PR in Manchester at Number 70 Oxford Street

Name: PR in Manchester at Number 70 Oxford Street
Start: 2016-10-17T18:00:00
End: 2016-10-17T21:00:00
Location: Number 70 Oxford Street

Polly Checkland Harding Last Updated 22 September 2016

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PR in Manchester

Number 70 Oxford Street, Manchester

17 October 2016

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PR in Manchester reveals the little known historical connections between Manchester and the American stage, putting a spotlight on the local love for musicals. Dedicated to artist and political activist Paul Robeson, the event will include a screening of Show Boat, a classic musical that addresses racial issues and was released in the Olympic year of 1936. Robeson plays the role of Joe, a stevedores employed by a floating theatre company. There will also be a short illustrated talk by local historian Dominique Tessier, looking at the (pre)history of cinema in Manchester and the contributions of anti-slavery lecturers such as Henry Box Brown.

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