Guides
What's on
Where to go
See all

Guides
What's on
Where to go
See all

Manchester theatre: Educating Rita

Susie Stubbs

Willy Russell’s classic comedy enjoys a fresh revival by Library Theatre Company.

It may have spent the summer mining Manchester’s political and clubbing past with the site-specific, Peterloo-influenced play, Manchester Sound, but the Library Theatre Company takes an altogether more classic theatrical turn this autumn with its version of Educating Rita. Set in a book-lined study deep in the heart of an unspecified redbrick northern University (we like to think it’s in Manchester), world-weary lecturer Frank is ready to give up. But in need of some extra cash, he agrees to tutor Rita, totally unaware of the whirlwind about to enter his world. As part of the Manchester Weekender, catch Russell’s much-loved play in its final weekend. The Lowry, Pier 8, The Quays, M50 3AZ, (26 Sep-12 Oct), times vary, from £12/£10 concessions. 

Destination Guides

Image by Jonathan Schofield.
Spotlight on

Walking Tours in Manchester by Jonathan Schofield

Presenting the best walking tours in Manchester for history buffs, culture enthusiasts, and those looking to scratch beneath the surface of the city.

Take me there

Culture Guides

Food and Drink in the North

It's heatwave time, so set your small talk phasers to 'weather' and get out there and grab some cold drinks and delicious food.

Theatre in Manchester and the North
Theatre

Discover the summer's most rewarding theatre in libraries, pubs, Fringe venues and unexpected spaces across the North.

“the ripple” artwork by Crowns & Owls courtesy of Good Machine.
Music

From post-industrial romance to experimental country, here's a hot new batch of weird gigs in small venues.

Blue triangles with white clouds on them against a beige backdrop. A gold sun is in the middle.
Exhibitions

Five exhibitions worth your time this month - and between them, a lot of ground covered.

A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night
Cinema in the North

There's no shortage of great films out at the moment, whether you're looking for the latest blockbuster, that hot arthouse flick fresh from Cannes or a cosy classic.

Emily Lloyd-Saini as Grace in Space and Harrie Hayes as Lieutenant Strong in Horrible Science
Family things to do in the North

Whether you’re after storybook theatre, museum wanderings or illusion-bending play spaces, there’s plenty to keep curiosity ticking through winter and beyond.