TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
TALKS & AN AUDIENCE WITH EVENTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Talks & An Audience With Events in Manchester
Tim Minchin
Sunday 13 July 2025
Get ready for an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as the Northampton-born, Australia-raised award-winning actor, comedian, author and music virtuoso looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist ended up building one of the...
Dexys' Kevin Rowland - A Life Story In Conversation
Wednesday 16 July 2025
Join Dexys' iconic frontman Kevin Rowland, one of the great mavericks and creative geniuses of British music, for a truly special evening discussing his astonishing and subversive new memoir, 'Bless Me Father'. From the juvenile courts of h...
Jonathan Harvey In Conversation + Beautiful Thing
Saturday 16 August 2025
Jonathan Harvey is one of our top comedy voices, having written for stage, screen and novels he is best known for the outrageous BBC sitcom Gimme Gimme Gimme staring Kathy Burke and the seminal play turned British queer cinema classic Beaut...
Waterloo Road - Everyone Welcome
Sunday 17 August 2025
A powerful and engaging panel with the director, producer and cast of BBC's Waterloo Road. Join us for a powerful and engaging panel featuring BBC's Waterloo Road producer Adam Leatherland, director Lloyd Eyre-Morgan, and cast members Miya ...
Adam Kay - A Particularly Nasty Case
Thursday 21 August 2025
Join BAFTA award-winning writer and comedian Adam Kay for an evening of hilarious and horrifying anecdotes, as well as a unique insight into the British healthcare system. Adam will be joined in conversation by another famous face (unless...
An Evening with Sir David Jason
Friday 22 - Saturday 23 August 2025
For the first time ever, Sir David Jason takes to the stage at Lowry, Salford, with a brand-new show, joined by a special guest presenter for an unforgettable evening of fun, laughter, and never-before-heard stories. From Only Fools and Hor...
James Martin Cookery Demo
Monday 25 August 2025
Mr Food and Drink, James Martin returns to Bolton Food & Drink Festival for his 14th year to teach you some brand new recipes! James Martin made a great impact with his television debut in November '96 and has rarely been off screen since....
Jacqueline Wilson
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Join Dame Jacqueline Wilson in conversation with a leading host for a night of nostalgia and stories. Every ticket comes with a copy of PICTURE IMPERFECT, the long-awaited sequel to The Illustrated Mum for adult readers. We'll be taking y...
An Audience with Mick Miller
Thursday 28 August 2025
Mick Miller is a comedy legend who first came to fame on ITV's "New Faces". Having won his heat, the Liverpudlian started getting more theatre work and that led to the TV producer, Johnnie Hamp selecting him to become a regular on the hit ...
An Evening with Neil Warnock
Friday 29 August 2025
Join record breaking, legendary football manager Neil Warnock, as he steps into the spotlight to recount a career like no other in front of an audience for the first time. With over six decades in the game, Neil has managed more matches tha...
Do You Own the Dançefloor? (15) + Q&A
Saturday 30 August 2025
Step back into the legendary world of The Hacienda, the iconic Manchester nightclub that defined an era with this 10th anniversary screening of Do You Own the Dancefloor? featuring special guests and a Q&A. This documentary captures the un...
Derren Brown
Tuesday 2 - Saturday 13 September 2025
Prepare to be astonished! The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns with his brand new live show, ONLY HUMAN. The content of ONLY HUMAN is still under wraps, but we can guarantee you a ...
I'm ADHD! No You're Not
Saturday 6 September 2025
Join BAFTA award-winning comedian Paul Whitehouse and his wife Dr. Mine Conkbayir MBE for their I'm ADHS! No You're Not podcast as they explore the experience of ADHD with their celebrity guest Johnny Vegas! Paul typifies the archetypal s...
Peter Kay In Conversation With Sara Cox
Sunday 14 September 2025
Tickets on sale 10AM Saturday June 21!Comedy icon Peter Kay is set to appear in two very special live events, In Conversation with Sara Cox at Salford's prestigious Lyric Theatre on Sunday 14th September. In these unique and heartwarming sh...
