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From workshops and talks, to film Q&As, special previews and introductions. See all the upcoming events happening at HOME and don’t forget to check out our selection of online events that you can enjoy at home.

Highlights: Events

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Art’s A Drag – Inventing New Futures

Thu 25 Aug 2022

Join us for a free live art extravaganza of drag, magick and queerness exploring what our future could...

Discussion

Narratives of Our Time

Thu 18 Aug 18.30

Join Celebrating Syria, Ana Lucia Cuevas, Underbank Studios and Short Supply with a performance by mandla rae, for...

Next 7 Days: Events

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Online Talent Development Surgeries

Ongoing

Do you want to discuss a project idea, need a bit of career advice or chat to members...

Festival

Pride 2022

Fri 5 Aug 2022 – Thu 25 Aug 2022

We’re celebrating Pride throughout August with a selection of films exploring the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community across...

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The Swordsman of All Swordsmen introduction

Sun 7 Aug 2022

Event/ This screening will be preceded by a guest introduction, featuring BSL interpretation.

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Maisie Q&A

Tue 9 Aug 2022

Event/ The 18:00 screening on Tue 9 Aug will be followed by a Q&A with director Lee Cooper and...

Festival

Women Over 50 Film Festival at HOME in 2022

Wed 10 Aug 2022 – Sun 21 Aug 2022

WOFFF returns to HOME with two programmes of highlights from WOFFF21, including a Pride programme, celebrating films made...

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Audio Described Tour of the British Art Show 9

Wed 14.00

Join Anne Hornsby, Audio Describer and Clarissa Corfe, HOME’s Creative Producer for Visual Arts, for a tour of...

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WOFFF/ Taking Pride: Who we are, how we age, who we love Q&A

Wed 10 Aug 2022

Event/ This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Natasha Hawthornthwaite.

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+ Q&A...

Fri 12 Aug 2022

The 18:00 screening of Blind Ambition on Fri 12 Aug will be followed by a recorded Q&A with...

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Where is Anne Frank Intro

Sat 13 Aug 2022

Event/ The 18:15 screening on Sat 13 Aug will be introduced by Dr Steve Henderson, Director of Manchester...

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The Pearl recorded introduction

Sun 14 Aug 2022

Event/ This screening will be preceded by a recorded introduction from Professor Dolores Tierney, Head of Film Studies,...

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One Hour Intro/ Mexican Golden Age Cinema

Mon 15 Aug 17.15

This introduction will give an insight into the Mexican Golden Age, an enormously creative and commercially successful period...

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But I’m a Cheerleader: Performance from The Vegan Queens

Tue 16 Aug 2022

Event/ Join us to celebrate pride with this cult classic and a special cheerleading performance from the fabulously...

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Iron Mistress introduction

Wed 17 Aug 2022

Event/ This screening will be preceded by a guest introduction, featuring BSL interpretation.

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The Other One recorded introduction

Thu 18 Aug 2022

This screening will be introduced by Professor Dolores Tierney, Head of Film Studies, University of Sussex.

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AMP Open

Fri 19 Aug 2022

A free drop-in afternoon of performance, music activities, food and getting to know HOME hosted by our AMP...

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Fly With Me

Sat 20 Aug at Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6LA

This event takes place at Platt Fields Park, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6LA To mark one year since the...

Discussion

The Feast post-screening discussion

Mon 22 Aug 20.15

The 18:30 screening on Mon 22 Aug will be followed by an informal post-screening discussion for local Welsh-language...

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Art’s A Drag – Inventing New Futures

Thu 25 Aug 2022

Join us for a free live art extravaganza of drag, magick and queerness exploring what our future could...

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A City Called Dragon introduction

Mon 29 Aug 2022

Event/ This screening will be preceded by a guest introduction, featuring BSL interpretation.

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The Ghost Hill introduction

Wed 31 Aug 2022

Event/ This screening will be preceded by a guest introduction, featuring BSL interpretation.

Theatre

Vir Das: Wanted

Thu 1 Sep 2022

Vir Das, fresh off an Emmy nomination for his latest Netflix stand-up special, brings you his brand new Wanted...

