All times are precarious. Like the planks and girders of a seaside pier, the path beneath one’s feet is always less permanent ...

And it’s not just a restaurant. Upstairs there’s a cocktail bar, Cinnabar, with music at weekends and faux-leather banquettes ...

North by Northwest is at Manchester’s HOME until May 10, 2025, then it’s off to Liverpool Playhouse from May 20-24, 2025.