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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.

Next 7 Days: Events

Manchester Open Door Saturday Tours

Sat 18 Jan 2020 – Sat 28 Mar 2020

Join us every Saturday throughout the Manchester Open for a special gallery tour led by a diverse range of artists, experts,...

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Weekly Calendar

Fri 28 Feb - Thu 5 Mar

Fri 21 Feb - Thu 27 Feb

Manchester Open 2020...

Today 12.00 - 20.00 until Sun 29 Mar 2020

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

Manchester Open House Thursdays

Thu 23 Jan 2020 – Thu 26 Mar 2020

As part of the Manchester Open Exhibition 2020 we will be hosting a programme of live performance selected from...

Projection Mapping Workshop

Tomorrow 11.00

Are you interested in using video projection in your theatre, art or events but don’t know where to...

Open Door Tour with Alison Kershaw

Sat 13.00

Alison Kershaw, Manchester Open artist and facilitator at TLC-Art & DropIn Project (formerly St Lukes Art Project) and...

Girlhood + post-screening discussion

Sun 1 Mar 2020

This screening will be followed by a free, informal post-screening discussion led by Esther Lisk-Carew, Freelance Cultural Host.

Talent Development Surgeries March 2020 / Theatre

Mon 11.00, 11.30, 13.30

This surgery will be with Jodie Ratcliffe whose focus is in Theatre (including ACE applications).

True History of the Kelly Gang + Intro

Mon 2 Mar 2020

This screening will be introduced by Dr Julie Mullaney, academic and curator with expertise in Australian cultural production.

Young Identity at HOME

Mon 17 Feb 2020 – Mon 6 Apr 2020

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

AMP Workshop: March Session

Tue 18.00

Join us for our monthly Accessible Music Workshop for music lovers and music makers aged 18-25 with different...

Filmed Up March 20 (15)

Wed 18.15

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

Preview/ Vitalina Varela + Q&A

Wed 4 Mar 2020

We will be joined by director Pedro Costa for a Q&A following this special preview screening.

Coming Soon: Events

Open House Thursdays/ Eva Serration

Thu 5 Mar 2020

Performance by Eva Serration With an aesthetic somewhere between Horror Queen and Manic Pixie Nightmare, Eva invites you...

Playreading: Friday 6 March

Fri 6 Mar 11.00

Our popular Playreading group meets on the first Friday of most months at HOME. The sessions, which are...

AMP presents House Party Mar 2020

Fri 6 Mar 19.00

House Party is our quarterly inclusive club night brought to you by the team behind Accessible Music Productions...

La Hija de un ladrón + introduction

Fri 6 Mar 2020

We are pleased to welcome director Belén Funes and producer Marçal Cebrián to introduce the 26th ¡Viva! Spanish &...

Open Door Tour: International Women’s Day with Kate O’Donnell

Sat 7 Mar 13.00

Join us for a tour of the Manchester Open Exhibition. To celebrate International Women’s Day 2020, we will...

Mientras dure la guerra + introduction

Sat 7 Mar 2020

Introduced by Dr Abigail Loxham, University of Liverpool.

La Hija de un ladrón + Q&A

Sat 7 Mar 2020

We are pleased to welcome director Belén Funes and producer Marçal Cebrián for a Q&A following the screening...

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...

Mothers Who Make: March 2020

Mon 9 Mar 2020

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

Nuestra voz de tierra, memoria y futura + introduction

Mon 9 Mar 2020

Introduced by Prof. Andy Willis, University of Salford, on Mon 9 Mar.

Talent Development Surgeries March 2020 / Film and Digital

Tue 10 Mar 11.30, 12.00, 12.30

This surgery will be with Isabelle Croissant whose focus is in Film & Digital.

Open House Thursdays/ Sound Performance by ZIM ZUM

Thu 12 Mar 2020

Performance by Zim Zum The queen of sound experimentation and aural improvisation ZIM ZUM welcomes you to a into...

Touch Tour: Insane Animals

Fri 13 Mar 18.30

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

Open Door Curator Tour with Bren O’Callaghan

Sat 14 Mar 13.00

Join this tour with HOME’s Curator Bren O’Callaghan, who came up with the suggestion for the Manchester Open....

Language Lab: Joel

Sat 14 Mar 13.00

Following an introduction in accessible Spanish, and a full screening of Joel with English subtitles, attendees can practise...

El Árbol negro + introduction

Sat 14 Mar 2020

Introduced by Dr Ignacio Aguiló, University of Manchester, with BSL interpretation, on Sat 14 Mar. The BSL interpreter...

Wiñaypacha + introduction

Sun 15 Mar 2020

Introduced by Dr Rebecca Jarman, University of Leeds, on Sun 15 Mar.

UK Premiere/ Zaniki Q&A

Sun 15 Mar 2020

We are pleased to welcome Gabriel Velázquez for a Q&A following the screening on Sun 15 Mar.

Los Sonámbulos introduction

Mon 16 Mar 2020

Introduced by Dr Ignacio Aguiló, University of Manchester, on Mon 16 Mar.

