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The 20th Anniversary of

MANTIS FESTIVAL

26th – 27th OCTOBER 2024

An extended series of concerts and talks in celebration of 20 years of Mantis. Featuring works by NOVARS staff, students, and alumni.

DOWNLOAD MANTIS PROGRAMME [PDF]

Events:

SATURDAY 26th

14:00 | Concert 1 | G16
15:30 | Concert 2 | G16
16:30-21:00 | Listening Room | G16
17:00 | Drinks Reception & Manuella Blackburn Album Launch | Martin Harris Centre Foyer
18:00 | Concert 3 | John Thaw Theatre
19:30 | Concert 4 | John Thaw Theatre

SUNDAY 27th 

9:30 – 13:00 | Talks | G16

14:00 | Concert 5 | G16

All events are un-ticketed, meaning seats are offered on a first come first serve basis.

Location: John Thaw Theatre, and G16

Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama

The University of Manchester

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