Met Brochure February - July 2003

THE MET Bury’s Live Arts Venue

FEBRUARY to JULY 2003

TICKET OFFICE

0161 761 2216 Market Street, Bury Lancs BL9 0BW • www.themet.biz

Welcome to The Met Bury’s Live Arts Venue. ased in the centre of Bury, just north of Manchester, our venue is home to two performing spaces and Automatic bar and lounge. We aim to provide the best touring theatre, music, comedy and dance on offer both nationally and internationally to be enjoyed by audiences across the North west of England and beyond.

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Working with the regional Arts Board and Bury MBC, our programme of events offers a unique mix of live arts experiences in the North West. From physical and provoking theatre to great gigs and comedy, The Met has a considerable reputation built over twenty five years.

This season continues the very best in touring performing arts including:

•Saturday Night Comedy from, Dominic Holland, Dave Spikey, Linda Smith and our new Big Value Comedy nights.

•Theatre with Spike Theatre’s BLT, Pip Utton’s The Troy

Orbinson Story, Owen O’Neill’s My Son the Footballer!, Brighton Theatre Event’s Ronaldo ate my credit card and English Pocket Opera Company’s Carmen

•Live Music from Dougie MacLean, Alan Price, The Third Bury Blues Festival, The Colin Reid Trio, Cara Dillon, Hugh Cornwell, Laura Zakian and monthly Friday night jazz.

•Family Shows for all ages from Postman Pat, Robin Hood, The Magic Harp and Thumbelina to The Railway Children.

To receive discounts, updates and special invites, don’t forget to ask about our Culture Vulture scheme when booking your tickets.

We think its our best season yet I hope we’ll see you soon,

Ged Kelly, Director

Do you want more than the best in live music, comedy and theatre?

Becoming a Culture Vulture for £10 per year gets you some fantastic benefits whilst helping us to improve our service to you... £2 off your ticket to selected top music, comedy, cabaret and theatre shows (indicated by

• •Special Event Invitations Culture Vulture • Quarterly Newsletter • First to receive your brochure

).

to season previews, press nights, exhibition openings, Feedback sessions forthcoming events, reviews, interviews and news from The Met

First class posting of the season brochure hot off the press will ensure you're first to the best seats.

Call 0161

761 2216 to become a Culture Vulture now!

Visit Automatic for a pre show supper and receive a free bottle of house wine upon production of your Met tickets.

Mains Salads Soups Breads Omelettes Beers Cocktails Coffees

Automatic Lounge Bar Cafe... next to The Met Simple good quality eating and drinking... try us, you might like us...

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Welcome to The Met Bury’s Live Arts Venue.

EVENTS Comedy | Childrens Theatre | Dance | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Major Mustard's Travelling Show ased in the centre of Bury, just north of Manchester, our venue is home to two performing spaces and Automatic bar and lounge. We aim to provide the best touring theatre, music, comedy and dance on offer both nationally and internationally to be enjoyed by audiences across the North west of England and beyond.

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Working with the regional Arts Board and Bury MBC, our programme of events offers a unique mix of live arts experiences in the North West. From physical and provoking theatre to great gigs and comedy, The Met has a considerable reputation built over twenty five years.

This season continues the very best in touring performing arts including:

•Saturday Night Comedy from, Dominic Holland, Dave Spikey, Linda Smith and our new Big Value Comedy nights.

•Theatre with Spike Theatre’s BLT, Pip Utton’s The Troy

Orbinson Story, Owen O’Neill’s My Son the Footballer!, Brighton Theatre Event’s Ronaldo ate my credit card and English Pocket Opera Company’s Carmen Blues Festival, The Colin Reid Trio, Cara Dillon, Hugh Cornwell, Laura Zakian and monthly Friday night jazz.

•Family Shows for all ages from Postman Pat, Robin Hood, The Magic Harp and Thumbelina to The Railway Children.

To receive discounts, updates and special invites, don’t forget to ask about our Culture Vulture scheme when booking your tickets.

Ged Kelly, Director

Do you want more than the best in live music, comedy and theatre?

Becoming a Culture Vulture for £10 per year gets you some fantastic benefits whilst helping us to improve our service to you... £2 off your ticket to selected top music, comedy, cabaret and theatre shows (indicated by

• •Special Event Invitations Culture Vulture • Quarterly Newsletter • First to receive your brochure

).

to season previews, press nights, exhibition openings, Feedback sessions forthcoming events, reviews, interviews and news from The Met

First class posting of the season brochure hot off the press will ensure you're first to the best seats.

Call 0161

761 2216 to become a Culture Vulture now!

Visit Automatic for a pre show supper and receive a free bottle of house wine upon production of your Met tickets.

Mains Salads Soups Breads Omelettes Beers Cocktails Coffees

Automatic Lounge Bar Cafe... next to The Met Simple good quality eating and drinking... try us, you might like us...

Robin Hood and his outlaws struggle against the Sheriff of Nottingham and his fearsome ally, Guy of Gisborne. A new puppet version of the classic story suitable for children aged 5-11 years.

