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To get your ticket to one of the events taking place in July during 53two’s fundraising month, or to make a donation and bid in the auction visit: 53two.com/ten
53two, Arch 19 Watson St, Manchester M3 4LP
Manchester based award-winning theatre and arts charity 53two is celebrating its 10th birthday in July with a number of exciting events at the popular venue with the aim of raising £10,000 to help secure the future of one of the city’s most accessible and inclusive independent creative spaces.
Headline prizes during the fundraising month include the opportunity to appear as an extra on ITV’s Coronation Street and an exclusive one-of-a-kind original artwork of the iconic 53two arches by acclaimed Manchester illustrator Stanley Chow who recently designed the ubiquitous pop-art image of Andy Burnham used during his successful Makerfield by-election campaign.
The fundraising efforts will culminate on 1st August with a star-studded Birthday Dinner Dance. The gala will feature:
- A headline performance by legendary Manchester poet Tony Walsh, debuting a specially commissioned poem, These Bricks They Speak.
- Keynote reflections from BAFTA-nominated actor Ruth Madeley on the vital importance of accessible, independent spaces in the North such as 53two.
- Hosting duties by renowned comedian and Manchester favourite Toby Hadoke.
- A poignant performance by Sing Their Name, a community choir for those bereaved by suicide, which is funded directly by 53two’s PMA grant programme, which helps fund community-led, creative projects focussing on wellbeing, across the region.
Ahead of the gala, 53two will host a diverse mix of exciting events throughout July to bring people together and help raise at least £10,000.
Highlights include a Night at the Musicals on the 18th July headlined by West End star Shona Lindsay; a Silent Disco beneath the arches on the 24th July; and a special community birthday quiz on the 25th July. Other events include a ‘Clubbercise’ session on the 18th July, as well as ‘Pianoke’ on the 30th July...
