George Saunders in Conversation
Performance Space‘The best short story writer in English – not “one of”, not “arguably”, but the best’ – Time. In his latest short story collection, Liberation Day, George Saunders considers what it […]
£12
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Talks
Male beauty vlogging in China: a masculinities perspective
Performance SpaceMale beauty vlogging is flourishing in China despite fears of a masculinity ‘crisis’, sissyphobia and LGBT crackdowns. Key questions arise: To what extent does male beauty vlogging challenge the notion […]
In the City Exhibition – Talk by Richard Davis
Performance SpaceIn The City is a collection of Manchester images taken by photographer Richard Davis over the last 35 Years. Join Richard for this talk about the exhibtion that centres around […]
Conserving Manchester Town Hall’s Heritage: Mosaic Restoration
Performance SpaceWEDNESDAY 15TH FEBRUARY AT CENTRAL LIBRARY Manchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. […]
Crime Central
Performance SpaceCrime Central is back with a bang on Thursday 16th February! Joining your wonderful host Rob Parker will be... Lia Middleton, author of the massive debut thriller 'When They Find […]
£2 – £8
Section 28 – 35 years on in Manchester
Performance SpaceThis year marks 35 years since the protest against Section 28 in Manchester. Join organisers and attendees from the time to hear more. The event forms part of LGBT History […]
Crime Central April 2023
Performance SpacePLEASE NOTE: Tickets for this event are on a “pay what you can” basis.They range from £2 – £8 plus the Eventbrite booking fee. All tickets allow the same access […]
£2 – £8
Photographing the Invisible with Jill Furmanovsky & Jon Savage
Performance SpaceJoin Jill in this special talk with Professor Jon Savage from the British Pop Archive, talking archives, curating Photographing the Invisible and the difficulty of choosing what to leave out. […]
Conserving Manchester Town Hall’s heritage: Restoring the Town Hall Clock. Afternoon Session.
Performance SpaceManchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation […]
Conserving Manchester Town Hall’s heritage: Restoring the Town Hall Clock. Evening Session
Performance SpaceManchester Town Hall has been closed since January 2018 for an extensive restoration programme that will repair and upgrade the building to modern standards. The work will include the conservation […]
Inspired by Libraries: Linda Brogan
Performance SpaceJoin us for this in conversation event with award winning playwright and artist, Linda Brogan. Linda will be discussing how her pursuit of memories led to the excavation of the […]
£2 – £10
Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal, History and Preservation
Performance SpaceWe are delighted to welcome Paul Hindle to talk to us again. This time Paul's talk will take us through the history and restoration of the Manchester, Bolton and Bury […]
£3
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