Podcasts by HOME Theatre Podcast

Explore 5Hz and Euphonia With Artist Emma Smith from 2019-04-26T15:17:11

Let Artist Emma Smith take you on a guided tour of her dual-exhibition 5Hz and Euphonia. Simply hit play and start strolling to get some insider-information on the exhibitions key works. 

One Minute Review: Petra - English from 2019-04-26T09:14:24

Listen to our English language One Minute Review of Petra from Director Jaime Rosales. 

This film screens as part of the Viva 2019 UK tour. Find out more here Listen

One Minute Review: Alanis - English from 2019-04-26T09:10:25

Listen to our English language One Minute Review of Director Anahí Berneri's fifth feature film Alanis. 

Alanis screened as part of ¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival 2019. Fi...

Two Minute Guide: Emma Smith's 5Hz and Euphonia from 2019-04-17T14:24:54

Artist Emma Smith shares the inspirations behind her interactive dual-exhibition 5Hz and Euphonia. 

5Hz and Euphonia can be found in our main gallery from Sat 6 Apr 2019 – Sun 19 May 20...

Kingdom - Audience Reactions from 2019-04-10T16:20:49

Find out what audiences have been saying about Kingdom, the new show about bananas, King Kong and capitalism from Barcelona's leading theatre company Señor Serrano. 

Kingdom runs from T...

One Minute Review: Quién te cantará - English from 2019-04-09T13:52:57

Listen to our English language One Minute Review of Director Carlos Vermut's enigmatic music drama Quién te cantará, recorded by HOME Young Programmer Joe Hayward. 

¡Viva! Spanish &...

One Minute Review: Memorias de un hombre en pijama - English from 2019-04-05T16:15:16

Listen to our English language One Minute Review of Director Carlos Fernández de Vigo's animated tale Memorias de un hombre en pijama, screening as part of Viva 2019.

¡Viva! Spanish &am...

One Minute Review: Jean-François i el sentit de la vida - Spanish from 2019-03-25T17:31:03

Listen to our Spanish language review of Miriam Lies, screening as part of Viva Festival 2019. 

¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival 2019 takes place between Fri 22 Mar 2019 – S...

One Minute Review: Jean-François i el sentit de la vida - English from 2019-03-25T17:26:41

Listen to our English review of Jean-François i el sentit de la vida, screening as part of Viva Festival 2019.

Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival 2019 takes place between Fri 2...

One Minute Review: Miriam miente - Spanish from 2019-03-25T17:21:33

Listen to our Spanish language One Minute Review of Miriam miente screening during Viva Festival 2019.

¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival 2019 takes place between Fri 22 Mar 2...

One Minute Review: Miriam Lies - English from 2019-03-25T17:17:08

Listen to our English language review of Miriam Lies, screening as part of Viva 2019. 

¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival 2019 takes place between Fri 22 Mar 2019 – Sat 13 Apr...

One Minute Review: Anna By Day - English from 2019-03-22T16:04:47

Listen to our English language One Minute Review of Director Andrea Jaurrieta doppelgänger drama Ana de día, screening during Viva 2019.

¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival 201...

One Minute Review: Ana de día - Spanish from 2019-03-22T16:00:18

Listen to our Spanish language One Minute Review of Director Andrea Jaurrieta doppelgänger drama Ana de día, screening during Viva 2019.

¡Viva! Spanish & Latin American Festival 201...

Viva 2019 Podcast 25th Birthday Celebration: English Edition from 2019-03-21T10:38:28

Viva is 25 years old - can you believe it? To celebrate, we invited curators Jessie Gibbs, Rachel Hayward and Andy Willis plus Festival Assistant Ellie White to take a stroll down memory lane be...

Viva 2019 Podcast 25th Birthday Celebration: Spanish Edition from 2019-03-20T17:19:58

¡Viva! cumple 25, qué maravilla! Para celebrar hemos invitado al equipo del festival - Jessie Gibbs, Rachel Hayward y Andy Willis, con la becaria de este año Ellie White - compartir sus recuerdo...

The Animals and Children Took To The Streets: Audience Reactions from 2019-02-13T11:57:07

The reviews are in and 1927 have done it again! Find out what audiences have been saying about their colourfully eclectic show The Animals and Children Took To The Street. 

To find out ...

Audio Intro: David Bethell's Fleeting Flights from 2019-01-24T12:59:07

Our main galley is given a new lease of life via the rustic work of artist David Bethell and his new solo show Fleeting Flights. Learn more about what he has in store by listening to our audio i...

Yes Man: New Digital Sound Commission for Push Festival 2019 from 2019-01-11T14:48:21

“Are you a man? Were you born in Manchester? Do you belong here?”

What appear to be three closed questions, requiring a yes/no answer can in fact be unpacked and answered in surprising ...

White Audience Reactions from 2018-12-19T16:44:42

Find out what audiences have been saying about White, our lovely little Christmas theatre show for kids. 

White runs from Thu 13 Dec 2018 – Sun 23 Dec 2018. Find out more and book ticke...

Släpstick Audience Reactions from 2018-12-14T15:58:20

Flying violins! Speed skating ballerinos! Winner of the 2017 Edinburgh Spirit of the Fringe Award, Släpstick is an ode to the timeless comedy of Charlie Chaplin, Marx Brothers, Spike Jones and L...

The Maids Audience Reactions from 2018-11-20T17:43:54

Hear what audiences have been saying about The Maids, our first production to be performed in-the-round.

The Maids runs until Sat 1 Dec. Find out more and book tickets here Listen

Set Designer Ruari Murchison Talks The Maids from 2018-11-14T15:01:51

Set Designer Ruari Murchison talks the challenges and opportunities of bringing The Maids to life in-the-round. 

