Backyard Cinema, a huge rooftop cinema and immersive experience in Manchester, has extended its run through into January.
The massive attraction, which whisks visitors into a land of film sets and themed scenes, has added new dates after experiencing ‘overwhelming’ demand.
Backyard Cinema first opened in October and was only meant to stay in town for 10 weeks, but has added screenings all the way through to 25 January 2023.
And its January dates will come with a January deal price tag too – screenings on Mondays to Thursdays will be half price, while Friday, Saturday and Sunday screenings will be charged at the current off-peak price.
One of the Backyard Cinema experience rooms. Credit: The Manc GroupYou enter Backyard Cinema through a Narnia-style wardrobe. Credit: The Manc Group
And new dates also means a raft of new films, including all-time classics and plenty of new releases.
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Film fans will be able to see new blockbusters like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Matilda the Musical on the big screen, watching from custom-made beanbag chairs.
There’ll also be feel-good films for January like Moulin Rouge, Back to the Future, The Greatest Showman, Beauty and the Beast, The Goonies and Pretty Woman.
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Backyard Cinema has transformed the old Depot Mayfield station with magical tunnels, movie-grade sets, hidden doors and more, all leading to The Lost Theatre itself.
You can take a tour of Backyard Cinema through our video below:
The old waiting room has been converted into a pizza and pints bar, with dark green tiles around the bar, where you can pick up pizzas like The Godfather, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Babe: Pig in the City.
There’s also mulled wine, seasonal cocktails, boozy hot chocolates and loads more, served from bar areas including the Tavern bar, which has a castle turret jutting out of it.
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Dominic Davies, founder and CEO of Backyard Cinema, said: “We have loved taking our alternative cinema experience to Manchester for our very first project outside of London, and the team have been overwhelmed by the incredible turnout and rave reviews we received.
“And we now look forward to extending our Manchester run for the last chance to experience The Lost Theatre.”
Manchester curry house relaunches bottomless curry menu – with free beers
Daisy Jackson
One of Manchester’s best-loved curry houses has relaunched its bottomless curry offering, and this time they’re chucking in free beer.
Zouk has kickstarted National Curry Week in the best way possible – with endless curry, rice, and naan.
Costing just £20 a head, you can feast to your heart’s content on Zouk’s award-winning, authentic curries.
From 12pm until midnight between Monday 2 October and Friday 6 October, you can choose from bottomless helping of three different curries (two meat and one vegetarian) each day.
Each booking also includes unlimited rice and naan.
Zouk’s bottomless curry deal includes three different curries each day. Credit: The Manc GroupZouk’s bottomless deal also includes unlimited rice and naan. Credit: The Manc GroupZouk is celebrating National Curry Week with bottomless curries. Credit: The Manc Group
And the first 120 people through the door each day will receive a free bottle of Cobra or a soft drink.
Tables are for 90 minutes per booking, giving guests plenty of time to take on the Bottomless Curry Challenge.
Zouk has become one of Manchester’s leading restaurants since it opened in 2009, even drawing in famous fans like Rihanna, Drake, and Manchester United stars.
Zouk’s Bottomless Curry offering for National Curry Week
Monday
Chicken Karahi – A speciality from the Northwest region of Pakistan. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a sizzling wok over hot flames with tomatoes, crushed peppercorns, cumin, ginger & garlic
Keema Channa – A balti of minced lamb cooked with chickpeas in a spicy tomato masala
Chole Masala (vg) – From Deli to the Punjab this authentic channa masala is a tasty street food classic
Tuesday
Chicken Jalfrezi – Chicken fillet cooked with capsicum, onions & eggs, in a thick spicy sauce
Lamb & Spinach – A balti of juicy lamb cooked with fresh spinach and ginger in a spicy tomato masala
Tarka Dall – Everybody’s favourite Dall. Channa and mung lentils cooked in a spicy sauce
Wednesday
Chicken & Spinach – A beautifully flavoured dish with chicken pieces cooked in spinach, fenugreek, ginger and fresh cream
Keema Paneer – Minced Lamb cooked in a spicy tomato masala with spice and soft Indian cheese
Palak Alloo (vg) – Spinach and fenugreek cooked with new potatoes and coriander
Thursday
Chicken Tikka Masala – Char-grilled chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt and spices then cooked in a spicy tomato masala
Lamb & Potatoes – A desi style spicy lamb balti with new potatoes and spice
Milli Juli Sabzi (vg) – Fresh vegetables fused together with herbs & spices
Friday
Chicken Handi – Punjabi style curry slowly cooked over burning flames with tomatoes, onion, garlic and Zouk’s special garam masala
Keema Mutter – Minced lamb curry with peas in a spicy tomato masala
Gobi Aloo (vg) – Delicious cauliflower sauteed in a spicy tomato masala with potatoes, onions & garlic
A candlelit Queen tribute concert is coming to Manchester Opera House
Daisy Jackson
One of the world’s greatest rock bands will be honoured with a candlelit tribute concert in Manchester next week.
Queen By Candlelight will return to our city after selling out venues across Britain, Australia and New York City.
The hugely popular event will see an incredible live band and a cast of singers from the West End performing Queen’s biggest hits.
It’ll all take place at Manchester Opera House – but the stage lights will be switched out for thousands of flickering candles.
Queen by Candlelight is returning to Manchester. Credit: Supplied
Queen – formerly fronted by the late Freddie Mercury – are behind some of the most iconic rock songs in history.
The tracks featured in the Queen By Candlelight concert will include Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s A Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants to Live Forever, and more.
Previous events have been reviewed as being ‘the best tribute to Queen’ and a ‘must-see’.
Tickets are on sale now for this special night of Queen anthems by candlelight, which will take place on Friday 6 October at Manchester Opera House.
Daisy Jackson -
14th December 2022 
