An award-winning production billed as a ‘love letter to working-class communities’ comes to HOME this November.
Census, which scooped the title of Best Performance at last year’s Manchester Culture Awards, comes from renowned theatre duo Malandra Jacks. Founded by Josh Wilkinson and Chloe Malandra, the pair are committed to championing authentic stories, and platforming those that are often underrepresented in the arts.

Described as part theatre, part time capsule and a celebration of communities rarely seen on stage, Census invites audiences into a world of spellbinding projection, real voices and unapologetic heart; a funny, intimate and defiant portrayal of working-class communities, one which doesn’t rely on media stereotypes.
Census was originally commissioned by Contact and hÅb; supported by Manchester City Council and using public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England. The show comes to HOME Thu 20 Nov – Sat 22 Nov. Tickets are on sale now. Book yours below.
Thu 20 Nov - Sat 22 Nov, HOME, 2 Tony Wilson Pl, Manchester M15 4FN
- Words:
- Bradley Lengden
- Published on:
- Mon 3 Nov 2025