11am & 2pm Main Theatre Tickets £6 (£4 conc) Family of four people £16

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

DOUGIE MACLEAN

At Radcliffe Civic Suite

Thursday 27 February

•Live Music from Dougie MacLean, Alan Price, The Third Bury

We think its our best season yet I hope we’ll see you soon,

Robin Hood Thursday 20 February

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Dougie MacLean writes songs that lodge in your braincells and nudge at your heart fRoots

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Scotland's best loved singer and songwriter, Dougie MacLean has recorded more than ten solo albums, performed at Carnegie Hall, and regularly plays to soldout audiences around the world. His songs have been covered by hosts of artists including Mary Black, Dolores Keane and Grammy winning country singer Kathy Mattea. His 'Caledonia' has become known as the unofficial National Anthem of Scotland. His music has been used in Hollywood films and TV Drama, and he has been the subject of three BBC documentaries.

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...brilliant fiddle playing, exquisite guitar style, expressive voice and honest performance. The Performing Songwriter

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In order to meet the demand for tickets we are promoting Dougie at Radcliffe Civic Suite, a larger venue one-and-a-half miles south of Bury in the centre of Radcliffe.

Please book as soon as possible to guarantee your place to see

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Scotland's greatest living songwriter The Celtic On Stage 8pm Radcliffe Civic Suite

Tickets £15 (£12 conc)

http://www.dougiemaclean.com

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

The Disabled Motorcyclists Association presents

Guns with n special Oatcakes guests Gascat Saturday 1 March

Top covers group Guns n Oatcakes recreate the great sounds of rock bands from Thin Lizzy to Thunder. Support comes from local band Gascat.

Tickets include a meal (first come first served) and there will also be a special prize raffle draw on the night. All proceeds go to The Disabled Motorcyclists Association (charity no 1086464) supporting disabled riders. Tel 07947 138 303

On Stage 8pm Main Theatre

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Tickets £10

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Roger

Chapman Wednesday 5 March Roger Chapman first came to prominence as manic vocalist with folk-rockers Family, who enjoyed four hit singles and a string of chart albums during the 1960s. Solo since 1979, he has recorded numerous albums and toured internationally, his raw uncompromising style building him an enthusiastic following across Europe.

On this visit to The Met he performs material from his latest album Rollin' And Tumblin, as well as classics from more than thirty years in rock'n'roll! Standing event On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop |

PADOS Youth Group present Oliver!

The group have won many awards, including "Best Youth Production in Greater Manchester" for Return to the Forbidden Planet.

7.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

The

Colin Reid Trio Sunday 16 March

St. Patricks When no less an authority Day Event than Bert Jansch claims that Colin Reid reminds him of "myself and John Renbourn fused together" it would be worth taking notice.

The Colin Reid Trio features Colin on guitar, Becky Joslin on cello and Buffy North on violin - a uniquely beautiful combination that together make music that draws on jazz, folk, blues and classical but ultimately defies categorization.

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Dave Spikey

Belfast's Colin Reid is a name to add to the illustrious tradition of British and Irish fingerstyle players that includes Davy Graham and Dick Gaughan.

In 1999 Colin was nominated with Davy Spillane, Jim Corr and the Edge as "Best Irish Musician" and this year he was nominated in the categories of "Best Instrumentalist" at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Part of the Manchester Irish Festival.

Overnight Success Tour 2003

Dave Spikey is best known for his role in Peter Kay's Channel 4 show Phoenix Nights - but there's more to his CV than Jerry St Clair. A stand up since 1992, he has won the British Comedy Award and the Northwest Comedian of the Year Contest, headlined London's Comedy Store and Jongleurs comedy clubs, toured internationally and presented shows for ITV. On Stage 8pm Main Theatre Tickets £10 (£8 conc) http://www.davespikey.co.uk

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

The Tuxedo Jazz Band Friday 7 March

£10 (£8 conc)

http://www.colinreid.com

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Owen O’Neill

My Son the Footballer Thursday 20 March A poignant tale of one man's obsession with the beautiful game, My Son The Footballer is written and performed by thought provoking comedian Owen O'Neill.

Danny Mulligan's psycho games teacher pulled a knife on him for playing soccer and terrorists threatened to remove his kneecaps. In his twenties, soccer ruined every relationship he ever had. Then his son was born - a footballer who might just sign for a Premiership Club - if his Dad doesn't get in the way. Part of the Manchester Irish Festival.

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O'Neill is never anything less than an excellent, intelligent writer and funny performer The Stage

7.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

Sponsored by

£8 (£6 conc)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

£6

http://www.btinternet.com/~jazzworld/tuxedo.htm

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On stage 8pm Main Theatre Tickets

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The Tuxedo Jazz Band are a swinging sextet who recreate the authentic sound of traditional New Orleans jazz. A popular band from the Lancashire/Merseyside area, their distinctive style has built them a strong following not just in the UK but also in Holland and Germany.

On Stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre Tickets

£5.50 (children £3.50)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Tickets £13 http://www.chappo.com

now sold out is t n e v e is th Sorr y Friday 7 & Saturday 8 March

PADOS Youth Group present

Tuesday 11 Saturday 15 March

ticket office: 0161 761 2216

Larry, Reverb and The Undone

Friday 21 March On Stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre

Three north Manchester bands perform in the Met studio. Larry's Who-ish rock meets the old-skool indie sounds of Reverb and the tuneful harmonies of The Undone.

Standing Event.

