Manchester theatre adapts with pop-up outdoor venue

A huge new temporary outdoor venue including theatre, food, drink, shows, music, cabaret, and comedy is being launched on Manchester's First Street.

Built on a space three times the size of Albert Square, the new venue from HOME, aptly named Homeground, opens on Friday 28th May.

The first two shows to be announced are Filter’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which was first seen at Latitude Festival, and a brand-new production of Alice in Wonderland, created by Stockroom especially for Manchester. Tickets for both shows will be £10 for adults.

The venue will also host work by Frog & Bucket, Contact and Trans Creative, as well as music, cabaret and comedy.

A second stage, The Manchester Stage, will feature DJ slots curated by DJ Paulette, and a Manchester Folk Festival takeover, among other free events.

There will also be food and drink from stallholders including Black Market Espresso, Brazilico pizza, Wolf to the Door cocktails and Tibetan Kitchen.

Dave Moutrey, HOME’s Director and CEO, said: “As we start to emerge from the strangest year many of us have ever experienced, arts and culture play a vital role in the recovery of the country. I’m delighted to announce Homeground, which will be a safe and enjoyable space for the people of Manchester to have fun, reconnect and celebrate the city’s artistic talent in all its forms.”

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