Susie Dent
Sunday 14 September 2025
Word Perfect is the brand-new tour of the joys of the English language from 'Britain's best-loved wordsmith'. Following on from her hit show 'The Secret Life of Words', Susie Dent is back with a brand-new collection of facts and stories fr...
An Evening with Oti Mabuse
Monday 15 September 2025
Hosted by writer and literary critic, Sarah Gwonyoma, join Oti for an evening of romance. As one of the most instantly recognisable faces in the UK and one of the country's most beloved broadcasters, presenters and talent show judges, Oti M...
Fran Lebowitz
Wednesday 17 September 2025
In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. An American original and purveyor of urban cool, the cultural satirist and author is pointed,...
An Evening With Katie Price & Kerry Katona
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Model Katie Price and former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona embark on a tell-all tour! Having been friends for over twenty years, they are looking forward hitting the road together and sharing stories of marriage and divorce, bankruptcy, 'I'm A...
Eric Idle
Thursday 18 September 2025
Eric Idle-star of stage, screen and crossword puzzle-has often been compared to Noel Coward. But never favourably. He has been in showbusiness since 1961. 'Unfortunately I can't find the exit,' he says. 'My role in life seems to be cheering...
An Audience With Airline's Jane Boulton
Thursday 18 September 2025
An intimate evening filled with honest conversations, hilarious anecdotes, and plenty of surprises. "An Audience with Airline's Jane Boulton" is a captivating show that offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the iconic British TV s...
The Secret Histories of Rome with Mary Beard
Friday 19 September 2025
Step into the world of Ancient Rome with renowned historian Mary Beard as she uncovers the stories that history forgot. In this captivating live event, Mary Beard takes you beyond the well-worn paths of emperors and battles, revealing the r...
An Audience with Coronation Street
Saturday 20 September 2025
For the first time ever, the legendary stars of the world's longest-running soap are stepping off the famous cobbles and onto the stage for an unforgettable evening! An Audience with Coronation Street is hitting the road, and it's shaping u...
Clare Balding
Tuesday 23 September 2025
An evening of stories with beloved broadcaster Clare Balding. She'll be in conversation with a leading host about her debut novel, Pastures New. From growing up in a racing yard to commentating in the King's Coronation procession and fronti...
Jodie Harsh In Conversation
Wednesday 24 September 2025
Witness the iconic noughties-era of pop culture in London as told by DJ Jodie Harsh (the drag queen persona of Jay Clarke), who saw, did and survived it all. Joined by special guests Fatboy Slim (in Brighton) and DJ Paulette (in Manchester)...
Su Pollard
Thursday 25 September 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...
Eating Austen - Dining with Jane Austen
Saturday 27 September 2025
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of her birth, join the Portico Kitchen for an afternoon of thoughtful conversation and delectable bites centred on the work of Jane Austen. This intimate event will feature a curated selection of dishes en...
Bristol Old Vic - Hamlet
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Filmed in 4k, in front of a live audience at Bristol Old Vic, and with a new sound mix exclusively for cinema, director John Haidar's spellbinding adaptation of Shakespeare's seminal tragedy stars rising star Billy Howle (The Serpent, On C...
An Evening with Ricky Tomlinson
Friday 3 October 2025
In conversation about his life and career, with BBC Radio Merseyside presenter and established singer and entertainer Asa Murphy, Eric "Ricky" Tomlinson is an English actor (and former plasterer) best known for his television roles as Bobby...
An Evening with Erinma Bell
Monday 6 October 2025
Join Erinma Bell as she converses with other inspirational Black Women on what it is like to be a black female leader today. In 2003 Erinma became a co-founder and CEO of her own formidable charity known as CARISMA - Community Alliance for ...
In Conversation with Stewart Copeland (The Police)
Monday 6 October 2025
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...
Lulu
Tuesday 7 October 2025
Grammy-nominated singer, pop sensation, gifted stage and film actress, Lulu has been entertaining the nation for decades. Now, at 76, with the release of her highly anticipated memoir, she's finally telling her whole, unfiltered story f...
In Conversation with Stewart Copeland (The Police)
Tuesday 7 October 2025
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...
