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Unmissable things to do in Manchester and the North
Discover acclaimed music and stand-out exhibitions, groundbreaking theatre, family, cinema and literary events in Manchester and the North.
Our top picks
In Her View: Women Documentary Filmmakers at HOME
Still overlooked in contemporary cinema, women have been making documentaries on a vast range of topics since the early days of cinema. This season aims to provide a corrective.
The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel at HOME
Described as ‘immensely charming’ by The Stage, this hilarious homage to the masters of slapstick and silent comedy comes to HOME Manchester.
Night of the Living Dead – Remix at Leeds Playhouse
imitating the dog and Leeds Playhouse bring a unique shot-for-shot stage recreation of George A. Romero’s classic 1968 zombie movie.
House of Suarez + Contact: Vogue Ball 2020 at Manchester Academy
Daring, fabulous and with a nautical twist for 2020, House of Suarez are back to host the ultimate battle for dance supremacy.
2020 Banner Display at People’s History Museum
Visit People’s History Museum’s 2020 display of political banners from across the years – including several that will go on public show for the first time.
Ho Tzu Nyen: The Critical Dictionary of Southeast Asia Volume 10: N for Nameless at CFCCA
CFCCA presents Singapore artist Ho Tzu Nyen’s alternative ‘A to Z’ account of Southeast Asia, focusing on the region’s neglected histories.
MACFEST 2020 – across Manchester
Manchester’s award-winning Muslim Arts and Culture Festival returns for a second edition, featuring over 50 cultural events across 16 days.
People’s History Museum 10th Birthday
People’s History Museum – Manchester’s national museum of democracy – celebrates its 10th birthday with a special weekend of events.
Turn On Fest at Hope Mill Theatre
A fabulous three-week-long showcase bringing the best Manchester-based LGBTQ+ artists – featuring performance, music, vogue and scratch nights.
Utopias at the Whitworth
How have visions of utopia and the visual culture that helped form it impacted upon the Brexit debate? A new exhibition at the Whitworth explores.
Talking Sense: The changing vocabulary of mind and brain at The Portico Library
Talking Sense at The Portico Library aims to open up a space for helpful conversations around the future of care.
PN Review 250th issue launch at Christie’s Bistro
The Carcanet 50th birthday celebrations continue, with a very special launch party for the spring issue and 250th edition of the poetry publishing house’s literary journal, PN Review.
Disrupt? Peterloo and Protest at People’s History Museum
Marking the 200-year-anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre, ‘Disrupt? Peterloo and Protest’ at People’s History Museum takes visitors on a journey through the past, present and future of protest in this country.
BBC Philharmonic: Szymanowski/Myaskovsky at The Bridgewater Hall
Joined by celebrated violinist Liza Ferschtman, the BBC Philharmonic presents two Eastern European masterpieces and an epic symphony by Myaskovsky.
Edward Allington : Things Unsaid at the Henry Moore Institute
An artist who believed that we often know more than can be spoken, Edward Allington’s restaging at the Henry Moore Institute offers a poetic response to the complexity of the world.
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Exhibitions
Power and conflict, rock and reggae, and rebellious acts by the over 60s all feature in this month’s pick of exhibitions from across the north.
Literature
Our shiny new diaries are filling up fast as details of prize-giving galas, poetry and prose launches, and some old favourites announce dates and details.
Classical Music in Manchester and the North
We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester.
Food and Drink in Manchester and the North
Looking to eat some of the North’s finest food in January 2020? Kick the decade off with our guide to all things to eat and drink in Manchester and beyond.
Tours and Activities
Start the decade with a new experience and take inspiration from our January Tours and Activities guide.
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