Knock Out Blow
Performance SpaceJoin us for an evening of art and discussion dedicated to the life and legacy of Len Johnson— Britain's uncrowned boxing champion, dedicated local activist, and revered Manchester legend. The […]
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Northern Publishers’ Fair
Performance SpaceImmerse yourself in the vibrant literary landscape of the North at the Northern Publishers' Fair, organised by Fly on the Wall Press. Discover dynamic new voices, meet authors and buy […]
Manchester Central Library Fun Palace
Manchester Central Library will join hundreds of Fun Palaces nationally and internationally set to explode with free and fun activities for all. Join us on Saturday, 5 October, and master new […]
Yuan Yang
Performance SpaceUNFORTUNATELY, THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED Yuan Yang is no longer able to travel to Manchester due to her new parliamentary commitments and constituency obligations and is very sorry to […]
Lindsey Hilsum
Performance Space‘I was standing outside an apartment block that had been split apart by a missile. The words of a poem came to me when I could no longer find my […]
Asako Yuzuki
Performance SpacePLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED VENUE FROM WATERSTONES DEANSGATE TO CENTRAL LIBRARY 'There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine.’ A Japanese bestseller, Butter is the […]
Paula Hawkins
‘Reminiscent of du Maurier and extremely hard to put down. The Blue Hour is destined to be a big hit.’ Mick Herron When a bone at the centre of a […]
Rumaan Alam in Conversation
Performance Space‘This is what governs all of life. We agree to rules. Most of us. There are some, though, you know, who do not obey, who are not asked to observe […]
Lord of the Flies with Aimee de Jongh
Performance Space70 years after the publication of William Golding’s story of a group of British schoolboys who descend into savagery after being stranded on a desert island, Aimee de Jongh has […]
My Beautiful Voice with Joseph Coelho
Join us for an exciting and heartwarming event as we welcome the Waterstones Children's Laureate: 2022 – 2024, Joseph Coelho! This award-winning performance poet, playwright, and children's author is ready […]
Spooky Poems Aloud with Joseph Coelho
Performance SpacePrepare to jump into the SPOOKY, spellbinding world of spoken word poetry, with your guide: Joseph Coelho. In this interactive session with the Waterstones Children’s Laureate, you’ll be thrilled (and […]
Joe Boyd
Performance Space“New technologies may divert our attention, but music created in the moment can still be found where it always has been, in the feet, fingers, voices and spirits of musicians […]
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