Cartoonopolis at Royal Exchange
Andrew AndersonBased 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.
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.
Shelagh Delaney’s career-defining play is the next production in the Royal Exchange Theatre’s incredible 2024 Spring/ Summer Season.
from £10.00Historic Grade I listed church on St Ann’s Square, Manchester.
Healthy Indian street food from this bright, socially-conscious dining space on Deansgate.
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.
The Botanist on Deansgate, Manchester, does botanical cocktails and toothsome food with aplomb.
Great-looking events space beneath the Grade II listed Barton Arcade
Lectures and talks about literature and philosophy.
Quill is a former bar and fine dining restaurant on Manchester’s King Street – it’s name drives the decoration and theme, with a spread-winged raven on the menu and ink in the drinks.
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.
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00From photography exhibitions to theatre scratch nights, Waterside has a packed programme of events to mark International Women’s Day 2024.
from £0.00Shelagh Delaney’s career-defining play is the next production in the Royal Exchange Theatre’s incredible 2024 Spring/ Summer Season.
from £10.00Sit back, relax and make some memories as chaos ensues!
from £13.00Discover the importance of kindness while experiencing an action-packed adventure with a twist!
from £16.50Brought to the stage by visionary director Robert Wilson, this spellbinding production is like no version of Jungle Book we’ve seen before.
from £10.00Ibsen’s complex tale of power, jealousy and manipulation has been reimagined by the Shropshire-based theatre company Here to There Productions.
from £20.00We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
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