Mental
Creative Tourist
Taking place on YouTube via a live stream, Mental is a story about mental health told through spoken word, puppetry and physical theatre.
Where to go near Mental
Liverpool
The Thermae Spa
at The Municipal Hotel
at The Municipal Hotel
The Thermae Spa delivers an exceptional pampering experience at Liverpool’s luxurious Municipal Hotel.
City Centre
Seaforth Restaurant
at The Municipal Hotel
at The Municipal Hotel
High-end British dishes courtesy of head chef Andre Chef at this stunning Liverpool venue.
Leeds
Waterstones Leeds
Standing proudly on the busy shopping hub of Albion Street, Waterstones Leeds is a bookshop that also hosts a variety of events
Manchester
The Drop Chorlton
Popular Caribbean restaurant in the heart of Chorlton.
Manchester
Factory Square
Factory Square is a huge beer garden, on the banks of the River Irwell, with top-quality drinks and street food selections.
Manchester
Sampa
at Calcio
at Calcio
Welcoming Northern Quarter venue, currently home to wonderful Brazilian food concept, Sampa.
Manchester
Fenix
Modern Greek Mediterranean cuisine from the team behind Tattu.
Manchester
Caravan Restaurant & Roastery
New Zealand-inspired food and drinks, plus a dedicated coffee roastery at this high-profile new restaurant, opening in August.
Leeds
Flat Iron Leeds
Relaxed restaurant in Leeds serving impressively high-quality steaks at an affordable price point.
Stockport
Robinsons Brewery
Home to many award-winning British ales, made in the heart of Stockport.
Manchester
Mettricks Butchers Glossop
Award-winning artisan butchers in Glossop, serving up some of the regions best quality meat.
Leeds
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery is an accredited art museum at the heart of the University of Leeds campus.
What's on: Theatre
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Factory International Gift Membership
If you’re hunting for the perfect present – a Factory International Gift Membership could be just the ticket.
from £45.00
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Factory International Membership
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
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The Importance of Being Earnest at the Royal Exchange Theatre
This contemporary production transforms Wilde’s dandies into social media obsessives, who document their every move in a desperate bid for internet supremacy.
from £10.00
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Greater Manchester Fringe 2024
Greater Manchester Fringe Festival 2024 offers a fascinating and diverse programme of performance with ticket prices that won’t break the bank.
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Sweet Dreams at Aviva Studios
Multi-sensory and surreal, Sweet Dreams is a brand-new storytelling experience that takes audiences on a journey through food, appetite and desire.
from £7.50
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Open Air Theatre at Grosvenor Park
Expect another fabulous season of open-air theatre when The Gangs of New York, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Importance of Being Earnest play Grosvenor Park this summer.
from £6.75
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The Gangs of New York at Grosvenor Park
Be transported to 19th-century America when Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre stages Gangs of New York this summer.
from £20.25
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Alice in Wonderland at Williamson Park
The Duke’s award-winning outdoor walkabout theatre is back with another super madcap family adventure. Summer is on its way.
from £16.50Culture Guides
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