Five Four Studios
54 Oldfield Road,
Salford,
Manchester M5 4LZ
2-4pm
Tickets £6
How does the darker side of the city inspire writers?
The festival hub will be at Five Four Studios, and here there will be a day of talks, workshops, music and art.
In the afternoon “THE DARK CITY” will see a panel discussion and performances from poets and authors Kate Feld, Emily Oldfield, Nick Royle, Rosie Garland, Steve Marland, Anne Beswick and Helen Darby. They will explore the darker side of the city as an inspiration for crime novels, the gothic and film noir.
The Peer Hat,
14-16 Faraday Street,
M1 1BE Manchester
Saturday, 15 December 2018 from 12:00-19:00
Free event
Readings start at 3pm – featuring Rosie Garland at 4pm
Have you been naughty this year? Have you been very, very naughty?
Then you might be the perfect guests to receive the very special gifts in store at HAUNT Manchester’s Black Christmas Party.
Presented as part of Foundations Festival 2018, the HAUNT network bring to you a dark and delicious pile of sticky Christmas treats (for adults only).
Featuring:
• The hosts of The Fallen Christmas Angels, Satanic Santa and his Zombie Elves!
• Spoken word and cabaret from black-hearted Manchester superstars Rosie Garland, Liquorice Black, Lethal Gem, Joshua Hubbard… and more!
• There will also be an art exhibition from Manchester Gothic Arts Group.
Expect gifts, games, décor and surprises galore!
Over 18s only, this is Christmas without the kids please.
Fancy dress encouraged.