Tickets £4

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Roger

Chapman Wednesday 5 March Roger Chapman first came to prominence as manic vocalist with folk-rockers Family, who enjoyed four hit singles and a string of chart albums during the 1960s. Solo since 1979, he has recorded numerous albums and toured internationally, his raw uncompromising style building him an enthusiastic following across Europe.

On this visit to The Met he performs material from his latest album Rollin' And Tumblin, as well as classics from more than thirty years in rock'n'roll! Standing event On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop |

PADOS Youth Group present Oliver!

The group have won many awards, including "Best Youth Production in Greater Manchester" for Return to the Forbidden Planet.

7.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

The

Colin Reid Trio Sunday 16 March

St. Patricks When no less an authority Day Event than Bert Jansch claims that Colin Reid reminds him of "myself and John Renbourn fused together" it would be worth taking notice.

The Colin Reid Trio features Colin on guitar, Becky Joslin on cello and Buffy North on violin - a uniquely beautiful combination that together make music that draws on jazz, folk, blues and classical but ultimately defies categorization.

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Dave Spikey

Belfast's Colin Reid is a name to add to the illustrious tradition of British and Irish fingerstyle players that includes Davy Graham and Dick Gaughan.

In 1999 Colin was nominated with Davy Spillane, Jim Corr and the Edge as "Best Irish Musician" and this year he was nominated in the categories of "Best Instrumentalist" at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Part of the Manchester Irish Festival.

Overnight Success Tour 2003

Dave Spikey is best known for his role in Peter Kay's Channel 4 show Phoenix Nights - but there's more to his CV than Jerry St Clair. A stand up since 1992, he has won the British Comedy Award and the Northwest Comedian of the Year Contest, headlined London's Comedy Store and Jongleurs comedy clubs, toured internationally and presented shows for ITV. On Stage 8pm Main Theatre Tickets £10 (£8 conc) http://www.davespikey.co.uk

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

The Tuxedo Jazz Band Friday 7 March

£10 (£8 conc)

http://www.colinreid.com

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Owen O’Neill

My Son the Footballer Thursday 20 March A poignant tale of one man's obsession with the beautiful game, My Son The Footballer is written and performed by thought provoking comedian Owen O'Neill.

Danny Mulligan's psycho games teacher pulled a knife on him for playing soccer and terrorists threatened to remove his kneecaps. In his twenties, soccer ruined every relationship he ever had. Then his son was born - a footballer who might just sign for a Premiership Club - if his Dad doesn't get in the way. Part of the Manchester Irish Festival.

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O'Neill is never anything less than an excellent, intelligent writer and funny performer The Stage

7.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

Sponsored by

£8 (£6 conc)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

£6

http://www.btinternet.com/~jazzworld/tuxedo.htm

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On stage 8pm Main Theatre Tickets

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The Tuxedo Jazz Band are a swinging sextet who recreate the authentic sound of traditional New Orleans jazz. A popular band from the Lancashire/Merseyside area, their distinctive style has built them a strong following not just in the UK but also in Holland and Germany.

On Stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre Tickets

£5.50 (children £3.50)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Tickets £13 http://www.chappo.com

now sold out is t n e v e is th Sorr y Friday 7 & Saturday 8 March

PADOS Youth Group present

Tuesday 11 Saturday 15 March

ticket office: 0161 761 2216

Larry, Reverb and The Undone

Friday 21 March On Stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre

Three north Manchester bands perform in the Met studio. Larry's Who-ish rock meets the old-skool indie sounds of Reverb and the tuneful harmonies of The Undone.

Standing Event.

Tickets £4

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Talia Theatre

BIG Rock Saturday!

by Nathan Osgood

Thursday 27 March

with More Than Here, Reformasi, 10 Days and Xanax

These people are driving me crazy!

I have to share with a suicidal maniac, a woman that thinks she is a queen, and an escape artist. I am still trying to learn the language without dribbling and every time I finish filling in one form, they give me another. It never stops raining!

Saturday 29 March The (in)famous Big Rock Saturday returns with another night of rock madness, featuring the latest 1000 Watt Club signings on their first UK tour. The heart wrenching emo of More Than Here meets the subtle and heavy sounds of Reformasi, the bright hardcore of Xanax and the rocking 10 Days.

They came from who knows where and now they're here to stay. Three strangers forced to live together through no fault of their own. As time passes, they learn to live, love, laugh and lament. But will they ever find a way out of 7 Assilon Place?

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £4 Standing event.

http://www.1000watt.com

Comedy | Childrens Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots| Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

M6 Theatre Company

A metaphorical tale performed in dynamic physical style, 7 Assilon Place combines a tightly woven narrative with humour and music, to create an entertaining and poignant piece of theatre.

7.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

Peacemaker

by David Holman

£6 (£4 conc)

Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 April

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Helen Watson

Set in an imaginary land, Peacemaker is a tale of two communities that have become divided by fear and prejudice, until, quite literally, the walls are taken down...

Thursday 27 March

“

...blessed with excellent phrasing and control she slips effortlessly from breathy, seductive jazz to gritty R&B Folk on Tap

Peacemaker tells an engaging and compelling story of friendship.

Featuring dance, juggling, music and puppetry, Peacemaker is a memorable and moving piece of theatre for 5 - 8 year olds and their families.

,,

Helen Watson is a compelling singer with a soulful and gutsy voice, rich in warmth and humour.

