Featured Events in Manchester in November, 2024(December Updated)

Come in. Sit down. Explore. The Unbuilt Room is part-performance, part-game... an interactive journey where places create memories — and memories create places. A performer stands on a bare stage and describes another, imaginary place. By giving instructions like ‘Go North’ or ‘Pick up the lamp’, you navigate this other world. Inspired by choose-your-own-adventure stories and early text-adventure computer games, The Unbuilt Room combines the possibilities of contemporary gaming with the simplicity of bare-bones storytelling. Each show is unique, shaped by your choices as you work together to overcome obstacles and explore a verbal maze... without leaving your seat. See a video here: https://vimeo.com/363320841 Critical response to Kriebel’s ‘exploration games’: ‘★★★★★ Turns the concept of immersive theatre on its head.’ - Londonist on A House Repeated ‘A gently fascinating interactive world... it’s funny, too.’ - Time Out on A House Repeated ‘★★★★ Delivers both laughter and poetry.’ - The Stage, on Beowulf ‘Combine humour and entertainment with the profound.’ - Brighton Magazine, on The Unbuilt Room ‘We... get drawn deeper and deeper into Kriebel’s impressively detailed imaginary adventure world.’ - The Telegraph, on We This Way www.unbuiltroom.com www.sethkriebel.com Information Source: Portico Library | eventbrite

Audio-Collage Workshop with Dr. Henry McPherson In this workshop, Henry will guide us through different ways of thinking about listening, audio, attention, and our relationship with sound and sonic media. We will consider some improvisational listening methodologies to explore our entangled relationship with multiple agencies, environments, and other actors, and consider how these relationships might come together in concrete forms such as audio collage and audio essay. After giving an introduction into the theory of acoustic ecologies, Henry will take us outside of the Ellen Wilkinson Building and onto the University of Manchester campus. We will record sounds from our environment, before returning intside to edit our recordings into sound-collages. Please bring a smartphone or similar (something to record audio with!) ​Date: 28th November 2024 Time: 2:30-4pm Location: Ellen Wilkinson Building, University of Manchester, M15 6JA You will need: a smartphone/device to record audio with About the Facilitator: Henry is a composer, improviser, artist, and researcher from Herefordshire (UK). His portfolio explores creative relationships with the natural world through sound, movement, and visual media. Often, Henry's work is focused on plant ecologies and the sights and sounds of woodland and coastal ecosystems. His developing approach to ‘ecological improvisation’ aims to cultivate inclusive listening and interspecies empathy in and through performance. You can read more about his work here. As always, we can offer up to £10 (or less if costs are lower) reimbursement of travel costs for a maximum of 8 attendees. Reimbursements will operate on a first come, first served basis. If you need travel support, please email Scott Backrath (EHRN Treasurer) at scott.backrath@manchester.ac.uk. Information Source: Environmental Humanities Research Network | eventbrite

Experience a delightful evening of electric shuffleboard with the SMDSSG Dads at Electric Shuffle Manchester in the vibrant city of Manchester. The event will take place on November 29, 2024, at 201 Deansgate #Ground floor, Manchester, M3 3NW. Immerse yourself in a fun and social atmosphere while showcasing your shuffleboard skills. Best of all, admission is free, so don't miss this opportunity to connect with other dads and enjoy a friendly game in a fantastic setting.

La Nuit Des Fleurons du Gospel Ivoire Come join us for a night filled with soul-stirring gospel music at Richmond House! Experience the powerful voices and uplifting melodies of talented performers from the Ivory Coast and beyond. Let the music transport you to a place of joy and inspiration. This in-person event promises to be a memorable evening of celebration and praise. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to witness the beauty of gospel music from the Ivory Coast. Get your tickets now! Information Source: Rehob' Music events | eventbrite

Oliver James Lomax is a poet, educator, and trustee of the Working-Class Movement Library in Salford. He passionately believes in cultural equality and the power of the arts to enable everyone in society to have a voice. He has published 5 collections of poetry including The Dandelion Clock (2020) and Burial of the Cameo (2023) – ‘Dammed fine poems, full of emotional resonance and vivid imagery; the world made fresh to the eye and ear.’ – Ian Rankin Oliver has written poetry for film and television and in 2019 released his first spoken word single described by Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music) as ‘An unholy hybrid of John Cooper Clarke and Mark E Smith.’ He released his debut album Working-Class Love Poem (Shadrack and Duxbury 2023) which he is currently touring across the UK. His poems are now taught in schools. ‘Poems that dance with originality and are tenderly unafraid of love and belonging.’ – Mark Thomas ‘Beautifully written poems from a unique voice of integrity and spirit.’ – Maxine Peake Support comes from Barney Rule Barney Rule is an English Literature student at the University of Manchester, who has written poems since he was small. He describes his work as ‘a tragi-comic melange of Miles Jupp and John Cooper Clarke’ and hopes one day someone else will describe it that way too. Information Source: The Portico Library | eventbrite

