The Whitaker is delighted to show a collection of townscape drawings and montages by Colin Binns taken from his exploration of urban spaces in our towns and cities, with a particular focus on the North West region.
Print Mechanicals is a group exhibition featuring Andrew and Sara Kulman, Andrzej Klimowski, Chris Shaw, Dan Fern, David R Newton, Mack Manning, Paula Newton and Skye Shadowlight. Works are assembled via print or collage methods, reflecting individual thematic approaches. Narrative is present, sometimes oblique, sometimes direct.
Treat your Mum this Mothering Sunday to the special day she deserves. Join us on Sunday 31st and choose from the 2 or 3 course set menu and Mum will enjoy a complimentary glass of Prosecco.
Join us this Easter half term for more fun activities with your little ones. Where you’ll have put on your thinking hats and hunt down the missing eggs.. Will you be able un-scramble the letters to win the mystery prize and glory?
Gain inspiration with items from our vast natural history collection and have fun with their creativity, painting Easter eggs and flags, perfect for any egg hunt.
During this workshop, participants will make their own notebook and fill it in by gaining inspiration from items within our natural history collection.
Join us this Easter half term for more craft activities with your little ones. Where you’ll be creating & decorating your own unique, super stylish bonnet…
A funny, moving and multi-layered film - two kindred spirits from different generations explore the French countryside in a camera van, taking photos of the people they meet.
An eloquent saga from Brazil following Clara, the last resident of the Aquarius building who is determined not to lose her home and is prepared to fight.
A cracking Cairo thriller set against the backdrop of the 2011 Egyptian revolution. A nightclub singer is murdered and Fares gives a gripping performance as a conflicted policeman caught up in a corrupt and dark world.
A devastating low key, high impact study of domestic abuse which garnered rave reviews upon its release.
To celebrate International Women’s day there will be two events which celebrate women through history.
Our curator will be leading a tour of the museum that looks in a little more depth at the objects that tell a fascinating story about women in Rossendale, as well as a 15 minute screening of acclaimed short film ‘Born a Rebel’
Join us for our live Acoustic night every first Wednesday of the month hosted by the very talented Liam Spencer. Immerse yourself in some warm sounds and gentle harmony, as we celebrate all genres of music from participating artists and musicians in this open-mic evening.
If you happened to have missed our opening of current exhibition 'Emerging Figures' (attended by a record turnout) then we are delighted to tell you that Scott will be returning to the Whitaker once more for a more intimate discussion about his work and his journey so far as an artist. A FREE event with limited availability.
Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf are electric in Ladybird as a warring teenage daughter and mother in Greta Gerwig’s beautifully observed coming of age comedy-drama.
February Half Term is just around the corner, but don’t worry here at the Whitaker we’ve got you covered with some amazing activities and holiday clubs available for you to help take the pressure off a little bit, and keep the kids entertained. With the added bonus that Kids eat half price all week! (T&C’s apply)
EAT THEATRE is a Manchester based theatre company founded by actor Neil Bell specialising in hard hitting modern theatre tailored to fit into restaurants and bars where people can eat while they watch. The Cocktail hour, an innovative piece of immersive Theatre is an experience not to be missed.
EAT THEATRE is a Manchester based theatre company founded by actor Neil Bell specialising in hard hitting modern theatre tailored to fit into restaurants and bars where people can eat while they watch. The Cocktail hour, an innovative piece of immersive Theatre is an experience not to be missed.
Join us for our live Acoustic night every first Wednesday of the month hosted by the very talented Liam Spencer. Immerse yourself in some warm sounds and gentle harmony, as we celebrate all genres of music from participating artists and musicians in this open-mic evening.
We’re excited to be closing this years Rossendale Film Festival with a screening of ‘The Salt of the Earth’. A documentary of Sebastião Salgado's life and work, revealed to us by his son, Juliano, who went with him during his last travels, and by Wim Wenders, himself a photographer.
As part of this years Rossendale Film Festival we’re delighted to announce the screening of ‘Leave No Trace’, a 2018 American drama film directed by Debra Granik and written by Granik and Anne Rosellini, based on the novel My Abandonment by Peter Rock.