The Maids runs from Fri 16 Nov - Sat 01 Dec. Find out more and book tick...

Explore CAPSID With Artist John Walter from 2018-11-08T14:25:26

Get a guided tour of our new exhibition CAPSID direct from the artist who created it, John Walter. Hit play when you enter our main gallery and let John guide you round each room and share some ...

Explore John Walter's A Virus Walks Into A Bar from 2018-10-31T14:40:11

HOME's Senior Producer of Visual Art Bren O'Callaghan discusses John Walter's new short film A Virus Walks Into A Bar.

John Walter's CAPSID runs from Sat 10 Nov - Sun 06 Jan. Find out m...

Explore John Walter's CAPSID from 2018-10-31T14:32:47

HOME's Senior Producer of Visual Art Bren O'Callaghan talks us through CAPSID, the colourful new exhibition from artist John Walter.

John Walter's CAPSID runs from Sat 10 Nov - Sun 06 J...

The Orbit 2018 Podcast from 2018-10-23T14:38:44

Join HOME's Assistant Producer of Theatre Amanda Fawcett on a whirlwind tour of this year's Orbit Festival with special guests Sam Ward of YesYesNoNo Theatre and Toussaint to Move's Akeim Toussa...

Future Bodies: Audience Reactions from 2018-10-03T10:51:54

Hear what audiences have been saying about Future Bodies, the new health-tech show from Rash Dash and Unlimited Theatre.

Future Bodies runs from Fri 28 Sep - Sat 13 Oct. Find out more a...

In Conversation: Sarah Perks with Artist Qasim Riza Shaheen from 2018-10-01T15:56:33

HOME's Sarah Perks talks to Visual Artist Qasim Riza Shaheen about his involvement in the Asia Triennial Manchester 2018. 

The Asia Triennial Manchester runs from Fri 05 Oct - Sun 21 Oc...

OthelloMacbeth: Audience Reactions from 2018-09-20T16:25:48

Hear what audiences have been saying about OthelloMacbeth - our two-in-one Shakespeare tale where the The Bard's scorned female characters take centre stage...

OthelloMacbeth runs from ...

In Conversation: Director Terence Davies from 2018-09-06T16:01:30

Director Terence Davies talks to HOME's Artistic Director of Film Jason Wood about the making of his debut feature Distant Voices, Still Lives. 

Find out more about the film offering at...

Director Jude Christian Discusses othellomacbeth from 2018-09-05T14:45:09

To find out more about our new co-production of othellomacbeth with The Lyric Hammersmith, we sit down with Director Jude Christian to hear about her casting choices and what to expect from the ...

Set Designer Basia Bińkowska On Bringing othellomacbeth To Life from 2018-08-29T14:09:01

Award winning set designer Basia Bińkowska discusses the inspirations behind her revelatory set for Director Jude Christian's othellomacbeth. 

othellomacbeth can be seen at HOME from Fr...

In Conversation: Artist Phil Collins and HOME's Sarah Perks from 2018-08-16T13:56:52

HOME's Artistic Director of Visual Art Sarah Perks speaks to Turner Prize nominated artist Phil Collins about his latest solo exhibition Can't Do Right For Doing Wrong, which is now available to...

The Fisherman: Audience Reactions from 2018-07-25T13:24:45

Here's what audiences have been saying about our new adaptation of Chigozie Obioma's The Fishermen.

The Fishermen runs from Thu 19 - Sat 28 Jul. Find out more here Listen

Andrew Kötting Talks Lek and the Dogs from 2018-06-18T09:13:38

Hear Visual Artist and Director Andrew Kötting talk to HOME's Artistic Director of Visual Art Sarah Perks about his latest feature Lek and the Dogs. 

Find out more about Lek and the Dog...

Long Day's Journey Into Night Audience Reactions from 2018-05-11T15:27:01

The award-winning American epic Long Day's Journey Into Night has finally arrived on our stage and audiences are raving about this epic piece of storytelling. Hit play to find out what they've b...

The Tiger Lillies: Corrido de la Sangre Audience Reactions from 2018-04-24T13:42:46

Find out what audiences have been saying about Corrido de la Sangre - The brand new show from the Godfathers' of alt-cabaret, The Tiger Lillies.

Corrido is supported by The PRS Foundati...

Viva 2018: One Minute Review - Tempo from 2018-04-05T14:33:02

Shot over the course of one year, Tempo begins with the birth of a baby – the first in the district for 30 years, as local settlements have declined. Cherishing both the epic scenery and traditi...

Viva 2018 Podcast - Spanish Edition from 2018-03-29T16:11:30

Viva 2018 is almost here! Looking for a round up of all the films, events and theatre shows we have on offer? Look no further! Just hit play on this special Spanish language edition of our Viva ...

Viva 2018 Podcast - English Edition from 2018-03-29T13:21:24

Excited for Viva 2018? Us too! Listen to our brand new Viva podcast for an overview of all the amazing film, theatre and art events that we have in store for you this year!

Viva 2018 ru...

Viva 2018: One Minute Review - Candelaria from 2018-03-28T15:18:02

Havana, 1994, and Cuba is drowning in hunger, cigars and rum. With the US-imposed embargo is at its peak, the Cold War comes to an end and the Soviet Union disintegrates. But the life of an elde...

Viva 2018: One Minute Review - Jeffrey from 2018-03-28T15:13:18

12-year-old Jeffrey is a small boy with big dreams – he hopes to rescue his household from destitution by becoming a Reggaeton singer. Listen to our One Minute Review ahead of Jeffrey's Viva 201...

