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There’s some fantastic events coming up this week at HOME, including a Young Identity workshop for aspiring writers, poets and spoken word artists, and our monthly Accessible Music Workshop for music lovers and music makers aged 18-25 with different abilities and additional needs.

Film lovers shouldn’t miss the last Girls On Film live podcast recording of 2019, with journalist Anna Smith by Joy Wilkinson, screenwriter on the latest season of Dr Who, and writer-director of the tender and bittersweet feature Only You, Harry Wootliff. Plus with us to review new and classic releases is Clarisse Loughrey, chief film critic for the Independent.

Highlights: Events

BFI Musicals! The greatest show on screen

Sun 1 Dec 2019 – Sun 26 Jan 2020

Singing & dancing its way into HOME this Christmas, this diverse & eclectic range of films celebrates the...

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The Manchester Project at Christmas

Today 20.00; Tomorrow 20.00; Thu 20.00; Sat 17.00, 20.30; Mon 20.00 + more times

A Christmas cracker of new writing from Manchester's top talent, plus a selection box of comedy and drag

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Weekly Calendar

Fri 6 Dec - Thu 12 Dec

AMP presents House Party Dec 2019

Fri 19.00

Following a riotous year of parties, this special Christmas edition of House Party will see some of our...

The Complete Works: Christina Lamb

Mon 18.45

Join editor, critic & broadcaster Ellah Wakatama Allfrey OBE in conversation with one of Britain's leading foreign correspondents,...

Young Identity at HOME

Mon 11 Nov 2019 – Mon 10 Feb 2020

Calling all aspiring writers, poets and spoken word artists aged 15-25. Whether you’re already penning your own poetry...

Coming Soon: Events

Cabaret + Intro

Thu 19 Dec 2019 – Sat 28 Dec 2019

The screening on Tue 17 Dec will be introduced by Dr Andrew Moor, Reader in Film at Manchester...

Touch Tour: Roots

Fri 20 Dec 18.30

Our Touch Tours give visually impaired patrons the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the set, key props and...

Preview/ The Personal History of David Copperfield + Q&A

Mon 6 Jan 20.10

The preview screening on Mon 6 Jan will be followed by a Q&A with director Armando Iannucci.

Bruno Dumont Q&A

Fri 10 Jan 2020

Following the screening of Joan of Arc (Jeanne), there will be a question and answer session with director...

Course/ Gothic Cinema

Tue 14 Jan 18.30

What is Gothic cinema and how does it differ from horror films? This chronological course will explore its history,...

Bigger than Life / Les demoiselles de Rochefort + Introduction

Tue 14 Jan 2020

This screening at will be introduced by Bigger Than Life programmers, Tom Grieve and Jim Laycock.

Film A Level Study Day: La La Land

Thu 16 Jan 2020

This A level Film studies day explores the way the film La La Land pays tribute to a...

PlayBox Takeover: Writers’ Breakfast

Sat 18 Jan 10.30

Join Box of Tricks and current PlayBox playwrights for coffee, pastries and a chat about how they develop...

Manchester Open 2020...

Sat 18 Jan 2020 – Sun 29 Mar 2020

A major open-entry art show celebrating the creative talent of Greater Manchester residents.

PlayBox Takeover: Workshop/ Taking New Plays from Page to Stage

Sat 18 Jan 14.30

A 90-minute workshop exploring the writer and director’s creative journey taking a new play from page to stage.

Workshop/ Telling Stories With Sound: The art of audio narrative

Sun 19 Jan 14.00

Join the award-winning producers and sound designers from Naked Productions to explore what you need to take into...

The Complete Works: Aminatta Forna

Mon 20 Jan 19.00

Editor, critic & broadcaster Ellah Wakatama Allfrey OBE in conversation with award-winning author Aminatta Forna

Spanish A Level Study Day (year 12): El Futuro Perfecto

Tue 21 Jan 2020

Recommended for A level (year 12) and equivalent level Spanish This study morning will include a screening of...

