A very large cinema in Manchester city centre, this cinema was previously operated by ODEON, until…read morethey were forced to sell the cinema to rivals, VUE, who now operate the cinema. This location is HUGE - 23 screens, 4,723 seats, and one of the largest IMAX screens in Europe, The cinema is over multiple floors, and the layout can be a little confusing, the staff seem friendly enough and on guard to help. If you require lift access, you will require a staff member to help you with this as they are NOT customer operated. Escalators are available without the help of a staff member. There are lots of screens to pick up and purchase tickets, and there is normally at least one person on the manned desks if you want to use as little technology as possible to get your tickets. There are often cheaper screenings, costing around £4.99 per person, so it is reasonable and affordable, combined with the many offers available from many third-party companies including banks and insurance companies, who offer discounted cinema tickets. Snacks are expensive, but what cinema doesn't charge an arm and a leg for the slightest bite to eat? Not much has changed since the ODEON days, the main difference is the branding around the cinema, some parts could do with a refurb but still a nice, large cinema in a great central city location. 4*

Good central location and plenty of screens. Rarely have to queue for tickets and these usual range…read moreof snacks available. The individual screens are pretty big and there seems to be a lot of legroom in the standard seating.

I really like the new Home. The cinema rooms are much better than they were at Corner house, and…read morethe food is just fantastic. Home offers a range of discounts, including advance bookings made online, as well as ticket price reduction for members.

So HOME is pretty cool!…read more It kind of feels like the old cornerhouse in general vibe and outlook on life but in a big flashy new skin away from the rest of Manchester. In fact this does seem to be the new way of doing things by the council - let's build things on brown field sites and aim to create a new urban hub around it. With very little passing traffic, it's going to take a while to really become a mainstream destination but it is very easily reached with Deansgate and Oxford Road stations around 5 mins walk. On this occasion I was looking for somewhere to work for a few hours and sat upstairs in their cafe bar grabbing a couple of flat whites and a bacon bap . Not bad all round and pretty quiet on a Monday morning. It did get much busier at lunch time so it's good to see peeps really enjoying this offering! You can sit outside on deck chairs and tables and there's a cafe downstairs just selling drinks and cake.

Decent theater located in Manchester Deansgate. Compared to other theaters, it's not the most…read morecomfortable; the seats are upright and do not recline, nor offer much back support. The theater is also quite small, and doesn't seem to be busy. I watched a rerun of Elf. Service is fine, staff is friendly, and the grounds are clean!

The Printworks is a cool entertainment complex in Manchester city centre, it is home to a large…read morenumber of restaurants including Hard Rock Cafe, Nando's and Chiquito, there is also a couple of bars/pubs including Wetherspoons, and a VUE cinema with IMAX. It is located in a large, old building which does look good in the city centre, the inside is a little dark but that's part of the quirk behind The Printworks. There's always a large security presence, probably down to the bars/nightlife atmosphere here, with multiple entrances. It is across the way from Manchester Arndale and Victoria Station, so it can get pretty busy! It is a shame to see many businesses close here during the years, they have tried their best to re-occupy the vacant units to the point where it doesn't feel empty. 4*

Dear lord, where do I start... okay, I shall begin by dividing the Printworks into a list of pros…read moreand cons to show just how divided one can be upon a visit here. Pros Wasabi, Wagamama, Nando's, great cinema, Henry J Beans and Hard Rock Café for junk food and cocktails, Papa G's, a little fish and chip shop, a newsagent that's open until stupidly late Cons Hen parties, Waxy O' Connors at the weekends, Opus, hen parties, Opus, Pure, Café Rouge, shaven-headed oiks in shiny shirts, hen parties, Opus, over-zealous security guards, coming out of the cinema sober when everyone around you is drunk, Opus. The Printworks looks impressive, we can't deny it. It's interestingly put together, if a little Trafford Centre-esque fake. It's meant to be a Mecca of entertainment but the fact that so many of its clientele are less than discerning kind of puts a dampener on it for me, so I pretty much duck, dive in, get the stuff out of it that I want and ignore everything else. I adore the cinema here and always feel weird going to any other one so I have to keep coming back. At least with Wagamama you don't actually have to enter the Printworks itself to pull up a bench and slurp some nice noodles. And I've only just realised that Becca's review matches mine exactly - I promise I wrote this before I read it. Great minds!

The Great Northern is finally starting to pad out with more businesses - hooray!…read more And what more could you be super happy with than a cinema and bowling alley in the same building? Watch out Trafford centre! With local bars and restaurants just outside and a Virgin Active Life gym in the building too, this place is offering more variety. A casino too you say! I have yet to gamble my life away in here... Let's hope the Great Northern continues to secure more businesses here and help the place thrive more.

As far as I can tell this place is absolutely dead and in need of some new ideas and serious…read moreregeneration. Apart from the cinema and Virgin Active, I couldn't really find anything else in Great Northern and it seems as if all the units are boarded up. It's a sad situation for such an incredible building that's steeped in so much history. I guess the problem must be that the Printworks offers exactly the same deal (restaurants, pubs, cinema, clubs) but has actually managed to continue to be a huge success. The Great Northern is the exact opposite from that, and there's really nothing in here to entice people in beyond wanting to watch Alice in Wonderland in 3D, but then swiftly leave. Weird.

