WAKE

THISISPOPBABY’s electrifying new show comes to Manchester with glitter, beats and banging tunes – this Irish WAKE is the ultimate celebration of life.

Experience WAKE – the electrifying Irish variety phenomenon from acclaimed Irish theatre company THISISPOPBABY, which remixes traditions in a high-octane, heart-thumping celebration of life and connection.

Immerse yourself in a wild WAKE where customs collide with club anthems, creating a euphoric soundtrack for a night filled with aerial artistry, tap, cabaret, slam poetry, pole-dancing and more.

Best known as an ancient funeral rite, the Irish wake is a celebration of transformation and of moving from one realm to another. Ushering in fabulous change – caterpillar to butterfly – the wake is a timeless reminder to live fully.

After two sold-out, award-winning runs in Dublin, theatrical juggernaut WAKE makes its way to Manchester. Don’t miss a spectacle with the spirit of an epic trad session and the ecstatic energy of a stadium concert.

Expect joy, connection, release… and glitter.

Supported by Culture Ireland.