Saturday 24 May
Author Event:
Elizabeth Baines – Short Stories at the Cutting Edge
Elizabeth Baines will read from her recently published collection of short stories ‘Balancing on the Edge of the World’ and talk about the renewed interested in short stories and their place in the resurgence of independent publishing. She will also talk about how to tackle the form and get stories published, and there will be an opportunity for discussion and practical work. Elizabeth is a prize-winning author of stage plays, novels and radio plays.
Chorlton Library Meeting Room | 11.30am–1.30pm | Free
Flick Children’s Cinema
Full details in ‘FLICK Film Festival’.
St Clement’s Church Youth Centre | 11am–1pm | £2 per child or adult
Music at Lunchtime: Epsilon Ensemble
Manchester-based Epsilon Ensemble brings our lunchtime series to a close with a sparkling programme of classical and modern music for oboe and string trio. Music by Josef Fiala, Cecilia McDowall, Hilary Tann and many more.
Chorlton Methodist Church | 1–2pm | Free
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Manchester Road Arts
We are always on the lookout for new ways to make life in Chorlton even more enjoyable and this afternoon we are lining up music all along Manchester Road to help your shopping go with a swing. From Chorlton Library all the way to Wild at Heart, you’ll be stomping around those shops.
The performers are: Matt Tanner, Belle of Les Bois, Pretty Ripped, Tom Mills, Zacc Rogers, Garron Frith, Andy Chandler, Dave Hulston, The Abattuta Brass Quintet and pupils from Chorlton High.
Manchester Road | 1.45–4pm | Free
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Jacqui Dankworth
and her musicians
Tonight we celebrate the end of the eighth Chorlton Arts Festival in the presence of one of the country’s most entertaining and talented jazz vocalists.
It is no surprise that Jacqui Dankworth, the undisputed ‘Princess Of Jazz’, is known as one of the finest singers of her generation. Daughter of Dame Cleo Laine and Sir John Dankworth, Jacqui’s musical pedigree is in no doubt; it was, however, several years before she could be persuaded to take up the microphone. With two award winning albums behind her, Jacqui is now touring the UK with material from a new album, a group of the finest British musicians and a show not to be missed. Her live concert draws on all kinds of influences including jazz, soul, folk and blues.
‘There are very few singers that can sound so good on record and even better when you see them live on stage, Jacqui Dankworth is one of the few who sounds fantastic all the time!’ – Michael Parkinson
What a way to finish!
Please note: You are strongly advised to pre-book tickets for this concert by phoning 07743 032622. Tickets must be paid for in advance. Tickets on the night cannot be guaranteed.
St Clement’s Church | 7.30pm | £15/£10
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Chorlton Arts Festival Last Night Party
We continue our celebrations at our final night party, hosted by sponsors The Lloyds Hotel with fabulous food and music to take us into the early hours from jazz band Booth Street West.
The Lloyds Hotel | 10.30pm–1am | Free