Flare runs festivals, weekenders and artist residencies, in partnership with some of the leading contemporary theatre producers in Manchester.

Flare is committed to the support and development of radical new theatre by new theatre makers internationally.

Flare works to profile the work of the best new theatre makers internationally by presenting festivals of new theatre in the heart of Manchester.

Click here to see images of the Flare Weekender 2012.

Click here for programme details of the Flare International Festival of New Theatre 2011 - 'A brilliant line-up.' Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

Click here for a video taster of the Flare International Festival of New Theatre 2011.

Change of plans for Flare 2013 - click here for more info