Broken Chords - Greater Manchester
Stretford Public Hall, Manchester, M32 0LG
Saturday 3rd October 2026
Broken Chords
A musical story of life, love, loss and connection
When Stuart and Kirstie lost their son without warning, they turned to music - not to explain what happened, but to survive it. Picking up guitars, they began writing songs as a way to keep breathing, keep talking, keep going.
What followed was a quiet rebellion: against silence, shame and the idea that grief is something you do alone or are meant to “get over.”
In Broken Chords, they tell their story in their words and music - a story of love, loss, absurdity and the fragile hope of connection.
But it’s not just their story. It speaks to human experiences we so often struggle to talk about: grief, love, misunderstanding, resilience and finding a way through.
Audiences have described Broken Chords as moving, surprising, funny, hopeful and deeply human.
Read more about what people are saying about Broken Chords.
The performance will take place 3-4.30pm and the audience are encouraged to arrive in good time and invited to remain afterwards for conversations that may arise following the show. (Please arrive from 2.30pm. Late arrivals may not be admitted).
Please note, this is a free but ticketed event and we have limited capacity in the hall. If you book and are later unable to attend, please let us know so we can reallocate your tickets to someone else.
This event has been generously funded by NHS Greater Manchester and will take place through the Shining a Light on Suicide, Month of Hope 2026. Find out more at https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/
Practical Information about the Performance
A musical story of life, love, loss and connection
When Stuart and Kirstie lost their son without warning, they turned to music - not to explain what happened, but to survive it. Picking up guitars, they began writing songs as a way to keep breathing, keep talking, keep going.
What followed was a quiet rebellion: against silence, shame and the idea that grief is something you do alone or are meant to “get over.”
In Broken Chords, they tell their story in their words and music - a story of love, loss, absurdity and the fragile hope of connection.
But it’s not just their story. It speaks to human experiences we so often struggle to talk about: grief, love, misunderstanding, resilience and finding a way through.
Audiences have described Broken Chords as moving, surprising, funny, hopeful and deeply human.
Read more about what people are saying about Broken Chords.
The performance will take place 3-4.30pm and the audience are encouraged to arrive in good time and invited to remain afterwards for conversations that may arise following the show. (Please arrive from 2.30pm. Late arrivals may not be admitted).
Please note, this is a free but ticketed event and we have limited capacity in the hall. If you book and are later unable to attend, please let us know so we can reallocate your tickets to someone else.
This event has been generously funded by NHS Greater Manchester and will take place through the Shining a Light on Suicide, Month of Hope 2026. Find out more at https://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/
Practical Information about the Performance
- This performance will take place in the Underhall of the Stretford Public Hall
- Please note that the show includes references to sudden loss, suicide and grief.
- If you have been recently bereaved, please consider whether this event is right for you at this time.
- Recommended age is 16+.
- Seating is unreserved, a mixture of cabaret style tables and regular seats.
- Doors open at 2.30pm. You are welcome to arrive early, to find a seat or table and say hello to us.
- The performance will begin once everyone is settled at 3pm
- Because of the nature of the event, late arrivals may be disruptive, so we would be grateful if you could arrive in good time.
- Audience members are invited to stay afterwards for informal conversations that may arise following the show.
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- Stretford Public Hall is an accessible venue. For more information visit their contact us page.
- Parking is available in the Stretford Hall car park on Dorset Street (40 spaces and three disabled bays). Stretford Mall offers 3 hours free parking and is a short 5-10 minute walk away.
- Public Transport
Bus: Stop E (Chester Road / Stretford Public Hall) sits directly outside the building. Key local Bee Network routes stopping here include the 79, 253, 255, 256, 263, 272, and 277. More regional options run from nearby Stretford Mall.
Tram (Metrolink). The hall is a short walk from Stretford tram stop, which connects directly to Manchester city centre and Altrincham.
