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The Bell Curves at Ascension Church
–In 2020, two female scientists won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry. It was for the development of the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology. Often referred to as “molecular scissors“ it enables scientists to perform microsurgery on…Co-Production
Bailey J Mills: Unfiltered & Scummy
Thu 18 Apr - Fri 19 AprBailey J Mills makes a triumphant return to the stage with their highly-anticipated touring show, “Bailey J Mills: Unfiltered and Scummy!” Get ready to be swept off your feet into a whirlwind of laughter with the sensational comedy star,…
Is This Thing On?
–What’s better, sad songs or sh*tty poetry? Meet flatmates Mary and Liz, one a musician and the other a poet, as they battle over integrity, ownership, the spotlight and whose turn it is to buy the f*cking toilet roll. As their friendship…
Doula Brunch
A Doula is a trained professional that supports someone through pregnancy, birth and after. The word is becoming more popular as we see figures like Gigi Hadid talking about her experience of using one. However, for most of us, it is still…Workshop
Family History Writing Workshop
Led by poet Tessa Harris, join us for a family history writing workshop focused on creative methods for writing about personal and family history.Workshop
'Music is in our DNA’: Migrant Voices at Contact
What is in your musical DNA? How does the city form you? What experiences have made you you?Workshop
The Bell Curves at Contact
In 2020, two female scientists won a Nobel Prize in Chemistry. It was for the development of the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology. Often referred to as “molecular scissors“ it enables scientists to perform microsurgery on…Co-Production
Music Drop 2023-24
–Beatmakers, rappers, singers or anyone interested in making music, Music Drop is the perfect project for you. Whatever your musical background is this project will teach you key music skills and support your musical journey.Workshop
SICK! Festival: North Manchester Film Festival: Your Voice
–In collaboration with The Miners - The North Manchester Film Festival is an essential part of SICK Festival 2024. Bringing together filmmakers, artists, and community members for a dynamic showcase of local talent and diverse perspectives…
SICK! Festival: SMASH! OPEN - GROW/Planting Good Intentions
Join ecotherapist Steph Wild for an immersive nature-connection experience. Together, we'll explore the conditions that contribute to a plant's health, wellbeing and growth; while guided to find parallels within our own lives. Through…
SICK! Festival: SAFE
–The SICK! Festival Ambassadors, a group of young people from North Manchester, lend their voices to lead this large-scale public art installation created in collaboration with artists Ria Righteous and Rachel Shore and found in the heart…
SICK! Festival: In Our Nature
In Our Nature is a fun day that invites people to North Manchester to explore nature, the climate and identity. Amongst the trees in Boggart Hole Clough, we are bringing together arts, sports, live music, and activities for all, to…
SICK! Festival: Channel 2049
–It is the future. Everyone is a broadcaster and content maker. The high-rise residents of Whitebeck Court in Charlestown, Manchester have their own media channel to share views on housing, local history, technology, health, animals, food…
SICK! Festival: RENT
–North West Theatre Arts Company present RENT for a week during SICK Festival 2024. A story revolving around a group of struggling artists in the late 1980’s/90’s who come together as a chosen family, chasing their dreams while…
SICK! Festival: The Launderette Sessions
–Merel Smitt and SICK festival host The Launderette Sessions at Harpurhey launderette ‘Amazing Grace Launderette’, transforming it into a supportive, collective community space, where the time spent waiting is no longer something to be…
SICK! Festival: SMASH! OPEN - OCD
Discover the journey behind Lauren Yvonne Townsend's, debut play OBSESSED, presented as a work-in-programme at SICK! Festival 2024, as she shares her personal experience of navigating life with OCD and making the move from theatre producer…
SICK! Festival: Mindgames: Online and IRL (In Real Life)
MINDGAMES: Online and IRL (In Real Life) takes on mental health matters through gaming, exploring if games can make you feel better. Through this day event we will launch ‘Never, Forever Always’, a game created through a creative global…
SICK! Festival: Sustainable Travel Agency
–When was the last time you had a break? With a lot of pressure to ‘do the right thing’ these days, this pop-up travel shop, complete with red blazers, reassuring smiles and a friendly conversation, gives you the chance to book your own…
SICK! Festival: Dementia Street
–When his mum's battle with dementia ended Smug wanted to contribute something to the fight against it, so he wrote a play about the seven stages of her cognitive decline. It’s called Dementia Street. He tells her story in reverse, starting…
SICK! Festival: SMASH! OPEN - Create Your Own Access Rider
Vijay Patel of Brotherly, Otherly, Disorderly, presented as part of SICK! Festival 2024, leads this workshop on creating access riders (a document that communicates your access requirements). This session is open to all, including d/Deaf,…
SICK! Festival: Obsessed
Following Meghan, someone who knows pretty much everything about Beyonce, Hunger Games, Zac Efron and BTS, but who also finds that other ‘obsessions’ make their way to the surface, Obsessed is the semi-autobiographical debut play by Lauren…
SICK! Festival: For the Mandem
‘All you have to do is show up for yourself, for your community and for the Mandem.’ Come as you are, you’re welcome here.
SICK! Festival: No Us and Them
‘No Us and Them’ is a creative dance project celebrating social unity. It is choreographed by participants from across North Manchester guided by Company Chameleon who make inspiring dance theatre, by working with each other's ideas and…
