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An immersive prison-themed bar where guests smuggle in their own alcohol is opening next month

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The immersive prison-cocktail hybrid event you never knew you needed is coming to Manchester next month.

Alcotraz is the notorious ‘bar behind bars’ where guests – or more appropriately ‘inmates’ – are tasked with smuggling booze past the Warden and getting it into the hands of some of Alcotraz’s longest-serving inmates, who then transform their ‘contraband’ alcohol into delicious cocktails.  

Combining world-class cocktails with theatrical and authentic story lines, Alcotraz is perhaps one of the most unique drinking experiences out there.

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This is probably one of the better ways to wind up in cells during a night out, isn’t it? 

The cocktail experience, created by Inventive Productions, first opened in London in 2017 where it was quick to spark global headlines, create controversy and, most importantly, thrill its guests on the hunt for a unique and memorable night out.

It’s latest venue will be located in the heart of Manchester’s elusive Spinningfields – not the most predictable spot for a jail cell, I know – and will hold ten individual cells, accommodating for fifty inmates for public experiences and up to 100 for private venue hires.

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There will also be a Prison Commissary area for lower priced seats – here, inmates will have their own dedicated mixologist at their own bar. 

After the main experience, inmates can spend additional time within the theatrical prison world of Alcotraz by purchasing a seat within this Prison Canteen area, to enjoy an inclusive cocktail and prison ration.

Sam Shearman, the brains behind Alcotraz and founder of Inventive Productions said on the Manchester venue: “The experience has been so popular within London that within a very short period of time we were able to grow the Alcotraz brand to have multiple sites, including one in Brighton. 

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“We are now absolutely thrilled to bring this unique concept to Manchester and launch our biggest and most ambitious Alcotraz to date.”

Alcotraz Manchester will be opening it’s doors on July 16th – and bookings are now open! Tickets are priced at £29.99 for seats within the Prison Commissary Area, and £35.99 for seats within a Prison Cell.

For bookings and more information, visit their website here.

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Free one-day Christmas festival returning to Stockport to kick off festive season

Get in the festive spirit in Stockport!

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Stockport’s free, one-day Christmas festival is returning this festive season, with 200 performers and more than 50 shows.

Spectacular Sunday will return to the town on November 17th at various sites and venues.

Following the success of last year’s event, hundreds of performers will take over Stockport, with everything from giant roller-skating presents to a living snow globe and roaming Christmas dolls.

There will also be street theatre, including grumpy Christmas grandads, a gigantic balloon man and water show.

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Produced by carnival arts organisation Global Grooves and organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway and Stockport Market, the town centre will be buzzing with Christmas excitement.

Events will be happening in iconic Stockport locations like Market Place, Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock and Suffragette Square.

A grand finale in Merseyway will bring together the brass bands of Stockport, ending the day with a huge flash mob and rendition of All You Need Is Love.

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Cllr Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport, said: “We’re so excited to bring this event back after last year’s amazing success.

“It’s such a fun way to get everyone in the festive spirit and really shows off what makes Stockport special – our sense of community and joy.

“With loads of free performances and activities, plus a chance to enjoy the newly improved areas of Merseyway, it’s a perfect day out for families.

“Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is all about having fun, making memories, and starting the holiday season in style.”

Spectacular Sunday is happening from 11am to 5pm on Sunday November 17th – find out more HERE.

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Boom Battle Bar: Ultimate games destination for perfect birthday, stag do or work party

Boom Battle Bar has got it all!

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If you’re stuck for somewhere to go this Christmas party season, or for any birthday, stag or hen do, or even a regular weekend with your mates, we’ve got the perfect spot.

Boom Battle Bar is a massive games bar in the Printworks, with axe throwing (£45 – £80), shuffleboard (£15 – £25), augmented reality darts (£40 per lane), beer/prosecco pong (£30 per table), and even karaoke booths (£6 – £9 per person).

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They also do a bottomless brunch at weekends, alongside a street food offering, including halloumi fries, parmesan and truffle mac and cheese bites, chicken tenders, wings, loaded bacon parmesan fries and dirty BBQ loaded fries.

There’s an impressive array of drinks as well, with cocktails like the Basic B*tch, Honey It’s Time To Party, and GOAT Punch, as well as plenty of beer, wine and even big sharers.

Get yourself booked in HERE.

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The Cube Live adds three exciting new games for the perfect team day out

Everything you need for an incredible day out

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Urban Playground has taken things to the next level, revealing three brand new games for thrill-seekers to sink their teeth into.

The Manchester Arndale entertainment venue, which is already home to an impressive array of games, has added even more fun to the line up.

From mini golf to arcade games and loads of food and drink, Urban Playground has everything you need for an incredible day out.

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They’ve now added three new games to The Cube Live experience, ahead of the upcoming Christmas party season.

‘Pass’, ‘Exit’ and ‘Locate’ are the three new nail-bitingly tense games, and you’ll recognise them all from TV.

In Pass, two players rapidly weave a foam brick back and forth between free-standing poles, avoiding knocking the poles over as they go – requiring agility and great communication.

Exit sees two players work together manoeuvring a ball out of a maze testing their patience to the max.

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Lastly, Locate is a single player game where players must memorise an illuminated white square’s location, before placing a block on it while blindfolded.

They’re all deceptively straightforward, while also fiendishly addictive, and perfect for a team day out.

Get booked in HERE to try the new games for yourself.

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