Viva 2018: One Minute Review - Rosa Chumbe from 2018-03-28T15:07:16

The eponymous Rosa is a gruff anti-hero who initially gives us little to like – monosyllabic and hard-hearted, she takes no pleasure in her job as a policewoman, or in her home life with her dau...

Circle Mirror Transformation Audience Reactions from 2018-03-08T12:57:11

The reviews for our new production of Circle Mirror Transformation are in... the verdict? Not to be missed! Here's what audiences have been saying...

Circle Mirror Transformation runs f...

The Scar Audio Commentary 3. The Gossip from 2018-02-23T16:10:32

Learn more about the inspirations behind part three of our new video installation The Scar in this accompanying audio commentary from Artists Noor Afshan Mirza and Brad Butler.

This cha...

The Scar Audio Commentary 2. The Mouth of the Shark from 2018-02-23T16:02:26

Learn more about the inspirations behind part two of our new video installation The Scar in this accompanying audio commentary from Artists Noor Afshan Mirza and Brad Butler.

This chapt...

The Scar Audio Commentary 1. The State of the State from 2018-02-23T15:58:11

Learn more about the inspirations behind part one of our new video installation The Scar in this accompanying audio commentary from Artists Noor Afshan Mirza and Brad Butler.

This chapt...

The Push Festival 2018 Podcast from 2018-01-12T16:02:26

HOME's Senior Theatre Producer Kevin Jamison returns to host our second stage podcast with Push Festival guests Samuel Ward from YesYesNoNo, Sarah McDonald Hughes from The Manchester Project and...

Hot Brown Honey: Audience Reactions from 2017-12-14T11:11:04

Well what a show! This posse of phenomenal women smash stereotypes, remix the system and dare to celebrate our similarities and differences. But what have folks thought of the show so far? It's ...

One Minute Review: The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum from 2017-11-22T16:02:51

Have you seen The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum? Our States of Danger & Deceit: Political Thrillers of the 1970s student intern Ellen Smith offers up a one-minute review.

The Lost H...

One Minute Review: Killer Cop from 2017-11-21T17:48:09

Find out why Killer Cop was selected to screen as part of our European Political Thrillers film season by listening to our one minute review by our States of Danger & Deceit: European Politi...

One Minute Review: Knife In The Head from 2017-11-21T17:28:02

Thinking of coming to see Bruno Gantz' thriller Knife in the Head? Find out what you're in for by listening to our one minute review from our European Political Thrillers film season student int...

Uncle Vanya: Audience Reactions from 2017-11-07T17:07:30

Find out what audiences have been saying about our new production of Chekhov classic Uncle Vanya.

Uncle Vanya runs from Fri 04 Nov - Sat 25 Nov. Find out more and book tickets here Listen

In Context: Chekhov's Uncle Vanya from 2017-11-03T12:19:54

Assistant Director Emily Louizou provides some background context on the inspirations and influences behind Uncle Vanya and how the piece fits into Chekhov's overall body of work.

Uncle...

The Orbit 2017 Podcast from 2017-10-03T14:19:42

Orbit 2017 has arrived! To find out more about the inner workings of our annual celebration of fringe-theatre, HOME's Senior Producer Kevin Jamieson talks to artist/producer Afreena Islam, Orbit...

People, Places and Things: Audience Reactions from 2017-09-27T09:46:41

People, Places & Things follows up a sold-out run at the National Theatre by heading out on a UK tour. First stop, Manchester! Here's what audiences have been saying about this powerful stor...

The Wedding: Audience Reactions from 2017-09-14T10:16:36

Not sure if #TheWedding is for you? Have a listen to what people have been saying about Gecko Theatre's latest show. It's been getting a big thumbs up from audiences...

The Wedding run...

Director Tara Robinson on Gutted from 2017-07-19T09:41:44

Director, theatre maker and writer Tara Robinson discusses the inspirations behind Gutted, her new show with actor Liz Richardson. She also shares some thoughts on the impact the show has had on...

Rose: Audience Reactions from 2017-06-01T16:12:03

Find out what audiences have been saying about Rose, the new adaptation of Martin Sherman's powerful story starring stage icon Dame Janet Suzman.

Rose runs at HOME from Thu 25 May - Sa...

¡Viva! 2017 Podcast - English from 2017-03-30T13:42:54

Viva! Festival is back for its 23rd year to celebrate the best in Spanish and Latin American culture. However with a schedule that's so jam-packed with film, art and theatre goodness, what event...

¡Viva! 2017 Podcast - Spanish from 2017-03-27T15:15:11

Viva! Festival is back for its 23rd year to celebrate the best in Spanish and Latin American culture. However with a schedule that's so jam-packed with film, art and theatre goodness, what event...

¡Viva! 2017: We preview María (y los demás) from 2017-03-16T12:03:43

With a wonderful cast and perfect comic timing, this is a great debut feature from Catalan filmmaker Reguera. Listen to our 1 minute preview.

María (y los demás) screens on Fri 7 Apr as...

¡Viva! 2017: We preview El Cristo ciego from 2017-03-16T11:56:08

We've only gone and got the UK premiere of El Cristo ciego for this year's festival. Listen to our 1 minute preview.

El Cristo ciego screens on Mon 3 Apr as part of #Viva2017. Watch the...

¡Viva! 2017: We preview Pasaje de vida (in Spanish) from 2017-03-16T11:17:53

Catch the UK Premiere of tense political thriller Pasaje de vida as part of this year's ¡Viva! Festival. Listen to our 1 minute preview in Spanish.

Pasaje de vida screens on Sun 2 Apr ...

¡Viva! 2017: We preview Cien años de perdón (in Spanish) from 2017-03-16T11:08:57

We kick off our ¡Viva! 2017 film programme with stylish thriller Cien años de perdón. Listen to our 1 minute preview in Spanish.

