Books & Literature in Manchester

Professor Brian Cox

Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all…

Co-op Live, Manchester

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John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the “Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence…

O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester

Harry Baker And Hollie Mcnish

After years of sold-out solo shows, two of the UK's most-loved poets Hollie McNish and Harry Baker are finally coming together for a series of special gigs, rea…

New Century Hall, Manchester

Sam Browne: You'll Miss The Sunset

‘Don’t do that - you’ll miss the sunset.’ Sam Browne’s new poetry show is equal parts hard-hitting and hopeful, with a decent helping of humour in the mix as we…

Band on the Wall, Manchester

An Evening With Harlan Coben

Join one of the world’s most successful writers for an unforgettable evening of insight and inspiration.Harlan Coben will take you behind the scenes of his new…

Home, Manchester

Can't Get You Out Of My Head: In Search of Kylie - Michael Cragg in conversation

Kylie Minogue is one of the world's most successful pop stars, and in his new book, Can't Get You Out of My Head , music journalist Michael Cragg takes us on a…

Manchester Central Library, Manchester

Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

The Stoller Hall, Manchester

Henry Normal

Henry is co-writer and producer of some of the biggest hits of British TV and film of recent years.

Band on the Wall, Manchester

Who was Marie Nordlinger, Proust's'Muse from Manchester'

Dr Cynthia Gamble introduces us to Marie Nordlinger (1876-1961), the talented, polyglot artist and sculptor from Manchester who was in regular correspondence wi…

Cross Street Chapel, Manchester