5 things to do in the North West
Moscow City Ballet presents Swan Lake
The Moscow City Ballet are in town this weekend and it is not one to be missed. Head along to Manchester’s Palace Theatre to see the tragic tale of Siegfried and his love for Odette, the Queen of the Swans. Moscow City Ballet’s take on the classic romantic ballet is transformed on stage and brought to life with the help of Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly good and recognisable score. Find out more here.
From the Factory Archives
A series of displays celebrating the archives of Factory Communications Ltd, the team behind Factory Records and the Haçienda are now being exhibited at the Museum Of Science And Industry in Manchester. The displays, which are on display until the end of April, will change once a month and will include themes like food and drink and memberships. Head along this weekend to discover more. Find out more here.
CBeebies Treasure Island
Head off to Blackpool with the kids this weekend for CBeebies Treasure Island. Children’s TV stars Callum Donnelly, Richard Franks and Robin Hatcher, stars of the popular hit CBeebies TV show SPOTBOTS will be joined by Justin Fletcher in what is set to be a jam-packed show of pirates, treasure and mermaids with the classic tale of Treasure Island being brought to life on stage, with a modern twist. Find out more here.
Liverpool Philharmonic Chamber Music Series
Russian-born pianist Kirill Gerstein will take to the stage at St George’s Hall Concert Room in Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. The recital programme will see Gerstein open with the timeless beauty of Bach before giving the audience a full performance of Liszt’s Transcendental Études. Find out more here.
Northern Quarter Makers Market
Head to Stevenson Square in Manchester’s Northern Quarter for the Makers Market on Sunday. The event will bring together the very best food, drink, art and craft producers in the area. The event welcomes locals who source, grow, bake and make the products they sell. As well as crafts to admire, there will also be a wide range of food to try, including local farm produce, artisan breads and hand crafted cheeses. Find out more here.