Cien años de perdón screens on Fri 31 Mar & Mon 3 A...

Alice Lowe on Prevenge from 2017-02-13T12:39:23

Writer, Director and Actor #AliceLowe paid us a visit late last year to preview her bloodthirsty new comedy #Prevenge. Miss out? Listen back to a portion of her Q&A right here...

Pr...

Danny Boyle recommends Blak Whyte Gray from 2017-02-10T16:49:59

Not sure if #BlakWhyteGray is for you? HOME patron Danny Boyle sang its praises when he visited us last month. Have a listen...

Blak Whyte Gray runs until Sat 11 Feb. For more informati...

Blak Whyte Gray: Audience Reactions from 2017-02-10T10:30:58

The bold and brilliant hip-hop triple bill #BlakWhyteGray hit our stage last night - and what a show it was! Have a listen to what people thought of the opening performance...

Blak Whyt...

Musical taster for Narvik from 2017-01-25T16:01:36

Narvik is a bold new play bringing to life a powerful story of love, guilt, heroism and betrayal. And music plays a big part in the show. Liverpool playwright and singer/songwriter Lizzie Nunner...

Discover Push 2017 from 2017-01-19T13:05:05

Our own Jodie Ratcliffe takes you on an audio tour of #Push2017, our annual celebration of cross-platform North West talent. Listen to find out what's on...

Push 2017 runs from Sat 14 -...

World Factory: Audience Reactions from 2016-12-08T13:14:45

How would you fare running a clothing factory in China? Step on stage and find out in the competitive stage show World Factory. Not sure if it's for you? Listen to our audience reactions to see ...

Artistic Director of Theatre Walter Meirjohann on Spring / Summer 2017 Season from 2016-12-02T15:58:26

We're excited to unveil our full theatre season for Spring / Summer 2017. To find out more, we asked our Artistic Director of Theatre Walter Meirjohann to discuss some of the exciting shows you ...

Thinking of becoming a HOME Friend? from 2016-11-29T14:41:02

Did you know we're a charity? Why not show your support this #GivingTuesday and become a HOME Friend from just £7.50 a month? You'll help support our work and young people, local communities and...

Ghosts: Audience Reactions from 2016-11-21T17:38:07

Find out what audiences have been saying about Ghosts, Polly Findlay's updated version of Henrik Ibsen's classic play starring Niamh Cusack.

Ghosts runs from Fri 18 Nov - Sat 03 Dec. T...

Niamh Cusack on Ghosts from 2016-11-17T11:40:38

We speak to Niamh Cusack about starring in Polly Findlay's new rendition of Henrik Ibsen's classic story, Ghosts.

Ghosts runs from Fri 18 Nov - Sat 03 Dec. To find out more and book ti...

946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips: Audience Reactions from 2016-10-26T14:12:27

Private Adolphus Tips has arrived in Manchester. Thinking of coming to see Kneehigh Theatre's colorful sing-along show? Listen to our audience reactions of 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tip...

Institute: Audience Reaction from 2016-10-20T09:03:57

The reviews are in. Hear what audiences have been saying about Institute, the spectacularly choreographed and visually captivating new show from Gecko Theatre.

Institute runs from Thu ...

The Emperor: Audience Reaction from 2016-09-29T12:07:23

We find out what audience members made of Kathryn Hunter's multiple character performance in The Emperor, the new show from the team behind 2015's Kafka's Monkey.

The Emperor runs at H...

A Pacifist's Guide to the War on Cancer: Audience Reaction from 2016-09-22T12:31:23

A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer is an all-singing, all-dancing examination of life with a cancer diagnosis. This brand new musical takes you on a whistle-stop tour through five unconvent...

Behind The Sun: Our Introduction from 2016-07-28T13:37:43

Hear Visual Arts Programme Manager Bren O'Callaghan discuss our new group exhibition Behind The Sun, featuring five winners from Brazil's largest contemporary art prize.

Behind The Sun...

On Corporation Street: Audience reaction from 2016-06-14T11:38:42

On Corporation Street is the immersive promenade show from ANU Productions that everyone is talking about. Have a listen to what some of you have thought of the show so far...

On Corpo...

100 Testimonies - Listening to the Stories of Manchester from 2016-06-02T15:38:38

What do you remember about the 1996 Manchester bomb?

Listen to the stories that will inspire and inform our new joint production On Corporation Street, running at HOME from Fri 10 - Sa...

HOMEbirthday - Family Feedback from 2016-05-25T15:50:52

We hear from some of the many families who attended the various events across our #HOMEbirthday weekend.

Want to know about our family programme? More info here Listen

HOMEbirthday - Birthday Moment from 2016-05-25T15:49:24

This was the biggie. At 5pm on Sunday we all gathered in the foyer for our big #HOMEbirthday moment. Did you sing-a-long with us?

Brought to you in association with Virgin Media Busines...

HOMEbirthday - Puppetry Workshop from 2016-05-25T15:46:23

We talk to the team behind the family puppetry workshop as part of our first #HOMEbirthday weekend.

Want to know about our family programme? More info here Listen

Manchester String Quartet do The Smiths from 2016-05-21T16:27:53

So last year our friend Harry Hill sang this little number on Karaoke in Theatre 2. This year the brilliant Manchester String Quartet played There Is A Light That Never Goes Out by The Smiths up...

Jackie Kay reads at our Fear Eats The Soul Book Launch from 2016-05-21T13:02:29

It was great to have poet and HOME patron Jackie Kay with us last night reading at our #FearEatsTheSoul book launch. Jackie and a 18 other artists/authors contributed to the book that accompanie...

