If These Spasms Could Speak at HOME
Andrew Anderson
Robert Softley describes the experiences that disabled people go through in everyday life. A post show discussions follows the show on 22 March. Part of Sick! Festival.
What's on at HOME Manchester
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Songs for the Storm to Come at HOME
Mikhail Karikis explores communal sound-making as a way to draw attention to the most pressing issue of our time: climate change.
free entry
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PUSH Festival 2025 at HOME
A celebration of the North West’s creative talents, PUSH Festival at HOME Manchester is always a highlight of the theatre calendar.
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Best Films of 2024 at HOME
Featuring hidden gems, exciting debuts and some of the most talked about films of the year, HOME bring the best of 2024 back to the big screen.
from £7.95
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Art of Action at HOME
Celebrate the Art of Action at HOME, featuring Sam Peckinpah, Buster Keaton, Keanu Reeves and vintage pulp Mexican cinema.
from £7.95
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Sirkian Sundays: Celebrating the films and influence of Douglas Sirk at HOME
This season of Sirkian Sundays offers HOME audiences the opportunity to see some of the director’s most lauded films on the big screen in all their glory – alongside some of those that most clearly bear his influence.
from £5.15
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Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical at HOME
With timeless festive songs and seasonal cheer, Miracle on 34th Street is set to cast its magical spell over First Street this December.
from £25.00Where to go near If These Spasms Could Speak at HOME
Belzan
Belzan is a modern bistro serving delicious food in a relaxed and friendly setting, in an unexpected location.
NORD
A Scandi-inspired restaurants that celebrates Northern hospitality, with a seasonal menu made from locally-sourced ingredients.
Liverpool
Mahoe Blue
Mahoe Blue is a bar and bistro that serves authentic Jamaican food in a cosy venue in South Liverpool.
City Centre
Rough Trade
The largest of Rough Trade stores, it’s record shop, event space and concert venue in the heart of Liverpool, complete with its own gift shop
Wirral
Hamilton Vault Studios
A disused bank vault now conceals a unique gallery space and filming location, championing local creatives and their vision.
Wirral
Lake Gallery
Lake Gallery is an artist-run space in West Kirby, showcasing fine art and contemporary craft in regularly changing exhibitions.
Birkenhead Central Library
Birkenhead Central Library provides books and resources, and welcomes everyone to their community hub in a stunning, historic location.
Baltic Triangle
Love Lane Brewery
Love Lane Brewery offers delicious food and a wide selection of beers as well as tours of the brewery and gin distillery.
The Reader, Calderstones Park
The Reader brings people together through a shared love of literature and their home is in the beautiful Calderstones Park in Liverpool.
City Centre
Ye Cracke
Hidden in the Georgian Quarter, Ye Cracke is a historic Liverpool pub, known for being John Lennon’s local in his student days
City Centre
81 Renshaw
81 Renshaw is a record store in Liverpool city centre, selling new and second-hand vinyl from a location with a long musical history
What's on: Theatre
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Factory International Membership
Get priority booking on the best seats, special discounts, invitations to exclusive events and much more. Are you in?
from £45.00
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Everyman & Playhouse: 2024/25 Theatre Season
A busy and brilliant season – expect contemporary takes on Shakespeare, dazzling new musicals and shows to mark the Everyman’s 60th birthday. There’s plenty to enjoy in Liverpool’s theatres. from £11.00
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Flecky Bennett’s Ghost Walks
Meet, 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 £15
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Factory International Autumn/ Winter Season at Aviva Studios
Aviva Studios powers into its second year with another thrilling line-up, featuring major works and world premiere performances alongside a super accessible public programme of free events.
from £0
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The Jungle Book at Theatre by the Lake
This adventurous show features catchy new songs and vibrant puppetry as well as all of your favourite characters, suitable for children aged 6+ and their families.
from £12.00
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Spend Spend Spend at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Our friends at the Royal Exchange present the real-life rags-to-riches tale of Viv Nicholson, Yorkshire lass and Football Pools winner.
from £10.00
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Wicked at Palace Theatre Manchester
Wicked, one of the longest running shows in West End history, comes to Manchester this festive period, and tickets, as ever, are flying.
from £32.00Culture Guides
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Music in the North
Warm, intimate storytelling is the thread connecting our new picks, which include a number of brilliant folk artists.
Exhibitions in the North
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Food and Drink in the North
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Family things to do in the North
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Literature Events in the North
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