After her family moves to Pink Mansions, Coraline (voiced by Fanning) quickly becomes bored with the large dusty house, and in particular with her hardworking parents (Hatcher and Hodgman). The fantasy kicks into top gear when she discovers a secret door that leads her into an alternate version of her home. A lush, visually imaginative and freshly entertaining stop-motion adaptation of Neil Gaiman's children's novel.

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

 When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

It's Year 10's first day back at school. Mark is new and too scared to make friends. Darren is out of control and too scary to make friends. The two of them need each other – but neither would ever admit it. Worlds apart, but more similar than they realise, the pair form a complex and manipulative relationship. And before they know it, they're embarking on a dangerous experiment that will alter the course of their lives. Sophie Swithinbank's play Bacon is an unflinching and unexpectedly humorous look at masculinity, sexuality and power, through the dizzying lens of youth. The play was first produced at the Finborough Theatre, London, in 2022, directed by Matthew Iliffe, before touring in 2023 to Riverside Studios, London; Summerhall, as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe; and Bristol Old Vic. First developed on the Soho Theatre Writers' Lab, Bacon won the 2018 Tony Craze Award, three Off-West End Awards (Best Director and two Best Performance in a Play awards), and the Peggy Ramsay Foundation and Film 4 Award for 2023.

20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals. A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity. He explores this – along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in public, the current state of the UK sausage industry, and much more – in a typically frantic and fun-packed new show.

Theatre 1 | Runtime TBC. Directed by Andy Fickman Book by Bridget Carpenter Music by Tom Kitt Lyrics by Brian Yorkey The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, which has captured the hearts of generations, will be having its UK stage premiere next year at HOME Manchester. When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter. Freaky Friday the musical is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. This vibrant musical reimagines the iconic body-swapping tale with a fresh contemporary score and feel-good moments that are perfect for the whole family.

Cat is a solitary animal, but as his home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences. In the lonesome boat sailing through mystical overflowed landscapes, they navigate the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world.

BSL Event: Fāgogo, Presented by Martin Glover Join us for an exclusive BSL tour of Fāgogo, an exhibition of striking digital art exploring some of the major issues impacting Pacific peoples curated by FAFSWAG. Presented by art guide Martin Glover, this is a BSL tour with no spoken English that is designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing BSL users.

Fāgogo brings together an exhibition of striking digital art exploring some of the major issues impacting Pacific peoples Home is a precarious notion for cultures in a constant state of motion and displacement. Fale Sā / Sacred House asks FAFSWAG artists to create a site for ceremonial transformation, imagining a future home for our celestial bodies, sacred objects, ancestral stories and collective gatherings. Fāgogo refers to a traditional storytelling technique from the Samoan Islands. In Fale Sā / Sacred House, Fāgogo is a digital exhibition where contemporary artists use different styles of storytelling and transmission to weave together a living archive of cultural knowledge and experience. Artists bring their own unique focus to some of the major is sues impacting Pacific peoples. The exhibition brings into question the nature of our relationships to our communities, our environment, and the constantly expanding cosmos, with artists directly accessing ancestral memories to craft collective stories an d imagine Indigenous futures. Curated by FAFSWAG, featuring Tanu Gago, Tapuaki Helu, Nahora Ioane, Māhia Te Kore, Pati Tyrell and Jaimie Waititi.

Our popular Playreading group will meet at Home. The sessions, which are open to all, offer an opportunity to read and discuss plays that are when possible, linked to our theatre productions. The sessions are fun, friendly and informal and new members are always welcome.

Mr and Mrs Fox live an idyllic home life with their son Ash and visiting young nephew Kristopherson. But after 12 years, the bucolic existence proves too much for Mr Fox’s wild animal instincts. Soon he slips back into his old ways as a sneaky chicken thief and in doing so, endangers not only his beloved family, but the whole animal community. Trapped underground and with not enough food to go around, the animals band together to fight against the evil Farmers — Boggis, Bunce and Bean — who are determined to capture the audacious, fantastic Mr Fox at any cost.