Explore accurate Manchester Basketball Women v Caledonia Gladiators Women Basketball information for 30th November with Fixture Calendar. Manchester Basketball Women's team is one of the premier teams in the sport, with a rich history of success and talented players. The team competes in various prestigious competitions such as the Women's British Basketball League (WBBL) and the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). This team has a solid track record of winning, having been crowned champions of the WBBL in 2018 and the Manchester Basketball Women0 in 2019. The team is made up of experienced and skilled players, such as former Great Britain international Georgia Jones, who have helped lead the team to victory. The Manchester Basketball Women's team calls the National Basketball Performance Centre, a state-of-the-art facility, their home stadium. This venue has a seating capacity of 2,000 spectators, providing a vibrant and energetic atmosphere for both players and fans alike. The Caledonia Gladiators Women's Basketball team is a fierce and talented group of athletes hailing from Caledonia, a small town in the state of Michigan. The team competes in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) league and has garnered a strong following of loyal fans for their impressive performances. Led by star players such as point guard, Sarah Adams, and power forward, Emily Jackson, the Gladiators have consistently ranked in the top tier of their division. Their home games are held at the Caledonia Arena, a state-of-the-art facility that can accommodate up to 5,000 roaring fans. In addition to their on-court success, the Caledonia Gladiators Women's team has also received various awards and recognitions including multiple WNBA playoff appearances and individual player accolades. Don't miss the chance to catch this dynamic team in action at their next game! Information Source: fixturecalendar.com

Join us for a panel discussion celebrating the launch of ‘There is nothing old under the sun,’ a special publication accompanying the eponymous exhibition by Steph Huang. This English-Chinese bilingual publication invites readers into Huang’s visual explorations and conceptual journeys, centred on a mode of drifting. Through photography, Huang recaptures a sense of wonder in everyday life, expressing, I feel that I have collected some fragments of the everyday world. The publication features images of Huang’s artworks and original photographs, complemented by writings from Xiaowen Zhu, Jo-Lene Ong, Ellen Mara De Wachter, and the artist. Designed by Huang’s frequent collaborator, Leslie Chang, ‘There is nothing old under the sun’ reveals narratives woven into the very fabric of making. The discussion will bring together Steph Huang; Professor Allan Walker, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Dean of the School of Arts, Media, and Creative Technology at the University of Salford; Stephanie Fletcher, Assistant Curator of the University of Salford Art Collection; and arts writer Ellen Mara De Wachter, with moderation by Jo-Lene Ong, Curator at esea contemporary. Published by esea contemporary with generous support from the Henry Moore Foundation, Public Gallery, Arts Council England, and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, ‘There is nothing old under the sun' will be available for purchase, with signed copies offered at the event. This event is free, but booking is recommended due to limited capacity. About Steph Huang Steph Huang lives and works in London. She received her MA in sculpture from the Royal College of Art, 2021. Huang has presented recent solo exhibitions at Tate Britain, London (2024); Standpoint, London (2024); E‑WERK Freiburg, Germany (2024); Public Gallery, London (2023); Taipei Fine Arts Museum (2022); Volt, Eastbourne (2022); Goldsmiths CCA, London (2022); and mother’s tankstation, London (2022). Her work has been featured in recent group exhibitions at Galerie du Monde, Hong Kong (2023); Bloomberg New Contemporaries, Humber Street Gallery, Hull and South London Gallery, London (2022); Belmacz, London (2021); San Mei Gallery, London (2021, 2020); Bloc Projects, Sheffield (2021); South London Gallery (2021); and Cromwell Place, London (2021). Huang was awarded the Mark Tanner Sculpture Award in 2023 and the Grand Prize in the Taipei Art Awards in 2022. Forthcoming projects include solo exhibitions at Cross Lane Projects, Cumbria (2025) and Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taiwan (2025). Image Credits: Publication sleeve impression, 'There is nothing old under the sun', published by esea contemporary, 20241 / 4Impression of the publication 'There is nothing old under the sun' Information Source: esea contemporary | eventbrite