TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Talks & An Audience With Events in Manchester
Sat 26 Oct - Thu 7 Nov 2024
Sun 10 Nov 2024 - Fri 17 Jan 2025
Scarred for Life
Friday 18 October 2024
From terrifying films like The Wicker Man and Witchfinder General to the gentle eeriness of The Owl Service and Worzel Gummidge, 'Folk Horror' has become a thrilling genre in its own right. In this brand new live show, Stephen Bro...
Tommy Cannon
Friday 18 October 2024
He's a national treasure who became a household name as one half of Cannon & Ball. Tommy Cannon played the straight man to the late Bobby Ball as the Oldham double act dominated prime-time TV for more than a decade. An actor, singer and com...
A Morning with Rob Biddulph - I Follow the Fox
Saturday 19 October 2024
Join award-winning author and illustrator and Manchester Literature Festival favourite Rob Biddulph in this fun-packed family event. In a session fizzing with laughs, creativity and of course drawing, Rob will bring to life his award-winni...
Professor David Wilson & Marcel Theroux - Killer Books
Tuesday 22 October 2024
Why do some novels inspire people to commit murder? Which fictional characters and plots arouse lethal violence in the real world? How does fiction become crime fact? Novelist and presenter Marcel Theroux and one of the country's leading cr...
An Evening with Lucinda Light
Wednesday 23 October 2024
Lucinda Light, the hugely popular star of Channel 4's Married At First Sight Australia and expert in emotional intelligence (EQ), greets UK audiences with her toolkit of grounding exercises, before speaking about her experiences on Marri...
Hugh Cornwell - An Animated Discussion
Thursday 24 October 2024
As part of a season of events celebrating the Lost Worlds Of Ray Harryhausen exhibition at Waterside, CIT presents this special event featuring Hugh Cornwell, one of the UK's leading musicians, a Ray Harryhausen aficionado and a keen supp...
Simon Reeve
Saturday 26 October 2024
Author and TV presenter, Simon Reeve is one of the world's most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary film-making combines travel and adventure with current affairs, history, wildlife, culture and conservation. His journey...
Tez Ilyas
Saturday 26 October 2024
Blackburn-born British-Pakistani comedian Tez Ilyas, one of the most most celebrated stars in British comedy, and Sunday Times best selling author (Secret Diary ofa British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4) is back with his hilarious new show, After...
Delirium Diaries Book Launch
Saturday 26 October 2024
A celebration event to mark the release of Delirium Diaries by Pete Mackenzie Hodge. Hear book readings, music, Q&A and more to celebrate the launch of Delirium Diaries. Pete Mackenzie Hodge, twice a survivor and now embracing life as a ...
Jon Ronson's Psychopath Night
Sunday 27 October 2024
Do Psychopaths rule the world? How do we define normal? Are you friends with a psychopath? Are you worried YOU might be one? Fifteen years has passed since he embarked on the adventure that became his ground-breaking and best-selling work, ...
In Conversation with Stewart Copeland (The Police)
Thursday 31 October 2024
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...
Fantastic Negrito - White Jesus Black Problems
Thursday 31 October 2024
A solo stripped down raw acoustic tour of Grandfather Courage with a screening of new film White Jesus Black Problems + a Q&A. When you listen to Fantastic Negrito, you're invited to hear the story of life after destruction. Each song is a ...
The Serial Killer Next Door
Friday 1 November 2024
One of the UK's most notable Psychological Therapists and Crime commentators Emma Kenny discusses what creates a serial killer. She will take you on a journey looking at what ingredients of possibility lead to body counts by killers like Te...
Greg Jenner - Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy
Sunday 3 November 2024
Join ex-Horrible Histories historian and chart-topping You're Dead to Me podcaster Greg Jenner, as he goes back in time to explore Roman Britain! You can expect myth-busting, quick-fire quizzes and to discover mind-boggling truths about eve...