Join us in the Creativity Corner for our baby and toddler group session to enjoy crafts, chats and creativity. Expect making for tiny hands, stories and most importantly play. Join artist and community facilitator Phoebe Foxtrot for this lovely free meet up and make.

An orphaned pig falls under the eye of a kindly collie and begins to think he's destined for glory at the regional sheepdog trials. Obviously for kids, but there's enough skewed humour (hail the psycho mice!) for adults too.

This compelling documentary takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. In the film the legendary broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing. Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the never-before-seen realities and challenges facing our ocean, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Ultimately the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough showcasing inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone has ever seen.

PIG changes are coming! Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby! There’s no better time to embark on a full house renovation, shop for a new car and make special memories together. Celebrate the beginning of an exciting new era of Peppa Pig at this special, big screen experience with an hour of laughter, tears and loads of heartwarming moments. With 10 oinktastic new episodes, 6 brand new songs and music videos, your little ones can dance and sing along with Peppa and her family and friends. The wait is finally over... join Peppa and George as they meet their new baby sibling for the first time at Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience!

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Set in the years following the Strangeways Prison Riot, meet recovering addict Frankie, played by renowned political comedian Mark Thomas as he enters the brave new world of a liberal prison experiment. None of Frankie's fellow convicts are what they seem. In the most unexpected of places, he discovers that the revolution is not dead. It's just sleeping. A brand new play from the writer of Fringe First winning England & Son and A Political History of Smack & Crack, Ed Edwards reunites with Mark Thomas to tell a tale of freedom, revolution and messy love.

D&D is back on Oxventure! Journey into our new folk horror meets fantasy campaign, Wyrdwood! For centuries, the Common and the Wild Folk existed in peace, but now everything has changed! Magic has become unstable, and only the most daring will risk life and limb to uncover what has gone wrong. One way or the other, magic will have its due.

Join BAFTA award-winning comedian Paul Whitehouse and his wife, Dr. Mine Conkbayir MBE, as they explore the experience of ADHD with their celebrity guest Johnny Vegas! Paul typifies the archetypal sceptic, challenging the very concept of ADHD, whilst Dr. Mine provides the theoretical backfill and counter-argument to Paul’s challenges. Whose side will you take? With many laughs along the way, the evening aims to challenge long-held erroneous beliefs about ADHD, talking difference - not disorder.   Expect practical tips, audience participation and polls a-plenty in this live, unleashed and unmedicated performance!

Welcome to Wilhelm Street. Make yourself at home! As you settle in with your new family, you won’t only pick out furniture - you’ll forge new traditions and memories that you hope will last lifetime. Somewhere nearby, though, there’s a meeting going on. A very important meeting. Run by very important people. Making very important decisions about your lives. But you and your family are not allowed inside… 1884 is an immersive game-theatre show inspired by the legacy of the 1884 Berlin Conference, an often-overlooked historical turning point for the African continent and the world. 1884 invites you on a playful, fast-paced, thought-provoking journey through the corridors of history you might not know. How is history recorded, and who is left outside of the room where history is written?

Oti will be discussing her sizzling, swoon-worthy debut romance, her writing process and what it takes to create a cast of characters that you can’t help but fall in love with. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Tahlia Hibbert, Ana Huang, Lauren Asher and Tessa Bailey.

Love has no single language.Alana and Katie come from different worlds. One is hearing, one is deaf. Together, they navigate the joys and struggles of love, communication and survival in a world that keeps putting up barriers. When the world tries to silence you, how can you hold on to love? Eloise Pennycott’s Barrier(s) is a powerful and intimate love story. Full of warmth, humour and the fight to be understood. Critically acclaimed for its honesty and gripping storytelling, Barrier(s) is a theatrical experience that speaks volumes – even without words.

