Comic Jo Coffey and her “small special guests” entertain The Castle Hotel as part of the Women in Comedy festival

Alex Webb enjoyed his first insight into the strange world of experimental poetry at The Castle Hotel

Don’t miss out on all the literary events going on in Manchester this month

Looking to escape the madness of Freshers’ Week? Check out some of these bookish venues

Strikingly-named Bass Drum of Death play in one of the more unlikely Manchester venues.