With a repertoire of diverse style and talent she is acclaimed for her blues, soul, jazz and folk.

“

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A singer of goose pimply beauty and songwriter of rare depth. City Life Receiving widespread critical acclaim for her songwriting and charismatic live performances, Helen Watson is guaranteed to give an inspiring performance.

On Stage 8pm Studio Theatre

Tickets £7 (£5 conc)

http://www.thebeesknees.com/bk-hw-bi.html

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Tuesday 7pm; Wenesday 10.30am & 1.30pm Main Theatre Tickets £6 (£4 conc)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Spike Theatre

B.L.T.

Thursday 3 April

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...without doubt, one of the finest new theatre companies in Britain.

Colchester Arts Centre

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Marion and Geoff with Rob Brydon Friday 28 March Those who like their comedy to involve as much pain as it does laughter (The Office, Phoenix Nights) will be delighted to know that Rob Brydon has adapted his awarding winning TV series Marion and Geoff for the stage.

Still in denial over wife Marion's elopement with Geoff, still hoping to get his kids back, still stuck in his cab - it's enough to make you weep. What could be funnier?

Marion and Geoff returns to BBC2 in the Spring.

8pm Main Theatre Tickets £12 (£10 conc)

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ticket office: 0161 761 2216

A blossoming relationship is cut tragically short in a tale of the sandwich bar versus the meat processing plant. Confused, alone and caught somewhere between this world and the next, the heaven bound victim stalls... and decides to turn detective.

“

,,

...talented, refreshingly different and well worth seeing.

BBC Radio Merseyside Maintaining their consummate eccentricity Spike create a vibrant tale of battling baguettes and spirits that don't know when to leave. A delicious combination of inventive storytelling, a distinctive style and madcap humour set in a wonderfully visual world.

7.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

£7 (£5 conc)

Sponsored by

http://www.spiketheatre.fsner.co.uk

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Talia Theatre

BIG Rock Saturday!

by Nathan Osgood

Thursday 27 March

with More Than Here, Reformasi, 10 Days and Xanax

These people are driving me crazy!

I have to share with a suicidal maniac, a woman that thinks she is a queen, and an escape artist. I am still trying to learn the language without dribbling and every time I finish filling in one form, they give me another. It never stops raining!

Saturday 29 March The (in)famous Big Rock Saturday returns with another night of rock madness, featuring the latest 1000 Watt Club signings on their first UK tour. The heart wrenching emo of More Than Here meets the subtle and heavy sounds of Reformasi, the bright hardcore of Xanax and the rocking 10 Days.

They came from who knows where and now they're here to stay. Three strangers forced to live together through no fault of their own. As time passes, they learn to live, love, laugh and lament. But will they ever find a way out of 7 Assilon Place?

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £4 Standing event.

http://www.1000watt.com

Comedy | Childrens Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots| Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

M6 Theatre Company

A metaphorical tale performed in dynamic physical style, 7 Assilon Place combines a tightly woven narrative with humour and music, to create an entertaining and poignant piece of theatre.

7.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

Peacemaker

by David Holman

£6 (£4 conc)

Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 April

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Helen Watson

Set in an imaginary land, Peacemaker is a tale of two communities that have become divided by fear and prejudice, until, quite literally, the walls are taken down...

Thursday 27 March

“

...blessed with excellent phrasing and control she slips effortlessly from breathy, seductive jazz to gritty R&B Folk on Tap

Peacemaker tells an engaging and compelling story of friendship.

Featuring dance, juggling, music and puppetry, Peacemaker is a memorable and moving piece of theatre for 5 - 8 year olds and their families.

,,

Helen Watson is a compelling singer with a soulful and gutsy voice, rich in warmth and humour.

With a repertoire of diverse style and talent she is acclaimed for her blues, soul, jazz and folk.

“

,,

A singer of goose pimply beauty and songwriter of rare depth. City Life Receiving widespread critical acclaim for her songwriting and charismatic live performances, Helen Watson is guaranteed to give an inspiring performance.

On Stage 8pm Studio Theatre

Tickets £7 (£5 conc)

http://www.thebeesknees.com/bk-hw-bi.html

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Tuesday 7pm; Wenesday 10.30am & 1.30pm Main Theatre Tickets £6 (£4 conc)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Spike Theatre

B.L.T.

Thursday 3 April

“

...without doubt, one of the finest new theatre companies in Britain.

Colchester Arts Centre

,,

Marion and Geoff with Rob Brydon Friday 28 March Those who like their comedy to involve as much pain as it does laughter (The Office, Phoenix Nights) will be delighted to know that Rob Brydon has adapted his awarding winning TV series Marion and Geoff for the stage.

Still in denial over wife Marion's elopement with Geoff, still hoping to get his kids back, still stuck in his cab - it's enough to make you weep. What could be funnier?

Marion and Geoff returns to BBC2 in the Spring.

8pm Main Theatre Tickets £12 (£10 conc)

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ticket office: 0161 761 2216

A blossoming relationship is cut tragically short in a tale of the sandwich bar versus the meat processing plant. Confused, alone and caught somewhere between this world and the next, the heaven bound victim stalls... and decides to turn detective.

“

,,

...talented, refreshingly different and well worth seeing.

BBC Radio Merseyside Maintaining their consummate eccentricity Spike create a vibrant tale of battling baguettes and spirits that don't know when to leave. A delicious combination of inventive storytelling, a distinctive style and madcap humour set in a wonderfully visual world.

