Sign up for our What's On newsletter to keep your finger on the pulse of an ever-changing Manchester The full programme of events for this year's Manchester International Festival has been revealed, including new work from Cillian Murphy and a giant sculpture of Big Ben in Piccadilly Gardens.
People will also be able to get a glimpse inside MIF's £186m arts centre The Factory for the first time, as it hosts the first of many events during the festival.
The world-famous biennial arts festival will be back in the city between July 1 and 18, delivering original work by artists from over 20 countries.
Sprawling right across Greater Manchester will be dance, theatre, arts, film and music, in both indoor and outdoor locations, with more of
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