#GMLGBTCAN Conference 2020

Wed 22 Jan 10.00

A day of discussion, provocation and inspiration exploring the issues affecting LGBTQ+ communities and how the arts can...

French A Level Study Day (year 12): Une Saison en France

Wed 22 Jan 2020

This A Level French Study Day links to the exam syllabus and will look at how film can...

Workshop/ Getting to grips with the BFI short film fund application

Sat 25 Jan 13.30

Join the Film Hub North team for a practical workshop to demystify the process of applying for funding...

Oreo Post-show Q&A

Sat 25 Jan 2020

After the performance on Sat 25 Jan, stick around for a Q&A with Oreo creator and performer Tania...

Not Just Bollywood presents Pakeezah + Introduction

Sun 26 Jan 2020

Omar Ahmed, co-curator of Not Just Bollywood, introduces Pakeezah

Chinese Film Forum UK presents/ Girls Always Happy (CTBA)

Starts Mon 27 Jan 2020 at 18.00

Girls Always Happy deftly portrays the complexities of family relationships as they move between the extremes of animosity and affection.

Workshop/ Writing for Fundraising

Mon 27 Jan 18.30

In this practical session, learn the essential skills in writing for fundraising and show you how to create...

Panel Discussion/ The World According to Film Producers

Tue 28 Jan 18.30

As well as offering an insight into the role of a producer, this panel discussion will help to...

Film Producers Meet-up

Wed 29 Jan 18.30

Join fellow film producers for an informal session to discuss how to form a better support network for...

Ripples of Hope Business & Investment Summit

30 January 2020

Kerry Kennedy, Sir Richard Leese and Mayor Andy Burnham are delighted to invite you to join 130 cross-sector...

Media A Level Study Day: Music Video

Thu 30 Jan 2020

This study day aims to explore the enduring format of the music video within the context of both...

Alexei Sayle: Live Tour

Fri 31 Jan 2020 – Sat 1 Feb 2020

In his own words, Alexei Sayle has been performing stand up for forty years since the day he...

Talk/ Exploring the Virtual Realm: New technologies in live performance

Sat 1 Feb 14.00

Are you a theatremaker who wants to integrate new VR or AR technologies into your work? Find out...

German GCSE Study Morning: Ballon

Thu 6 Feb 2020

Recommended for GCSE and equivalent level German This event is now fully booked. To join the waiting list...

Relaxed Performance (Autism Friendly): The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel

Thu 6 Feb 2020

Relaxed events are designed for people with autism spectrum conditions and their families so they can enjoy the arts together in...

BSL Led Gallery Tour: Manchester Open Exhibition 2020

Sat 8 Feb 15.00

Join Jennifer Little for a tour of the Manchester Open Exhibition, led solely in British Sign Language.

Course: Behaviour Management with Young People

Wed 12 Feb 2020

This is essential training for anyone working directly with young people and will help you understand youth culture...

Touch Tour: A Little Space

Sat 15 Feb 13.00

Our Touch Tours give visually impaired patrons the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the set, key props and...

The Complete Works: Lindsey Hilsum

Wed 19 Feb 18.45

Editor, critic & broadcaster Ellah Wakatama Allfrey OBE in conversation with the author and Channel 4 News International...

Conversations with Roddy Doyle

Sun 8 Mar 19.30

Celebrate the career of one of Ireland’s best-loved writers, as he discusses his work in an intimate and...

Manchester Camerata: Kabantu v Manchester Camerata

Sat 4 Apr 19.30

‘Kabantu’ meaning ‘of the people’ come to HOME celebrating music from all around the world.

Adam Buxton Rambles

Mon 8 Jun 20.00; Tue 9 Jun 20.00

Join comedian and podcast host Adam Buxton as he talks about and reads from his upcoming new book.

Vir Das: Loved

Wed 10 Jun 2020

Top Indian comedian and Netflix superstar Vir Das returns to the UK for an exclusive run of his...

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