Najia Bagi kicks off our #HOMEbirthday weekend from 2016-05-21T12:39:03

Missed our opening event for the #HOMEbirthday celebrations? We were treated to a beautiful musical performance from Najia Bagi, Rioghnach Connolly and Lis Murphy. They weaved through the buildi...

Artist Laurie Anderson on scoring Heart of a Dog from 2016-05-18T14:08:44

We speak to artist turned filmmaker Laurie Anderson about her new project, Heart of a Dog. Find out more about the film and book tickets here: http://bit.ly/1V9co...

Producer Ric Watts Talks Stowaway from 2016-05-04T14:37:35

Producer Ric Watts talks to us about the inspiration behind Analogue's latest production, Stowaway.

Stowaway runs at HOME from Thu 5 May - Sat 7 May. Find out more here Listen

Imitation of Life: Our Introduction from 2016-04-27T11:56:59

Hear more from curator Sarah Perks about our new group exhibition #ImitationOfLife, an exploration of melodrama and race in the 21st century.

Imitation of Life runs in our galleries fro...

¡Viva! 2016: We preview Carmín tropical from 2016-04-15T15:17:17

This beautifully shot film takes place in a sultry southern Mexico coastal town, where muxe – Zapotec culture’s loosely defined third gender – are fully accepted within rural indigenous communit...

¡Viva! 2016: We preview L’adopció from 2016-04-15T15:07:09

When a Spanish couple travel to a country in Eastern Europe to adopt a young child, they find themselves mired in an murky system that seems to prey on their vulnerability. Listen to our 1 min a...

¡Viva! 2016: We preview Gabor (in Spanish) from 2016-04-12T13:32:53

This inspiring documentary tells the remarkable story of a friendship between Sebas and Gabor, a young filmmaker and a blind cinematographer. Listen to our 1 minute preview in Spanish.

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¡Viva! 2016: We preview our Ricardo Darín strand from 2016-04-12T13:24:21

Once described as the love child that Robert De Niro and Peter Riegert never had, Ricardo Darín has grown to become the face of Argentinian cinema internationally. In this year's ¡Viva! we celeb...

¡Viva! 2016: We preview Amama from 2016-04-08T15:34:53

Amama is a poetic family drama played out in the picturesque Basque countryside. We have the UK premiere and look forward to welcoming director Asier Altuna to Manchester on Mon 11 April for the...

¡Viva! 2016: We preview Mi Gran Noche (in Spanish) from 2016-04-08T15:09:14

We’re kicking off the festival with the latest slice of madness and mayhem from Álex de la Iglesia, a fast-paced, high-energy farce that’ll tickle your funny bone with both black humour and slap...

We talk to artists AL and AL from 2016-04-06T09:24:23

As our current exhibition Incidents of Travel in the Multiverse comes to the end of it's run, Helen Nugent from Northern Soul catches up with artists AL and AL to delve deeper into the themes i...

Endgame: Audience Reaction from 2016-02-29T17:05:13

The new production of Beckett’s absurd and macabre play Endgame is now on our stage. It stars David Neilson and Chris Gascoyne in the lead roles. Have a listen to what people have thought of ...

Hofesh Shechter on new trilogy barbarians from 2016-01-28T16:13:14

Renowned choreographer Hofesh Shechter talks about his new trilogy barbarians. See it on our stage from Thu 28 - Sat 30 January. http://bit.ly/1Nm6dPT

PUSH 2016: Mo Ray Recommends... from 2016-01-19T11:50:20

At PUSH 2016 - our festival of new theatre from around Greater Manchester - Mo Ray, blogger at withinmylocket.co.uk recommends Mighty Heart Theatre's Wh...

PUSH 2016: Laura Maley Recommends... from 2016-01-19T11:32:52

At PUSH 2016 - our festival of new theatre from around Greater Manchester - Laura Malay, blogger at culturalshenanigans.co.uk recommends Mighty Hea...

We preview PUSH 2016 from 2016-01-14T17:01:19

January sees the launch of PUSH 2016: two weeks of new and extraordinary theatrical experiences from some of the most exiting artists and companies across Manchester. Our Theatre Producer Kevin ...

AL and AL: Incidents of Travel in the Multiverse from 2016-01-12T15:40:10

Incidents of Travel in the Multiverse is a visionary new solo exhibition featuring film, drawing, installation and a live concert hall performance, by artists and filmmakers AL and AL. Curator B...

The Night Before Christmas from 2015-12-22T11:18:49

Characters Meggie and Fenoglio from our family show #Inkheart read The Night Before Christmas.

Inkheart continues on our stage until Sat 9 Jan. Book tickets and find out more here Listen

Listen to our winning story from 2015-12-18T15:57:21

To celebrate Inkheart taking to our stage, we have been asking school pupils across Wythenshawe to send us their short stories inspired by the magic of reading, as part of our World Duty Free St...

Inkheart: Audience Reaction from 2015-12-11T18:23:38

Inkheart leaps from page to stage in our funny, thrilling and action-packed Christmas show. Have a listen to what some of you have thought of the show so far... Inkheart continues until Sat 9 Ja...

A Taster of Josephine Oniyama's Live Score for Häxan from 2015-12-11T11:39:23

Here's a sneak peek of Josephine Oniyama's live score Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages. You can see Josephine perform the full score live on Fri 11 and Sat 12 Dec. Tickets: Listen

The She Choir sing Christmas Island from 2015-12-04T16:23:27

Manchester's She Choir will be singing live at our Big Family Day on Sunday 13 December. Have a sneak preview and get in the Christmas spirit with their rendition of Christmas Island. You can fi...

