TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Talks & An Audience With Events in Manchester
Sat 19 Apr - Sun 12 Oct 2025
Science of Trauma & The Body: The Psychosomatic Nature of Trauma
Monday 3 March 2025
In this Seed Talk, discover the impact of trauma and how it manifests in the body, from the prefrontal cortex to the vagus nerve. You will gain an understanding of our body's role in psychological survival, the mediating role of our nervous...
An Evening With Sir Geoff Hurst
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Across the world, Sir Geoff Hurst certainly needs no introduction. He is a sporting legend who is still the only player ever to score a hat trick in A World Cup Final. Sir Geoff made his name with club side West Ham United, with whom he ma...
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Friday 7 March - Wednesday 7 May 2025
Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography from the world's most prestigious mountain film festival as it heads on a...
An Audience with Si King
Saturday 8 March 2025
Take a trip down memory lane with national treasure Si King and get to know the man behind the bike like never before. Si invites you to an evening of memories, music, and laughs where he will pull back the curtain on the moments that made ...
Hidden in Print - International Women's Day Event
Saturday 8 March 2025
On International Women's Day, come and find out about the women in the pages of the Portico's books - the women who are almost forgotten. The Portico has first editions of many well-known female writers of the nineteenth century, such as El...
Jeremy Corbyn - In Conversation
Sunday 9 March 2025
Join Jeremy Corbyn and Dr Paul Rogers for a special in conversation event, focusing on the global arms trade, ongoing conflicts around the world and the release of the new book, 'Monstrous Anger of the Guns: How the Global Arms Trade is Rui...
Ben Fogle - Wild
Monday 10 March 2025
Ben Fogle's new show WILD takes you on a journey through his extraordinary encounters with the human and natural world, with inspiring and uplifting tales of self-discovery that will leave you enchanted, enlightened, and entertained, in th...
Twiggy + Q&A with Sadie Frost
Monday 10 March 2025
The 17:30 screening on Mon 10 Mar at HOME will be followed by a Q&A with director Sadie Frost, chaired by Kirsty Fairclough, Professor of Screen Studies at The School of Digital Arts (SODA) at Manchester Metropolitan University. Twiggy focu...
Curious Directive Science Club: An Introduction to Life (& Death)
Tuesday 11 March 2025
Curious Directive theatre company offers an insightful, emotionally intelligent introduction to organ donation, offering no answers, just questions. In the UK, organ donation is now an opt-out decision. Organ donation can save the life of...
In Conversation with Clint Boon
Friday 14 March 2025
For the first time, Clint Boon will be answering the questions, from growing up in Oldham, early days of Inspiral Carpets, Noel Gallagher giving him Oasis demos on the road and more! Host for the evening will be Clint's close friend and fel...
Candace Bushnell - True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and The City
Saturday 15 March 2025
In her new one-woman show, New York icon Candace Bushnell, the international best-selling novelist and creator of Sex and the City takes the audience on a whirlwind tour of New York City, from Studio 54 to the Lipstick Jungle and beyond, sh...
Shaun Ryder
Sunday 16 March 2025
He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure. Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder is hitting the road for a new, spoken word tour. The star of more-TV-shows-than-anyone-has-a-right-to-feature-on - including Celeb...
The Influence of Kate Greenaway on Illustrations and Illustrators
Thursday 20 March 2025
How did Kate Greenway's art reach and move generations of children? How do named literary prizes influence book sales and the publishing trade? Why does it seem that historical women are erased more often than men? This talk by historian an...
Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Saturday 22 March 2025
Join one of the most influential medical doctors in the UK, Dr Rangan Chatterjee, host of Europe's biggest health podcast Feel Better, Live More, author of five Sunday Times Bestselling Books and star of BBC One's Doctor In The House, fo...
Sue, Matt & Phil Live! The Reunion Tour
Saturday 22 March 2025
Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are back in this exciting and hilarious live show. Joining the gang will be A-list celebrity guests from the world of sport who will compete against each other, putting their knowledge to the test as...
Manchester United Legends - 1985 & 1990 FA Cup Special
Sunday 23 March 2025
An Afternoon with Manchester United Legends: FA Cup Special celebrates the 35th and 40th anniversaries of Manchester United's iconic FA Cup triumphs in 1985 and 1990. This special event will bring together the legends who made history in th...
