Spinal Tap, one of England’s loudest bands, is chronicled by film director Marty DiBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour through the U.S. Cameras record the trials and tribulations of life on the road; egotistic band members squabble, girlfriends interfere, and drummers are really hard to hold onto — but it’s the music that really rocks, with brilliantly staged live performances interspersed with interviews.
The sudden disappearance of the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 and the real-life experience of dementia are woven together in this meditative performance from Rimini Protokoll.
from £10.00
Balmy Army, a movement for youth-led mental health, presents their rebellious exhibition at HOME, as part of MIF23.
Expect dance, theatre and song in this musical world premiere performance of Larry Mitchell and Ned Asta’s cult 1977 novel.
from £10.00
Cultplex goes back to the source with this earth shaking Japanese movie double bill.
from £10.58
GASP! is a brand new film festival dedicated to celebrating diversity in horror.
from £5.00
Claire Denis’ masterful reworking of Herman Melville is sensual and dangerous.
from £8
Visionary filmmaker Jenn Nkiru turns her attention to Manchester with a brand new short film.
free entry
Moonlight Flicks up camp in the picturesque surrounds of Chester Cathedral this summer.
from £13.50
The Village Screen pop up at Kenwood Hall for outdoor movies and silent discos.
from £14.00
Watch the stars under the stars at Blackpool’s Stanley Park this September.
from £15.50
Brand new this year, The Bay International Film Festival is set to delight movie buffs from Morecambe and beyond.
from £5.00
We look towards a summer filled with quality festivals, from cultural behemoths to grassroots gems.
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All signs point toward June being a scorcher of a month, so let’s take a look at all things summery food and drink.
From literary activities to brilliant independent shops, keep your minds and homes filled with the good stuff this month.
Check out our updated guide for lively theatre festivals, rip-roaring rooftop circus and dreamy outdoor shows.
We look at the ingenious, atmospheric outdoor screenings popping up across the North this summer.