Lesbian Triple Bill Join directors Clodagh Chapman, Ellie Harrington and Maisie Holland for an evening of queer works in progress from Manchester’s emerging theatre-makers.
Martin Harris Centre
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We are a vibrant university arts venue situated in the heart of Manchester incorporating a concert hall and studio theatre. Find out more: https://www.martinharriscentre.manchester.ac.uk/
We're excited to host Patrick Radden Keefe as part of @mcrlitfest.bsky.social this autumn! Book now: manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/an-ev...
Centre For New Writing@newwritingmcr.bsky.social · last mo.Announcing the second in our series of events in partnership with @uomcreativemcr.bsky.social as part of this year's @mcrlitfest.bsky.social programme: Patrick Radden Keefe discusses 'London Falling', a riveting true story of wealth, lies and the dark currents running beneath modern London.
Final reminder for our Relaxed Performance Summer Sing and Sign-along – THIS FRIDAY! Watch our latest BSL tutorial from Sign Me Happy and get ready to join in with 'Summer Holiday'! 📅 Fri 12 Jun ⏰ 11am (Doors 10.30am) 🎟️ Free – No booking required, unless you’re bringing a group of 10 people or more
In-between China and the World 📅 Monday 15 June ⏰ 2.30-4pm 📍 John Thaw Studio Theatre, @mhcentre.bsky.social 🎟️ Free – Booking required
Today we're sharing our second BSL tutorial from Sign Me Happy – get ready to join in with 'Do Re Mi' at our Relaxed Performance Summer Sing and Sign-along:
Our resident string quartet Quatuor Danel invited students of Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership to take part in a masterclass – watch highlights from this inspiring event in our latest video: youtu.be/Wfw0ZPuTUZU
Quatuor Danel perform with Noémi Győri at MHC and lead masterclass for Derbyshire school pupils
YouTube video by School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
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The countdown has begun to our Relaxed Performance Summer Sing and Sign-along! 📅 Friday 12 June 2026 ⏰ 11am (Doors 10.30am) 🎟️ Free – No booking required, unless you’re bringing a group of 10 people or more
Relaxed Performance - Summer Sing and Sign-along 📅 Fri 12 Jun ⏰ 11am (Doors 10.30am) 🎟️ FREE (Booking required for groups of 10+) A 50-minute musical treat, open to all. This relaxed performance is intended to be welcoming for people who may not feel comfortable attending formal concerts.
Huge congratulations to Alex Shaw, our Arts Administration Manager, who won the ‘Outstanding professional services for social responsibility’ prize at the University of Manchester’s Making a Difference Awards last night!
The winning award goes to a project that has transformed accessibility and inclusion at the Martin Harris Centre through relaxed performances, community outreach and creative partnerships. Congratulations to Alex Shaw for MHC Breaking Barriers. @uomhums.bsky.social @mhcentre.bsky.social
TOMORROW: Quatuor Danel with Noémi Gyori (flute) (Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert series – Free entry!) 📅 Thursday 7 May ⏰ 1.10-1.50pm 🎟️ Free – No booking required More info: events.manchester.ac.uk/.../event:ig...
Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: Archiving Culture 📆 Until 3 June 📍 Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building Co-created by students enrolled in the ‘Archiving Culture’ module, this exhibition examines representation across contemporary culture, communities and histories.
IN ONE WEEK: Divine Intimacies (Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert series – Free entry!) 📅 Thursday 23 April ⏰ 1.10-1.50pm 🎟️ Free – No booking required
Victor Lim and Ben Powell 📅 Thu 19 Mar ⏰ 1.10-1.50pm 🎟️ Free – No booking required This week's Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert offers some of the most exciting two piano music of the last century, performed by two virtuoso instrumental teaching staff. events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...
Ñandereko (Our Way of Life) – World Première 📅 Thu 12 Mar ⏰ 1.10-2pm 🎟️ Free – No booking required A new dramatic cantata for voice, piano and keyboards, strings, flute, aerophones, and percussion, with prerecorded sonic materials and visual projections. events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...
