Martin Harris Centre, The John Rylands Library

Deeds not Words: Manchester and Women's Suffrage

14:00 - 16:00 8 March 2018
The John Rylands Library: Discover the history of the women's suffrage movement and be inspired by the Mancunian women (and men!) who encouraged a generation of women to fight for…

Quatuor Danel Seminar

14:30 - 16:00 8 March 2018
The Quatuor Danel workshops new compositions by postgraduate students of the University.

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Quatuor Danel

13:10 - 14:00 8 March 2018
A concert of contrasts is offered here, ranging from the late-Romantic lyricism of Webern’s Langsamer Satz to a new work by Marseillais composer Régis Campo and the uncompromising collision…

Deeds not Words: Manchester and Women's Suffrage

14:00 - 16:00 9 March 2018
The John Rylands Library: Discover the history of the women's suffrage movement and be inspired by the Mancunian women (and men!) who encouraged a generation of women to fight for…

Manchester University Music Society - Musica Festival Concert

13:10 - 14:00 9 March 2018
Musica is a week-long festival during the week of International Women’s Day. It comprises of multiple events that celebrate all aspects of female music making, including composition,…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert with Richard Whalley (piano)

19:30 - 21:00 9 March 2018
A fascinating juxtaposition of the intensely wrought yet expansive lyricism of Franck’s only string quartet with the deft refinement and constant flux of Enescu’s Piano Quintet. Franck…

Manchester University Symphony Orchestra

19:30 - 21:00 10 March 2018
Progamme to Include : Thorvaldsdottir Aeriality Sibelius Violin Concerto Bax Tintagel Sibelius Tapiola Following on from their hugely successful performance of Shostakovich’s…

Thursday Lates: Behind the Scenes with the Photography and Conservation Studios

17:00 - 18:00 15 March 2018
The John Rylands Library: Join us for an exploration of the unseen areas of the Photography and Conservation Studios. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the experts who care…

Thursday Lates: Behind the Scenes with the Photography and Conservation Studios

18:00 - 19:00 15 March 2018
The John Rylands Library: Join us for an exploration of the unseen areas of the Photography and Conservation Studios. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the experts who care…

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - Piano Recital by Tom Hicks

13:10 - 14:00 15 March 2018
There’s no need to book – this concert is free and you can just turn up on the day. Prokofiev Sonata No. 8 in B flat Major, Op. 84 Janácek In the Mists University of Manchester…

Manchester University Music Society - New Sounds from Manchester

13:10 - 14:00 16 March 2018
A second concert of 2018 showcasing compositions from some of the many talented students studying at the University of Manchester. This concert will be the premiere for most of the…

Manchester University Wind Orchestra (MUWO) and Manchester University String Orchestra (MUSO)

19:30 - 21:00 17 March 2018
Programme to Include Emily Howard Prayer Eseld Pierce A Name Perpetual Libby Larsen grand rondo Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture Faure Pelleas and Melisande Suite Mozart Ballet…

Aperture: open photography session

10:30 - 11:30 18 March 2018
The John Rylands Library: Calling all photographers! This is a fantastic opportunity to capture the beauty of our Historic Reading Room, before the Library opens to the general public.…

Stockport Youth Orchestra

15:30 - 17:00 18 March 2018
Ay Caray! Join Stockport Youth Orchestra for a programme of Latin-American music, featuring Tango, Bossa Nova, Danzón, Habanera, Malambo and more. Distinguished SYO alumni join as guest…

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 20 March 2018
The John Rylands Library: Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at The John…

Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert - The Michael Kahan Kapelye: Klezmer Showcase

13:10 - 14:00 22 March 2018
There’s no need to book – this concert is free and you can just turn up on the day. The Music Department’s student klezmer ensemble – The Michael Kahan Kapelye – share their year of…

‘Ich bin ein Hamburger’: Music from Baroque Hamburg

13:10 - 14:00 23 March 2018
As one of the most vibrant cultural centres of the Baroque period, Hamburg was a hotbed of musical talent throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. From Handel’s first opera, Almira,…

MACBETH - Toil and Trouble

13:00 - 14:00 26 March 2018
Performance 1pm - 2pm Workshops 2.15pm - 3pm Join award-winning 1623 Theatre as they chart the journey of literature’s most famous deadly duo, in this hour-long adaptation…

MACBETH - Toil and Trouble

10:00 - 11:00 27 March 2018
Performance 10am - 11am Workshops 11.15am – 12pm Join award-winning 1623 Theatre as they chart the journey of literature’s most famous deadly duo, in this hour-long adaptation of…

Film Screening: ACTION SPACE (2016)

18:00 - 20:00 4 April 2018
An experimental film and inflatable project Founded by Ken Turner and his wife Mary Turner in 1968, Action Space used large inflatable sculptures to create interventions into public…

Shimmer and Shine Window Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 5 April 2018
The John Rylands Library: Red and yellow and pink and green, you name it our amazing stained glass windows have it! Using the most colourful papers and textures make your own version…

Toddler Tales

11:00 - 11:45 5 April 2018
The John Rylands Library: Find a cosy corner, pull up a cushion and listen to fun stories. Join in playtime, creating a story world of your own. Free, no need to book, just drop…

Rainbows, Stars and Flying Horses: Printing Press Demonstration

11:15 - 11:45 6 April 2018
The John Rylands Library: See our 19th century printing press come to life. Inspired by the Alchemy of Colour exhibition we will be printing beautiful images with an amazing rainbow…

Explorer Tour

14:00 - 15:00 10 April 2018
The John Rylands Library: Ever wondered where some of the Library doors and staircases lead to? Then this is the tour for you. Join us as we take a look behind the scenes at The John…

Shimmer and Shine Window Workshop

14:00 - 16:00 10 April 2018
The John Rylands Library: Red and yellow and pink and green, you name it our amazing stained glass windows have it! Using the most colourful papers and textures make your own version…

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