Word of Warning has announced its Spring 2017 programme, featuring two award winning shows, whistle blowing, and a series of ‘Pay What You Decide’ shows at venues across Manchester including the Royal Exchange, Z-arts, The Whitworth and The Lowry.
So, what’s on?
Castle Rock presented by Massive Owl
Wednesday 25 January, 8pm
The Lowry Studio
Castle Rock presented by Massive Owl
As flashing neon lights descend upon the tracks, a boxing-gloved boy with a death wish comes head to head with a white-suited locomotive. A Lynchian-esque distortion of Stand By Me…
Pay What You Decide
(I could go on singing) over the rainbow
Thursday 16 February, 6-9pm
Thursday Lates at the Whitworth
(I could go on singing) Over the Rainbow presented by FK Alexander with Okishima Island Tourist Association
In a unique individual moment of undivided love and attention, FK takes your hand, fixes your gaze and sings you Judy Garland’s swan song. Part of Queer Contact.
Free
A Machine They’re Secretly Building by Proto-type Theater
Wednesday 1 March, 8pm
The Lowry Studio
A Machine They’re Secretly Building presented by Proto-type Theater
Charting the course of Top Secret secrets: from WWI to 9/11, Edward Snowden and the terror of a future already here. What is it to speak up, speak out, blow the whistle, lift the veil?
Cock and Bull presented by Nic Green
Thursday 16 – Saturday 18 March, 7.30pm
Royal Exchange Studio
Cock and Bull presented by Nic Green
Conceived for the eve of the 2015 General Election as part protest, part catharsis, part exorcism: an alternative party conference to redress the balance of power.
£12/£10
Haphazard at Word of Warning
Saturday 1 April, 12noon-4pm
Z-arts
Haphazard
A free day out for the curious of all ages. Intriguing images + offbeat oddities with an April Fool’s twist. Turn up at any time; come and go as you please and expect the unexpected. Participating artists tba.
Free
Word of Warning Spring 2017 is presented by hÅb — with Queer Contact, Royal Exchange Theatre, The Lowry, the Whitworth, Z-arts. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England and funded by Manchester City Council.
