The Lowry arts centre in Salford celebrates its 18th birthday this year and will mark the milestone through its biennial Week 53 festival, which will have a 'coming of age' theme.
Running from May 17 to 28, the festival includes 66 contemporary art, dance, drama and spoken word performances by more than 130 artists from seven countries.
Six artists and companies have already been confirmed in the line-up, including an exhibition of paintings by Royal Academician Chantal Joffe, the first ever stage adaptation of Nigel Slater’s award-winning autobiography Toast and a new production of the classic thriller, Brighton Rock by Pilot Theatre.
Some elements are free and those that are ticketed are priced at £10 or £20. There will also be an allocation of 'Pay What You Decide' seats available both in advance and on the door.