GREATER MANCHESTER

Friday 30 October

The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour

The late Amy Winehouse’s original band present a major UK tour celebrating 20 years of the singer’s defining album, Back to Black. The work propelled her to global stardom and received five GRAMMY Awards, and this performance pays tribute to her musical legacy. The band toured and recorded with Winehouse throughout her career and will visit various venues across the UK over more than 50 dates.

7.30pm. From £37.95. The Bridgewater Hall, M2 3WS. www.theamywinehouseband.com

MUSIC

Sunday 11 October

Does the Media Portray British Muslims and Jews Fairly?

A panel of two Jewish and two Muslim journalists discuss whether or not their faiths are reported fairly in the media. Followed by a Q&A.

2.30pm. FREE. Salford Civic Centre, Salford, M27 5AW. www.muslimjewish.org.uk

TALKS

Saturday 28 November

Long After the Labyrinth

Explore the true tale of the lost Jews of Crete in a new play inspired by the Greek mythology of the Minotaur. Text, movement and shadow-play feature in a performance following Rena Depas, a young girl who watches helplessly from her hiding place as her family is rounded up and loaded into trucks, all while a horned shadow looms in the distance.

7pm. £16. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

THEATRE

until Thursday 8 July 2027

Art and Music Insights

Explore the true tale of the lost Jews of Crete in a new play inspired by the Greek mythology of the Minotaur. Text, movement and shadow-play feature in a performance following Rena Depas, a young girl who watches helplessly from her hiding place as her family is rounded up and loaded into trucks, all while a horned shadow looms in the distance.

1.30pm. £75, £10 per session. Menorah Synagogue, M22 4RZ. www.menorah.org.uk

Sunday 25 October & Sunday 29 November

Jewish Genealogy Drop-In

The Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain (JGSGB) makes their monthly visit to Manchester Jewish Museum. Drop in and ask them any questions you have about your family roots and heritage.

12pm. FREE. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

Sunday 1 November

Klezmer Tune Club & Klezjam

A klezmer workshop for all abilities and instruments. Led by Daniel Mawson and Richard Fay, explore the traditional instrumental sounds of Eastern European Ashkenazi Jews and compose a new arrangement. Followed by a causal, inclusive open folk session for players, listeners and minglers alike.

10.30am. FREE. Manchester Jewish Museum, M8 8LW. www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com

WORKSHOPS