Manchester Wire

The best things to see, eat and do in and around Manchester. Contact us: [email protected].

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FESTIVAL OF LIBRARIES: From inspiring conversations with cultural icons to inventive new theatre, @MCRCityofLit's Festival of Libraries returns this month with an eclectic programme of talks, performances and exhibitions across Greater Manchester... https://t.co/I7uQpVcrhS

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CLASSICAL PICKS: Two musical powerhouses come together at The @BridgewaterHall this month, as Grammy-winning singer and composer Arooj Aftab joins forces with the London Contemporary Orchestra (LCO)...

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LIFE OUT THERE: Bruntwood Prize-winning playwright Tim Foley brings his funny, quietly haunting sci-fi drama Life Out There to @jodrellbank this July...

https://t.co/bEVNjb3trC

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DISCOUNT DINING: EatClub, a new app co-founded by Marco Pierre White, has touched down in Manchester, offering discounts across some of the city's most popular food and drink spots...

https://t.co/RSjiBXteLd

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MUSIC OF PROTEST: @rncmlive transforms People's History Museum into an immersive, after-hours live music event this July, as musicians from the school showcase powerful new works inspired by the museum’s collection...

https://t.co/tHUfo0ozOV

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EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT: Open now at Manchester Museum, Human Natures confronts the consequences of ecological exploitation while spotlighting efforts to restore balance through more sustainable methods of living, with emphasis on local initiatives...

https://t.co/OusifhhFBY

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IN CONVERSATION: This Friday at @TheEdgeMcr, BBC Radio Manchester presenter Eamonn O’Neal joins John Thomson (The Fast Show, Cold Feet, Spitting Image) for a chat about his 30+ year career as a comedian, actor, narrator & drummer...

🔗 Find out more: https://t.co/7imJH91p6O

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NEW BALLET: Tomorrow, @northernballet kick off their three-day run of Gentleman Jack at @The_Lowry, bringing the remarkable story of Anne Lister to life with sensuous choreography and compelling storytelling... https://t.co/LXtiZahajD

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GREEN ISLAND: Hulme's beloved Green Island Festival kicks off its three-chapter festival this Saturday. Now in its sixth year, the festival continues its commitment to showcasing both global and grassroots sounds, inclusivity, and sustainability...

https://t.co/AamGAmvuut

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CRESSIDA'S TALE: This Thursday, The Portico Library hosts a night of poetry and contemporary storytelling inspired by the mythic figure of Cressida...

https://t.co/OHaAsecSZ6

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AN AUDIENCE WITH: Decorated drag star Danny Beard takes over @Alberthallmcr for a special live show alongside the English Musical Theatre Orchestra, blending show tunes, performance and orchestral spectacle in a one-off extravaganza...

https://t.co/rCsusZgVRh

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FLAMENCO FEST: Kicking off next weekend, @The_Lowry hosts a summer Flamenco Festival, showcasing the fiery excitement of the traditional art form...

https://t.co/TPmDgLOapu

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CIRCUS: French contemporary circus company Cie Modo Grosso brings a visually arresting meditation on time, movement and the fragile poetry of everyday objects to @The_Lowry today and tomorrow...

https://t.co/HInlXpq056

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DISCOUNT DINING: A new app co-founded by Marco Pierre White, offering discounts at some of the UK’s most popular restaurants, has launched in Manchester...

https://t.co/RSjiBXtMAL

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YOUNG EXPLORERS: @rncmlive's Young Explorers series returns this June, bringing with it a show-stopping afternoon of family-friendly live music inspired by the West End...

https://t.co/b3BPTdfylp

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HUMAN NATURES: A new, free exhibition at Manchester Museum examines our relationship with the natural world, charting the various ways in which everyday choices around food, fashion and consumption have reshaped environments across the globe.

https://t.co/OusifhhFBY

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MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS: Entering its final week at @TheEdgeMcr, Mothers and Daughters is a sharp, profoundly recognisable examination of family dynamics, ageing, mortality and the shifting relationships between mothers and their adult children.

https://t.co/HZPyOrDjgk

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CIRCUS PICKS: This coming week at @The_Lowry, French contemporary circus company Cie Modo Grosso brings a new show rooted in time, movement and the fragile poetry of everyday objects.

https://t.co/HInlXpqxUE

[Manchester Wire @mcrwire]

CRESSIDA'S TALE: The Portico Library hosts a night of poetry and contemporary storytelling inspired by the mythic figure of Cressida this June...

https://t.co/OHaAsedqOE

[Manchester Wire @mcrwire]

IN CONVERSATION: BBC Radio Manchester presenter Eamonn O’Neal sits down with John Thomson (The Fast Show, Cold Feet, Spitting Image) for a chat about his 30+ year career as a comedian, actor, narrator and drummer at @TheEdgeMcr next Friday.

https://t.co/7imJH91p6O