SICK! Festival 2017 is the antidote to the physical, mental and social challenges of life and death. At the forefront of the arts and health agenda, the festival brings together an outstanding international arts programme with perspectives from academic research, clinical practitioners, public health professionals, charities and most importantly, those with lived experience of the issues they address. 
This year’s festival is on Wednesday 8 March – Saturday 25 March 2017 in Manchester.
A variety of performances and events challenge the notion of identity and a sense of belonging, perspectives on ageing, death and living with a disability are confronted through theatre productions, academic debates, comedy, dance, film and art installations. The Lowry, HOME, the Whitworth and Contact Theatre are working in partnership with SICK! to bring an eclectic and thought provoking programme together for your entertainment and consideration.
Share an experience and go for an alternative present this Christmas. You can receive a 20% discount by presenting the code: MERRYSICK when purchasing your tickets. Don’t miss out – discount is valid until 31 December 2016.
A full programme of event will be available online in mid-December, at: www.sickfestival.com/whats-on/manchester/
Highlights include: 
• ‘There is a Light’ directed by award-winning artist Adura Onashile, presenting young patients’ perspectives on specialist cancer care in England inspired by the findings of BRIGHTLIGHT, the first major study of its kind and informed by researchers and young people with personal experiences of cancer. A post show discussion will follow
• UK premiere ‘To Belong’, TheatreStap’s professional performers with learning difficulties take centre stage to challenge the notion of belonging
• ‘The Game’ by THEATREclub explores the act of buying sex and the subculture of prostitution through five male volunteers in Manchester and a real-life game
For further information, visit: www.sickfestival.com