This acid-etched portrait of Tinseltown remains one of the darkest movies on movie-making. Broke screenwriter Joe Gillis (Holden) hides out in a seemingly deserted mansion. There he meets the property’s owner, faded screen star Norma Desmond (Swanson), who’s planning her comeback and wants Joe to help her with the self-penned script. Joe moves in, becoming a kept man and the object of Norma’s obsessive affection.
HOME presents a brand new solo exhibition by Manchester-based artist John Cake resulting in a wild mind map of references and techniques.
free entry
Spirited, pacey and packed with joy, the treasured story of the March sisters warms up Manchester this winter.
from £12.50
Following a sell-out run in March 2023, this acclaimed production – Tracy-Ann Oberman as Shylock – returns to Manchester this autumn.
from £10.00
HOME’s Playreading Group is open to all and offers an opportunity to read and discuss plays that are linked to their theatre productions.
This ultimate feel-good, festive favourite, from Oscar-winning director Frank Capra, stars James Stewart as despairing businessmen George Bailey. HOME present their annual screenings.
from £9.15
HOME joins cinemas across the country in a UK-wide, BFI-backed celebration of the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
from £9.15
HOME’s Christmas film season goes back to the 90s with of the decade’s big hits and sleeper classics.
from £9.15
Turner prize winner Lubaina Himid curates HOME’s newest exhibition ‘A Fine Toothed Comb’, an in-depth exploration of Manchester’s communities, geography, geology and architecture.
free entry
HOME’s in-house restaurant has a nicely varied, with a large pizza section and an impressive but not unexpected array of vegetarian and vegan dishes.
Modern hotel at Manchester’s First Street development, now with an in-house chocolatier.
Junkyard Golf Club Manchester features three funkily decorated nine-hole golf courses, along with a bar and food stand.
Indian Tiffin Room is a restaurant specialising in Indian street food, with branches in Cheadle and Manchester. This is the information for the Manchester venue.
Late-night dive bar in Manchester’s fast-growing First Street neighbourhood.
Unintimidating fine dining, from the locally-loved winner of Masterchef 2015.
The Ritz was originally a dance hall, built in 1928, has hosted The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and The Smiths and is still going strong as a gig venue now.
Homeground is HOME’s brand new outdoor venue, providing an open-air space for theatre, food, film, music, comedy and more.
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation in Manchester was established in 2003 by the A Clockwork Orange writer’s wife, Lianne Burgess.
Small but perfectly-formed café – which also serves as the in-house bookstore, stocking all manner of Burgess-related works, along with recordings of his music. It’s a welcoming space, with huge glass windows making for a bright, welcoming atmosphere.
This huge three-floor pub, formerly a Victorian warehouse, then an umbrella factory (hence the name), has one of the city centre’s largest beer gardens. The two-tier terrace overlooks the Rochdale canal and what used to be the back of the Hacienda, providing an unusual, historic view of the city.
Standing on the corner of a junction opposite The Bridgewater Hall, The Briton’s Protection is Manchester’s oldest pub. It has occupied the same spot since 1795, going under the equally patriotic name The Ancient Britain.
From The Office Christmas Specials, to Die Hard and a Norwegian zombie film, CULTPLEX have lined up an eclectic festive feast.
from £6.00
Head to Manchester Jewish Museum to see the multi-award winning documentary film tracing the extraordinary life of the pioneering street photographer.
from £11.00
HOME’s Christmas film season goes back to the 90s with of the decade’s big hits and sleeper classics.
from £9.15
Get into the spirit with a mouthwatering season of food on film in Liverpool.
from £8.00
HOME joins cinemas across the country in a UK-wide, BFI-backed celebration of the films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
from £9.15
This ultimate feel-good, festive favourite, from Oscar-winning director Frank Capra, stars James Stewart as despairing businessmen George Bailey. HOME present their annual screenings.
from £9.15
Over in Sheffield this December, Stanley Donen’s Charade is an early Christmas treat scheduled as part of Showroom’s Spotlight series.
from £10.30
Ring in the New Year with Hollywood royalty at Hyde Park Picture House.
from £15.00
Keep warm with festive feasts, Hollywood stars and 90s nostalgia across the North's cinemas this December.
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The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.