7.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

£7 (£5 conc)

Sponsored by

http://www.spiketheatre.fsner.co.uk

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Comedy|Children’s Theatre|Dance|Folk|Jazz|Rock & Pop|Blues|Poetry

The Savannah Jazz Band Friday 4 April

Three Great Family Shows for the Easter Holidays

This Yorkshire six piece has been resident at the Station Tavern in Huddersfield for over two decades, where their driving New Orleans sound is a magnet for Jazz fans, regularly leaving ‘standing room only’. Popular on the festival circuit, they have toured in Holland, Finland, Majorca, Canada and New Zealand.

Don’t miss this chance to experience the great sound of “Yorkshire’s premier Jazz Band”!

On Stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre Tickets

£6

Parachute Theatre Company

Thumbelina

Wednesday 16 April http://www.savannahjazz.co.uk/

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

The Met and The Buzz present

BIG VALUE

Comedy Saturday 5 April

This is the tale of a brave little girl and the wonderful creatures she meets on her journey. Thumbelina... no bigger than a thumb!

Suitable for children aged 4 years and over and their families.

10.30am & 2pm Main Theatre family of four people £16 http://www.parachutetheatre.co.uk/

Image Theatre Company

The Railway Children Wednesday 23 April

Big Value Comedy offers six of the best up and coming North West Comedians in four hours of cabaret comedy. Our compere, Mike Wilkinson introduces murdered musical parodies from The Bootleg Mark Chapmans, the sharp and physical Greg Cook, magi-comedy from The Amazing Syd Selby and Fanny and brilliant musical impressionist, Duncan Oakley.

First Comedian on stage 8pm Main Theatre Tickets

You and your family become a part of the show in this acclaimed participation musical from Image Theatre Company.

During the first half you learn the songs, and children from the audience are chosen and rehearsed into small parts in the play.

In the second half you perform!

Adapted from the much loved story by E. Nesbit, The Railway Children is great fun for children aged 5 years and over and their families.

£8 (£4 conc)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Tickets £6 (£4 conc)

2pm Main Theatre

Tickets £6 (£4 conc) family of four people £16

http://www.imagemusicaltheatre.com/

Silent Partners plus Mantis and DJ

Mister Peter's Puppets

Friday 11 April

Puppet Show

Ex-Northside front man Warren Dermody debuts with his original new band Silent Partners On Stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £5

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Hugh Cornwell Live & Alone The Song by Song Tour Saturday 12 April

Thursday 24 April Featuring Postman Pat and The Mystery Thief and Postman Pat's Big Surprise, two original stories based upon the popular children's TV show.

Suitable for children aged 4 to 6 years and their families.

10.30am & 2pmMain Theatre Tickets £8 (£6 conc) family of four people £24 http://www.peterpuppet.co.uk/

Latecomers Theatre Company

Two

Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 April

The landlord and landlady of a northern pub harbor a dark secret. One night it is revealed.

Following their success with Talking Heads last season, Latecomers returns with Jim Cartwright's witty and moving Two.

£10 (£8 conc)

http://www.hughcornwell.com

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Postman Pat

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Hugh Cornwell is the original singer, guitarist and songwriter of the Stranglers. Now carving out a very successful solo career, he returns to The Met with new solo material as well as many of his best known Strangler classics.

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

The

ticket office: 0161 761 2216

The Latecomers are a non-profit making theatre company; after covering costs, proceeds go to Francis House Childrens Hospice.

7.30pm Studio Theatre

Tickets £6.50 (£4.50 cons)

www.themet.biz

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Comedy|Children’s Theatre|Dance|Folk|Jazz|Rock & Pop|Blues|Poetry

Three Great Family Shows for the Easter Holidays

Parachute Theatre Company

Thumbelina

Wednesday 16 April

This is the tale of a brave little girl and the wonderful creatures she meets on her journey. Thumbelina... no bigger than a thumb!

Suitable for children aged 4 years and over and their families.

10.30am & 2pm Main Theatre Tickets £6 (£4 conc) family of four people £16 http://www.parachutetheatre.co.uk/

Image Theatre Company

The Railway Children Wednesday 23 April

You and your family become a part of the show in this acclaimed participation musical from Image Theatre Company.

During the first half you learn the songs, and children from the audience are chosen and rehearsed into small parts in the play.

In the second half you perform!

Adapted from the much loved story by E. Nesbit, The Railway Children is great fun for children aged 5 years and over and their families.

2pm Main Theatre

Tickets £6 (£4 conc) family of four people £16

http://www.imagemusicaltheatre.com/

Mister Peter's Puppets

The

Postman Pat

Puppet Show Thursday 24 April Featuring Postman Pat and The Mystery Thief and Postman Pat's Big Surprise, two original stories based upon the popular children's TV show.

Suitable for children aged 4 to 6 years and their families.

10.30am & 2pm Main Theatre http://www.peterpuppet.co.uk/ Tickets £8 (£6 conc) family of four people £24

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Latecomers Theatre Company

Two

Wednesday 23 & Thursday 24 April

The landlord and landlady of a northern pub harbor a dark secret. One night it is revealed.

