One of Manchester’s most talked-about burger takeaways is staging a huge one-off BBQ in the city centre in homage to Manchester’s dads.
Owners have revealed they will be churning out their drool-inducing LA smashed burgers straight from the barbie to the bun from 12pm on Sunday 18 June 2023 at the Kampus garden neighbourhood in collaboration with Three Little Words.
The brainchild of Chef Ryan McDermott and his partner Megan, That Burger Place has quickly earned legendary status among Uber Eats fans.
Since 2017 the team has been serving their take on West Coast smash burgers – 100% beef patties, super smashed straight onto the grill for a tender yet crispy sensation.
Image: The Burger Place
Image: The Burger Place
They’re joining forces with Manchester Gin indie darlings Three Little Words, which is currently running a canalside cocktail terrace bar at Kampus, the neighbourhood developed by Capital&Centric and HBD.
The collab is set to create an epic outdoor celebration, perfect for families and fathers celebrating, with Three Little Words’ bespoke cocktails and signature spirits, beer and of course the mouthwatering burgers straight from the grill.
There will also be a complimentary sampling of Spirit of Manchester Distillery’s award-winning One Eyed Rebel Rum throughout the day.
It’ll be a poignant day for Ryan, who credits his late dad for his love of great food and the hospitality sector.
He grew up in pubs in Swinton with his landlord parents giving him early experience of keeping punters happy.
Ryan McDermott, from That Burger Place, said: “We know people love our smash burgers, but so much of our trade is deliveries we rarely get to be face-to-face with our customers these days. We wanted to fire up the BBQ for a proper summer party and celebrate just how far we’ve come.
Image: That Burger Place
Image: That Burger Place
“You can relieve Dad of his barbie duties this year and we can take over. Our pop-up with Three Little Words is a real one-time special for us. The vibe at Kampus is just really fun and laid back … the perfect beer garden spot to spend a day with your family.
“Anyone that’s supported us to date will know just how juicy, delicious and unmatched our burgers are – that stems from a deep love for the US burger scene where we visit regularly for inspiration. Right now we’re the only authentic West Coast burger smashers in Manchester and we’re extremely proud of that.”
It’s all part of massive summer at Kampus, with events in June alone including Kampus Fest (Glasto In The Garden) screening sets from Worthy Farm into the neighbourhood; and the three-day Summer Beer Thing returning at the end of the month.
Featured image – The Burger Place
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Hit theatre production set at a house party to visit Manchester on UK tour
Daisy Jackson
Alright then, 24 hour party people, we’ve found a theatre production you might like the sound of – it’s called The House Party, and it’s set in (you guessed it) a house party.
This smash hit production by pioneering theatre company Headlong is set to land at HOME in March as part of the arts venue’s 2025 theatre season.
It tells the tale of a wild 18th birthday party, where Christine is trying to pick up the pieces of her best friend, a newly-dumped Julie (who happens to be the birthday girl).
Themes of class, power and privilege are all explored with a raw intensity as the cast on stage plough through shots and dive head-first into a night that will change everything they know.
The House Party, which has received glowing reviews from previous showings, is filled with ‘privilege, desire and destruction’.
When it stops off in Manchester, its cast will include Bridgerton’s Sesley Hope as Christine, Synnøve Karlsen (Miss Austen, Last Night in Soho) as Julie, and Tom Lewis (Gentleman Jack, Patience) as Jon.
The ensemble of Frantic Assembly performers includes Ines Aresti, Oliver Baines, Cal Connor, Micah Corbin-Powell, Rachael Leonce, Jaheem Pinder and Jamie Randall.
The House Party is written by Laura Lomas and is a reimagining of August Strindberg’s Miss Julie for today’s generation.
It’s directed by Headlong’s artistic director Holly Race Roughan, who directed the Royal Shakespeare Company’s world premiere of David Edgar’s major new political play The New Real.
The House Party. Credit: Ikin YumThe production will be at HOME. Credit: Supplied
Movement direction will come from Frantic Assembly’s Scott Graham.
Prior to the UK tour of The House Party, Headlong celebrated its 50 year anniversary, including the hit production of A Raisin in the Sun which played nationwide.
The House Party will be at HOME in Manchester between 25 and 29 March, 2025 – you can get your tickets HERE.
Greater Manchester’s annual Repair Week is back to make you fall back in love with your stuff
Daisy Jackson
If you’re not a handy person, when something breaks, the temptation is often to abandon or bin it straight away.
But that’s just not how we’re gonna do it here in Greater Manchester any more, with the return of the annual Repair Week to help you learn valuable repair skills and save money at the same time.
Whether it’s tinkering with your bicycle, fixing up your small tech items, or having your furniture re-varnished and upcycled, there are so many places and people who are on a mission to help you fall back in love with your belongings.
There are even workshops to help you put flat-pack furniture together.
Taking place between 3 and 9 March, Repair Week will be the chance to learn skills, fix your stuff, gain repair confidence and find local fixers.
Events throughout the week (and beyond) will be hosted by community groups, businesses and plenty more.
You can sharpen knives, fix zips, and un-wobble chairs with a little hand from local repair heroes.
JillyGDesign Jewellery in Heaton Moor will fix up your sentimental and special jewellery items, while Rag Revival will help you turn unusable textiles into new creations with basic sewing skills.
There are repair cafes popping up all over Greater Manchester where you can take your belongings.
Greater Manchester’s annual Repair Week is back to make you fall back in love with your stuff. Credit: Supplied
Repair Week will highlight schemes like the Manchester Library of Things, where you can borrow the tools and equipment you need for those repair jobs at home.
During the week you’ll also be able to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the incredible Renew Hub, the UK’s biggest reuse hub, where donated items are brought back to life.
Similarly, you’ll be able to get inside the textile recycling centre run by homelessness charity Emmaus Bolton, where you can choose your own fabric from the scrap store and turn it into a very handy draught excluder to keep costs down and your heat in.
Recycle for Greater Manchester’s Repair Week will take place between 3 and 9 March, with workshops, events and resources to help you revive your belongings.
Georgina Pellant -
12th June 2023 