Hollyoaks - The 30th Anniversary Tour
Monday 13 October 2025
Three decades of hard-hitting storylines, jaw-dropping drama, and larger than life personalities - now it's time to go behind the scenes like never before! Join the stars of Hollyoaks up close and personal for an access-all-areas live tour,...
An Evening With Katie Price & Kerry Katona
Monday 13 October 2025
Model Katie Price and former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona embark on a tell-all tour! Having been friends for over twenty years, they are looking forward hitting the road together and sharing stories of marriage and divorce, bankruptcy, 'I'm A...
Touching The Void's Simon Yates - Pleasure & Pain
Monday 13 October 2025
Join legendary mountaineer Simon Yates, of the Touching the Void docu-drama, as he recounts a decade of thrilling new climbs across the globe. From the frozen extremes of the north and south to summits in South America, Central Asia, and...
Inside No 9 Stage/Fright
Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 October 2025
Welcome to a world of intrigue, as we invite you to step Inside Number 9 for a theatrical experience like no other. Expect the unexpected as the acclaimed BBC TV series comes to life on stage, fresh from a sell out West End run, weaving its...
An Evening with Jimmy Anderson
Thursday 16 October 2025
The man for all seasons. England's greatest ever fast bowler. The Jimmy Anderson is returning to the stage for an unrivalled evening of never-before stories from inside the changing room. With 188 Tests and 700+ wickets to his name, the...
James May - Explorers: The Age of Discovery
Thursday 16 October 2025
James May brings to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains, sailed into the unknown. The live show combines theatrical techniques and James' charismatic storytelling to create an eve...
An Evening With Paul Merson
Thursday 16 October 2025
An Evening with Paul Merson sees the football star discuss his illustrious career with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and England. He'll talk about games, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fall outs and every...
John Lydon - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
Thursday 16 October 2025
He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon - aka Johnny Rotten - changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a poli...
Strange, but True Crime with Jennifer Rees
Monday 20 October 2025
Join us for a stranger than fiction night of true crime with ex-forensics lecturer Jennifer Rees who explores the world's most shocking and unbelievable cases. Jennifer's previous theatre tour, The Psychology of Serial Killers, was a huge h...
An Audience with Sir Bradley Wiggins
Sunday 26 October 2025
5 times Olympic Gold medalist, 2010 Stage winner Giro D'Italia and 2012 Tour De France Winner,Sir Bradley Wiggins, is a British former professional road and track racing cyclist, who competed professionally between 2001 and 2016 is shari...
Brian Cox
Monday 27 October 2025
One of the greatest actors of his generation, Brian Cox is now a household name due to his embodiment of the infamous character Logan Roy from the international hit Succession, which won him a Golden Globe. But even more extraordinary than ...
Steve Bracknall
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Introducing an evening with Steve Bracknall, the man behind the legend of Royal Oak FC (portrayed by comedian Chris McClure). The show will showcase all of Steve's best bits including live training drills, Key members of the coaching team a...
Deadly Live Hosted by Steve Backshall
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Get ready, UK! This Autumn half-term, award-winning wildlife presenter Steve Backshall is bringing Deadly Live! to arenas nationwide-an action-packed, edge-of-your-seat experience based on the hugely popular BBC Deadly franchise. Join Ste...
An Evening With Susie Wolff
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Former racing driver and Managing Director of F1 Academy Susie Wolff lifts the bonnet on her incredible journey to the top of motorsport. From the moment her parents first sat her in a go-kart, Susie felt it: the thrill of speed, the spa...
David Olusoga - A Gun Through Time
Monday 10 November 2025
Have you ever considered how a single weapon could change the course of history? What stories lie behind the guns that shaped empires, wars, and even criminal underworlds? How did these firearms influence not just battles, but entire societ...
Brett Tippie
Monday 10 November 2025
Brett Tippie is a multi-talented professional extreme sports athlete - a pioneer of Freeride Mountain Biking who kicked off his career while simultaneously competing on the World Cup circuit for Giant Slalom & Snowboard Cross for the Canadi...
Grayson Perry
Wednesday 12 November 2025
Chelmsford-born Turner Prize-winning acclaimed cross-dressing artist Grayson Perry CBE is as well known for his colourful pottery and tapestries as he is for his books, TV shows and social commentary. Using all these different media, he ...