Following their success with Talking Heads last season, Latecomers returns with Jim Cartwright's witty and moving Two. The Latecomers are a non-profit making theatre company; after covering costs, proceeds go to Francis House Childrens Hospice.

7.30pm Studio Theatre

Tickets £6.50 (£4.50 cons)

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

David R Black

The Wabash Jazzmen Friday 2 May

plus Jumpskin and Mobius Friday 25 April

The Wabash Jazzmen play traditional New Orleans jazz with the twist that the band play without a drummer, being instead led by banjo player Mark Challenor.

The T-shirt says “rock’s chosen warriors” – and who are we to argue! Bury’s David R Black return to The Met as part of the tour for their eagerly awaited fourth EP. They are joined by beefed up punk rockers Jumpskin, and the more-mellow vibes of the 100% female Mobius. Standing event On stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre Tickets

£4

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

http://www.davidrblack.net

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Challenor... is to the banjo what Jimi Hendrix was to the guitar. Lancashire Evening Post

Tickets £6

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

On stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre

support The Jamm plus Saturday 26 April

http://www.btinternet.com/~jazzworld/wabash.htm

The Jamm have been delighting fans of Paul Weller's original group for over five years. In their three button black suits, white shirts and spatz shoes they look every bit the part, and their reproduction of classic Jam songs like Going Underground, Down In The Tube Station At Midnight and That's Entertainment is just as authentic.

Standing event.

,,

“

The only tribute worth seeing Bruce Foxton of The Jam On Stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £10

http://www.thejamm.f9.co.uk

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Pip Utton’s

Troy Orbison

The Story of

Thursday 1 May After redundancy, divorce and drunken karaoke, Pete Williams becomes a tribute singer. A false start as Dennis Roussos sets him eventually on the path of stardom and fame, touring the world as Troy Orbison. He looks like him, he sounds like him... the problem is that Pete doesn't want to be him, he wants fame and popularity in his own right. But you can't have your cake and eat it... can you?

Following his success last spring with Adolf, writer and performer Pip Utton returns to The Met with his new play, a funny and tragic tale of the perils of a lookalike tribute singer.

Sponsored by

7.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £8 (£6 cons)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Maddy Prior and friends

Friday 2 May

Lionheart Tour 2003

Over a remarkable career spanning three decades Maddy Prior has built a reputation as the voice of English folk music.

An unsurpassed interpreter of traditional song, Maddy is also a songwriter of great vision, whose solo work has stretched the boundaries in the form of extended song cycles combining tradition with mythology and history. In Lionheart Maddy turns her attention to King Richard I (“The Lionheart”) bringing to life the world of the crusading twelfth century king and his parents Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitane.

Maddy is joined by long-time collaborators Nick Holland and Troy Donockley.

On Stage 8pm Main Theatre Tickets

10

£14 (£11 cons)

ticket office: 0161 761 2216

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

The Met and The Buzz present

BIG VALUE Comedy Saturday 3 May Big Value Comedy returns with six more North West based comedians.

Spoof Yank Superstar Peter Pitzburg is our compere for topical Bury Milky bar comic Geoff Taylor, Rossendale's US connection Bob Kobe, streetwise Manc Des Sharples, topical Cockney Noel Kelly and hilarious headliner Steve Harris.

First Comedian on stage 8pm Main Theatre Tickets

£8 (£6 conc)

Comedy | Opera | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

English Pocket Opera Company

Carmen

Sponsored by

Wednesday 7 May

“

...cheers and a standing ovation ...you will love every minute of it Mid-Ocean News

,,

English Pocket Opera create ingenious pocket-sized productions of opera classics, sung in English with live piano accompaniment. For this their first visit to The Met they perform Carmen, Bizet’s classic story of the tempestuous love affair between a soldier and a wild gypsy girl.

“

From the moment the curtain rose... to the last scene when Don José collapses on the inert body of his beloved Carmen, this production was indeed thrilling. This truly was a night to remember.

Bermuda Radio

,,

7.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

£8 (£6 cons)

http://www.pocketopera.co.uk

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

David R Black

The Wabash Jazzmen Friday 2 May

plus Jumpskin and Mobius Friday 25 April

The Wabash Jazzmen play traditional New Orleans jazz with the twist that the band play without a drummer, being instead led by banjo player Mark Challenor.

The T-shirt says “rock’s chosen warriors” – and who are we to argue! Bury’s David R Black return to The Met as part of the tour for their eagerly awaited fourth EP. They are joined by beefed up punk rockers Jumpskin, and the more-mellow vibes of the 100% female Mobius. Standing event On stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre Tickets

£4

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

http://www.davidrblack.net

“ ,,

Challenor... is to the banjo what Jimi Hendrix was to the guitar. Lancashire Evening Post

Tickets £6

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

On stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre

support The Jamm plus Saturday 26 April

http://www.btinternet.com/~jazzworld/wabash.htm

The Jamm have been delighting fans of Paul Weller's original group for over five years. In their three button black suits, white shirts and spatz shoes they look every bit the part, and their reproduction of classic Jam songs like Going Underground, Down In The Tube Station At Midnight and That's Entertainment is just as authentic.

Standing event.