Josephine Oniyama's live score for Häxan from 2015-12-02T12:24:32

Working with musicians from the University of Salford, singer/songwriter Josephine Oniyama has created a brand new live score for Häxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages, a 1922 silent film featurin...

Inside Our Green Room from 2015-11-18T10:41:42

Stage Manager Jamie Byron takes us behind the scenes for a glimpse inside the HOME green room.

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The Oresteia: Audience Reaction from 2015-10-30T16:53:16

Our radical, stripped back version of Aeschylus' masterful trilogy, The Oresteia, has been wowing audiences. Listen to their reaction here. The Oresteia continues until Sat 14 Nov. Find out more...

We speak to The Oresteia's Simon Trinder from 2015-10-27T16:27:44

Simon Trinder plays Orestes and Aegisthus in The Oresteia. We caught up with him to find out what first attracted him to the roles, and what it's like working with director Blanche McIntyre. Th...

We review Tots volem el millor per a ella from 2015-10-27T09:58:22

One year after a terrible traffic accident, Geni is ready to resume her life… or at least that’s what her family wants to see. Listen to our review of Tots volem el millor per a ella, then see i...

We review Lasa eta Zabala from 2015-10-27T09:54:28

Pablo Malo's Lasa eta Zabala tells a fictionalised version of real life horrific crimes that brings into focus one of the most controversial and high-profile incidents in the Basque conflict. Li...

We review Requisitos para ser una persona normal from 2015-10-27T09:48:42

What does it mean to be normal? 30-year-old María thinks she has the answer, a checklist of fundamental requirements. Listen to our one minute review of Requisitos para ser una persona normal, t...

We review Pos eso from 2015-10-27T09:45:17

Listen to our one minute review of Spanish claymation Pos eso, screening as part of ¡Viva!, our season of Spanish and Latin American cinema. Find out more about the film and buy tickets, here: <...

We review Felices 140 from 2015-10-27T09:42:09

With an excellent cast of familiar faces from Spanish cinema, director Gracia Querejeta's Felices 140 plays with a familiar question: can money buy you happiness? Listen to our one minute review...

Behind the Scenes with The Oresteia Community Chorus from 2015-10-09T14:46:37

How do you bring over 50 people together to form a community chorus? We spoke to #TheOresteia's Community Chorus Director, Michael Betteridge, to find out more. The Oresteia runs from Fri 23 - S...

Golem: Audience Reaction from 2015-10-08T17:23:41

Blending stunningly original animation with entrancing music and live performance, 1927's Golem has come to Manchester. Here's what some of you have thought of the show so far... #Golem runs unt...

La Mélancolie Des Dragons: Audience Reaction from 2015-10-02T10:37:08

We had the UK Premiere of La Mélancolie Des Dragons last night. We've received some great feedback already on the weird and wonderful production. Here's what some of you have thought of the show...

Sample the music in Dead Dog in a Suitcase from 2015-09-21T16:47:17

Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs), is packed with a powerful mix of music - from trip hop to folk and ska to dubstep. Take a listen to see what you can expect. You can find out more...

Dead Dog in a Suitcase: Audience reaction from 2015-09-16T10:58:34

The ever-inventive Kneehigh have taken to our stage with their blazing new show Dead Dog in a Suitcase (and other love songs). We've had some brilliant feedback already. Here's what some of you ...

Khalil Joreige previews I must first apologise... from 2015-09-03T15:02:32

A new exhibition exploring the history of spam and online scamming opens in our galleries in September. I must first apologise... features the work of Beirut-based artists Khalil Joreige and Joa...

We preview La Mélancolie des Dragons from 2015-09-03T14:52:14

In October our international guest artist, Philip Quesne, brings La Mélancolie des Dragons to our stage. Our Artistic Director: Theatre, Walter Meierjohann, tells us more about this breathtaking...

We review French murder mystery P'tit Quinquin from 2015-07-07T14:39:18

It's been compared to Twin Peaks and True Detective - listen to our review of P'tit Quinquin, the absurdist, slapstick, metaphysical and at times disturbing murder mystery from director Bruno D...

Kafka's Monkey: Audience reaction from 2015-06-19T12:52:19

It's the show everyone's talking about. Have you seen Kafka's Monkey yet? The 2009 sell-out production featuring Olivier Award winner Kathryn Hunter is on our stage until Sat 27 June. We've had ...

Meet our ¡Viva! Mexican Weekender guests from 2015-06-18T15:50:50

We're delighted to welcome two special filmmakers, who have come all the way from Mexico to join us for our #VivaWeekender. Yossy Zagha Kababie is co-writer and producer on En el último trago an...

Our Spanish language review of Los Bañistas from 2015-06-17T17:09:50

Listen to our one minute Spanish language review of Los Bañistas, an engaging tale of intergenerational conflict and solidarity - then see it when it screens on Fri 19 Mon 22 in our #VivaWeekend...

Our Spanish language review of Seguir viviendo from 2015-06-17T17:06:19

Listen to our Spanish language review of Seguir Viviendo, a fascinating film fusing fiction and reality. See it when it screens on Sun 21 Jun in our #VivaWeekender Listen

Our Spanish language review of Paraíso from 2015-06-17T17:00:19

Listen to our one minute Spanish language review of Paraíso, a delightful comedy drama about the trials and tribulations of moving to the big city, then see it when it screens in our #VivaWeeken...

Our Spanish language review of Hilda from 2015-06-17T16:56:28

Writer-director Clariond Rengel's debut feature Hilda, is a masterful study of the corrosive effect of race, class and gender relations in Mexico. Listen to our short review in Spanish, then see...

