Manchester International Festival has announced the first three shows for the 2015 Festival, the fifth edition of the world’s only biennial of new commissions and special events.
Running from July 2 to 9, 2015, the programme will include:
- Tree Of Codes – a new contemporary ballet directed and choreographed by Wayne McGregor with music composed by Jamie Xx and visual concept by Olafur Eliasson.
- The Age of Starlight – Professor Brian Cox writes and presents, Kevin MacDonald directs a new kind of show about the history of the universe. Technology by Rony Abovitz and Magic Leap, CGI by Tim Webber and Framestore.
- The Tale Of Mr Tumble – a new theatre show for young children and families; Justin Fletcher invites audiences to step inside the colourful world of one of our most cherished TV characters.