Cultural Shenanigans

After a mammoth 2011 Weekender, dashing here there and everywhere, I decided to take things at a more sedate pace for 2012. This is also my way of saying I was far too disorganised to properly plan ahead – even with the excellent guide produced by organisers-supreme Creative Tourist, and so missed out on some [...]

A quick round-up of four fun things to visit, watch or do, in and around Manchester, in what’s left of August. August is nearly over already, yikes. Most of my original four have been and gone already, but never fear, I have found more to take their place… This month: a new gallery, a literary night [...]

    Back in May (I know, I’m so on top of my blogging…) the lovely Creative Tourist joined forces with the just-as-lovely Culture Vulture. It’s a meeting of blog minds, bringing together bloggers with interests in travel, arts, culture and whatever else might arise. What is rather nice is there’s no need to be [...]

A mini monthly preview of some of the cultural shenanigans going on in Manchester in February, which might be that little bit different, maybe a new night, a small or unusual venue.  If you know of something fun to see or do in or around Manchester in March, just tweet or leave a comment on this page. [...]

Before 2011 comes to an end, I thought I’d reflect on my favourite arts events. Read up on my January – June cultural things July The month of festivals. 2011 saw my first time to 24:7 Theatre Festival at three Manchester city centre ventures where I watched 12 out of the 13 plays on offer, from [...]