The 24:7 Theatre Festival was an annual event in Manchester, United Kingdom, specializing in showcasing new writing talent from across the North West. It was founded in 2004 by David Slack and Amanda Hennessey, and continued annually until 2015, with patrons including the actors Robert Powell, John Henshaw, David Fleeshman and Sue Jenkins. The festival had also attracted financial backing from Arts Council England, Manchester City Council, Manchester Airport and The Co-Operative.