,,

“

The only tribute worth seeing Bruce Foxton of The Jam On Stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £10

http://www.thejamm.f9.co.uk

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Pip Utton’s

Troy Orbison

The Story of

Thursday 1 May After redundancy, divorce and drunken karaoke, Pete Williams becomes a tribute singer. A false start as Dennis Roussos sets him eventually on the path of stardom and fame, touring the world as Troy Orbison. He looks like him, he sounds like him... the problem is that Pete doesn't want to be him, he wants fame and popularity in his own right. But you can't have your cake and eat it... can you?

Following his success last spring with Adolf, writer and performer Pip Utton returns to The Met with his new play, a funny and tragic tale of the perils of a lookalike tribute singer.

Sponsored by

7.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £8 (£6 cons)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Maddy Prior and friends

Friday 2 May

Lionheart Tour 2003

Over a remarkable career spanning three decades Maddy Prior has built a reputation as the voice of English folk music.

An unsurpassed interpreter of traditional song, Maddy is also a songwriter of great vision, whose solo work has stretched the boundaries in the form of extended song cycles combining tradition with mythology and history. In Lionheart Maddy turns her attention to King Richard I (“The Lionheart”) bringing to life the world of the crusading twelfth century king and his parents Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitane.

Maddy is joined by long-time collaborators Nick Holland and Troy Donockley.

On Stage 8pm Main Theatre Tickets

10

£14 (£11 cons)

ticket office: 0161 761 2216

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

The Met and The Buzz present

BIG VALUE Comedy Saturday 3 May Big Value Comedy returns with six more North West based comedians.

Spoof Yank Superstar Peter Pitzburg is our compere for topical Bury Milky bar comic Geoff Taylor, Rossendale's US connection Bob Kobe, streetwise Manc Des Sharples, topical Cockney Noel Kelly and hilarious headliner Steve Harris.

First Comedian on stage 8pm Main Theatre Tickets

£8 (£6 conc)

Comedy | Opera | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

English Pocket Opera Company

Carmen

Sponsored by

Wednesday 7 May

“

...cheers and a standing ovation ...you will love every minute of it Mid-Ocean News

,,

English Pocket Opera create ingenious pocket-sized productions of opera classics, sung in English with live piano accompaniment. For this their first visit to The Met they perform Carmen, Bizet’s classic story of the tempestuous love affair between a soldier and a wild gypsy girl.

“

From the moment the curtain rose... to the last scene when Don José collapses on the inert body of his beloved Carmen, this production was indeed thrilling. This truly was a night to remember.

Bermuda Radio

,,

7.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

£8 (£6 cons)

http://www.pocketopera.co.uk

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Literature | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues

Limehouse Lizzy

Ronnie Drew in “Ronnie I Hardly Knew Ya”

Saturday 10 May Ronnie Drew's is the most recognisable voice in Ireland - it was also the original lead voice of The Dubliners, the most famous Irish folk band in history. Having departed from the band at the end of 1995 in order to pursue solo projects, the last four years have seen Ronnie involved in a whole range of new challenges, culminating in the creation of his solo show Ronnie I Hardly Knew Ya. A mixture of singing, hilarious storytelling, recitations and Ronnie's amazing anecdotes, Ronnie I Hardly Knew Ya is a highly entertaining look at the life and times of an extraordinary man of music, literature, wit and charm.

Thursday 8 May Limehouse Lizzy are the UK's premier Thin Lizzy tribute band. In this immaculately choreographed show (complete with mirrored backdrop, police lights, smoke and sirens) they perform all your Lizzy favourites, including The Boys are Back in Town, Whiskey in the Jar, Jailbreak, Rosalie and Don't Believe a Word.

,,

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Limehouse Lizzy... the best tribute band in the world Loaded On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £10 (£8 conc)

Standing event.

http://www.limehouselizzy.co.uk

...he fills the theatre with a charismatic and totally relaxed persona... a class act. Irish Times On stage 8pm Main Theatre

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Taking the Plunge

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Tickets £12.50

Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Literature | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues

Tim Dalling

Friday 9 May

“

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…like a cross between Ivor Cutler and Randy Newman Renee Rice Best known as a member of comedy/folk trio The Old Rope String Band, Tim Dalling here comes to The Met in serious mode with his new solo set - moving and lyrical songs performed with funky accordion and soulful voice.

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genius Charlie Hardwick

,,

On stage 8pm Studio Theatre Tickets

Nine Below Zero Friday 9 May With all the energy and aggression of Punk, but with their roots in 50s Blues, Nine Below Zero deliver a volatile cocktail of R’n’B that leaves you wanting more.

NBZ are brilliant live, the audience go home as exhausted as the band!

Harvey Goldsmith Ents

,,

On this visit to The Met the band go back to their roots, playing Chicago blues in acoustic mode with an authenticity that few can match.

,,

“...like the Jam playing Muddy Waters BBC

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £10 (£8 conc)

http://www.ninebelowzero.com

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ticket office: 0161 761 2216

and

Thursday 15 May

This two-man show of songs and stories features hugely popular folk singer Roy Bailey and retired politician Tony Benn, one of the most colourful political figures of the past fifty years. Tony tells stories of public resistance dating back to the earliest days of British democracy, while Roy and his guitar punctuate the show with musical illustrations from his unique repertoire of songs.

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

“

Tony Benn Roy Baıley

Roy's singing is as powerful and moving as anything I've heard Billy Bragg

£6 (£5 conc)

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with

Standing event.