To launch this years ‘Rossendale Film Festival’ we’ve joined up with Olly of ‘Olly’s Woodland Adventures’ to bring another great ‘Forest School’ experience where young foresters can learn about the parkland around the Whitaker and roast marshmallows and pop corn on the fire, to eat whilst watching our screening of critically acclaimed, Mary & the Witch’s Flower at 3pm.
We’ve partnered with the Horse & Bamboo Theatre for the 2nd year running on this years ‘Rossendale Film Festival’ bringing you a great selection of film celebrating the Great Outdoors.
In this amazing exhibition Scott explores a new approach to his work, drawing on his studies of the great masters he previously focused on the figure before tending to the background. Here, following his passion, Scott has experimented on manipulating the background until something happens, letting the results unfold and the abstract dictating a figure within.
Back by popular demand, Manchester International Short Film Festival presents an excellent programme of UK and International short films that scooped the awards at this year's Festival.
Join us on Friday 4th January for an exciting introduction to the parkland around The Whitaker. Olly (from Olly’s Woodland Learning) will be here to learn all about the nature in and around the grounds when young Foresters get to roast marshmallows and popcorn on the fire.
Get a break from the house for some light relief and come and watch our matinee screening of ‘The Greatest Showman’ on the big screen.
This academy award nominee film is a great watch for all the family. Inspired by the imagination of P. T. Barnum,
This is a delightful morning for family and friends to come together and enjoy a sumptuous Whitaker Breakfast, after enjoying traditional Christmas tales from our Storyteller whilst sat around the Christmas tree in our Drawing Room.
A feature-length painted animation - the first film of its kind - which explores the life and death of Vincent Van Gogh via depictions of his artworks.
Due to its success over recent years, the 'Winter Fine Dine’ evening will be making a welcome return this year under Head Chef David Dewhurst. This highly popular gastronomic event showcases the culinary expertise we offer at the Whitaker, arousing and delighting the tastebuds with the best in seasonal ingredients.
The King and Queen of quizzes makes its grand return this Christmas at the Whitaker. With your right royal hosts Carl and Al taking their rightful place on the throne. Expect plenty quips, clips and blips! But most of all a night of fun and laughter, testing your general knowledge on film, music, literature, news and anything else that they can dream up.
We’ve finally had word from the North Pole and Father Christmas will be taking a break from all his busy preparations to once again come and visit with us at the Whitaker. He’ll be here on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December…
Join us on the 8th and visit one of the many stalls in our gallery, old and new, craft and special finds for your Christmas shopping list.
Join us for our live Acoustic night every first Wednesday of the month hosted by the amazing Liam Spencer & Sarah Grundy of Joan The Wad a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in some warm sounds and gentle harmony.
Here at the Whitaker we are delighted to welcome The International Association for Japanese Traditional Culture Exchange, who will be joining us on Saturday 24th November.
On the evening the performers, all from Kumamoto in Western Japan will be entertaining guests with Shigin and arts performances.
Part of a new wave of realist Palestinian cinema, a thrumming soundtrack from Palestinian hip-hop artists DAM provides a heady backdrop to the alternative city lifestyle as we see the three young flatsharers caught in between modern life in the city and their traditional values.
In honour of all those who served, died and have been affected by war both at home and overseas, join us for a morning of reflection & contemplation here at Whitaker Museum to mark the centenary of the Armistice.
Join us for our live Acoustic night every first Wednesday of the month hosted by the amazing Liam Spencer & Sarah Grundy of Joan The Wad a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in some warm sounds and gentle harmony.
Routinely voted one of the greatest of all time, this 1948 film is a simple, powerful film about a man who needs a job and has his bike stolen.
Calling all cyclists!! 🚴♂️🚴♀️ Bring your Bike to the Whitaker on Sunday 7th October from 11am as we officially open our new 'Cycle Hub'; A purpose built space providing essential bike tools and facilities for local cyclists of all types.
