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We have two great events lined up for you as part of ¡Viva! 2018. This Saturday, Ana Valbuena presents our bespoke Language Lab for adult Spanish language learners and film fans. For a more informal gathering of spanish-speaking film lovers, come along to Café Cervantes on Sun 29 Apr and practice your skills.

Next week we also host two courses; Embedding Safeguarding Practice, focusing on a whole team approach to embedding safe practice across creative, cultural and heritage sectors, and Evaluating Youth Arts Projects, designed to help you cultivate meaningful and beneficial modes of evaluating youth arts projects.

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.

Highlights: Events

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¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival 2018

Thu 12 Apr 2018 – Sat 5 May 2018

For its 24th edition, ¡Viva! returns with a venue-wide celebration of Spanish and Latin American culture. We’ll be...

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Draw Club

Thu 26 April 18:30 - 20:30

Following the success of our first Draw Club at HOME for PUSH Festival earlier this year, we’re doing...

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Weekly Calendar

Fri 27 Apr - Thu 3 May

Fri 20 Apr - Thu 26 Apr

Casi leyendas Q&A

Tomorrow 17.50

We are pleased to welcome Gabriel Nesci for a Q&A following the screening on Fri 27 Apr.

Tempo Q&A

Sat 28 Apr 2018

We are pleased to welcome Manuel Valcárcel for a Q&A following the screening on Sat 28 Apr.

Workshop/ Afro-Ancestral Ritual Movement

Sun 29 Apr 12:00 - 15:00

Inspired by Haitian folklore, ritual movement, rhythm and song, participants in this workshop will be led by artist...

¡Viva! 2018 Café Cervantes

Sun 16.00

An informal gathering of Spanish-speaking film lovers. Come and practise your language skills while sharing your opinions on...

The Wound Q&A

Mon 18.10

We will be joined by director John Trengove for a Q&A following the screening on Mon 30 Apr...

Young Identity at HOME

Mon 30 Apr 2018 – Mon 28 May 2018

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

The Old Dark House Intro

Tue 18.15

The 18:15 screening on Tue 1 May will be introduced by Dr Xavier Aldana Reyes, author of Horror...

70 Years of Nakba Post-screening discussion

Wed 18.15

The shorts programme will be followed by a post-screening discussion. Organised in collaboration with Cinema Palestino Manchester and...

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Workshop: Digital Creators UK Writers Room

Fri 4 May 10.30

This event is designed to improve your web series script before you enter production. Actors will be reading...

Playreading: Fri 6 April

Fri 4 May 11.00

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

Playreading: Friday 4 May

Fri 4 May 11.00

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

Class in Diversity in British Television

Fri 4 May 13.00

Class in Diversity asks whether TV executives and commissioners are failing to acknowledge the impact of class representation...

Sarah and Duck: Behind the Scenes

Fri 4 May 14.00

This BAFTA-winning CBeebies hit show follows Sarah, a young British girl and her best friend, a mallard named...

Pitching Digital Series: Beyond a YouTube Existence

Fri 4 May 15.00

Join us as we examine the development, distribution and commissioning options available for Web Series and short form...

New Voices in TV and Film: Distinct Voices, Diverse Stories

Fri 4 May 16.00

This discussion looks at the steps being taken to improve on screen representation, in particular shortFLIX, a short...

Preview/ Susan Gunn: Ground Evolution

18:00 - 20:00, Fri 4 May

Join us for the opening of our new HOME Projects exhibition Ground Evolution from artist Susan Gunn.

Sex and the City: The World According to Woke Charlotte

Fri 4 May 20.20

Pilot Light are teaming up with London’s Reel Good Film Club to examine the impact the show had...

Costume Design and Fashion on TV: Behind the Seams

Sat 5 May 12.00

TV Critic and Entertainment Reporter Emma Bullimore (TV Times, BBC 5Live) guides us through a discussion on Costume...

Panel/ Women in SVoD: Equity on Demand

Sat 5 May 13.00

Over the past decade, women accounted for fewer than 30% of fictional series television writers in the US...

I Told my Mum I Was Going on an R.E. Trip Q&A

Sat 5 May 13.30

We are pleased to welcome Julia Samuels (Writer/Producer), Roxanne Moores (Producer) and Lindy Heymann (Director) for a Q&A...

The Royle Family at 20

Sat 5 May 14.00

To commemorate its 20th anniversary we are delighted to be joined by Sue Johnston (Barbara Royle), Peter Martin...

#Reality2.0 Q&A

Sat 5 May 15.30

Following the screening actor/creator Nathan Bryon (Benidorm, Some Girls) and director Theresa Varga will be in attendance for...

