistice Day\, just one week later\, and will be in remembrance of all who lived and showed such bravery during the First and Second World Wars. \nThe performance will consist of film projection and live acting for approximately one hour\, followed by a cream tea and an opportunity to meet others at the event. Young people will produce short content for social media during the event\, interacting with veterans and their friends and families. \nAll are welcome\, please book your place by phoning Ruth Jacobson on 0161 234 1981 or email r.jacobson@manchester.gov.uk
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/war-memories/
LOCATION:Performance Space
CATEGORIES:Performance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170906T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260526T235045
CREATED:20170612T130642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170612T130642Z
UID:463-1504720800-1504728000@librarylive.co.uk
SUMMARY:Word Central: Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:WORD CENTRAL\na semaphore-exploding mind-flow\nopen mic poetry & spoken word hosted by Tony Curry \nWednesday 6th September\nManchester Central Library\n6pm – 8pm [doors open 5.30pm]\nFree entry \nTo get your name on the September reserve list please email mail@flapjackpress.co.uk\n[NB Open mic slots are 4 minutes maximum]
URL:https://librarylive.co.uk/event/word-central-open-mic-night-4/
CATEGORIES:Performance
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