The Lowry offers young people aged 13-25 who are Not In Education Employment or Training (NEET) or who are at risk of becoming NEET, a unique opportunity to learn new skills, gain qualifications and to get back into education or employment. Through our Youth Employability & Skills Programme we provide bespoke creative and work-based learning opportunities for targeted young people. These opportunities range from first access visits, such as world of work backstage tours through to longer term work placements. We focus on personal development, building transferable skills including confidence, communication and future planning. Lowry Link: https://thelowry.com/get-creative/young-people/

Manchester Open Exhibition 2020 - Part of: Push Festival 2020 Sat 18 Jan 2020 – Sun 29 Mar 2020 at HOMEmcr We meet Ngozi Ugochukwu, an artist featured in the Manchester Open Exhibition 2020 - a major open-entry art show celebrating the creative talent of Greater Manchester residents. #EveryonesAnArtist

• Reserve now and pay later • Amend a booking free of charge any time before final payment - no booking deposit is required. • Discover a wealth of information about the Theatre and the building, including risk assessments. • Get more from your visit with our wide range of supporting materials and activities. Link: https://www.royalexchange.co.uk/schools-book-your-theatre-tickets

Words Weekend Fri 27 - Sun 29 March Words Weekend is a brand new festival series celebrating the power of words and stories; championing diversity, social inclusion and the rich musical and literary history of the North West. With a packed programme of talks, workshops, panel discussions, music and spoken word, Words Weekend aims to unite communities and ignite imaginations. There really is something for everyone. https://thelowry.com/words-weekend/

Sat 7 March 2020 - The Lowry Ever wondered just how ballet dancers do what they do? This is your chance to take a look behind the scenes and watch Birmingham Royal Ballet’s talented dancers in their preparations for a performance of world-class dancing.

Tue 7 April - Sat 11 April at the Lowry - The Kite Runner Based on Khaled Hosseini's international best-selling novel, this powerful story has now been adapted into a stunning new stage production. A haunting tale of friendship which spans cultures and continents, it follows one man's journey to confront his past and find redemption. "There is a way to be good again". Afghanistan is a divided country on the verge of war and two childhood friends are about to be torn apart. It's a beautiful afternoon in Kabul and the skies are full of the excitement and joy of a kite flying tournament. But neither Hassan or Amir can foresee the terrible incident which will shatter their lives forever. Having mesmerized audiences across the country, this production comes to Wyndham's Theatre for a strictly limited season from 21st December 2016. Link to tickets: https://thelowry.com/whats-on/the-kite-runner/

https://www.halle.co.uk/student-offers/ Our 2019-20 Hallé Pops series is filled with great nights out and some of our most entertaining concerts. Book now: https://www.halle.co.uk/pops/ We begin with an exploration of how some of the most famous classical masterpieces have found their way into equally famous films, in Movie Classics presented by Petroc Trelawny. Next, we celebrate one of the most iconic musicians in Bowie: A Rock and Symphonic Spectacular with vocalist Tony Vincent leading us through Bowie’s greatest hits. As the nights draw in The Best of British Cinema showcases some of the best loved music from British film favourites with scores packed full of drama, excitement and comedy. Join us in February for an escape from the damp, cold winter with Espana! an evening of Spanish-inspired warmth and passion, before we journey across the continent for a Russian Ballet Extravaganza. We return to the cinema with A Night at the Oscars celebrating the real star of the movie world – the music! In April we look back over the career of another musical giant Elton John with star vocalists bring the music of his 50 year career to the Bridgewater Hall. Finally, we end the series with an evening of great jazz standards and timeless classics in More Giants of Jazz with Liane Carroll. #Classical #pops #Manchester Follow the Hallé: Website: https://www.halle.co.uk/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thehalle/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/the_halle/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/the_halle/ Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/thehalle Box Office - +44 161 907 9000 Did you know the Hallé is a registered charity? Support us - https://halleconcertssociety.charitycheckout.co.uk/profile

What's on at the Royal Exchange: https://www.royalexchange.co.uk/whats-on-and-tickets