Our Spanish language review of Güeros from 2015-06-17T16:53:24

A poetic and gently comic piece of cinema, Güeros pays homage to the French New Wave in a uniquely Mexican way. Listen to our one minute review in Spanish, then see Güeros on Mon 22 Jun when it ...

Our Spanish language review of En el último trago from 2015-06-17T16:49:11

Road trip movie En el ultimo trago embroils its octogenarian travellers in a series of comic misadventures. Listen to our short review in Spanish, then see it when it screens in our #VivaWeekend...

Kafka's Monkey in a nutshell from 2015-06-17T14:30:30

Tonight the brilliant Kathryn Hunter takes to our stage as Red Peter in Kafka's Monkey. Our own Walter Meierjohann has directed the piece and brings it to Manchester after a world tour. But what...

Kathryn Hunter on Kafka's Monkey from 2015-06-15T13:22:57

The 2009 sell-out production of Kafka's Monkey featuring Olivier Award winner Kathryn Hunter comes to HOME this week after a hit world tour. We caught up with Kathryn in rehearsals to find our m...

Music in The Funfair from 2015-06-12T16:34:22

With music from Iggy Pop to Nick Cave, performed by a live band, #TheFunfair is a real treat for music fans. We spoke to Dave Price, who composed and arranged the show's soundtrack. Find out mor...

We review Los Bañistas from 2015-06-12T10:50:39

Listen to our one minute review of Los Bañistas, an engaging tale of intergenerational conflict and solidarity - then see it when it screens on Fri 19 Mon 22 in our #VivaWeekender Listen

We review Seguir viviendo from 2015-06-12T10:50:34

We review Seguir Viviendo, a fascinating fusion between fiction and reality. See it when it screens on Sun 21 Jun in our #VivaWeekender http://bit.ly/1JK4fbG ...

We review Paraíso from 2015-06-12T10:44:28

Listen to our one minute review of Paraíso, a delightful comedy drama about the trials and tribulations of moving to the big city, then see it when it screens in our #VivaWeekender on Sat 20 and...

We review Hilda from 2015-06-12T10:30:26

Writer-director Clariond Rengel's debut feature Hilda, is a masterful study of the corrosive effect of race, class and gender relations in Mexico. Listen to our one minute review, then see Hilda...

We review Güeros from 2015-06-12T10:08:10

A poetic and gently comic piece of cinema, Güeros pays homage to the French New Wave in a uniquely Mexican way. Listen to our one minute review, then see Güeros on Mon 22 Jun when it screens in ...

We review En el ultimo trago from 2015-06-12T10:02:27

Road trip movie En el ultimo trago embroils its octogenarian travellers in a series of comic misadventures. Listen to our one minute review, then see it when it screens in our #VivaWeekender on ...

Ti Green on The Funfair's set design from 2015-06-05T15:10:56

Award winning designer Ti Green tells us how she approached the set and costume design for The Funfair. The Funfair shows until Sat 13 June. Find out more and book tickets here Listen

Preview of Lonesome Live Score from 2015-05-25T18:22:16

We just snuck into Cinema 1 to catch Robin Richards and the talented RNCM students rehearsing for tonight's Lonesome live score. It sounds incredible. You're in for a treat. #HOMEwarming Brought...

Dr Butler's Hatstand Medicine Band play our HOMEwarming weekend from 2015-05-25T13:20:22

Travelling troupe Dr Butler’s Hatstand Medicine Band played their unique brand of good-time blues, jazz and ragtime at our HOMEwarming weekend. Take a listen. Brought to you in association with ...

Mr Wilson's 2nd Liners wow the crowd from 2015-05-24T16:24:02

First they stormed the building then they performed a cracking set outside in the square. Did you catch the awesome Mr Wilson's 2nd Liners blasting out 90s club classics? #HOMEwarming Brought to...

Family fun day at our HOMEwarming from 2015-05-24T13:09:33

We're hosting a family-friendly day of art, live music, food and theatre for the third day of our HOMEwarming. Here, some of our younger visitors tell us what they've been up to. Brought to you ...

A Nation's Theatre panel from 2015-05-23T19:38:51

We enjoyed an interesting discussion in this afternoon's A Nation's Theatre panel. Listen to Gemma Bodinetz, Artistic Director of the Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse, talking about the import...

A Band Apart play at our HOMEwarming weekend from 2015-05-23T14:43:38

What's your favourite Tarantino film? We were treated to a great performance from A Band Apart who put on an energetic set of songs from Tarantino films. Have a listen #HOMEwarming Brought to yo...

Let's talk about love from 2015-05-23T12:41:25

Is anything in love forbidden? Join us for a series of three panel talks where our Artistic Director: Visual Art, Sarah Perks and special guests will talk love, heartbreak and everything in-betw...

Manchester Sing Out Choir perform at our HOMEwarming from 2015-05-22T18:29:57

Manchester Sing Out Choir helped us see in the second day of our #HOMEwarming celebrations with their gospel renditions. Take a listen. Brought to you in association with Virgin Media Business <...

Galivantes play at our HOMEwarming weekend from 2015-05-21T19:08:35

Manchester’s Galivantes kept the carnival spirit going on the first night of our #HOMEwarming weekend, with their uplifting brand of Balkan-pirate-ska. Or should that be gypsy-folk-reggae? Take ...

Danny Boyle kicks off our HOMEwarming weekend from 2015-05-21T18:54:55

We started our HOMEwarming celebrations with a bang. It was great to have Danny Boyle with us to do the honours. Take a listen to a snippet of his speech... #HOMEwarming

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Reaction: Preview night at The Funfair from 2015-05-15T10:51:31

Listen to what the audience had to say at last night's preview of The Funfair, our world premiere of Simon Stephens' new adaptation of Ödön von Horváth's Kasimir and Karoline.

