Manchester doing what Manchester does…

Such great memories @arunghosh @lemnsissay Amazing creative team and awesome

Heavy today with the loss of Mike Pearson, one of the world’s great theatre visionaries. A man who understood the deep connections of place and performance, creating images and experiences of undying resonance.

First thing Sunday morning and there’s already a queue for our Big Ben book giveaway. Thousands already distributed. Come along and get your own piece of history on the final day of #MIF21 #BigBenLyingDown

Looks like our Big Ben book giveaway is a hit!! #MIF21 #ArteArteArte

Back at @CephasWilliams ‘s magnificent #PortraitOfBlackBritain for #MIF21. Proud to be part of a project that celebrates the contribution of Black British citizens. Ashamed to be part of a society that sometimes does the opposite. We have a lot of work to do.

Festival Square - where the fun police are actually fun! Brilliant night from HomoElectric. Huge thanks to the briliant FS Team and the legendary Rivca Butns.

First ever performance at The Factory at midnight tonight!

Went a bit wild in Rashid Rana’s shop (created for his Eart project at #MIF21.) Never bought so much stylish contemporary art for £20 before - and it’s all edible! mif.co.uk/whats-on/eart/

At Manchester Central Library showing the city libraries team the results of our collaboration. Kemang wa Lehulere’s installation and book (created with 120 Manchester folk - in the form of love letters) - are resonant and beautiful. What a joyful partnership @MancLibraries