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If you’re a teacher of English or Drama or you know someone who is, spread the word about our VIP Teacher and Tutor Event on Thursday. Come along to hear about our forthcoming productions, opportunities for pupils and for a backstage tour and slice of pizza!

If you’re aged 15-25 and are an aspiring writer, poet or spoken word artist, Young Identity meet every Monday at HOME for a free session, open to all.

Next 7 Days: Events

VIP Teacher and Tutor Event

Thu 20 Sep 2018

You are invited to an exclusive event where you can hear about the forthcoming productions from a member...

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Weekly Calendar

Fri 21 Sep - Thu 27 Sep

Fri 14 Sep - Thu 20 Sep

Filmed Up Sep 2018 (18)

Today 18.20

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

Billy Liar Introduction

Sun 13.10

This screening will be introduced by Andy Willis, Senior Visiting Curator for Film at HOME.

Young Identity at HOME

Mon 24 Sep 2018 – Mon 26 Nov 2018

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

Coming of Age: A New History of British Animation Introduction

Mon 20.30

This screening will be introduced by Jez Stewart, Animation Curator at the BFI National Archive.

Panel/ Northern Docs Shorts Scheme

Tue 14.00

Hear from seasoned documentary makers and commissioners and improve your chance of being shortlisted for the BBC Three/Northern...

The Great Buddha + Introduction

Tue 18.20

This screening will be introduced by Andy Willis, Senior Visiting Curator for Film at HOME.

Faces Places Post-screening discussion

Wed 18.10

Join Birds’ Eye View for a post-screening discussion following the screening on Wed 26 Sep at 18:10.

Touch Tour: othellomacbeth

Wed 18.30

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

Coming Soon: Events

othellomacbeth Post-show discussion

Thu 27 Sep 19.30

After the performance on Thu 27 Sep we will be joined by the cast and creative team for...

Day Course/ Call Me By Your Name

Sat 29 Sep 10:30 - 17:30

In our full Day Course, we will explore the filmic elements which make Luca Guadagnino’s films unique, a...

Storytelling & Craft Workshop

Sun 30 Sep 2018

Following the film screening of Where the Wild Things Are at HOME, young fans and parents are invited...

Tikli and Laxmi Bomb Introduction

Sun 30 Sep 17.15

This screening will be introduced by season curator Omar Ahmed.

AMP Workshop: Electronic Music Making

Tue 2 Oct 2018

Led my music maker and creative technologist, Chris Ball, this worksop will give participants an introduction to electronic sounds...

Mark Kermode: How Does it Feel?

Tue 2 Oct 2018

Film Critic Mark Kermode recounts his utterly foolhardy attempts to fulfill his dreams of becoming a pop star.

Playreading: Friday 5 Oct

Fri 5 Oct 11.00

Our popular Playreading group meets on the first Friday of most months at HOME.

Asia Triennial Manchester 2018 Opening Night

Fri 5 Oct 2018

Join us for the opening night of Asia Triennial Manchester 2018, Europe’s only Triennial dedicated to contemporary visual...

Celebrating Syria: a Festival of Arts and Culture 2018

Sat 6 Oct 2018 – Sun 14 Oct 2018

Celebrating Syria Festival 2018 provides opportunities for the people of Manchester and beyond.

4Stories screening + Q&A

Sat 6 Oct 11.00

An opportunity to discover more about 4Stories - Channel 4's talent scheme designed to help establish the next...

William Titley: The Time Machine

Sat 6 Oct 2018

Popular music can act as a first step to exploring and developing a sense of collective identity. Music...

Kusama: Infinity Virtual walk-through

Sat 6 Oct 15.40

The 15:40 screening on Sat 6 Oct will be followed by a virtual walk-through of Yayoi Kusama: The...

Meet the Scientists+Cyborgs

Sat 6 Oct 16.30

A special opportunity to meet some of the people working at the leading edge of real world human...

A Northern Soul Q&A

Sat 6 Oct 18.20

We will be joined by director Sean McAllister and protagonist Steve Arnott for a post-screening Q&A.

Fa & Fon: Our mother and the women who fed us rice

Sat 6 Oct 2018

Our mother and the women who fed us rice is a homage to Fa & Fon's own acceptance of...

UK Premiere/ Soufra Introduction & post-screening discussion

Mon 8 Oct 18.15

Alison Surtees from In Place of War, will introduce this screening and lead a post-screening discussion.