Booked in December 2 tickets for Moulin Rouge in September 2025…read more Was feeling very ill, dizzy, losing consciousness so went to doctors and was rushed to hospital London. A mass has been found on the left side of my brain and is spreading. I have had treatment, but at this point I have been told its a life limiting condition. I contacted to cancel my tickets, because well, and I can use that money now to help with home costs. They replied to me that I needed to get them proof that I was 'not going to be here'. They then said that they can swap my tickets for another performance so I don't get to miss it. I am in Derby. They want me to go to London to get a sick note from my surgeon, or to download a form from ATG and then send it to my busy surgeon, get him to fill it out and send it back to me to prove it. As a last ditch attempt, the Palace Theatre Box Office was approached, and they turned around and said that if I am unwilling to follow the process with ATG, there is nothing they can do. Or alternatively I could sell my tickets on Twickets, because I am obviously well enough for that! I.am absolutely flabbergasted. Sickened. Disgusting service. This is the first review, but my family are going to leave a review on every review site, all media sites. They have the transcripts of the conversation. The low down dirty sick thing about it all though is that I paid for refund protection. Which means absolutely NOTHING. HORRIBLE INSENSITIVE PEOPLE. Never been so sickened!

Based on my last experience I'd give it 1 star but overall I know that would be super unfair. For a…read morelong time I think I romanticised the idea of this venue, it could do no wrong but the reality is it's not actually all that. The building is stunning and steeped in history, that itself is profoundly beautiful but reflecting on the actual experience of seeing a show here, it can be hit or miss. Pros: Many, many amazing shows passing through The building itself The history The stage Location Cloak room Concession prices on tickets Merchandise stall for those that want a souvenir Cons: Can be very noisy during a show (can hear the dryers from the toilets, mobile phone interference affecting the speakers, ushers don't really tell noisy customers off) Limited leg room Certain areas have very restricted views e.g. mid/back of the stalls Expensive drinks and snacks Tickets can be overpriced I'm an avid theatre goer and have seen so many classics here, I will not stop going but I think things needs to be tightened up. Going to the theatre is a real treat, anything that brings the experience down needs addressing.

Cam, Ry, and Olly were great & friendly bartenders. Very respectful and made great drinks!!!…read more Sully, Cal, and Greg, on the other hand, were rude and were incapable of manning the bar. Will not be coming back. (due to the fact that I live in America, not Manchester)

Hallelujah! After…read morefour years of redevelopment, not-for-proft charity Inner City Music finally re-opened the doors of Band on The Wall last September. Aside from redecoration and a spacious chill out area, the main difference to the legendary music venue is the stage. There's a spanking new state of the art PA system installed, new lights, new audio-visual equipment and for the jazz fans amongst you, a concert grand piano. What's more, the venue looks set to make local funk, soul, blues, jazz, hip hop and world music fans extremely happy with a packed programme of live shows and deejays most nights of the week. They've already had gigs from Breakestra, Nitin Sawhney and The Mad Professor and Southern soul legend Candi Staton is set to grace the stage in April. The show you have to reserve a ticket for however, is 27 March when 10 piece band Introducing will be attempting to recreate DJ Shadow's seminal Entroducing album live. Yup, that's note for note, loop for loop, for the very first time, live AND in front of an audience! Listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmzHRGoKca0&feature=related

Hulme has always had a raw deal. Once a dumping ground for slum dwellers, the dreaded Bull Ring…read morewhich I recall all too well never gave these creative people a chance to demonstrate their unquestionable talent. Following property investment and expansion Hulme now not only looks better but is a more humane environment for any individual to exist in. However, the most important addition to Hulme in my eyes is The Zion Arts Centre. I can actually become quite emotional writing about this place because within its walls, creativity is developed and young minds are inspired. This is a multi- art form venue which allows Arts Council funded residencies the opportunity to hold classes in disciplines such as street dance, drama, comedy and Caribbean dance. Community legends like Crystallize and Visceral educate 11-19 year olds on all factors of the music business and workshops are run which motivate our youngsters. Gospel choirs grace the hallowed halls of The Zion with their heavenly voices and comedy nights and exhibitions are held here- entry fees for such events here are minimal. The Zion Arts Centre is developed by the community for the community and should be supported by us all.

ZION IS A DOUBLE BUILDING, HOUSING ARTS, CRAFTS DANCE AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS FOR KIDS AND YOUNG…read morePEOPLE. It is also a community mental health centre which does absolutely amazing work in the community free of charge. There are a number of self help groups for issues such as depression and anxiety, counselling service, arts therapy, light box therapy, womens groups, mood food cafe serving whole foods at ridiculously low prices and all the above services are free. It is well worth a look if you have a mental health issue and need to meet like minded people or get some much needed support. It is also a fantastic place to meet people generally in the community groups if you are new to manni. To access the mental health services you must live in neighbouring areas hulme and moss side i think (but check first), but anyone can access the community groups. A great contribution to manchesters inner city community.