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This season's events

Our unique events bring the best-known contemporary novelists and poets to Manchester to discuss and read from their work.  Everyone is welcome, and ticket prices include a complimentary glass of wine or soft drink (except Martin Amis Public Events). 

SEASON TICKET OFFER: Book all eight chargeable events this season for £31.50 (£19.50 concessions), 25% less than buying individual tickets. 

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.quaytickets.com calling the box office on 0161 275 8951 or e-mailing boxoffice@manchester.ac.uk.  To keep up to date with our events schedule, sign-up for our e-Newsletter. 

Events are held at the University's Martin Harris Centre unless indicated on the 'discover more...' page.  Please note that line-ups may be subject to change in unforeseen circumstances.

Events at the Martin Harris Centre

27th February 2012
LITERATURE LIVE: Gregory O’Brien, Rebecca Perry and Rachel Connor
The latest event in the Literature Live series, with Gregory O’Brien, Rebecca Perry and Rachel Connor
Discover more about LITERATURE LIVE: Gregory O’Brien, Rebecca Perry and Rachel Connor

1st March 2012
Jonny Sweet
Named best newcomer in the 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Awards
Discover more about Jonny Sweet

5th March 2012
LITERATURE LIVE: Rupert Thomson, Patrick McGuinness
The latest event in the Literature Live series, with Rupert Thomson, and Patrick McGuinness.
Discover more about LITERATURE LIVE: Rupert Thomson, Patrick McGuinness

12th March 2012
Colm Tóibín in Conversation with Roy Foster
Colm Tóibín will be in conversation with acclaimed historian and Yeats biographer Roy Foster
Discover more about Colm Tóibín in Conversation with Roy Foster

8th May 2012
Colm Tóibín with Paul Durcan
Colm Tóibín and Paul Durcan will read from new work at Professor Tóibín’s final Manchester event.
Discover more about Colm Tóibín with Paul Durcan

Related events

John McAuliffe, one of the Centre's Co-directors, will be performing at the Manchester Literature Festival's warm-up event, Lucky Voice Poetry Karaoke, with poets Patience Agbabi and Caroline Bird. The karaoke will be at Tiger Tiger at 1pm on Thursday 9 October - National Poetry Day. For more details, visit the Festival's website.