Course/ France on Screen, Now . . . and Then

8 weeks, from Mon 8 Oct

If we want to know learn more about the role of cinema in today’s world, French cinema is...

Manchester Irish Language Film Morning/ Song of Granite

Sat 13 Oct 10.30

Our annual celebration of Irish language film returns with a special screening of Song of Granite, a critically-acclaimed...

Touch Tour: Future Bodies

Sat 13 Oct 13.00

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

Mothers Who Make: October 2018

Mon 15 Oct 2018

Mothers who Make is a growing national network aimed at supporting mothers who are artists, working in any...

Jai Chuhan: Remodel: Painting Studio

15 - 21 Oct, 12:00 - 20:00

Connecting with her solo show Refuge at Gallery Oldham (Sat 15 Sep – Sat 24 Nov), Jai Chuhan...

Investigating Murder: An Evening with Ian Rankin plus special guests

Mon 15 Oct 19.30

Bestselling author Ian Rankin and special guests discuss his new novel In a House of Lies.

Alice Rawsthorn: Design as an Attitude

Wed 17 Oct 18.30

Cornerhouse Publications, Design Manchester, and HOME are pleased to welcome Alice Rawsthorn in conversation with Fiona McGarva. Followed...

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: This Is Now Agency Showcase

Thu 18 Oct 18.00

Will Varley is joined by Skinny Lister and Beans on Toast.

Columbus Introduction

Thu 18 Oct 18.20

The screening on Thu 18 October at 18:20 will be introduced by Eddy Rhead, Co-Founder of The Modernist...

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Melrose Quartet

Thu 18 Oct 19.30

Melrose Quartet are truly an all-round folk act, with both tight a capella harmony and energy-packed instrumentals joined...

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Lindisfarne

Fri 19 Oct 19.30

LINDISFARNE are joined by multi award winning folk duo Ben Savage and Hannah Saunders.

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band

Fri 19 Oct 20.00

Festival favorites Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band are joined by the award-winning British singer, songwriter and guitarist...

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: 9Bach With Spiro

Fri 19 Oct 20.00

9Bach and Spiro are at HOME as part of Manchester Folk Festival 2018.

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Leather belt-making workshop with Nia Denman

Sat 20 Oct 10.00; Sun 21 Oct 10.00

Craft a custom-made vegetable tanned leather belt in this half day workshop with leather-worker Nia Denman.

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Spoon carving with Vic Phillips

Sat 20 Oct 10.00, 13.30; Sun 21 Oct 10.00

Join Vic Phillips of SingleMaltTeapot and discover the creative wonders of hand carving a wooden utensil.

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Macramé plant hanger workshop with Clare Locker

Sat 20 Oct 10.00

Macramé is seeing a surging revival in its popularity. Discover this fabulously versatile craft with Manchester textile artist...

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Sacred Harp Singing Workshop

Sat 20 Oct 10.30

Manchester’s Sacred Harp hosts an open session for all to take part in this uplifting American choral tradition....

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Lady Maisery

Sat 20 Oct 2018

English folk vocal harmony trio Lady Maisery come to HOME as part of Manchester Folk Festival 2018.

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Punch needle workshop with Clare Locker

Sat 20 Oct 13.00

In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn a how to use a punch needle with a variety...

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Illustrated purse-making workshop with Nia Denman

Sat 20 Oct 13.30

Learn how to handle leather dye pens and then stitch and finish your purse so it lasts a...

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: The Wilson Family

Sat 20 Oct 14.00

Teesside folk harmony legends The Wilson Family are joined by Dan Walsh Trio at HOME as part of Manchester Folk...

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Sam Lee

Sat 20 Oct 14.30

Since bursting on to the folk scene at the end of the Noughties, Sam Lee has blazed a...

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Manchester Sings Songwriting Workshop

Sat 20 Oct 15.30

What does Manchester mean to you? As a starting point, this workshop uses the history and stories of...

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Billy Bragg

Sat 20 Oct 2018

Governments rise and fall, fashions come and go, pop stars are built up and knocked down by a...

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Coven

Sat 20 Oct 19.30

Coven are joined by ALAW at HOME as part of Manchester Folk Festival 2018.

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita

Sat 20 Oct 20.00

Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita are joined by with Rachel McShane and the Cartographers.