An Evening with Richard Dawkins
Monday 4 November 2024
Settle in for an unforgettable evening with Richard Dawkins, the world-renowned evolutionary biologist, author, and public intellectual, as he embarks on a highly anticipated tour across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Europe...
The Epic History of The Lord of the Rings: Middle Earth & Beyond
Monday 4 November 2024
The history of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a long and winding journey with many roads that take readers down the most unexpected of paths. From abandoned plot lines to dramatic changes in the narrative, this talk will explore ...
Simon Reeve
Thursday 7 November 2024
Author and TV presenter, Simon Reeve is one of the world's most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary film-making combines travel and adventure with current affairs, history, wildlife, culture and conservation. His journey...
An Evening with Jimmy Anderson
Friday 8 November 2024
Following his recent retirement, hear from one of England's greatest ever pace bowlers, Jimmy Anderson to mark the release of his new autobiography. 21 years. 188 Test Matches. 704 Test Wickets. A story of dedication and resilience, Jimmy w...
Geraint Thomas & Luke Rowe - Watts Occuring
Friday 8 November 2024
Join Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas and his best mate, super domestique and podcast co-host Luke Rowe, for their first-ever Watts Occurring live show. The two Welshmen will bring their usual mix of cycling comedy and brutally honest i...
An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen
Saturday 9 November 2024
Following her sold-out Agatha Christie tour, acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley leads us into the life of one of English literature's most cherished figures. For these live, beautifully-illustrated talks, Lucy invites audiences to step into t...
Dick & Angel Strawbridge - Escape to the Chateau
Saturday 9 November 2024
Spend an entertaining evening with the stars of Channel 4 hit Escape to the Chateau, Dick and Angel Strawbridge, and experience the Chateau like never before. Over the past eight years, millions of viewers across the world have been enthral...
An Audience with Monty Don
Sunday 10 November 2024
Join BBC Gardeners' World presenter and gardening writer, Monty Don, as he shares his passion for gardens and the unique role they play in human inspiration and wellbeing. Monty has been making television programmes for over 30 years and ha...
Ned Boulting
Sunday 10 November 2024
ITV's Tour de France commentator Ned Boulting returns again. But this time he's 101 years too late for the 1923 Tour de France! In his latest celebration of the greatest race on earth, Ned delves into the hidden mysteries of a mysterious ro...
THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER 2 - THE REAL MANHUNTER
Sunday 10 November 2024
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...
ABC - An Intimate Evening with Martin Fry
Sunday 10 November 2024
The hits earned their place in pop history. From Poison Arrow to The Look Of Love, from All Of My Heart, and Be Near Me, to When Smokey Sings, ABC were the band that redefined glamour and cool. Led by the charismatic Mancunian Martin Fry, t...
Ant Middleton
Monday 11 November 2024
This year, Ant Middleton returns to the UK stage to talk all things K2; from the gut-wrenching experience of leaving his family to travel to one of the most dangerous mountains in the world - and the consecutive obstacles he had to surmount...
Gee Atherton
Wednesday 13 November 2024
Gee Atherton is a mountain biking legend; first British male and two-time UCI DH World Champion, multiple World Cup race and series champion, Red Bull Hardline winner and Red Bull Rampage rider, as well as the star of the Ridgeline series w...
An Evening with Jeff Stelling + Special Guest Paul Merson
Thursday 14 November 2024
An exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years. During the evening Jeff will share anecdotes from his amazing ...
Manchester Minds: A University History of Ideas
Monday 18 November 2024
Manchester Minds: A University History of Ideas has been written to mark the bicentenary of the University of Manchester: that is, of its earliest forerunners. Its aim is to evoke themes in the University's and the wider city's history thou...
The History of Witchcraft & Feminism
Thursday 28 November 2024
The word 'witch' - what does it conjure for you? Do you immediately have an image of a hat, broomstick and cat, or an old, warty woman who entraps children in her gingerbread house? Or do you see a young, empowered healer who is targeted si...
