Manchester International Festival

Manchester International Festival is the world’s first festival of original, new work and special events and takes place biennially, in Manchester.

The Festival launched in 2007 as an artist-led, commissioning festival presenting new works from across the spectrum of performing arts, music, visual arts and popular culture.

This year’s festival runs from 2nd-19th July 2009 and we recommend this event:
‘It Felt Like a Kiss’ which is a walk-through production that tells the story of America’s rise to power in the golden age of pop, and the unforeseen consequences it had on the world and in our minds. This daring production unfolds across five floors, blending music with documentary and the disorientating whirl of a fairground ghost train with original music composed by Damon Albarn. Tickets are £25 and available on 0844 815 4961.

See the website for the full list of events www.mif.co.uk