/SEVEN DAYS
TUESDAY
Literature / An Evening with Lee Rourke and Jenn Ashworth
Join award-winning author Jenn Ashworth as she reads from her new collection of essays Notes Made While Falling, alongside Mancunian writer Lee Rourke, launching his recent title Glitch.
Blackwell’s / blackwells.co.uk / 0161 274 3331 / Tuesday / 7pm / Free
WEDNESDAY
Music / Charli XCX
One of the hardest working artists in pop music, Charlotte Aitchison, aka Charli XCX, has written hits for other artists (Iggy Izalea, Camila Cabello, Selena Gomez) as well as achieving success with her solo experimental pop songs. Renowned for her extravagant, opulent live shows, she’s currently back on tour in support of her sublime third LP, Charli.
Albert Hall / alberthallmanchester. com / 0161 817 3490 / Wednesday / 7pm / £20
Theatre / Dorian
After acclaimed adaptations of Nosferatu and Medusa, Huddersfield’s
Proper Job Company are now turning their attention to another classic: Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Updated to a contemporary setting, this bold re-imagining will explore themes of toxic masculinity, gym culture and body dysmorphia.
The Lowry / thelowry.com / 0343 208 6000 / Wednesday to Friday, November 1 / £10
Dance / Rambert Triple Bill Rambert - one of Britain’s oldest and best-loved dance companies - return to Salford with a thrilling triple-bill featuring early breakthrough pieces from Wayne McGregor, Marion Motin and Hofesh Shechter.
The Lowry / thelowry.com / 0343 208 6000 / Wednesday to Friday, November 1 / £13
THURSDAY
Comedy / Clinton Baptiste
Making his debut on Phoenix Nights 18 years ago, hapless clairvoyant/ psychic Clinton Baptiste is the genius comedy creation of Alex Lowe. Just in time for Halloween, he’s resurrected the character for a new touring show, The Paranormalist Returns, including a visit to Middleton Arena.
Middleton Arena / link4life.org / 0161 662 4000 / Thursday / 7.30pm / £18