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Fringe festival proud to be not part of it

Ladyboys Of Bangkok

THE Manchester International Festival is not the only huge arts event across the city next month – a host of fringe shows will take place as part of the Not Part Of Festival.

Events include Cornermen, a play in the ring of Moss Side Fire Station boxing club starring Shameless actor Ciaran Griffiths; Laughter Lines, a stand-up show made-up of 14-18 year-olds; Juba Do Leao – a floor-shaking collection of Brazilian Maracatu drummers and dancers and the always-popular Ladyboys Of Bangkok.

Creativity

The festival is being run in association with the Forever Manchester charity and the organisation’s Nick Massey said: “As everyone knows, Manchester has always been a hub of creativity across all artistic art forms, which has played a huge part in forging the city’s identity.

“The Not Part of Festival is a fantastic platform for up-and-coming Mancunian talent to reach a new audience and continue the city’s legacy and we’re delighted to be a part of giving them that opportunity.”

Awards

The festival takes place in venues across the city and this year it is also running a series of awards, including one judge by CityLife.co.uk.

The festival runs alongside the MIF from July 2 to 18. For more information visit notpartof.org or check out our previews to the right.