Poets & Players April Late at The Whitworth
A special Whitworth Lates event with poetry from Luke Kennard and Matthew Welton, and live music from Michael Brailey.
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George Saunders at Waterstones Deansgate
Chance to hear from American short story writer George Saunders, author of the critically acclaimed Pastoralia, as he launches his first, and much anticipated novel, Lincoln in the Bardo.
From £5.00
The Other Room at The Kings Arms
The Other Room experimental poetry night celebrates nine years of events with yet another fine line-up. They will also be launching their ninth anthology, which includes contributions from all The Other Room performers from the previous year.
Free entry
Poets & Players at The Whitworth
Poets & Players this month features poetry readings by Jane Draycott, Helen Mort and Andy Hickmott, plus live music from Arian Sadr.
Free entry
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Place Writing Festival 2017 at Manchester Met
Writing about place is quite the trend in contemporary literary culture and this two-day festival will help you explore the subject through talks, walks and more.
Free entry
Manchester Writing: Welsh Fiction in Translation at Burgess Foundation
The Manchester Writing School and The International Anthony Burgess Foundation welcome Welsh writers Manon Steffan Ros and Lloyd Owen for readings and a discussion about translating their work.
Free entry
Young Identity: One Mic Stand at Contact
Join some of Manchester’s finest young spoken word performers for a night of poetry, music and visual art, featuring an open slam and special guests.
From £5.00
Stanley Moss at Chetham’s Library
A rare chance to hear from critically acclaimed poet and publisher Stanley Moss, who has a new poetry collection out on Carcanet Press. Tickets are free but advanced booking is highly recommended.
Free entry
Manchester
Platt Fields Park
Platt Fields Park in Fallowfield is steeped in history, the land having been acquired by the Platt family in 1225.
Manchester
Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden
Fletcher Moss Park in Didsbury Village incorporates the Alpine House and Parsonage Gardens, and eventually leads down to the River Mersey via boardwalks through Stenner Woods.
Manchester
Longford Park
Longford Park in Stretford was created in the grounds of Longford Hall, the grand entrance steps of which remain.
Manchester
St Michael’s Flags and Angel Meadow Park
Angel Meadow is a green space just north of the city centre and a stone’s throw from trendy Ancoats, where an immersive theatre piece of the same name introduced audiences to the future work of HOME.