A sharply political comedy tackling racist theatrical tropes. Courtesy of a newfound transcendental awareness, Kim rejects and shatters the stereotypes that have bound her and her sisters who came before.
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No Pay? No Way! Political Farce at the Royal Exchange
A modern translation of the original play, No Pay? No Way! highlights that the economic troubles of 70s Italy are not only still relevant, but arguably only getting worse.
Betty! A Sort of Musical
The brand new “sort of musical” from the Royal Exchange celebrates the first (and only!) female speaker of the House of Commons, and defiant Northern Lass.
“Run away from your troubles white man” - Playland at Empty Space Theatre
Playland is a meeting of two men in Apartheid South Africa. These men stand at the brink of a new decade, searching for redemption in the bright lights of the fun fair.
Make Way for the Matriarchy: Hive City Legacy @ HOME, Manchester
This cacophonous collage of individual stories certainly fulfils its ‘genre-defying’ promise. From poetry, beatboxing, breakdancing, and song, to aerial acrobatics and unforgiving satire, you can never be sure of what the next scene holds.
Harpy Interview: Creative Collective's Rose Fowler
Let’s talk about social media and how we communicate. On an almost daily basis we hear about the damaging effects of ‘reel life’ vs real life . That’s exactly what Manchester-based performing arts group, Creative Collective, are exploring in new production, The Talk.
Mother Courage and Her Children - A Motherf*cking Theatrical Trip
It’s 2080 and the world is still no place for two women on their own. Mother Courage and Her Children is a story of unrelenting action, omnipresent political undertones, and a woman who adapts to survive - whatever the cost.
Refugee Week: Thought-Provoking Theatre
Refugee Week is dedicated to recognising the overlooked. Home, Manchester, set aside 16th-22nd June to provide a platform for theatrical, musical, cinematic and political offerings from refugees and solidarity supporters.