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Einstein on the Beach at Aviva Studios
One of the most iconic stage pieces of the 20th century returns, reimagined in 360 degrees with Philip Glass’s blessing.
From £36.50Written by Johnny James
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Q&A: Florence Peake on grief, joy and Manchester’s queer community
We speak with internationally acclaimed artist Florence Peake about her HOME exhibition, queer grief and finding joy in loss.
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Donald Shek: Dance With Me at Paradise Works
A Paradise Works exhibition by British Chinese artist Donald Shek explores how dance connects cultures and generations.
Free entry
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South Yorkshire Space Station at SEESAW
This SEESAW exhibition gathers more than 30 audiovisual works, each made inside 24 hours by Joab Harrison and Euan Morrison.
Free entry
For Vini: The Music / The Durutti Column at Albert Hall
Nearly 50 years after The Durutti Column formed in Manchester, their music comes home to Albert Hall for a one-night-only chamber-style performance.
From £35.00
Contemporary Season
at Lowry
at Lowry
Lowry stages are where you’ll catch much of this autumn’s most forward-thinking performance. Here are our top picks.
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Bert & Nasi: L’Addition at Lowry
An absurdist comedy the Guardian dubbed ‘waitering for Godot’ takes a single scene and fractures it into a kaleidoscope of perspectives.
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REWRITES: Jeezus! at Lowry
Catholic guilt collides with unrepentant queerness in the acclaimed musical from award-winning migrant-led company, Alpaqa.
Manchester Collective x Sidiki Dembélé: Constellations
West African folksong and storytelling meet British classical and folk music as percussionist Sidiki Dembélé joins Manchester Collective.
From £10.00
Ditz at The White Hotel
Brighton’s Ditz bring industrial noise and thoughtful lyrics to The White Hotel for the first and last time, supported by Bathing Suits.
From £18.50
GB at The White Hotel
Copenhagen’s GB spent weeks cutting up a free London newspaper to build Herzsprung’s angular art-rock, coming to The White Hotel.
From £14.40
Based on Kimberly: Yes Person at Lowry
Two Berlin circus artists turn years of discarded ideas into one gloriously unclassifiable hour of live performance.