Often regarded as the first English novel, we are all familiar with the basics of the Robinson Crusoe story: A man, a shipwreck to a desert Island, survival skills - and his faithful servant, Man Friday. But what if Robinson Crusoe got some things wrong? What if ‘Man’ Friday wasn’t? And what if this wasn’t the first novel after all?

From Tuesday 3 August to Saturday 7 August Oldham Libraries will take their 'I Am Not Friday' show - a retelling of Robinson Crusoe - on a tour across Greater Manchester libraries. These events are part of the BBC Novels that Shaped our World libraries programme. They are free, in-person events and are suitable for ages 12 and above.

Tuesday 3 August, 2pm, Oldham Library Performance Space
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Tuesday 3 August, 6pm, Spotland Library
I Am Not Friday Tickets, Tue 3 Aug 2021 at 18:00 | Eventbrite

Wednesday 4 August, 10am Droylsden Library
I Am Not Friday Tickets, Wed 4 Aug 2021 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Wednesday 4 August, 2pm, Manchester Central Library
I Am Not Friday Tickets, Wed 4 Aug 2021 at 14:00 | Eventbrite

Thursday 5 August, 2pm, Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery
I Am Not Friday Tickets, Thu 5 Aug 2021 at 14:00 | Eventbrite

Friday 6 August, 11am, Leigh Town Hall
I Am Not Friday Tickets, Fri 6 Aug 2021 at 11:00 | Eventbrite

Friday 6 August, 3pm, Bolton Central Library
I Am Not Friday Tickets, Fri 6 Aug 2021 at 15:00 | Eventbrite

Saturday 7 August, 2pm, Oldham Library
I Am Not Friday Tickets, Sat 7 Aug 2021 at 14:00 | Eventbrite

Saturday 7 August, 6pm, Urmston Library
I Am Not Friday Tickets, Sat 7 Aug 2021 at 18:00 | Eventbrite