The Repair Shop - Secrets from the Barn
Sunday 23 March 2025
The Repair Shop is stepping out of the barn and onto the stage for an exciting new live tour! This captivating live show will feature Will Kirk, Steve Fletcher, Lucia Scalisi and The Teddy Bear Ladies - Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell...
An Evening with Kevin Sinfield
Monday 24 March 2025
Kevin Sinfield, is one of the most successful players in rugby league history. Having won many championships and Challenge Cup successes as part of great teams, he also earned individual accolades as winner of the Lance Todd Trophy the Harr...
Rick Buckler (The Jam) - A Night of Memories & Music
Sunday 30 March 2025
This is your chance to witness history in the making. It's a must for all fans of The Jam! Feel the rhythm of A Town Called Malice, and get lost in the soulful sounds that define a generation, as the band's legendary drummer recalls all his...
It's Really Long Innit? - Surviving Sandinista
Sunday 30 March 2025
A 2 Part spoken word/live music production detailing the merits and demerits one of the most fiercely debated albums of all time. Why would the so-called "Only Band That Mattered" release an album of three discs, with 36 tracks and over 14...
TommyInnit
Monday 7 April 2025
One of the world's most popular YouTubers and Twitch Streamers, gamer, comedian and writer Tom Simons (aka TommyInnit) has announced returns with The Survival Tour. Not content with writing the definitive book on how to survive the worl...
Adam Frost
Monday 7 April 2025
Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners' World presenter, Adam Frost, is leaving the garden and heading back out on tour!In his most personal show to date, Adam will discuss the plants that have shaped his life and reflect o...
Billy Billingham - Always A Little Further
Tuesday 8 April 2025
Billy Billingham MBE QCB is as tough as they come. Chief Instructor on Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins, Paratrooper, decorated SAS leader, and a bodyguard to Hollywood superstars, Billy has seen extreme combat and gruelling missions aplen...
An Evening with Phil Rosenthal - Somebody Feed Phil
Wednesday 9 April 2025
"Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator, executive producer, writer, and host of "Somebody Feel Phil," Netflix's most popular food and travel show, which premiered its fifth season in May 2022. This Emm...
Craig Revel Horwood
Saturday 12 April 2025
The star of BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing is taking to the road with his debut solo tour! Join Craig as he talks about his life from Australia to the West End to Strictly, reveals a wealth of backstage gossip with his trademark wit and cando...
Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Saturday 19 April 2025
Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring you a selection of well-known hits and some previously not-performed-live-before tunes. It'll be a unique evening in which Francis will reprise fan favourites from ...
Moral Ambition with Rutger Bregman
Tuesday 22 April 2025
The brightest minds of our generation might dream of changing the world. But in reality, most high achievers settle for making a lot of money for themselves and their families. World-renowned historian and bestselling author Rutger Bregman ...
Jonathan Haidt
Tuesday 22 April 2025
The mental health of young people has become one of the most pressing issues of our time. In recent months, debates have raged about the impact of smartphones on adolescent wellbeing: Should they be banned in schools? Should children under ...
Craig Revel Horwood
Thursday 24 April 2025
The star of BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing is taking to the road with his debut solo tour! Join Craig as he talks about his life from Australia to the West End to Strictly, reveals a wealth of backstage gossip with his trademark wit and cando...
The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
Thursday 24 April 2025
Following sell-out shows nationwide, the UK's top true crime theatre tour is back with a brand-new lineup!Featuring Senior Investigating officer Colin Sutton, who caught serial killer Levi Bellfield and 'Night Stalker' Delroy Grant. Join us...
An Audience With Mick Miller
Thursday 1 May 2025
Mick Miller is a comedy legend who first came to fame on ITV's "New Faces". Having won his heat, the Liverpudlian started getting more theatre work and that led to the TV producer, Johnnie Hamp selecting him to become a regular on the hit ...
An Evening with Aggers and Tuffers
Monday 12 May 2025
Cricket legends Aggers and Tuffers are BACK and ready to bowl you over as they return to the stage with their highly anticipated 2025 tour! With a collective career of over 5 decades, Aggers and Tuffers have remained connected to the sporti...