This is what happens when a working-class community tells its own story.   A bus ride. A bingo card. A memory you didn’t know you shared. This is our neighbourhood, not the one in the media, but the one shaped by our stories, our laughter and our silence. Award-winning duo Malandra Jacks invite you into a world of spellbinding projection, real voices and unapologetic heart. Census is part theatre, part time capsule: a celebration of communities rarely seen on stage. Funny, intimate and defiant, Census is a love letter to working-class communities, a call to remember who we are and what we carry with us. Co-presented with WoW and supported by hÅb.

Mastermind. Code breaker. Maverick. Arguably one of the most important and inquisitive minds of the twentieth century.  Alan Turing is famed for cracking the Enigma code at Bletchley Park, effectively securing victory for the Allied forces in WWII. From triumph to tragedy, get to know a human being who loved, lost and never stopped asking questions in a quest for truth and understanding in this new production of Hugh Whitemore’s Breaking The Code. For the first time, taking into consideration his recent Royal pardon and the development of Turing’s law, the original play will feature a new epilogue by Neil Bartlett that speaks to Turing’s lasting legacy on modern Britain.

Jump aboard the queerest TARDIS in time and space for a night of cosmic drag and cabaret, all inspired by the greatest TV show in the universe – Doctor Who. Prepare for dimension-defying drag, stratospheric stand-up, burlesque to make a Cyberman blush, and an oncoming storm of many other surprises! Because as always with the Doctor – expect the unexpected… Our vortex manipulators are fully charged, our sonics are ready to be screwdrivered. We're gonna exterminate the dancefloor, cos there ain't no party like a Time Lord party. The future is here, and it's queer!

Ian’s gone out less since he became a widower. Actually, he hasn’t gone out at all - a local charity gets his shopping and he only leaves the house to water the garden. But when Raz drops Ian’s groceries round one day and finds him wearing his late wife’s dress, because it helps him feel closer to her and because he likes to wear something loose fitting on hot days, an unlikely friendship starts that changes everything. Soon, Ian finds himself back in the working men’s club run by his estranged daughter, Lauren, preparing to give the performance of his life… Going Out Out is a show filled with music, courage and love about a man who finds a way to cope with grief by joining the Manchester drag scene. With soulful sounds from Dusty Springfield and Ella Fitzgerald and infectious pop anthems by George Michael and Janelle Monae, the show’s musical soundtrack has something to move everyone.

Comedy Scratch Night with an eclectic mix of comedians from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone.

Imperminence. An explosive piece of dance theatre following Suffragette Mary Richardson who vandalised the Rokeby Venus painting at the National Gallery in protest against sexist voting laws. Richardson would later go on to lead the Women's Section of the British Union of Fascists. Created with writer Peter Clements and composer Li Yilei.

‘For the first time in my life, everything was silent’ A memory: reggae pioneer Sutara Gayle AKA Lorna Gee hears her radio debut from Holloway Prison. Another: the Brixton uprising, sparked by the police shooting of her sister. Now: a silent retreat, seeking spiritual guidance from her brother Mooji and Nanny of the Maroons. A raucous, transcendent night out full of high-octane musical numbers and sharp comedy, The Legends of Them offers a roof-raising mixtape of Sutara’s extraordinary life – and the legends that have guided her.

Darkfield create immersive audio experiences, including location-based shipping container installations, and digital experiences. Audience members are at the centre of the intense, evolving narratives using 360 degree binaural sound, striking set design, pitch darkness, and other sensory effects. SÉANCE transforms a shipping container into a Victorian séance room. It explores the psychology of a group of people, and askes that they believe in what might be conjured up into the room with them. Using complete darkness and binaural 360 degree sound, over 20 minutes audiences go on a journey with the medium that will make you question not just your senses but what you actually believe. (14+) Outside HOME - Shipping container (near the bike stand).

