IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This event has now been postponed. Please see further information here: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/news/coronavirus-update--17-march-2020/

Join us for John McGrath's inaugural event at the University since being appointed Honorary Professor of Performance and Society. John will be in conversation with esteemed poet and Chancellor of The University of Manchester, Lemn Sissay.

John McGrath is the Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the Manchester International Festival. He was previously Artistic Director of Contact Theatre in Manchester and National Theatre Wales. In 2005 he was awarded a Cultural Leadership Award.

This event is free to attend, but booking will be required through Eventbrite.

All are welcome.