Cartoonopolis at Royal Exchange
Andrew Anderson
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.
What's on at Royal Exchange Theatre
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MIF25: Liberation at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Happening as part of MIF25, Liberation is a bold new play inspired by real events in Black British history, bringing politics, power, and personal struggles to life on stage.
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KAI Deansgate
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