Caterpillars, moles, trolls and cutting edge artists at Z-arts The first quarter of 2015 is off to a flyer in Manchester and Z-arts is no exception, with something for the whole family and animals everywhere – caterpillars, moles and trolls are all getting in on the act – as well as challenging plays and cutting…
Tuesday 3rd February: Royal Northern College of Music – RNCM Opera Scenes. RNCM singers perform a range of scenes from operas by composers including Mozart, Britten, Smetana and Offenbach. Free. 6.00pm. Thursday 5th February: Royal Northern College of Music – Piano Duo Prize. The RNCM’s piano duo prize is held in the Carole Nash Recital Room…
Smoke and Mirrors Tour to visit UK Imagine Dragons have announced ten UK arena shows in November which will include a performance at the Manchester Arena on Friday 13th November. The Smoke and Mirrors Tour has been announced just weeks before the release of their highly anticipated new album of the same name (16th February)….
Arcade Fire member to play at Manchester’s Deaf Institute Will Butler has announced his first solo European tour, in support of his album Policy, which will see him performing four gigs in the UK, including Manchester’s Deaf Institute on 21st April. Opening in Holland on 11st April, the run will stop off in Belgium, Germany and France…
Manutius credited with making literature affordable to the masses Manchester’s John Rylands Library has launched an exhibition on Aldus Manutius, the Italian humanist turned printer and publisher credited with being the first to make literature affordable to the masses. The exhibition, which runs until Sunday 21st June, coincides with the 500th anniversary of his death and…
A Valentines Day special, collaboration with Halle Youth Orchestra and Pops Espana in February’s programme February looks set to be an outstanding month for music lovers with a series of concerts by the Halle at Bridgewater Hall including a spectacular Valentine’s event, sponsored by Tiffany & Co, sure to be a hit with other-halves and…
Exhibition of East Asian craft and design from imperial to modern minimalism Manchester Art Gallery is set to host an exhibition focussing on East Asian craft and design this spring, combining historic pieces from the Art Gallery’s collection with some of today’s most exciting international contemporary design. The Eastern Exchanges: East Asian Craft and Design…
The Dancehouse Theatre presents a range of comedy, film and cabaret this month including classic movies such as Carrie, local favourites Terry Christian, Badly Drawn Boy and Aziz Ibrahim in a Mad Manc Cabaret and an alternative Valentines! As Water Reflects the Face – Wednesday 4th February Brought to you by The Osonó Theatre from Saint George,…
Pennsylvanian songwriter to perform at Takk Last seen in the UK opening for The Handsome Family, Vikesh Kapoor has announced a tour of the UK and Ireland which will see him performing at Takk on 3rd March. Since last performing in the UK, Vikesh’s debut album The Balld of Willy Robbins has been awarded the…
Museum of Science and Industry welcomes back Steam, Sweat and Sewers Visitors to Manchester’s Museum of Science and Industry this half term are set to experience the smells, sounds and sights of Victorian life as Steam Sweat and Sewers returns for nine days from 14th – 22nd February. The family friendly extravaganza, supported by United…