Discussion

Playreading: Aug – December 2022

First Friday of every month, 11:00

Read and discuss plays that are linked to our theatre productions in a fun, friendly and informal setting.

Talk

One Hour Intro/ The Paths of Zatoichi

Sun 4 Sep 17.00

Based on his 2021 book The Paths of Zatoichi, Jon Wroot presents a talk charting the history and...

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Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman Intro

Sun 4 Sep 2022

Event/ This screening will be introduced by Dr Jon Wroot, University of Greenwich, with BSL interpretation.

Course

Online/ Essential Introduction to Film Studies

5 weeks, beginning Tue 6 Sep

This online course is an introduction to essential terms & theories used in film analysis. You will learn...

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Reminiscences of a Journey to Lithuania Introduction

Wed 7 Sep 2022

Event/ This screening will be introduced by Jamie Allan, Producer of HOME Artist Film Lab and HOME Artist...

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Street Mobster introduction

Sat 10 Sep 2022

Event/ This screening will be introduced by Dr Fraser Elliot, University of Edinburgh.

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Mothers Who Make Summer/Autumn 2022

Mon 12 Sep 10.30; Mon 17 Oct 10.30; Mon 21 Nov 10.30; Mon 12 Dec 10.30; Mon 16 Jan 10.30; Mon 20 Feb 10.30

A peer support group and creative exchange session for mothers who are artists – professional and/or passionate.

Talk

One Hour Intro/ Stars of Japanese Cinema in the 1970s

Mon 12 Sep 19.15

Encompassing performers such as Meiko Kaji, Sonny Chiba and Bunta Sugawara, this introductory talk will explore the importance...

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Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion introduction

Mon 12 Sep 2022

Event/ This screening will be introduced by season programmer Andy Willis.

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Ecstasy of the Angels introduction

Wed 14 Sep 2022

Event/ This screening will be introduced by season programmer Andy Willis.

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Out-Takes from the Life of a Happy Man Introduction

Thu 15 Sep 2022

Event/ This screening will be introduced by Kristijonas Gukauskas, Lithuanian art historian and researcher focusing on the works...

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Flux Gourmet Q&A

Fri 16 Sep 2022

Event/ The 17:45 preview screening on Fri 16 Sep will be followed by a Q&A with director Peter...

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Boxer introduction

Sat 17 Sep 2022

Event/ This screening will be introduced by season programmer Andy Willis.

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In the Realm of the Senses introduction

Tue 20 Sep 2022

Event/ This screening will be introduced by Kate Taylor-Jones, Professor of East Asian Cinema, University of Sheffield.

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David O’Doherty, LAUGHTERAMA

Wed 21 Sep, 19.30 at Castlefield Bowl

HOME are the ticket agent for David O’Doherty at LAUGHTERAMA, a comedy festival taking place at Castlefield Bowl

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Nish Kumar, LAUGHTERAMA

Thu 22 Sep, 19.30 at Castlefield Bowl

HOME are the ticket agent for Nish Kumar at LAUGHTERAMA, a comedy festival taking place at Castlefield Bowl

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Milton Jones, LAUGHTERAMA

Fri 23 Sep, 19.30 at Castlefield Bowl

HOME are the ticket agent for Milton Jones at LAUGHTERAMA, a comedy festival taking place at Castlefield Bowl

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Looking For You Q&A

Sat 24 Sep 2022

Join members of the Looking For You Team for a Q&A where they will discuss the Headphone Verbatim...