Walter Presents: Tabula Rasa Intro

Sat 5 May 16.00

Before this screening Walter Iuzzolino will chair a Q&A with lead actress/co-writer Veerle Baetens (The Broken Circle Breakdown)...

The Excellence in Television Award: Julie Hesmondhalgh

Sat 5 May 20.00

We are honoured to present the inaugural Excellence in Television Award at Pilot Light TV Festival to a...

Blue Peter’s The History of Everything

Sun 6 May 13.30

The Blue Peter team has searched across their archives and handpicked a selection of the most charming and...

Reel Good Film Club Present: Cakes & Candles + Zine Workshop

Sun 6 May 15.00

Following a screening of the first 11-minute episode of Cake & Candles, RGFC lead a discussion about the...

TV in Memoriam: Utopia Q&A

Sun 6 May 16.00

Creator Dennis Kelly (Pulling), Producer Rebekah Wray Rogers (This is England ‘86) and Actor Oliver Woollford (Ghost Stories)...

In Conversation: Christopher Eccleston

Sun 6 May 16.30

We are delighted to welcome actor Christopher Eccleston to Pilot Light TV Festival for this exclusive in-person event,...

Pilot Light TV Festival Awards 2018

Sun 6 May 17.30

Join Pilot Light TV Festival for an informal session of networking, meeting future collaborators, TV chat and finding...

Michael Cumming: Director’s Commentary

Sun 6 May 18.30

In a professional career spanning 30 years, Michael Cumming has directed some of the most original, groundbreaking and...

Ethel & Ernest Extended Introduction

Sun 13 May 15.30

We will be joined by Dr Steve Henderson, Senior Lecturer in Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University and Director...

Unrest Post-screening discussion

Tue 15 May 18.00

This screening will be followed by a post-screening discussion with Dr Charles Shepherd of the ME Association and...

Workshop: Facebook Advertising for Beginners

Wed 16 May 18:30 - 20:30

Want to try advertising on Facebook but don’t know where to start? In this session, Katie Moffat, Head...

Revenge Post-screening discussion

Sun 20 May 18.00

Join Birds Eye View’s Mia Bays, an Oscar-winning producer (Six Shooter by Martin McDonagh, BAFTA-nominated Scott Walker –...

Moonlight Panel Discussion

Mon 21 May 17.50

This screening will be followed by a panel discussion, including speakers Campbell X and Andrew Moor, Manchester Metropolitan...

Touch Tour: Long Day’s Journey Into Night

Wed 23 May 18.00

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

Play Your Gender Panel discussion

Fri 25 May 18.15

This screening will be followed by a panel discussion.

About A Badly Drawn Boy Q&A

Sat 26 May 15.30

We will be joined by director Craig McNeil for a Q&A following the screening.

Manchester Keeps on Dancing Q&A

Sat 26 May 18.00

We will be joined by director Javi Senz, DJ Krysko, Ruud Whiting (Metrodome) and Dave Haslam for a...

McKellen: Playing the Part Satellite Q&A

Sun 27 May 15.00

There will be a live satellite Q&A hosted by Graham Norton following this screening.

Author Talk / Jeff Noon

Tue 29 May 18.30

Acclaimed Manchester novelist Jeff Noon comes to HOME for an evening of spoken extracts and conversation.

A Love That Never Dies Q&A

Wed 30 May 18.15

We will be joined by directors Jimmy Edmonds and Jane Harris for a Q&A following the screening.

Limmy’s Vine Show

Wed 30 May 2018 – Thu 31 May 2018

Join Limmy as he introduces a screening of the Vines, followed by an audience Q&A where you can...

Filmed Up Jun 2018

Fri 1 Jun 2018

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

Overtures: BSL Led Gallery Tour

Sat 2 Jun 15.00

Join Art and Design Historian Jennifer Little for a tour of Overtures. This tour will be led solely...

Course: Mentoring The Next Creative Generation

Tue 12 Jun 2018

Exploring the principles of mentoring, you will be equipped with the tools to support the next generation of...

Filmed Up Sep 2018

Thu 20 Sep 2018

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

Touch Tour: Othello Macbeth

Wed 26 Sep 18.30

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

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.

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

Fri 19 Oct 20.00

9Bach are joined by Alice Jones at HOME as part of Manchester Folk Festival 2018.

Manchester Folk Festival 2018: Lady Maisery

Sat 20 Oct 12.00

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

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: Billy Bragg with special guests

Sat 20 Oct 19.00

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.

Landscape in the Mist Intro

Thu 1 Nov 19.00; Fri 2 Nov 21.00; Sat 3 Nov 19.00

This screening will be introduced by Ally Davies, Engagement Assistant at HOME.

Filmed Up Dec 2018

Mon 10 Dec 2018

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

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