Incoming Festival 2019 at HOME

Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor

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Incoming Festival 2019

HOME Manchester, Manchester
23-29 June 2019

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Incoming Festival 2019 at HOME
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Happening at HOME Manchester, Incoming Festival celebrates the best-emerging theatre companies from the UK and beyond. The 2019 festival programme has been selected by a panel which includes Lyn Gardner, Fergus Morgan (The Stage), Critics of Colour and the editorial team over at Exeunt Magazine, alongside the festival co-directors.

New writing, physical theatre, devised work and gig theatre – there’s plenty for adventurous audiences to enjoy.

Incoming Festival is now in its sixth year but made its debut in Manchester at HOME in 2018. The week-long festival sees theatre and performances presented simultaneously at the New Diorama Theatre in London, HOME Manchester, and the Tobacco Factory Theatres in Bristol which makes its first appearance in the festival.

The best part about Incoming Festival is that all tickets are priced at just a fiver.

Featuring new writing, clowning, physical theatre, devised work and gig theatre, there’s plenty for adventurous audiences to experience.

The best part about Incoming Festival is that all tickets are priced at just a fiver. Aiming to introduce audiences to some of the most innovative and exciting new theatre companies, this is a great chance to take a punt on a performance you wouldn’t normally go for.

Take a look at the full festival listings and experience something new.

What's on at HOME Manchester

TheatreManchester
Nation at HOME

Arriving from an acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run, Nation is a dark, unsettling fable about nationhood and identity.

From £19.20
Until
ActivityManchester
Film Course: French New Wave at HOME

Coinciding with the release of Richard Linklater’s film Nouvelle Vague, this HOME course offers an accessible overview of one of cinema’s most influential movements.

From £65
Until
TheatreManchester
Bog Witch at HOME

Following a critically acclaimed London run, Bryony Kimmings brings her new, eco-confessional show Bog Witch to HOME.

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