Manchester Festival's first three shows

Published: 21 November 2014
Reporter: David Upton

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.

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