Royal Exchange Backstage Tour
Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor
see everything from the tailors working hard in wardrobe to the wigs of hair and make-up
see everything from the tailors working hard in wardrobe to the wigs of hair and make-up
Happening as part of MIF25, Liberation is a bold new play inspired by real events in Black British history, bringing politics, power, and personal struggles to life on stage.
from £20.00Historic Grade I listed church on St Ann’s Square, Manchester.
Healthy Indian street food from this bright, socially-conscious dining space on Deansgate.
St Ann’s Square is a quiet little enclave of shops, with Barton’s Arcade set back from it on one side, and St Ann’s Church, which dates back to 1712 and…
AKA cyclist heaven, Rapha is more than just a cycle-wear shop. It’s a place for anyone who loves cycling to congregate and celebrate the sport together.
The ‘biggest bookshop in the North’ right here in Manchester.
Great-looking events space beneath the Grade II listed Barton Arcade
Lectures and talks about literature and philosophy.
Superb little hidden-away bar on Deansgate
King Street is one of the most picturesque parts of Manchester with buildings designed by Alfred Waterhouse and C.R. Cockerell. Once Manchester’s financial epicenter, it’s now home to high-end retail and fine dining.
Kai is a Turkish restaurant on Deansgate, set up by the brains behind the well-regarded Zouk restaurant. Expect excellent mezze plates and an open grill that releases wonderful aromas throughout the venue.
Lunya is a Spanish and Catalan deli and restaurant in Manchester’s stunning Barton Arcade. The food is reliably fresh and the staff both charming and incredibly knowledgable.
High-grade Argentinian steak in this wonderful looking restaurant, with some pocket-friendly deals.
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00Meet, Flecky Bennet, your guide through the dark and demonic side of the city as he takes you on one of Manchester’s award winning ghost walks.
from £15Expect chilling street theatre and immersive thrills as the award winning Shiverpool return to Liverpool’s streets.
from £13.50From compelling solo shows to awe-inspiring ensemble pieces, Lowry bring another unmissable season of contemporary dance.
from £14.00Playable art installations, Shakespearean adaptations, contemporary cabaret, hip hop and live photography, Factory International bring another electrifying Spring Season.
Manchester School of Theatre (Manchester Metropolitan University) are back with a bumper spring season of performance.
from £5.00From comedy nights to drop-in family craft sessions, Factory International bring an accessible and inclusive programme of events this spring – the best thing, it’s all free.
free entryCameron Mackintosh and Disney’s spectacular production of the multi award-winning musical flies into Manchester.
from £15.00Spring is here and the North is buzzing with must-visit new restaurants and bars.
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Vintage Alfred Hitchcock and a family friendly film festival are amongst our highlights this May.
Crocodile-themed Easter egg hunts, sense-sational museum trips and more this Easter!
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.
Dynamic dance, party-performance, high-energy stand-up and a site-specific show set in a pub. All this and more in our newest theatre guide.
If it's inspiring, inclusive events and avant-garde, experimental afternoons you're after, look no further than live literature this spring – we've got you covered.