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Phil Wang, LAUGHTERAMA

Sat 24 Sep, 14.00 at Castlefield Bowl

HOME are the ticket agent for Phil Wang at LAUGHTERAMA, a comedy festival taking place at Castlefield Bowl

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Josh Widdicombe, LAUGHTERAMA

Sat 24 Sep, 19.30 at Castlefield Bowl

HOME are the ticket agent for Josh Widdicombe at LAUGHTERAMA, a comedy festival taking place at Castlefield Bowl

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Dylan Moran, LAUGHTERAMA

Sun 25 Sep, 15.00 at Castlefield Bowl

HOME are the ticket agent for Dylan Moran at LAUGHTERAMA, a comedy festival taking place at Castlefield Bowl

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James Acaster, LAUGHTERAMA

Sun 25 Sep, 19.30 at Castlefield Bowl

HOME are the ticket agent for James Acaster at LAUGHTERAMA, a comedy festival taking place at Castlefield Bowl

Networking

Filmed Up Sep 2022 (CTBA)

Wed 28 Sep 2022

Discover short films from all genre that are being produced in our region and meet the filmmakers.

One Off Performance

HOME Sound Sessions 2022

Sat 1 Oct, 19.45

Join us this October as HOME Sound Sessions returns for another celebratory night of live music. Hosted by...

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The Children’s Bookshow/ Daniel Morden

Tue 4 Oct 2022

Daniel Morden has travelled all over the world as a professional storyteller, bringing to life the stories and...

Theatre

Manchester Literature Festival presents:
An Evening with Ruth Jones

Fri 7 Oct 2022

The BAFTA award-winning Welsh screenwriter, actor, comedian and novelist joins us for a special In Conversation about her...

Theatre

HOME Comedy Club Presents Laff Til Ya Fart

Sat 8 Oct

HOME Comedy Club Presents Laff Til Ya Fart is back Sat 8 Oct!

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Melanin Markets Manchester

Sun 9 Oct 2022

Melanin Markets Manchester will take over HOME this October. This event led by Bianca Danielle and Kelly Morgan,...

Festival

Manchester Folk Festival 2022

Thu 13 Oct 2022 – Sat 15 Oct 2022

Manchester Folk Festival is an annual urban folk festival. HOME is the main hub of the festival with...

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Opal’s Comet

Thu 13 - Sat 15 Oct, along Manchester's Canals.

Mr Wilson’s presents Opal’s Comet – a vivid, animated artwork transported by a transient community. Their pilgrimage carries...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ The Jackie Oates Trio

Thu 13 Oct 2022, 19.30 at International Anthony Burgess Foundation

Jackie Oates is an English Folk Musician, Singer, Performer and Educator. Jackie lives in Oxfordshire with her young...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ The Magpie Arc and Lady Maisery

Thu 13 Oct 19.30

Manchester Folk Festival are pleased to bring you this double headline show from The Magpie Arc and Lady...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Rachael Dadd

Thu 13 Oct, 19.30 at Impossible Theatre

Wildly creative free-form songwriter Rachael Dadd performs at MFF ahead of releasing her brand new studio album ‘Kaleidoscope’.

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Grace Petrie plus Lucy Grubb and GUISE

Thu 13 Oct 19:30 at The Blues Kitchen

Protest singer Grace Petrie has an army of loyal fans across the alternative, LGBTQ+, folk, political and comedy...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Jim Ghedi plus support Joshua Burnell & Band

Thu 13 Oct 19.45

Jim Ghedi hails from the South Yorkshire hills and although clearly well versed in the history of folk...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Douglas Dare

Thu 13 Oct 2022, 21.00 at International Anthony Burgess Foundation

Previously known as a piano player, for Douglas Dare's most recent album, 2020's Milkteeth, he picked up a...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Festival Club (Thursday) Featuring John Dhali, Treetop Flyers

Thu 13 Oct 23.00

See three of the best emerging English folk acts in HOME, the vibrant hub venue of Manchester Folk Festival....

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Hollie Rogers

Fri 14 Oct, 19.00 at Impossible Theatre

Hollie Rogers is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who graduated English Folk Expo's Artist Mentorship Programme in 2020.

