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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

Theatre

Meet Me at Art Assembly

Sat 18 Jun 2022

As part of Art Assembly – a free one-day festival of art in the heart of Manchester –...

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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...

Film

Get Carter (18) (18)

From Fri 27 May

Michael Caine is Jack Carter, the London gangland enforcer who returns to his hometown of Newcastle to avenge...

Preview

Preview / MADE IT 2022: Annual North West Graduate Art Prize

Fri 27 May 2022

Join us for the preview of our new Granada Foundation Gallery exhibition presented at HOME and across Manchester...

Theatre

HOME Comedy Club Presents Laff Til Ya Fart

Fri 19.30

A stellar line-up from the UK’s Black comedy circuit this May 2022.

Workshop

How to make a film on your phone

Mon 30 May 2022

An in person workshop where you will learn everything you need to know to make a film using only your phone.

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All My Friends Hate Me + Q&A

Mon 30 May 2022

Preview/ The 18:00 preview screening on Mon 30 May will be followed by a Q&A with co-writer and...

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Discussion

Your Hair Proceeds You + Q&A

Tue 31 May 2022

Written and performed by writer, actor and producer Naomi Yeboah, Your Hair Proceeds You is a series of skits which explore...

Film

Men (15)

From Wed 1 Jun

In the aftermath of a personal tragedy, Harper (Buckley) retreats alone to the beautiful English countryside, hoping to...

Festival

First Street Festival

Thu 2 Jun - Sun 3 Jul

Following the success of Homeground 2021 – HOME is delighted to present First Street Festival 2022, a five-week (weekends) event in...

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First Street Festival HOME Opening Weekend Thursday

Thu 2 Jun 2022

Drag Royalty Jubilee! Join the real Royalty of Manchester celebrating the Jubilee and the drag excellence of Manchester...

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First Street Festival HOME Opening Weekend Saturday

Sat 4 Jun 2022

Day three of the First Street Festival launch weekend, curated by HOME, brings you a day of family...

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First Street Festival HOME Opening Weekend Sunday

Sun 5 Jun 2022

Join us for day four of the First Street Festival launch weekend, curated by HOME, and meet some...

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Sir Bob Scott Book Launch: ‘Win a Few, Lose a Few’

Thu 9 Jun 18.00

In this free event in the intimate surroundings of our Event Space, Bob Scott looks back on an...

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Swan Song Q&A

Thu 9 Jun 2022

This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Todd Stephens.

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First Street Festival: Brighter Sound Friday

Fri 10 Jun 2022

Brighter Sound are a partner for First Street Festival and will be programming the artists you’ll see 10-12...

Discussion

Playreading: Nov 2021 – Aug 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.

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First Street Festival: Brighter Sound Sunday

Sun 12 Jun 2022

Brighter Sound are a partner for First Street Festival and will be programming the artists you’ll see 10-12...

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Mothers Who Make Spring/Summer 2022

Mon 13 Jun 10.30; Mon 18 Jul 10.30

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

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Shutter Punch Film Festival Part 1 Intro

Mon 13 Jun 2022

Event/ This screening will be introduced by filmmakers from the Manchester School of Art.

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Shutter Punch Film Festival Part 2 Intro

Mon 13 Jun 2022

Event/ This screening will be introduced by filmmakers from the Manchester School of Art.

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The Rice Bomber Introduction

Wed 15 Jun 2022

Event/ This screening will be introduced by Andy Willis, Professor of Film Studies at the University of Salford...

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Manchester Camerata presents Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid

Thu 16 Jun 19.30

The Kid is a 1921 silent comedy-drama film written by, produced by, directed by, and starring Charlie Chaplin....

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First Street Festival: SM Music MGMT Friday

Fri 17 Jun 2022

SM Music MGMT are a partner for First Street Festival and will be programming the artists you’ll see...

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First Street Festival: SM Music MGMT Saturday

Sat 18 Jun 2022

SM Music MGMT are a partner for First Street Festival and will be programming the artists you’ll see...

Theatre

Meet Me at Art Assembly

Sat 18 Jun 2022

As part of Art Assembly – a free one-day festival of art in the heart of Manchester –...

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Romani Language Workshop

Sat 18 Jun 13.30

This session will explore some of the histories of the Romani language, its similarities to Hindi and other...

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First Street Festival: All Hands on Deck Friday

Fri 24 Jun 2022

Everybody is invited to All Hands on Deck (AHoD) over the 24th-26th June for the AHoD HOME First...

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First Street Festival: All Hands on Deck Saturday

Sat 25 Jun 2022

Everybody is invited to All Hands on Deck (AHoD) over the 24th-26th June for the AHoD HOME First...

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First Street Festival: All Hands on Deck Sunday

Sun 26 Jun 2022

Everybody is invited to All Hands on Deck (AHoD) over the 24th-26th June for the AHoD HOME First...

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First Street Festival: The Untold Orchestra Friday

Fri 1 Jul 2022

The Untold Orchestra are a partner for First Street Festival and will be programming the artists you’ll see...

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First Street Festival: The Untold Orchestra Saturday

Sat 2 Jul 2022

The Untold Orchestra are a partner for First Street Festival and will be programming the artists you’ll see...

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First Street Festival: The Untold Orchestra Sunday

Sun 3 Jul 2022

The Untold Orchestra are a partner for First Street Festival and will be programming the artists you’ll see...

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The Afterlight Q&A

Thu 14 Jul 2022

Event/ This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Charlie Shackleton.

Theatre

Hollie McNish: Slug Book Tour

Thu 14 Jul 2022

Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose live readings are not to be missed. Expect...

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Doc’n Roll/ Laurent Garnier: Off The Record recorded Q&A

Sat 16 Jul 2022

Event/ This screening will be followed by a recorded Q&A with Laurent Garnier.

Festival

Salaam Festival at HOME

Wed 20 Jul 2022 – Mon 25 Jul 2022

Salaam Festival is a Manchester based biennial festival that explores the future of Muslim art & culture through...

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Other, Like Me – The Oral Story of COUM Transmissions and Throbbing Gristle recorded intro

Sat 23 Jul 2022

This screening will be preceded by a recorded introduction from directors Marcus Werner Hed and Dan Fox, and...

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Hell is a City introduction

Mon 25 Jul 2022

Event/ This screening will be introduced by Andy Willis and Andy Murray.

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Mexican Golden Age Cinema

Aug 2022

A season of films from the Mexican Golden Age of cinema.

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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...

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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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/ Grace Petrie plus support

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

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/ Festival Club (Thursday)

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/ Thea Gilmore plus 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/ 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/ Festival Club (Friday)

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

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/ The Longest Johns plus support

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/ Will Varley plus support

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/ 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)

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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