[Exhibition] A History of Black Theatre in Manchester 1827-2025: Celebrating presence

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Now exhibiting in the Samuel Alexander Glass Corridor: A History of Black Theatre, 1827–2025: Celebrating Presence Until 30 October Glass Corridor, Samuel Alexander Building. Open to the public 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. To celebrate Black History Month, this exhibition explores the legacies of people of African and African-Caribbean descent within Manchester’s theatre and performance history. Presented in partnership with The University of Manchester’s Drama Department, this exhibition draws from library, museum and archive collections including Archives+ and the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre in Central Library. This exhibition celebrates the achievements of Manchester's homegrown talent, major artists who have performed in Manchester and the work of venues like Contact, Green Room, Nia Centre and the Royal Exchange Theatre in supporting and showcasing Black excellence. The launch of this exhibition will be celebrated with a launch event on Thursday 8 October, as part of Oxford Road Corridor’s The Cultural Welcome.