Audioboo: Alice in Wonderland at Tate Liverpool.

Susie Stubbs

Posted 24 November 2011

Putting together an exhibition about a work of towering cultural and literary importance is a huge challenge; where do you start? Creative Tourist’s Susie Stubbs speaks to Tate Liverpool curator Eleanor Clayton all about Alice.

Image: Jason Rhoades, Tate Touche from My Madinah: in pursuit of my ermitage, courtesy Tate Liverpool

Culture Guides

Cinema

Explore Hollywood history, queer rarities and squirm-inducing horror across the big screens of Manchester and the North this month.

Exhibitions

Let’s make the most of early summer, with this month’s selection of brand new art exhibitions from across the North!

Families

Festivals, shows, museums, and much, much more – there’s plenty of summer fun to be had for families in Manchester and the North, whatever the weather. Here are our top picks.

Literature

There’s plenty of sunshine-drenched reading to immerse yourself in from established names and emerging talent, poets and prose writers alike, both in real life as well as online.

Music

From rising stars playing basement sets to open air shows by your favourite bands’ favourite bands, there are some gems in this month’s music picks.

Theatre

Eclectic theatre festivals, silly slapstick and dreamy outdoor shows, there’s lots of brilliant performances happening inside and outside over the summer.

Classical Music in Manchester and the North

We preview the standout classical music events and venues in Manchester and the north.

Food and Drink

Plan for July’s food and drink outings at some of the best restaurants and bars in Manchester and the North.

Tours and Activities

Get out in the sun this month with tours and activities that will have you engaging positively with the climate, taking the plunge in Salford Quays and getting creative.