Inspired by Libraries with Linda Brogan

Manchester City of Literature, part of the UNESCO Creative Cities network since 2017.

Manchester City of Literature

JOIN US AT MANCHESTER CENTRAL LIBRARY IN CONVERSATION WITH AWARD-WINNING PLAYWRIGHT AND ARTIST LINDA BROGAN.

Manchester Central Library

Festival of Libraries

Manchester UNESCO City of Literature’s  Festival of Libraries, the county-wide celebration of Greater Manchester’s 133 libraries, returns with a full live programme of events 10-14th June 2026.

Linda will be discussing how her pursuit of memories led to the excavation of the Reno Club, renowned in the 1970s for being the best soul and funk club in Manchester and a space for young mixed-race Mancunian who often weren’t welcome elsewhere; an exhibition at The Whitworth; and now a book, 12 Words, published by Bluemoose Books.Authors Carmen, Tia and Catherine were part of the 2016 Reno excavation that took place 30 years after the club was demolished and have written 12 Words alongside Linda, in the process unlocking truths, secrets and confessions.B﻿luemoose Books will be selling books on the night.

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