An Evening With Niall Harbison - How Rescuing Dogs Saved Me
Wednesday 14 May 2025
What's the one thing a dog can teach us? ForNiall Harbison, it was everything. A few years ago, Niall's life looked very different. Addiction had almost got the better of him, but when he came across a dog shackled to a short chain, malnou...
Home and Away - The Early Years
Friday 16 May 2025
You Know We Belong Together... Relive the nostalgia and magic of Home and Away with a live 'in conversation' celebration of Australia's iconic series! Join Kimberley Cooper (Gypsy Nash) and Nick Hardcastle (Tim O'Connell) as they guide ...
Benji Waterhouse
Sunday 18 May 2025
Described by The Times as "the Adam Kay of mental health care", NHS psychiatrist, award-winning comedian, and Sunday Times best-selling author Benji Waterhouse - is going on his first book tour! Through a mixture of stand-up and chapter...
Mike Peters (The Alarm)
Tuesday 3 June 2025
It's been a remarkable career. Mike Peters, frontman of The Alarm, created one of Britain's best-loved rock bands at the turn of the 1980s. He filled arenas, enjoyed hits with Sixty Eight Guns Spirit Of '76, and Absolute Reality, and opened...
Robin Ince
Wednesday 4 June 2025
A journey through the minds that populate the planet and may populate the universe beyond. An hour of joy and curiosity with the presenter of The multi award winning Infinite Monkey Cage. Expect stories of chimpanzees and astronauts, of sta...
Danny Bowes (Thunder) - Maximum Chat
Thursday 5 June 2025
Thunder frontman and Planet Rock radio presenter Danny Bowes presents his highly anticipated one-man show, Maximum Chat. The tour marks a significant return to the stage for Bowes, following his recovery from a life-threatening accident in...
Mike Peters (The Alarm)
Sunday 8 June 2025
It's been a remarkable career. Mike Peters, frontman of The Alarm, created one of Britain's best-loved rock bands at the turn of the 1980s. He filled arenas, enjoyed hits with Sixty Eight Guns Spirit Of '76, and Absolute Reality, and opened...
Tim Minchin
Friday 27 June - Sunday 13 July 2025
Get ready for an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as the Northampton-born, Australia-raised award-winning actor, comedian, author and music virtuoso looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist ended up building one of the...
An Audience with Mick Miller
Thursday 28 August 2025
Mick Miller is a comedy legend who first came to fame on ITV's "New Faces". Having won his heat, the Liverpudlian started getting more theatre work and that led to the TV producer, Johnnie Hamp selecting him to become a regular on the hit ...
An Evening with Neil Warnock
Friday 29 August 2025
Join record breaking, legendary football manager Neil Warnock, as he steps into the spotlight to recount a career like no other in front of an audience for the first time. With over six decades in the game, Neil has managed more matches tha...
Derren Brown
Tuesday 2 - Saturday 13 September 2025
Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns with his brand new live show, ONLY HUMAN. The content of ONLY HUMAN is still under wraps, but we can guarantee you a ...
Susie Dent
Sunday 14 September 2025
Word Perfect is the brand-new tour of the joys of the English language from 'Britain's best-loved wordsmith'. Following on from her hit show 'The Secret Life of Words', Susie Dent is back with a brand-new collection of facts and stories fr...
Fran Lebowitz
Wednesday 17 September 2025
In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. An American original and purveyor of urban cool, the cultural satirist and author is pointed,...
The Secret Histories of Rome with Mary Beard
Friday 19 September 2025
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot. In this captivating live event, Mary Beard takes you beyond the well-worn paths of emperors and battles, revealing the r...
In Conversation with Stewart Copeland (The Police)
Monday 6 October 2025
A-List rock star Stewart Copeland enjoyed remarkable success with The Police, and is one of the greatest drummers of all-time, a multi-Grammy winner, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. Having played drums for Curved Air from 1975 to 1976, h...
In Conversation with Stewart Copeland (The Police)
Tuesday 7 October 2025
A-List rock star Stewart Copeland enjoyed remarkable success with The Police, and is one of the greatest drummers of all-time, a multi-Grammy winner, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. Having played drums for Curved Air from 1975 to 1976, h...
Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
Sunday 12 October 2025
Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring you a selection of well-known hits and some previously not-performed-live-before tunes. It'll be a unique evening in which Francis will reprise fan favourites from ...
