Join us for an evening of new and experimental work from four artists and companies working across live art (physical, visual, digital, or cross-artform) based in Greater Manchester and the North West of England. This Scratch Night presents creative responses to the theme of climate hope - focusing on optimism, agency, and meaningful action in the face of the climate crisis. In a time marked by climate grief, political fatigue, and social despair, hope is not a luxury; it's an essential and transformative force for change. Our Scratch Nights offer an evening dedicated to the development of brand-new work. A chance for artists to put early ideas in front of a live audience to see what sticks; it's about now rather than never, it's about the spit without the polish. You might be seeing the early beginnings of ideas that will one day turn into fully formed shows. These informal nights bring new live work to audiences and create a supportive platform for artists to experiment, take risks, test ideas on stage, and share new work with peers and wider public. We are delighted to present the following line-up of artists: The Well by Bitterroot The Keeper by Life's a Pitch Projects The Fox Dog Show by Lizzy Margereson and Hannah Mook LAND/e/SCAPES: Cycle 1 by chris brown