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Macramé wall hanging workshop with Clare Locker

Sun 21 Oct 10.30

In this 2 hour workshop you will learn a range of macramé knots and be guided to use...

Listening event/ Nigel Kneale’s The Road Q&A

Sat 27 Oct 2018

This special listening event will be followed by a Q&A with actor, writer and comedian Toby Hadoke.

ArtReach and Journeys 2018 present: Is Migration Natural?

Sat 27 Oct 15.00

Join artist and performer Akeim Toussaint Buck to discuss why the current negative portrayal of migration in the...

Book Signing/ The New Uncanny: Tales of Unease

Tue 30 Oct 2018

The New Uncanny: Tales of Unease, is a new anthology of horror fiction featuring some of the best...

Possum Q&A

Tue 30 Oct 18.20

After the screening on Tue 30 Oct at 18:20 will be joined by director Matthew Holness for a...

Preview: John Walter CAPSID

Fri 9 Nov 2018

Join us for the preview of our new multi-media maximalist installation by London-based British artist John Walter.

Into Film Festival Screening: Big Bad Fox and Other Tales

Fri 16 Nov 2018

A free Into Film Festival Screening of The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales. Recommended for Key Stages...

Mothers Who Make: November 2018

Mon 19 Nov 2018

Mothers who Make is a growing national network aimed at supporting mothers who are artists, working in any...

Spanish A2 Study Day: Volver

Tue 20 Nov 2018

This A2 study session will include an intro to the film, examining key themes of family relationships, traditions,...

French A2 Study Day: Les Cowboys

Wed 21 Nov 2018

This A2 French study day with include a screening of the film Les Cowboys and language excercises to...

Into Film Festival Screening: Paddington

Fri 23 Nov 2018

A free Into Film screening of Paddington. Recommended for Key Stages 1 and 2.

Urdu GCSE, AS and A2 Study Day: Hichki

Wed 28 Nov 2018

This Urdu study day includes a screening of the film Hichki and GCSE and AS/A2 study day language...

Course: Child Protection, Safeguarding and Prevent

Thu 29 Nov 2018

This pair of introductory courses provides a solid introduction to current child protection and safeguarding legislation, along with...

Touch Tour: The Maids

Fri 30 Nov 18.15

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

French GCSE Study Morning: Belle et Sébastien: l’aventure continue

Wed 5 Dec 2018

This French GCSE study morning includes a screening of the film Belle et Sébastien: l’aventure continue and will...

Film A2 Study Day: Approaches to Documentary: Amy

Thu 6 Dec 2018

This study day will explore approaches to documentary filmmaking techniques, narrative construction and celebrity culture through a close...

Filmed Up Dec 2018

Mon 10 Dec 18.20

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

Access Workshop: White

Thu 13 Dec 11.45

A fantastic hands-on opportunity for children to get a close-up experience of White. This multi-sensory workshop is designed...

Spanish AS Study Day: Sergio and Sergei

Tue 22 Jan 2019

This study day will address the themes of family, friendship, multilingual life, education, and include some contextual information...

French AS Study Day: Chocolat

Wed 23 Jan 2019

This AS French Study day will include a screening of Chocolat and focus on character studies and the...

Film AS Study Day: Gender Representation: Lady Bird

Thu 31 Jan 2019

Recommended for AS and equivalent level Film Studies This session will allow students to discuss representations of youth,...

Arabic GCSE, AS and A2 Study Day: The Idol

Fri 1 Feb 2019

In this Arabic study day, students will be introduced to contemporary Arabic cinema through the screening of the...

Spanish GCSE Study Morning: Jeffrey

Tue 5 Feb 2019

This Spanish GCSE study morning will look at relevant themes including music, friendship, family life, poverty, education, and...

German GCSE Study Morning: Wintertochter

Thu 7 Feb 2019

This study morning will provide an intro to the film in English plus key vocab. The screening of...

Touch Tour: The Animals And Children Took To The Streets

Thu 14 Feb 18.30

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

Mark Thomas – Check Up: Our NHS @ 70

Fri 8 Mar 20.00; Sat 9 Mar 20.00

Mark Thomas uses his own demise to explore what's going wrong in our NHS, how it can go...

Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: The Ginger Snapped

Thu 28 Mar 2019 – Sat 30 Mar 2019

It's therapy you can dance to!

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