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Amazing Aphra: a thoroughly modern feminist icon
Journalist Rob Ryan delves into the fascinating yet little-known life of playwright Aphra Behn, the first English woman to make a living through writing, ahead of an intriguing exhibition at The Royal Exchange this month
The Crossover Project at The Royal Exchange
The Royal Exchange is delighted to welcome an immersive exhibition to our Mezzanine, put together to raise awareness of and tackle waste within the creative industries
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The jewel in the crown
A BUMPER WEEKEND OF REGAL CELEBRATIONS This summer is a significant one for the royal family with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee commemorating a record-breaking 70 years on the throne. HM Queen Elizabeth II is the first-ever British monarch to reach such a milestone and there’s a host of planned… read more »
Pretty Little London exhibition at The Royal Exchange
Pretty Little London are known for bringing Instagram to life with their beautiful and evocative images of the capital. This month The Royal Exchange is inviting Londoners to see some of the pair’s work up close as we host a unique and exclusive exhibition of their images of the City… read more »
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Celebrating Lunar New Year at The Royal Exchange
The Lunar New Year, also known as ‘chunjie’ – ‘Spring Festival’ – is China’s biggest and oldest festival. These days China may adhere to the Gregorian calendar, but the lunar calendar still holds huge cultural significance and the turning of the Lunar New Year is a historic event celebrated by… read more »
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Christmas events at The Royal Exchange
Get your portrait drawn with Montblanc Luxury goods company Montblanc is kicking off our festive masterclasses with a special event on Wednesday 8 December. London-based artist Charlie Herman will be drawing guests’ portraits using Montblanc ink in his distinctive style. Charlie is no stranger to working with luxury brands, having… read more »
Deck the halls
The plastic skeletons and carved pumpkins have barely been taken down, yet people up and down the country are getting ready to deck the halls for Christmas. For many, the desire to fast-track the Christmas spirit will no doubt be to make up for lost time. After restrictions kept people… read more »
