Art of Oesophageal Cancer
First Floor Display CasesArt of oesophageal cancer is a visual representation of one patient’s experience of going through treatment, surgery and then coming to terms with a new normal. The subject matter touches […]
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The Door Opened: 1980s China
Lower Ground Floor Exhibition SpaceOne can argue that nostalgia is the strongest emotion, a pure mixture of wistfulness and melancholy. Adrian Bradshaw, an English photographer, brings that sense of yearning into full focus in […]
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Don’t worry, we will survive!
First Floor Exhibition HallCome and reflect on these vibrant abstract and portrait paintings by artist, Sarbjit Johal. Have a dialogue with our past and present in Britain and beyond. Buy a painting and […]
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International Mother Language Day
Performance SpaceCommunities across Manchester will come together to enjoy an afternoon of celebration for all the family. Sharing their stories, language, music, dance and food, it is sure to be a […]
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TO PARADISE – Hanya Yanagihara in conversation with Kamila Shamsie
Performance SpaceHanya Yanagihara, author of the million-copy bestseller A Little Life, introduces her incredible new novel TO PARADISE. About this event We're thrilled to be welcoming Hanya Yanagihara, author of the […]
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A Masterclass: Queer History
Performance SpaceWhen did the popular ‘GAY’ LGBT+/Human Rights Campaign really start? 1964 North-Western Homosexual Law Reform Committee 1966 Compton's Cafeteria riot 1967 Passing of the Sexual Offences Act 1968 The Stonewall […]
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Breaking the News Exhibition and Archive Handling Sessions
Archives+ Ground FloorThe news has the power to make or break elections, to change the course of history or to alter our perspective on the city and country we live in. We […]
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Feeding the Darkness
Performance Space‘Art Thou in Darkness? Mind it not for if thou dost, it will fill thee more…...’ - James Naylor (17th century Quaker) 'Feeding the Darkness' is a 65-minute immersive performance […]
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International Women’s Day: Songbird
Archives+ Ground FloorJoin us in the oculus area on the ground floor for this short concert by the RNCM Chamber Choir, in celebration of International Women’s Day. Inspired by birdsong, ‘Songbird’ is […]
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Intro to art, Augmented Reality (AR) and NFTs in the Metaverse
Ground Floor Search RoomVirtual Lab are holding a talk on Wednesday as part of the Digital Festival. Join the dots between immersive technologies, blockchain and the metaverse in a talk by Dr Jessica […]
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Okechukwu Nzelu – HERE AGAIN NOW Book Launch
Performance SpaceJoin us at Manchester Central Library for the launch of Okechukwu Nzelu's new book HERE AGAIN NOW. About this event We're delighted to be working with Blackwells Books to host […]
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Crime Festival
Performance SpaceA CELEBRATION OF THE BEST CRIME WRITERS IN MANCHESTER Wednesday 16th March - Cath Staincliffe, Joseph Knox and Karen Woods. Thursday 17th March - Mandasue Heller, Alex Caan, Chris Simms […]
£2.50 – £4.00
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