The Funf...

Two minute intro: The heart is deceitful above all things from 2015-01-20T14:57:55

Our opening exhibition explores heartache, breaking up, disenchantment and the dark side of the funfair. Director of Visual Art, Sarah Perks, tells us more. #TheHeartIsDeceitful Listen

Hear from guest director Blanche McIntyre from 2015-01-20T14:18:32

Rising star Blanche McIntyre is directing a radical, stripped back version of Aeschylus' masterful trilogy, #TheOresteia. We spoke to her in between rehearsals. h...

Simon Stephens on The Funfair from 2015-01-20T12:59:59

What can you expect from #TheFunfair? We caught up with Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens. http://bit.ly/1yDnXy5

Re:play Festival 2015: The Dumb Waiter from 2015-01-12T16:00:39

Ransack Theatre's Alastair Michael talks about his modern revival of Harold Pinter's classic two-hander, The Dumb Waiter.

Re:play Festival 2015: Colder Than Here from 2015-01-12T15:53:29

Rachel Creamer and Annika Edge talk about poignant family tragicomedy, Colder Than Here, showing in Re:play Festival 2015.

Re:play Festival 2015: An Evening of Filth and Despair from 2015-01-12T15:46:13

Actor Jenny May Morgan talks about her character creation Pamela DeMenthe, erotic fiction writer and star of our Re:play show, An Evening of Filth and Despair htt...

Re:play Festival 2015: Spur of the Moment from 2015-01-05T17:16:09

John Mulleady and Joi Rouncefield introduce Spur of the Moment, an Anya Reiss-penned family drama, showing in Re:play 2015. #Replay2015

Re:play Festival 2015: JB Shorts from 2015-01-05T17:11:40

Paul Blinkhorn from JB Shorts introduces the bitesize plays by some of Manchester's top drama and comedy writers, showing in Replay Festival 2015.

Re:play Festival 2015: Tuesdays at Tesco from 2015-01-05T17:07:28

Director Sue Womersley and performer Scott Kentell introduce Tuesday at Tescos, showing in Replay Festival 2015.

The Events: Choir Rehearsals from 2014-10-22T13:50:32

David Greig’s daring new play The Events opens at Number One First Street tonight. The show features a different local Manchester choir for every night of the run. The Manchester Lesbian & G...

Romeo&Juliet: Community sound workshop from 2014-10-16T14:16:46

Throughout August we ran some fun, free creative workshops in Wythenshawe. The work the community produced was showcased in an installation that accompanied our production of Romeo & Juliet ...

BE FESTIVAL: Coming to town this weekend from 2014-10-13T11:56:13

This weekend BE FESTIVAL (Birmingham European Festival) comes to Manchester to serve up a cultural feast of theatre, dance and performance. But what can you expect from the night? Our Dramaturg ...

Romeo&Juliet: Your thoughts from 2014-09-19T14:18:03

Our sold-out production of Romeo & Juliet opened last week and it's been getting lots of great comments already. Here's what some of you have thought of the show so far... #RomeoAndJuliet #H...

Romeo&Juliet: Shakespeare with Mark Jax from 2014-09-02T14:56:26

Our sell-out production of Romeo & Juliet starts next week. Mark Jax plays Capulet, Juliet's father, and we caught up with him in rehearsals to chat about England's most famous playwright......

Romeo&Juliet: Directing the show from 2014-08-07T16:45:38

We caught up with our Artistic Director Walter Meierjohann to see why he chose Romeo & Juliet for his HOME directorial debut and what he is most looking forward to... #RomeoAndJuliet #Walter...

BE Festival: An introduction from 2014-07-18T10:29:22

This October BE FESTIVAL will be coming to town to serve up a cultural feast of theatre, dance and performance. We caught up with festival organisers Isla and Miguel to find out what we can expe...

Angel Meadow: The Man Behind The Mask from 2014-06-24T14:55:12

If you've been to see Angel Meadow you might have had trouble sleeping after an encounter with the devil. We chat to the man behind the mask - actor and ANU Productions regular Jed Murray... #An...

Angel Meadow: Being part of the Community Company from 2014-06-24T13:48:18

Have you seen our current site-specific production Angel Meadow? It's the show everyone's talking about. But what is it like being part of the cast? Community Company member Adriano Primerano sh...

Angel Meadow: Producing the show from 2014-05-27T19:04:17

Producer David Fry talks to us about what you can expect to experience from #AngelMeadow our first site specific production.

Angel Meadow: In Development from 2014-05-09T13:43:35

Last week we ventured over to Dublin to see how the development for our first site-specific show Angel Meadow was going. Basement riots, shots of bleach - it was all go! Cast member Dee Burke gi...

HOME debut from 2014-03-07T15:28:13

Last weekend the BBC 6 Music Festival rolled into town, and as part of the fringe, Nadine Shah performed deep within the belly of our HOME building site. Digital Reporter Ben Williams caught up ...

Living the high-life from 2014-02-19T14:28:29

Craig Lavell is one of our Towe Crane operators on the HOME site. We caught up with him to see what the view is like from the top... #HOMEmcr #Manchester

An insight into our HOME programme from 2013-07-08T11:41:25

So what can you expect from our HOME programme? Artistic Directors Sarah Perks (Visual Art & Film) and Walter Meierjohann (Theatre) give us a little taster #HOMEmcr #art #film #theatre #Manc...

First peek at our building plans from 2013-07-05T15:14:13

So what is the space going to look like in the new building? Our Chief Executive Dave Moutrey talks you through what you’ll be able to find on each floor #HOMEmcr #art #film #theatre #Manchester...