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literature MLF: Decolonising My Body with Afua Hirsch
Manchester Central Library | 18 October 2023

Decolonising My Body with Afua Hirsch looks at ideas of how notions of beauty are constructed and stripped away.

Part of Manchester Literature Festival

literature MLF: Lisa Nandy
Manchester Central Library | 19 October 2023

Lisa Nandy sets out a way in which we can turn around the global changes, political divisions and economic crises that have rocked the UK.

Part of Manchester Literature Festival

literature MLF: Monica Heisey & Sheena Patel
Manchester Central Library | 20 October 2023

Monica Heisey & Sheena Patel discuss their debut novels, strong women characters and the perils of modern love and relationships.

Part of Manchester Literature Festival

literature MLF: Jeremy Deller
HOME | 22 October 2023

Jeremy Deller talks about the power of imagination, creativity, collaboration, Manchester and his joyful book Art is Magic.

Part of Manchester Literature Festival

literature MLF: Jeanette Winterson
HOME | 22 October 2023

One of our most prolific and inspiring storytellers, Jeanette Winterson returns to MLF to launch her new book, Night Side of the River: Ghost Stories.

Part of Manchester Literature Festival

literature MLF: Thurston Moore in Conversation
Manchester Central Library | 17 November 2023

A founding member of Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore discusses his journey to becoming one of the most influential musicians of his generation.

Part of Manchester Literature Festival

literature MLF: Doon Mackichan in Conversation
Manchester Central Library | 20 November 2023

British actor, comedian and writer Doon Mackichan joins MLF to launch her memoir, My Lady Parts: A Life Fighting Stereotypes.

Part of Manchester Literature Festival

literature MLF: Naomi Alderman in Conversation
Manchester Central Library | 29 November 2023

Naomi Alderman discusses her new novel The Future, creating strong feminist characters, and her superpowers as a novelist and game writer.

music Party Lines: Ed Gillett in conversation with Fergal Kinney
Manchester Central Library | 17 August 2023

Blackwells Books and Manchester Libraries invite you to join Ed Gillett in conversation with Fergal Kinney at the book launch of Party Lines

performance Arlo Parks Presents The Magic Border
Contact | 9 September 2023

In The Magic Border, Arlo Parks shares twenty original poems, song lyrics and intimate images from collaborator, photographer Daniyel Lowden

literature Kerry Washington: Thicker Than Water Book Tour
Royal Northern College of Music | 25 October 2023

Spend an evening with award-winning actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington on her Thicker Than Water Book Tour.

talk Lemn Sissay Book Launch
HOME | 16 September 2023

Former University of Manchester Chancellor and poet, Lemn Sissay, launches his latest poetry collection Let the Light Pour In.

literature Max Porter Presents Shy
Contact | 7 October 2023

Through his inimitable style, cult author Max Porter brings Shy to life, allowing us to enter his head and see what lies beneath.

literature An Evening With Linton Kwesi Johnson
Contact | 14 October 2023

Experience a special event with pioneering Jamaican reggae poet, performer, activist and critic, Linton Kwesi Johnson, hosted by Jackie Kay.

theatre Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People
Contact | 1 – 2 December 2023

The legendary annual celebration of all things curious and creative returns to Manchester. Nine Lessons is a variety night like no other.