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Canal St and the Gay Village
Welcome to the World Famous Canal Street Manchester, home of the original 'Queer as Folk'.
It is recognised as the UK's LGBT centre, outside of London. The Gay Village is home to many annual events, such as Sparkle the Trans Festival, the Bears Bash and The Skins Weekend. The regions thriving Lesbian community is also centred in the Gay Village, with established venues like Vanilla serving the Women's scene.
Manchester Pride, the UK's most successful Annual Pride event, with tens of thousands attending the celebrations. Manchester's LGBT Sports and social groups are a major feature of daily life regularly attracting visitors from all over the World. Non LGBT are also welcome. Respect should be shown at all times.
Canal St looks forward to welcoming you all!
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Sorcha McCaffrey, solo star in LADYBONES joins Michelle to talk about the show at the Kings Arm, Salford before going down to London for Vault festival. The one-woman show, demonstrates what it is like for people who suffer from OCD
Canal St Reviews

Rough Crossing at The Lowry
The production looks impressive, but so did the Titanic

Mother Courage at Royal Exchange
Julie Hesmondhalgh is a tour de force as Mother Courage

The Animals and Children Took to the Streets
Three performers; a myriad of characters; a kaleidoscope of animation

Company at the Gielgud Theatre
Icing on the theatrical cake was the after show Q&A with Rosalie Craig and Patti LuPone putting the whole performance into perspective
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