True Faith
A Celebration of Manchester-Made Talent
6 - 18 July 2009
Pavilion Theatre
Created for the intimate surroundings of the Festival’s Pavilion Theatre, True Faith is a celebration of established and emerging cultural talent, all of it made right here in Manchester.
An Audience with… offers an opportunity to get up close and personal with Elbow’s Guy Garvey, actor/comedian John Thomson, and writers Jackie Kay and Lemn Sissay, all of whom will talk about their personal and professional lives with series curator Dave Haslam.
Semi-Plugged, meanwhile, showcases some of the best new bands in Manchester, performing their own material and one-off covers alongside a number of special guests. This is a celebration of the best of the city, perhaps providing a glimpse of the artists who may be headlining the Festival in future years.
Mon 6 July An Audience with Guy Garvey
Thu 9 July Semi-Plugged: Everything Everything, Run Toto Run, Airship
Sat 11 July An Audience with John Thomson
Mon 13 July Semi-Plugged: Dutch Uncles, John Stammers, Sophie’s Pigeons
Tue 14 July An Audience with Jackie Kay & Lemn Sissay
Sat 18 July Delphic & Shmoo
