Autumn/winter 2018 season at the Martin Harris Centre

Welcome to the autumn 2018 season at the Martin Harris Centre.

We have an exciting and diverse programme of events for autumn. We welcome back some familiar friends and also University alumni, and we are equally as excited to welcome some new and emerging talent.

It is a year since Manchester joined UNESCO's worldwide Creative Cities network as a City of Literature. We will be celebrating with a packed programme of ‘Literature Live’ events which form part of the iconic Manchester Literature Festival 2018. The Centre will welcome acclaimed writers such as Jackie Kay, Jim Crace, Nick Laird and Sasha Dugdale.

The University’s resident string quartet, the Quatuor Danel will treat audiences to a hugely adventurous 2018-19 chamber music season. Their fourteenth season at the Martin Harris Centre offers a feast for lovers of Schubert, Weinberg and contemporary music. The programme also includes the complete set of Weinberg’s string quartets spread over seven special concerts in January 2019, marking the beginning of the composer’s centenary year.

Make time on Thursday lunchtimes to join us for a Walter Carroll Lunchtime Concert. These varied concerts take place at 1.10pm during term time and are free. There is no need to book, you can just turn up on the day and enjoy the music!

We are thrilled to host Summit, the new play by renowned theatre-maker Andy Smith. Exploring equality and inviting action, it is performed in a blend of languages, including fully integrated BSL. Summit is accessible for both D/deaf and hearing audiences.

Please explore our website for the full programme and up-to-date event information. Tickets for the autumn 2018 season are now on sale and can be purchased online via Quaytickets, in person or by calling the Martin Harris Centre Box Office (during opening times 12.30-2.30pm).

These are just a few highlights, to see the full programme, download our brochure now:

• Martin Harris Centre Autumn 2018 brochure (PDF)
• View the Autumn 2018 brochure online with Issuu
• Go to our What’s on page

We look forward to welcoming you to the Martin Harris Centre during the forthcoming season.

Mark Woolstencroft
Martin Harris Centre Manager