Martin Harris Centre for Music & Drama

Susie Stubbs Last Updated 20 December 2017

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Martin Harris Centre for Music & Drama

Bridgeford Street, off Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

0161 275 8951

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The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama is a performance space situated just off Oxford Road. Host to concerts, talks, readings as part of the Manchester Literature Festival and more, the centre is also part of the Manchester University Campus. A regular programme of events take place in its concert hall and a studio theatre – there’s also a small café for hot drinks and snacks in the foyer.

What's on near Martin Harris Centre for Music & Drama

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