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16th November 2025

Radical Readings 2025

Step into an afternoon of inspiration and resistance with Radical Readings, which brings together powerful performances, traditional folk music and bold storytelling that shine a light on working class voices.

From the boxing ring to the best in contemporary poetry, this event explores themes of anti-racism, agit prop and working class creativity, demonstrating that celebrating shared pleasures fosters solidarity, drawing on stories from Liverpool, Moss Side & Hulme, Lancashire and Whalley Range!

Proceeds from the event will support our vital work in preserving radical working class history, promoting political education and putting class back on the agenda.

Performers confirmed so far:

 

(members of ) Brown Wimpenny

Carla Henry

Danielle Henry

Helen Kay

Jennifer Reid

Odd Arts – performing a ‘Knockout Blow’ a short play on the life of Manchester boxing legend Len Johnson.

Oliver Lomax

Seth Connor-Fullwood

Tom Branfoot

* Christine Bottomley will unfortunately no longer be joining us this year.

 

For venue directions and accessibility information, please click here.

Any questions? Contact us at – events@wcml.org.uk

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  • Date:
  • 16th November 2025
  • Time:
  • 14:00 - 17:00
  • Location:
  • Maxwell Hall, the University of Salford
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