We’re delighted that a number of the leading artists we’re featuring at MIF19 will be joining us during the Festival to discuss their work. Don’t miss the chance to hear these unique insights into some of the world and UK premieres we’re presenting in Manchester this summer.

Invisible Cities
Leo Warner, Jenny Melville (59 Productions) & Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Sat 6 July after the performance, free to ticket-holders

The Anvil
Emily Howard, Michael Symmons Roberts & Louise Lowe (ANU) with Simon Webb (BBC Philharmonic)
Sun 7 July after the concert, free to ticket-holders

The Fountainhead & Re:Creating Europe
Ivo van Hove in conversation with Michael Billington (The Guardian)
Presented in association with Guardian Live
Wed 10 July, 1pm at Manchester Art Gallery, £5 – book now

Maggie the Cat
Trajal Harrell
Sat 13 July after the 7.30pm performance, free to ticket-holders

The Nico Project
Maxine Peake & Sarah Frankcom with Miranda Sawyer
Thur 18 July after the performance, free to ticket-holders

Thank You Very Much
Claire Cunningham
Fri 19 July after the performance, free to ticket-holders