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Based on a true story, this is the tale of man on the autism spectrum and the imaginary world he creates in his own back garden.
A joyous, tap-dancing classic returns – Singin’ in the Rain lights up Christmas 2025 at the Royal Exchange.
From £10.00
Historic Grade I listed church on St Ann’s Square, Manchester.
Already based in Paris, Mexico City, Sydney and Vienna, CUPRA’s international expansion is driven by culture as much as cars, and Manchester’s creative energy has clearly caught their attention.
St Ann’s Square is a quiet little enclave of shops, with Barton’s Arcade set back from it on one side, and St Ann’s Church, which dates back to 1712 and…
AKA cyclist heaven, Rapha is more than just a cycle-wear shop. It’s a place for anyone who loves cycling to congregate and celebrate the sport together.
The ‘biggest bookshop in the North’ right here in Manchester.
Lectures and talks about literature and philosophy.
Superb little hidden-away bar on Deansgate
King Street is one of the most picturesque parts of Manchester with buildings designed by Alfred Waterhouse and C.R. Cockerell. Once Manchester’s financial epicenter, it’s now home to high-end retail and fine dining.
Kai is a Turkish restaurant on Deansgate, set up by the brains behind the well-regarded Zouk restaurant. Expect excellent mezze plates and an open grill that releases wonderful aromas throughout the venue.
Lunya is a Spanish and Catalan deli and restaurant in Manchester’s stunning Barton Arcade. The food is reliably fresh and the staff both charming and incredibly knowledgable.
High-grade Argentinian steak in this wonderful looking restaurant, with some pocket-friendly deals.
In Royal Exchange Arcade, Aston’s of Manchester is a tobacconist that recently branched out into whisky sales. In their shop you’ll find an interesting selection of bottles to buy, including
A new theatrical extravaganza co-created by theatre-makers So La Flair and performance collective Night People, with styling by thrift pioneers Beg, Steal & Borrow.
Somewhere in modern-day Chester, renowned detectives Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves drawn into their most intriguing, and personal, mystery yet.
From £20.25
Expect another fabulous season of open-air theatre when Pride and Prejudice, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Alice in Wonderland play Grosvenor Park this summer.
From £10.80
On the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, her most famous love story is brought to vibrant life once again in the open air.
From £20.25
A new Leeds musical fuelled by The Wedding Present’s indie soundtrack – friendship, love, chaos and life’s big milestones.
From £16.90
Steam-powered storytelling at its very best and perfectly staged for Bradford 2025, this much-loved classic is pulling into the station in spectacular style this summer.
From £10.00
Anna Jordan’s Bruntwood Prize-winning play returns to the North – a raw, tender story of lost childhood, love and survival. Unmissable.
From £15.00
A glittering night of cabaret, circus and fairytales from Ember & the Vixens – part escapist fantasy, part empowering spectacle.
From £18.00
Chocolate fountains, beautiful batiks and medieval marginalia - this month's supersized Exhibitions Guide has it all.
The autumn leaves might be falling already, but the harvest is plentiful as the live literature scene gets back into the swing of things after a summer break...
This season’s theatre is gloriously eclectic: from radical cabaret and reinvented classics to new musicals and boundary-pushing performance.
September and beyond brings culture, theatre, disgusting history and loads of fun.
Take some eating-out tips from our August guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
This month we recommend a season of Film noir, cult Australian movies and a huge celebration of DIY community cinema.
"Tours, tours, tours!" If this month's Tours and Activities guide were a sentient speaking person, this is what it would say.