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Scheherazade
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Classical music meets theatre, with music completely rewritten, inspired by Rimsky-Korsakov, this retelling of stories from 1,001 Nights unfolds through Scheherazade’s eyes, blurring the lines between story and reality in an enchanting, otherworldly performance.


Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen -where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

Event Series

EVENING GARDENING CLUB
Free
Come along every Tuesday evening to potter around in our community garden.

Come along every Tuesday evening to potter around in our community garden.

Anything gardening related - you name it, we probably do it.


Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

AFRILIT BOOK CLUB – Your local African literature book club
Free
AN AFRICAN LITERATURE BOOK CLUB

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

An African Literature book club meeting every third Wednesday of each month.


May's book of the month- Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton

FLAT DAYS SOCIETY
Free
Celebrate the Spring Equinox with the return of our Surf Skate Crew. Bring a board if you have one, don’t worry if not. For all abilities.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

PLANT CO-OPERATIVE – Wildlife Gardening Club “Wildflower BioBlitz”
Free
Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club. We’re back out in the gardens again, this time alongside Lancashire Wildlife Trust

Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club.

We’re back out in the gardens again, this time alongside Lancashire Wildlife Trust for our annual wildflower BioBlitz.

Become a citizen scientist for a few hours and uncover the unusual and wonderful wildflowers that call our city home. The records collected will go on to form part of a genuine scientific survey of the area and are added to the national database.

This event is free to attend but booking is recommend

IN PRESENT COMPANY: YOGA CLUB
Free
In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

All levels of experience are welcome.

Bring a mat & wear something comfy. Every week at Altogether Otherwise.

Hosted by Tam - @tamara.gwen


Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.


Get On Stage
Free
Every other week head to New Century for open mic night, join in!

Every other week head to New Century for open mic night, join in!

Make sure to sign up


Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

A Summer Celebration
Free
A community concert and open mic to share music and spoken word, celebrating Manchester's vibrant folk scene.

Inspired by the joyful warmth of Manchester's open mic scene, join us to celebrate and share music and art at Altogether Otherwise.

At this evening open mic, you are invited to perform whatever you feel comfortable with. Featured artists will share longer performances throughout the evening.

A sound setup and house guitar (and hopefully a house keyboard!) will be provided for all, and you are encouraged to bring your own instruments as you wish.If you would like to ask any questions, join the list of performers or enquire about doing a longer featured set, contact @rabbitwanda on Instagram or email [email protected].

Become A Superstar DJ
Ailsa, BBC 6 music DJ, gives you the inside track on building a funk and soul set in this interactive, informal DJ workshop.

Ailsa, BBC 6 music DJ, gives you the inside track on building a funk and soul set in this interactive, informal DJ workshop. 


Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.


Event Series

EVENING GARDENING CLUB
Free
Come along every Tuesday evening to potter around in our community garden.

Come along every Tuesday evening to potter around in our community garden.

Anything gardening related - you name it, we probably do it.


Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

WRITING AND WRITING CLUB
Free
Jot Bookshop writing and writing club

Read out loud from your writing practice (max. 10min) – prose, poetry, essay, memoir and everything in between – to a group of closely listening fellow dabblers in writing. Discuss your work and methods in an informal, friendly, supportive environment.


Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

A Writing Workshop with Glen James Brown
Free
Scraps: Building Characters and Stories from the Seemingly Inconsequential with author Glen James Brown

Scraps: Building Characters and Stories from the Seemingly Inconsequential.

Find the extraordinary in the ordinary. Join our creative writing workshop where we will building compelling characters out of the fragments of everyday life. From scribbled dedications in second-hand books, to snippets of overheard dialogue on park benches, explore how life’s overlooked moments can be woven into rich, resonant stories. Don’t wait to be inspired by grand bolts of inspiration. It surrounds you right now—join the workshop to see how!