Kristy Stott

Offering an unflinching exploration of gender and power in contemporary arts, this brave and witty performance asks the audience: why is it still so difficult for female artists to succeed?

An award-winning performance tackling pressing themes around men’s mental health, friendships and the power of communication.

Bringing glamour, goosebumps and a heady dose of female empowerment, Ember & the Vixens are back to kick off the spooky season with their sizzling adults-only cabaret.

Acclaimed and inclusive dance company Stopgap present an evening of stunning movement, breathtaking projection art and evocative audio description.

Watch one of the world’s leading ballet companies and their exceptional orchestra perform a classic.

The experimental contemporary circus company – Nuua – glide into Salford with a dreamlike and enchanting show exploring the complexities of everyday life.

Highly visual, dramatic and awe-inspiring, world-renowned flamenco masters Mercedes Ruiz and Santiago Lara visit Salford for one spectacular performance this October.

Leaders in visual theatre, Theatre Re explore theatre-making magic, the poetry in our everyday and the joys of liveness in their brand-new show.

Fusing Afrobeats, athletic movement and vibrant design, Nigeria’s celebrated QDance Company explode onto The Lowry’s stage with their exhilarating new show.

Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black present a new dance double bill by the award-winning choreographer Mthuthuzeli November and Franco-British artist Sophie Laplane.

The ever-brilliant Box of Tricks bring a new coming-of-age play exploring identity, self -acceptance and Black queer joy to Salford this autumn.

Whether you’ve half an hour or a full day, you’ll always find something new to discover at Manchester’s Science and Industry Museum.