Film Season: Northern Noir presents The Jubilee Show Reel at Waterside Arts Centre

Tom Grieve, Cinema Editor

Film Season: The Jubilee Show Reel at Waterside, Manchester 23 March — 27 April 2017 Tickets from £8.00

1977 was a significant year in film. A little film called Star Wars was about to make a splash; Woody Allen would release one of the best romantic comedies of all time in Annie Hall; and David Lynch would make his feature debut with midnight movie phenomenon Eraserhead. Outside of the cinema, the world was moving further away from the events of World War 2; the Punk movement was at full tilt; Concord took to the air and Britain saw celebrations in the streets for the Queen’s Jubilee.

Over at Waterside Arts Centre this month, Northern Noir have handpicked three films from 1977 to provide a backdrop for a discussion of some of the year’s key themes and events.

Film Season: The Jubilee Show Reel at Waterside, Manchester 23 March — 27 April 2017 Tickets from £8.00

Where to go near Film Season: Northern Noir presents The Jubilee Show Reel at Waterside Arts Centre

Manchester
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Bean and Brush Art Café

Bean & Brush is a family art café in Sale which serves simple, tasty food with ingredients sourced from local suppliers. The bonus for parents is the arts and crafts studio which keeps the kids busy being creative while they can join in or relax with a coffee.

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Park
Grosvenor Square

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Park
Walkden Gardens

Walkden Gardens in the Manchester suburbs has all the makings of a fairy tale garden. As a venue, it’s hard to imagine a more magical gateway, a wonderful escape only a short(ish) stroll from the Brooklands Metrolink stop..

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Meze & More

An intimate supper club in Sale, South Manchester, with a specialist focus on Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine.

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Longford Park

Longford Park in Stretford was created in the grounds of Longford Hall, the grand entrance steps of which remain.

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Park
Wythenshawe Park

With a 17th Century hall set in 109 acres of open parkland, Wythenshawe Park makes a super day out for all ages. Explore the historic woodlands, lush grasslands and meadows; take a stroll around the many themed gardens and check out the sports and leisure facilities on offer.

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