Musica Ensembles Concert Date: Sat 7 Mar Time: 2-4pm Tickets: £11.50 / £7.50 / £3.75 This concert showcases women and gender-diverse composers in a large ensemble setting, celebrating their brilliant music. www.quaytickets.com/martinharris...
Come to our next Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert: Percussion NOW 📅 Thu 26 Feb ⏰ 1.10-1.50pm 🎟️ Free – No booking required Art flourishes when tradition meets innovation, where history, imagination, and the avant-garde merge to keep artistic creation alive. events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...
MUMS Chamber Orchestra Concert 📅 Saturday 21 February ⏰ 2-3pm 🎟️ £11.50 / £7.50 / £3.75 Join the University of Manchester Chamber Orchestra for a beautiful afternoon of music. More info: events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...
MUMS Chamber Orchestra Concert | Events at The University of Manchester
Join the University of Manchester Chamber Orchestra for a beautiful afternoon of music. The Orchestra will also be joined by the Universities Cosmo Chamber Choir, along with concerto competition winner, Maia Rey Macia, for Nielsen’s flute concerto!
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Join us for next week's Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert, a celebration of Chinese New Year presented by The Confucius Institute: Quatuor Danel with Cheng Yu (pipa) 📅 Thu 19 Feb ⏰ 1.10-1.50pm 🎟️ Free – No booking required events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...
Hansel and Gretel Manchester University Music Society (MUMS) Opera presents a fairytale opera in three acts: 📅 Friday 13 February ⏰ 7-9.30pm 🎟️ £11.50 / £7.50 / £3.75 / Free to MUMS members with code More info: events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...
TOMORROW: Jonathan Ainscough, Sarah-Louise Young and Jordan Paul Clarke – 'Who I’d Be' 📅 Thu 5 Feb ⏰ 1.10-1.50pm 🎟️ FREE – No booking required Three seasoned musical theatre performers present a decades-spanning programme of captivating theatre songs. events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...
Our Arts Administration Manager Alex is celebrating her 10th Anniversary volunteering as a Dementia Friends Ambassador for @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social. In that time, she has created 632 Dementia Friends, and run 40 Dementia Friends Information sessions. www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...
Please enjoy this festive round-up from @uomhums.bsky.social – featuring many of SALC's 2025 highlights! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnR9...
Humanities festive video 2025
YouTube video by The University of Manchester- Faculty of Humanities
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A dark horse for this year's Christmas No. 1 is this rendition of 'Silent Night' by a band featuring students of the Departments of Music, Midwifery and Mathematics, alongside members of staff. Find more festive tunes on the Department of Music's YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6plb...
Silent Night, UoM jazz featuring Harriet Yap and Joshua Fatimilehin-Tulip
YouTube video by Music Department, University of Manchester
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One more BSL tutorial from Sign Me Happy to help you get ready for our Festive Sing-along Relaxed Performance with Manchester University Music Society this Friday! In today's video, Gemma teaches us the signs for 'Silent Night':
Relaxed festive sing-along | 19 December | Martin Harris Centre Join us for a relaxed, inclusive performance at the @mhcentre.bsky.social this Christmas 💝 Discover more:
Improving inclusivity at the Martin Harris Centre < Social Responsibility
The Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama is a performance space situated in the heart of The University of Manchester’s campus. Since it opened in 2003, the Centre has offered a varied programme…
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As we count down to our Festive Sing-along Relaxed Performance with Manchester University Music Society this Friday, here's another BSL tutorial so you can join in with the songs! In today's video, Gemma from Sign Me Happy teaches us the signs for 'Walking in a Winter Wonderland':
Ad Solem performing Durufle’s Requiem 📅 Thu 18 Dec ⏰ 7pm 🎟️ £12 / £8 / £5 📍 Holy Name Church, Oxford Road University of Manchester Chamber Choir, Ad Solem perform Durufle's Requiem in the atmospheric surroundings of Holy Name Church. Tickets and info: www.quaytickets.com/martinharris...
'Where the Wild Things Are - Music that makes the Impossible Possible' 📅 Thurs 18 Dec ⏰ 1.10-1.50pm 🎟️ Free – No booking required Grammy Award winner James Clapperton takes us through a journey of some of his wildest repertoire. More info: events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...
