If you've lived in Manchester over the past decade you're bound to have seen the legendary Piccadilly Rats & their infamous dancing around Market Street.

This documentary captures their friendship, heartbreaks and Mancunian spirit perfectly. It follows the story of Gaz, Ray, Tommy Trouble, Martin and Heath as they try to take their busking band from the grey & rainy streets to the big stage. It's one of those films that's packed with more than you might expect. You'll be guaranteed to laugh & cry!

It's currently touring film festivals around the UK, look out for future dates and follow @piccratsdoc for more info.

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Tommy Piggott, Garry Stanley, and Ray Boddington in The Piccadilly Rats: Live in Moderation (2022)

Ray Boddington in The Piccadilly Rats: Live in Moderation (2022)

Tommy Piggott in The Piccadilly Rats: Live in Moderation (2022)

Tommy Piggott and Garry Stanley in The Piccadilly Rats: Live in Moderation (2022)

The Piccadilly Rats: Live in Moderation

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