Talent Development Surgeries March 2020 / Visual Art

Wed 18 Mar 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00

This surgery will be with Alice Wilde who specialises in Visual Art (including live art and artist film).

One Hour Intro: Latin American Indigenous Filmmakers

Wed 18 Mar 17.30

Visiting Mexican filmmakers Itandehui Jansen and Armando Bautista, both with Mixtec heritage, present an informal introduction to Latin...

Open House Thursdays / Artist Social

Thu 19 Mar 2020

Manchester Open Spaces Social For artists, professionals and anyone with a ‘Let’s give it a go’ mind set....

Open Door Tour with Greg Thorpe

Sat 21 Mar 13.00

Writer and curator Greg Thorpe of Superbia and Islington Mill talks through selected works from the Manchester Open...

Preview/ La Cordillera de los sueños + introduction

Sat 21 Mar 2020

Introduced by Dr Carlos van Tongeren, University of Manchester, on Sat 21 Mar.

Storytelling & Craft Workshop/ Ferdinand

Sun 22 Mar 12.45

Following the film screening of Ferdinand, young fans and parents are invited to a lively storytelling and craft event from Manchester...

8 Women + post-screening discussion

Sun 22 Mar 2020

This screening will be followed by a free, informal post-screening discussion led by Esther Lisk-Carew, Freelance Cultural Host.

¡Viva! 2020 Café Cervantes

Sun 22 Mar 14.00

Grab a drink from the bar for this informal gathering of Spanish-speaking film lovers. Come and practise your...

UK Premiere/ El Sitio de Otto + Q&A

Sun 22 Mar 2020

We are pleased to welcome director Oriol Puig and producer Xavier Toll for a Q&A following the screening...

UK Premiere/ El Despertar de las hormigas Q&A

Tue 24 Mar 2020

We are pleased to welcome Antonella Sudasassi for a Q&A following the screening on Tue 24 Mar.

Poet in Da Corner + post-show discussion

Wed 25 Mar 2020

A Q&A event with writers Debris Stevenson and Jammz discussion the process and development of the show hosted...

Open House Thursdays/ Manchester Open – The REMIX with Kiss Me Again & IMPA TV!!!

Thu 26 Mar 2020

There’s the Manchester Open, and now there’s the REMIX. Come and celebrate our last Open House Thursday. Kiss...

Fire Will Come + Q&A

Fri 27 Mar 18.10

We will be joined by director Oliver Laxe for a Q&A following the screening of Fire Will Come...

Open Door Tour with David Hoyle

Sat 28 Mar 2020

The sensational anti-drag queen David Hoyle presents a very special tour exploring the queer narratives and themes presented...

Preview/ The Uncertain Kingdom + Q&A

Sat 28 Mar 18.00

/ This preview screening will feature the premieres of Pavement (Dir Jason Wingard) & Left Coast (Dir Carol...

A City Seen/ Dangerous Associations + panel discussion

Mon 30 Mar 2020

This screening will be followed by a panel discussion.

The Australian Dream + Q&A

Tue 31 Mar 17.50

We will be joined by director Daniel Gordon for a Q&A following the screening of The Australian Dream...

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.

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet + Satellite Q&A

Thu 16 Apr 2020

Honest, revealing and urgent, David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet is a powerful first-hand account of humanity’s...

World Premiere/ The Earth Asleep with live score (CTBA)

Starts Sat 18 Apr 2020 at 19.30

The Earth Asleep is a live music and original film presentation that responds in part to the tragedy...

Mothers Who Make: April 2020

Mon 20 Apr 2020

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

Course: Evaluating Projects for Young People

Wed 29 Apr 2020

Measuring Impact: Evaluating projects with, for and by young people Artswork is delighted to be offering this course...

Mark Kermode & The Railtown Bottlers: To Manchester with Love

Wed 29 Apr 19.30

Mark Kermode and his Skifflebilly aces’ hilarious, transformative story. From busking the streets of 80’s Manchester & being...

Manchester Camerata presents Charlie Chaplin’s The Kid

Tue 5 May 19.30

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

Mothers Who Make: May 2020

Mon 18 May 2020

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

An Evening with Salman Rushdie

Tue 19 May 19.30

Join us as we celebrate both the paperback release of Rushdie’s Booker Prize nominated Quichotte, and the life...

Adam Buxton Rambles

Mon 8 Jun 2020 – Tue 9 Jun 2020

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...

Bryony Gordon: Glorious Rock Bottom

Fri 12 Jun 19.30

Bryony Gordon is a respected journalist, a number-one bestselling author and an award-winning mental health campaigner. She is...

Mothers Who Make: June 2020

Mon 15 Jun 2020

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

Filmed Up June 20 (CTBA)

Wed 17 Jun 2020

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

Mothers Who Make: July 2020

Mon 20 Jul 2020

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

Filmed Up Dec 20 (CTBA)

Mon 7 Dec 2020

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

Mothers Who Make: December 2020

Mon 14 Dec 2020

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

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