Malandra Jacks and the people of Manchester, resulting in a powerful, city-shaped work that places lived experience at the heart of an ambitious theatrical production, bringing authentic Manchester stories to HOME’s Main Stage.
Performed by local artists who have engaged via HOME’s community programme Home from HOME, The Home We Made is a patchwork of voices exploring how we build community and nurture belonging.
Bringing together a diverse range of joyful and reflective narratives through a visually striking piece, that incorporates storytelling, film and projection. This unique piece of theatre will appeal to a wide range of audiences across our vibrant city.
The Home We Made invites you into the lives of residents born and bred in Manchester and those who have chosen to make it their home.
“At HOME, we work closely with our local communities, and we believe that the stories of this city belong on our stages. The Home We Made has brought people together from across Manchester to co-create a bold, professional production that reflects the
richness and creativity of the communities we work with every day”, said the Head of Creative Engagement at the Theatre
The Home We Made cast and co-creators are community artists engaged through HOME’s community programme, Home from HOME, whose creative work across Greater Manchester informs and shapes the production. Built through close relationships with local communities, placing Manchester voices at the heart of the performance.
“I hope audiences take away the rough and the smooth of Manchester, its people and how much we have in common”. Cast Member, The Home We Made
Listings:
The Home We Made
Wed 28 Jan – Sat 31 Jan, 2026
Book now: homemcr.org/whats-on/the-home-we-made-xd5y
Co-created by HOME and Malandra Jacks