Four million visitors have passed through its doors since it opened, and HOME Manchester's 10th anniversary season for 2025 promises more of the theatre's audience-friendly mix of international productions and new work.
Highlights for the first six months of 2025 include:
Mariupol Drama (January 14-18) - poignant testimony from actors who were in the temporary air raid shelter in the Donetsk Regional Drama Theatre in Mariupol, Ukraine when it was bombed in a Russian airstrike, during the tragic events of March 2022.
PUSH Festival (January 24-Feb 8) - showcases inspiring new work from across the region, taking over HOME's stages, screens and spaces.
One Punch, by Jane Thornton and Martha Godber (February 12-15) - telling the story of a good night gone bad as two friends embark on a night out in Hull, with catastrophic consequences.
The House Party (March 25-29) - which explores themes of class, power and privilege in a new twist on Strindberg’s classic 19th century drama, Miss Julie.
It’s The Economy, Stupid! (March 27-28) - from a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Based on a true story of a family caught up in the 1990s recession.
Tambo and Bones (April 1-5) - the award-winning, darkly comic satire on capitalism and black performance. Explores the commodification of the black experience through the mediums of minstrelsy, hip-hop and afro-futurism.
Kim’s Convenience, by Ins Choi (April 8-12) - a Canadian comedy drama about a family-run Korean store, which inspired the Netflix TV phenomenon and features James Yi, who appeared in the TV series.
North by Northwest (April 29-May 10) - a reworking of the Hitchcock film thriller by director Emma Rice and her company Wise Children.
Coraline – A Musical (May 15-June 7) - a spooky new version of the hit animated horror film.
The Taming of the “Shrew” (May 27-31) - Manchester-based HER Productions remount their production of one of Shakespeare’s most polarising comedies.
These are joined by a series of one-night conversations, dance, stand-up, and a tribute to Victoria Wood.
CEO of HOME Karen O’Neill said: “This season is a celebration of the power of storytelling in all its forms. As we mark our 10th anniversary in 2025, we are thrilled to present audiences with an unforgettable line-up.”
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