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Thea Gilmore plus Flo Perlin and Clare Sands

Fri 14 Oct 19.15

A formidable performer on stage, Thea is among the finest singer songwriters of her generation, a frank and...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Stolen From God

Fri 14 Oct 19.30

A narrated song cycle by Reg Meuross, unfolding the history of England (in particular the SW)’s involvement in...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Lucy Farrell

Fri 14 Oct 2022, 19.30 at International Anthony Burgess Foundation

Odd, unconventional melodies, poetic, sophisticated song-writing and the bewitching clarity of Kent-born, Canada-based Lucy Farrell’s voice are made...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Me & My Friends

Fri 14 Oct, 20.30 at Impossible Theatre

Me and My Friends play soulful, poignant music with a beat, subtly incorporating vintage highlife and afrobeat grooves...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Moxie

Fri 14 Oct 21.00

Moxie are an Alternative Folk band emerging from traditional Irish music roots. The band have travelled the world...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Fiona Bevan

Fri 14 Oct, 21.00 at International Anthony Burgess Foundation

Fiona Bevan is a singer and a hit songwriter who has worked with many huge artists including Kylie...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Festival Club (Friday) Featuring Jacob & Drinkwater, Will Page, The Carrivick Sisters

Fri 14 Oct 23.00

See three of the best emerging English folk acts in HOME, the vibrant hub venue of Manchester Folk Festival....

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022: Daoirí Farrell Trio plus Dani Larkin

Sat 15 Oct 13.00

Singer and bouzouki player Daoirí (pronounced ‘Derry’) Farrell is described by some of the biggest names in Irish...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Touchstone

Sat 15 Oct 13.30

A unique new collaboration of English and Kashmiri folk music, Touchstone brings together four of the very finest...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ David Gibb’s Family Jukebox

Sat 15 Oct 2022, 13.30 at International Anthony Burgess Foundation

Join David and his magical music Jukebox as he takes you on a trip through his hilarious and...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ The Longest Johns plus support Angeline Morrison and Ceitidh Mac

Sat 15 Oct 19.15

The Longest Johns, the trailblazing band at the forefront of last year’s transatlantic resurgence of sea shanties –...

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Manchester folk Festival 2022/ Pedler // Russell

Sat 15 Oct, 19.30 at International Anthony Burgess Foundation

This event takes place at International Anthony Burgess Foundation. You can find more details about the venue here....

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Will Varley plus Holy Moly & The Crackers

Sat 15 Oct 2022, 19.30 at O2 Ritz

Singer-songwriter Will Varley has come a long way since his early days haunting the open mics of South...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ The Drystones

Sat 15 Oct 19.30

The ‘indecently talented’ duo of Alex Garden (fiddle) and Ford Collier (guitar, low whistle) have been honing their...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Group Listening

Sat 15 Oct 2022, 21.00 at International Anthony Burgess Foundation

The pair are constantly seeking to subvert the minimalism of their sonic palette, creating a subtle but constant...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Hannah Moule & The Moulettes

Sat 15 Oct 21.00

Now embarking on the biggest musical adventure in their career so far, Hannah Moule & the band are...

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Manchester Folk Festival 2022/ Festival Club (Saturday) Featuring The Ciderhouse Rebellion, The Wilderness Yet, SautiKano

Sat 15 Oct 23.00

See three of the best emerging English folk acts in HOME, the vibrant hub venue of Manchester Folk Festival....

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Storytime Sessions Workshops

Mon 24 Oct 2022 – Thu 27 Oct 2022

Alongside our digital Storytime Sessions – When Animals Could Talk by Ruth Awolola, we’re running three family-friendly workshops...

Theatre

Manchester Literature Festival presents:
Maggie O’Farrell in Conversation

Thu 24 Nov 2022

In her stunning new novel, The Marriage Portrait, Maggie O’Farrell breathes life into Lucrezia de' Medici, Duchess of...

Networking

Filmed Up Dec 2022 (CTBA)

Tue 6 Dec 2022

Discover short films from all genre that are being produced in our region and meet the filmmakers.

Theatre

Phil McIntyre Live Ltd presents:
Rob Newman

Fri 9 Dec 2022

Fresh from his BBC Radio 4 series Rob Newman On Air, the award-winning comedian’s new show is a...

Theatre

Mick Perrin Worldwide Ltd presents:
Alasdair Beckett-King

Sat 27 May 2023

Join the award-winning comedian Alasdair Beckett-King on a ramshackle jaunt through a multiverse of wonders.

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