Contact Theatre, Martin Harris Centre

Literature Live: Beth Underdown and JR Thorp

18:30 - 20:00 25 April 2022
Join us for the latest in the Literature Live series, presented by the Centre for New Writing. This event will feature readings by Beth Underdown and JR Thorp; the authors will be…

WCLC - The University of Manchester Jazz Ensemble

13:10 - 13:55 28 April 2022
The Music Department’s jazz ensemble takes the form of a little big band (a smaller version of the conventional 18-piece big band). The ensemble was established in October 2019 and,…

WCLC - The University of Manchester Nigerian Gospel Singing Ensemble

13:10 - 13:55 5 May 2022
The public debut of the Music Department’s Nigerian Gospel Singing Ensemble, engaging with popular and diverse gospel music repertoires of Nigeria. Second- and third-year students showcase…

ESTIVAL - Ad Solem

19:00 - 20:00 7 June 2022
The programme: The University of Manchester Chamber Choir, Ad Solem, will be performing a variety of beautiful music. Including repertoire from the department’s very own Camden Reeves,…

ESTIVAL Relaxed Performance: MUMS present - Music Around the World

13:30 - 14:30 9 June 2022
Manchester University Music Society’s Outreach programme presents Relaxed Performance, ‘Music Around the World’. An exploration of different music cultures including Nigerian Gospel…

ESTIVAL: MUMS present - MUWO at the Movies

19:00 - 20:30 9 June 2022
The programme: The University of Manchester Wind Orchestra take to the stage for their final concert of the year as part of our annual Estival festival, showcasing a range of pieces…

ESTIVAL: MUMS present - MUBB & Symphony Orchestra

19:00 - 21:00 10 June 2022
The programme: For the first time, the Manchester University Music Society Big Band and Symphony Orchestra combine forces to host a magnificent concert featuring a plethora of exciting…

How to Keep Up with the Kardashians

19:00 - 20:00 23 September 2022
Created and Devised by So La Flair Theatre www.solaflairtheatre.com “There are people dying Kim…” a fearless examination of the relationship between young women and their bodies…

Welcome Symphony Orchestra Concert

15:30 - 16:30 25 September 2022
Our symphony orchestra return with Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony. This beautiful performance will put the audience at ease – an oasis of calm amid the busyness of the beginning of term.

Behind the Curtained Door

19:00 - 20:30 29 September 2022
A MW Sun play, Behind the Curtained Door looks into the different perspectives of grief across cultures, borders and ages that are never typically explored. Supported by the Manchester…

WCLC- Danels

13:10 - 14:00 29 September 2022
Philip Grange The Centre Cannot Hold (World Premiere) Sergei Prokofiev String Quartet No.2 in F Major, Op.92 The Danels commence their new season at The University of Manchester with…

Behind the Curtained Door

19:00 - 20:30 30 September 2022
A MW Sun play, Behind the Curtained Door looks into the different perspectives of grief across cultures, borders and ages that are never typically explored. Supported by the Manchester…

Quatuor Danel Evening Concert with Petr Prause (Cello)

19:30 - 21:30 30 September 2022
Felix Mendelssohn, String Quintet No.2 in B-flat Major, Op.87 Franz Schubert, String Quintet in C Major, D.956 Quatuor Danel are joined by cellist Petr Prause (Senior…

Keynote lecture: “Innovation, Growth and the Creative Industries"

17:00 - 18:15 3 October 2022
About this event: Creative Manchester is a university-wide research platform at The University of Manchester which co-ordinates and develops research on Creative Industries and Innovation,…

Black History Month: Testament

17:00 - 18:30 5 October 2022
To celebrate Black History Month, acclaimed playwright, musician and performer (Black Men Walking, The Beatboxer, WOKE) and world-record-holding beatboxer, Testament, joins us ahead…

Alexandra Whittingham guitar

13:10 - 14:00 6 October 2022
Since the release of her debut album ‘My European Journey’ last year, guitarist Alexandra Whittingham has enjoyed sharing her passion for 19th century European music with the world.…

Kathryn Rudge (mezzo-soprano) and Duncan Glenday (piano)

13:10 - 14:00 13 October 2022
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Vaughan Williams with a programme including his major song cycle, The House of Life. The performance will include Songs of Enchantment…

Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr. with live duet score

13:10 - 14:00 20 October 2022
Buster Keaton stars as an unlucky-in-love projectionist-turned-detective in one of the best-loved silent comedies of all time, accompanied by live era-authentic score from the musicians…

Ari Hoenig Trio

13:10 - 14:00 27 October 2022
Ari Hoenig is a ground-breaking drummer, composer, and educator who has become one of the most significant and influential voices in the jazz world over the last two decades. The New…

Symphony Orchestra

19:00 - 21:00 29 October 2022
The University of Manchester Symphony Orchestra will be premiering a composition by PhD composer Alex Apostolopoulos. The Symphony Orchestra will also be performing Fantasia for Piano…

University of Manchester Drama Society Autumn Showcase

19:00 - 20:00 9 November 2022
The University of Manchester Drama Society (UMDS) is proud to present its first performances of the new season with its unmissable autumn showcase. Putting some of Manchester’s brightest…

Trio Atem at Sixteen

13:10 - 14:00 10 November 2022
Trio Atem returns for their 16th anniversary with a programme of exciting new commissions devoted to playfulness. The Thursday lunchtime concerts are part of the Walter Carroll Lunchtime…

University of Manchester Drama Society Autumn Showcase

19:00 - 20:00 10 November 2022
The University of Manchester Drama Society (UMDS) is proud to present its first performances of the new season with its unmissable autumn showcase. Putting some of Manchester’s brightest…

University of Manchester Drama Society Autumn Showcase

19:00 - 20:00 11 November 2022
The University of Manchester Drama Society (UMDS) is proud to present its first performances of the new season with its unmissable autumn showcase. Putting some of Manchester’s brightest…

WCLC- Danels

13:10 - 14:00 17 November 2022
Camden Reeves, Riverside Chase (World Premiere) Sergei Prokofiev, String Quartet No.1 in B Minor, Op.50 To keep himself busy during the global lockdown, Camden Reeves took up…

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