Rebecca Caine
Friday 29 November 2024
A journey of self discovery with help from writers including Bernstein, Bucchino, Guettel, La Chiusa, Sondheim, Weill and Yeston. Join singer Rebecca Caine, whose talents stretch from opera to the West End, including creating the role of Co...
Yotam Ottolenghi
Sunday 1 December 2024
Spend a delicious evening with the inimitable chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi, celebrating the release of his highly anticipated new cookbook, Comfort, Ottolenghi's most personal work since his era-defining publications, Simple and F...
The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
Thursday 16 January 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...
The Makings of a Murderer 2 - The Real Manhunter
Friday 17 January 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 Mark & Lard
Thursday 23 January 2025
The 24th March 2004 saw the world heritage radio site of the 'Mark and Lard Show' come to an end with a resounding: 'STOP...!' Now fully twenty-one years later we can finally complete that catchphrase with an equally resounding: '... CARRY ...
A Celebration of Father Ted with Joe Rooney
Friday 24 - Saturday 25 January 2025
Celebrate one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as renowned actor and stand-up comedian Joe Rooney presents a night of all things Father Ted! Joe featured as the rebellious Father Damo in the classic Father Ted episode The Old Grey Whis...
Sathnam Sanghera - How British Imperialism Has Shaped the Globe
Sunday 26 January 2025
imes columnist and multi-award-winning author and historian, Sathnam Sanghera revealed how Empire continues to shape life in Britain today in his ground-breaking work, Empireland. Now, he joins us LIVE to explore its lasting impact on t...
Jason Fox - Life at The Limit
Wednesday 29 January 2025
Ex-special forces soldier, star of TV's SAS: Who Dares Wins, Inside The Real Narcos and author of The Number One Bestseller Battle Scars; Jason Fox will bring to the stage and on tour for the first time the remarkable story of his daring ex...
Manchester United Legends - Steve Bruce & Gary Pallister
Monday 17 February 2025
Come and join two Manchester United Legends as they chat about their action packed football careers starring; Steve Bruce and Gary Pallister as they delve into all things football. Having amassed over hundreds of appearances for the mighty ...
Neighbours - The 40th Anniversary Tour
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Maple Tree Entertainment in collaboration with Fremantle Australia present: Neighbours - The 40th Anniversary Tour. Following on from the phenomenal sell out success of The Celebration Tour, Neighbours is returning to the stage, with a new ...
Su Pollard
Tuesday 18 February 2025
A night of hilarious laughter, fabulous songs and wonderful stories. For 50 years the legendary Su Pollard has delighted audiences, starring in the nation's best-known TV shows and on stages around the globe in some of the world's most-l...
Killer Couples featuring Emma Kenny
Wednesday 19 February 2025
Killer Couples is not just another true crime show; it's a riveting exploration of romance gone horrifically awry. Emma unravels the complex psychology of couples who commit the unthinkable, transforming their intimate bond into a pact of d...
An Evening with Jimmy White
Wednesday 19 February 2025
An evening With ''The Whirlwind'' Jimmy White! Hosted by none other than the voice of world snooker, Mr John Virgo, plus an exclusive trick shot masterclass from the man himself. Also joined by special guest snooker commentator and 1997 Wor...
James Martin
Friday 28 February 2025
James Martin Live will visit 18 towns and cities across the UK including and entertaining audiences with live demonstrations, cooking tasks and featuring some very special guests. Following the phenomenal success of his previous tours, audi...
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 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...
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...
Sounds of the 60's Live with Tony Blackburn
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Join Tony as he presents an evening of 60s classics performed live by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers. Featuring the hits of The Everly Brothers, Dusty Springfield, The Kinks, Elvis, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Otis Redding, ...
A Question Of... Live
Saturday 22 March 2025
Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are back in this exciting and hilarious live show based on the iconic sporting TV series. The show will feature rounds and challenges familiar to everyone, along with exciting new elements created ju...
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...
