Make A Scene/ Quizabella Rossellini

Tom Grieve, Contributing Writer

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Quizabella Rossellini

18 March 2021

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Manchester’s biggest queer film club has made a name for itself thourough its lovingly over the top tributes to camp and LGBT+ cinema and television. From way-too-interactive screenings of Showgirls and its annual Oscar parties, to last month’s virtual Titanic watch-a-long featuring life drawing and live drag performance, Make A Scene more than lives up to its name.

This month, hostesses Gary Gary Jame Williams and Grace Oni Smith are doing something a little different, with a brand new comedy quiz show as part of Turn On Fest. Billed a testing romp through camp itself, Quizabella Rossellini (named, of course, for the star of iconic gay fave Death Becomes Her) celebrates its contestants knowledge of camp film and pop culture from The Wizard of Oz to Chanel the Parrot.

Presented by Superbia, Manchester Pride’s year-round programme of arts and culture, expect sublime production design, general ridiculousness and a series of increasingly chaotic rounds that could only come from the minds behind Make A Scene.

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Maki & Ramen

Japanese sushi and ramen restaurant on High Street, Northern Quarter, founded by Teddy Lee. House-made noodles, eight-hour broths, plus sushi, donburi and vegan options.

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Restaurant Örme

A hidden gem in the suburbs of Greater Manchester, serving high-level British small plates to a soundtrack of indie rock and roll.

The Abbey
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The Abbey

Historic Hulme pub with a very good live gig space, brought to you by the very capable team behind YES, Gorilla, Now Wave and Manchester Psych Fest.

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Pigeon Beer Wanderer

Pigeon Beer Wanderer brings wine-level ceremony to Manchester’s new “Beermuda Triangle”, courtesy of Joshua Lightfoot and his crack team of booze experts.

Image courtesy of Unitom.
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UNITOM Projects

The exhibition arm of Manchester indie bookshop UNITOM is a dedicated space for contemporary visual culture in the St John’s neighbourhood.

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Portfolio

Portfolio is a Champagne boutique on Manchester’s Bridge Street, offering a set menu of fine-dining small bites.

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