Welcome to Campfire Tales, a wildly imaginative, laugh-out-loud, and heartwarming journey into the world of traditional folk tales - reimagined with live music, original songs, and a touch of beautifully bonkers clowning. Two travelling mischief-makers, Prof. Jigget and Prof. Tebleton, spin timeless tales brimming with mystery, magic, and mayhem - taking families on a sonic adventure into their imagination. But this isn't just about listening - it's about joining in. Families are invited to share ideas, spark conversations, and become part of the story. With songs you'll hum on the way home, and moments of nonsense that leave everyone giggling, Campfire Tales is a celebration of the imagination, togetherness, and the ancient joy of storytelling. Campfire Tales: Two Professors. One Campfire. Infinite Imagination. Gather 'round... It's Storytime - but not as you know it!

A magical adventure about friendship, resilience and being yourself, for ages 5-11 and their families. Follow the story of the often misunderstood Big Bad Wolf and see how he ended up being the villain of so many fairy tales throughout the years. Featuring Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs and The Boy Who Cried Wolf, the play turns traditional tales on their head to ask the question is the Wolf really so Big and Bad after all? Imaginative, interactive and fun, Big Bad Wolf explores friendship, resilience and being yourself Age: 5-11 years and their grown ups (but children younger and older have enjoyed it – grown ups’ discretion) Duration: 40 minute show / optional up to 30 minute post-show workshop depending on capacity Performed by Lewis Pugh and Sophie Trueman Directed by Ollie Daley Developed and devised by director and cast Produced by Burnley Youth Theatre

A thoughtful and engaging manga feature for youngsters about Makoto, a girl who finds she can literally jump through time - a useful skill for correcting all those minor teenage mistakes and embarassments, but one that quickly leads to some unwanted complications. 'Part of Discovery Film Festival 2009'.

Labyrinth - An Icebox Singalong Night Out! You better not miss this cracking addition to our bloody packed out regular singalong nights at the icebox! First we start off with some featurettes or some other sneaky special surprises related to the feature film, then at 8pm we start the main movie and we want to hear voices! Then after the film we have a superb LABYRINTH related raffle with some great prizes to be won! BYOB corkage included in price and we supply plastic cups, also every one attendinggets free popcorn, and there is £50 store credit to be won too, to whever has the best Labyrinth related costume of the night! Very limited spaces so grab yer tickets now!

A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman starring in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.

Family Creative Workshop at HOME Manchester Unleash your imagination in this magical, hands-on workshop for families! Step into a world of curious creatures and tall tales as you create your own Mythical Beast of Manchester. Guided by storytellers and artists, you’ll cut, collage, and craft brand new beasts from a mix of vintage scientific illustrations . Then dream up their natural histories, so others can discover the legends of the beasts that once roamed the streets, rivers, and skies of Manchester.

For the 20th anniversary of this fable about a peaceful alien marooned on Earth, Spielberg dusted off his beloved original and re-released it in a new and improved form featuring digital tinkering (ET's eyes, for example, have been 'enhanced' to make him appear more alien) and never before screened scenes such as ET having a bath. But most interesting is the excision of all the firearms - the American authorities chasing ET and his human friend Elliot are now armed with nothing more threatening than mobile phones. There's something a bit precious about this kind of cleansing of the film. Still, as a fantasy adventure for kids and 'adult kids' alike, 'ET' remains some kind of modern classic.

(16+) Theatre 2 | 75mins (no interval).In The Beginning Woman Was The Sun  Written and performed by Houmi Miura  What happens when you grow up with heroes that look nothing like you? And what happens  when you find some that do? Join Houmi on her odyssey to find new heroes in this surreal and witty show that celebrates centuries of iconic, badass, Japanese women. 

A prominent fashion and commercial photographer in the 1930s and 40s, George Platt Lynes began his career with celebrity portraits. It's those portraits along with his extravagant fashion work that he's best remembered for today. However, George's heart, his passion, and his greatest talent lay elsewhere, in his work with the male nude. This documentary reveals Lynes’ gifted eye for the male form, his long-term friendships with Gertrude Stein and Alfred Kinsey, and his lasting influence as one of the first openly gay American artists.