The Library Theatre Company’s final performance was The Seagull at The Lowry in Salford which finished its successful run on Saturday 8 March 2014, but the company’s Young Company (LTYC) presents its final piece of community work under the Library Theatre Company banner with a series of Pop-Up Performances at Cornerhouse the week commencing Monday 7 April.
Devised by the company’s members, all of whom are aged 15-18, but suitable for all ages, Pop-Up Performances comprise of the following:
#selfiecorner
Mon 7-Thu 10 April – Downstairs Café Wall (open usual Cornerhouse hours, 10:00 – 23:00). Free, no booking required.
According to recent research Manchester is the selfie capital of Europe.
They have created the perfect space for you to snap the perfect selfie in the Cornerhouse café-bar and are urging you to come along and choose the best accessories from hats, glasses and props – strike your best pose and get snapping!
Upload your photos to Twitter using #selfiecorner and make Manchester the selfie capital of the world.
Selfie Seminar
Wed 9 April, 17:30-18:00; Thurs 10 April, 18:30-19:00. Free, no booking required.
The Annexe
This interactive seminar led by members of the LTYC will introduce you to the history of the selfie and give you tips on how to take the perfect picture of yourself to up your likes on Instagram.
Don’t forget to take your Smartphone along!
Memory Tour
Mon 7/Tue 8, Thu 10 April, 14:00-16:00. Free, no booking required.
The Annexe, Meeting Room 1 and Café
This performance-based tour of some of Cornerhouse’s spaces reflects upon the childhood memories of the noughties generation. This interactive tour gives audience members the opportunity to reflect upon their own time spent as children at milestone events such as birthdays or summer holidays. Finally, hear their collective hopes and dreams for the future from the young company.
All Pop-Up Performance events are suitable for all ages.
Cornerhouse
70 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 5NH
Box office: 0161 200 1500
