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AI, Home, Sleep and Me
Join acclaimed poets Ilisha Thiru Purcell, Princess Arinola Adegbite and Jeremy Pak Nelson (and special guests) for an immersive, multimedia exploration of the meaning of Home, Sleep and AI.
Befuddled
–A fairy tale for grown-ups, with childlike innocence and a humorous dark twist.
How has British Imperialism shaped the modern world?
Join acclaimed author, journalist and broadcaster Sathnam Sanghera for this special in conversation event with eminent historian Professor Alan Lester.
Who the F--K is Shakespeare?
–Following a sell-out run, four of Shakespeare’s (in)famous characters are back for a national tour, ready to tell their side of the story.
An Evening with Matt Haig
International bestseller Matt Haig (The Midnight Library) returns with his spectacular new novel The Life Impossible. Retired maths teacher Grace Winters is stuck in a rut and grieving the recent loss of her husband, as well as their son…
Humanise with Thomas Heatherwick
One of the world’s most prolific designers, Thomas Heatherwick is fighting ‘an epidemic of boringness’ and demands that we put human emotion back at the heart of building design. With Humanise: A Maker’s Guide to Building Our World, Thomas…
Contact Presents: Continuing Professional Development
–We're excited to present a number of masterclasses suitable for freelancers, educators and small organisations within the cultural sector and beyond.Contact Presents
Mapping the Future: The Complete Works Poets
Join us for a night of electric poetry celebrating the anthology Mapping the Future: The Complete Works Poets. Founded by Booker Prize winner Bernardine Evaristo, Complete Works Poetry was a revolutionary initiative that transformed the UK…
The Book of Manchester
Join Manchester Literature Festival and Comma Press for a special event to launch The Book of Manchester. Edited by poet Lemn Sissay and Comma Press editor David Sue, the collection explores the transformation of the city from post-war,…
Diva of the Decades
Welcome to the electrifying world of Diva of the Decades! Embark on a sensational journey through the ages as we celebrate the powerhouse voices and iconic performances of the biggest divas in music history.
Creepy Boys
You're invited: The Creepy Boys are throwing their 13th birthday party. Combining 2000s sexy songs, satanic rituals and Willam Dafoe, it will have everything. Games. Gifts. Possibly Satan. Probably cake.
Daliso Chaponda: Feed This Black Man Again
Daliso did his first show Feed This Black Man 20 years ago. The jokes were mediocre, there was a rap about poverty in the middle (which was as offensive as you might imagine) and the big finale involved a sandwich on stage.