On stage 8pm Main Theatre

Tickets £10 (£8 conc)

http://www.roybailey.net/

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

The Muffin Men with special guest Jimmy Carl Black

Friday 16 May For thirty years until his death in 1993, Frank Zappa was America's most controversial musician. His music ranged from rock and jazz to the most complex classical styles. His close to the knuckle lyrics took an unflinching look at religion, sex and politics. Zappa was funny and fiercely intelligent, inflammatory and sometimes infuriating, but never dull.

The Muffin Men are dedicated to keeping Zappa's legacy alive. Their shows combine music from all periods of his career, mixing boogie with classical, jazz with doo-wop. Their virtuosity has led ex-Zappa guitarist Mike Keneally to describe them as "the best Zappa band in operation".

They are joined by special guest Jimmy Carl Black, drummer with Zappa's original band The Mothers of Invention.

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

£8 (£6 conc)

http://www.muffinmen.co.uk

www.themet.biz

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Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Literature | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues

Ronnie Drew in “Ronnie I Hardly Knew Ya”

Saturday 10 May Ronnie Drew's is the most recognisable voice in Ireland - it was also the original lead voice of The Dubliners, the most famous Irish folk band in history. Having departed from the band at the end of 1995 in order to pursue solo projects, the last four years have seen Ronnie involved in a whole range of new challenges, culminating in the creation of his solo show Ronnie I Hardly Knew Ya. A mixture of singing, hilarious storytelling, recitations and Ronnie's amazing anecdotes, Ronnie I Hardly Knew Ya is a highly entertaining look at the life and times of an extraordinary man of music, literature, wit and charm.

,,

“

...he fills the theatre with a charismatic and totally relaxed persona... a class act. Irish Times On stage 8pm Main Theatre

Tickets £12.50

Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Literature | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues

with

Tony Benn Roy Baıley and

Thursday 15 May

This two-man show of songs and stories features hugely popular folk singer Roy Bailey and retired politician Tony Benn, one of the most colourful political figures of the past fifty years. Tony tells stories of public resistance dating back to the earliest days of British democracy, while Roy and his guitar punctuate the show with musical illustrations from his unique repertoire of songs.

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Roy's singing is as powerful and moving as anything I've heard Billy Bragg On stage 8pm Main Theatre

Tickets £10 (£8 conc)

http://www.roybailey.net/

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

The Muffin Men with special guest Jimmy Carl Black

Friday 16 May For thirty years until his death in 1993, Frank Zappa was America's most controversial musician. His music ranged from rock and jazz to the most complex classical styles. His close to the knuckle lyrics took an unflinching look at religion, sex and politics. Zappa was funny and fiercely intelligent, inflammatory and sometimes infuriating, but never dull.

The Muffin Men are dedicated to keeping Zappa's legacy alive. Their shows combine music from all periods of his career, mixing boogie with classical, jazz with doo-wop. Their virtuosity has led ex-Zappa guitarist Mike Keneally to describe them as "the best Zappa band in operation".

They are joined by special guest Jimmy Carl Black, drummer with Zappa's original band The Mothers of Invention.

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre Tickets

£8 (£6 conc)

http://www.muffinmen.co.uk

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues| Poetry

An Evening with

Alan Price

Friday 17 May

Alan Price takes us on an anecdotal trek across the British Rock 'n Roll and Blues landscape from the late 50's to the present day.

His entertaining musical reminiscences give a fascinating insight into his life, including his time with The Animals, The Alan Price Set, Georgie Fame, his films and musicals. The Alan Price story, in his own words and music!

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £15 (£12 conc)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Niamh Parsons

Friday 23 May

At

“

Niamh Parsons Ramsbottom has quietly become Civic Hall one of Ireland's leading traditional singers. Her voice has an expressive subtlety and warmth that few other singers have... Dirty Linen magazine

,,

“

For anyone who hasn't been paying attention over the last few years, Niamh Parsons has a drop-dead gorgeous voice and is a stunning singer of anything from traditional ballads to contemporary rock... fRoots

,,

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

We are promoting Niamh at the Civic Hall on Market Place in the centre of Ramsbottom, approximately four miles north of Bury.

Dog Snogger Productions

On stage 8.30pm Venue Tickets

Mother Mother

by Stan Vernon

Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 May

£9 (£7 conc)

http://www.niamhparsons,com

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

BIG Rock Saturday! with This Product, I-(DEF)-I, Missed Her Bliss and Mirror Fly

Manchester comedian and writer Stan Vernon brings his latest perceptive comic play to The Met for two nights.

Saturday 24 May

Mother Mother sees Mary Cosgrove adapting to a new home help with a level of inflexibility that can only be developed over eighty years.

Fear of change transforms into opportunity as Mary turns matchmaker for her loyal son with 7.30pm Main Theatre hilarious consequences.

Tickets £7 (£5 conc)

"The Best Gig in Manchester" (John Robb of Goldblade) returns, this time featuring the dark rock theatrics of This Product, hard-as-nails hardcore from I-(DEF)-I and Missed Her Bliss, and the punk-influenced sounds of Mirror Fly. On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre Sponsored by

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Tickets £4 Standing event.

http://www.1000watt.com

Comedy | Childrens Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues

Tall Stories

Phantom 5000, Society and Maladjusted Friday 23 May The thought provoking guitar pop of Phantom 5000 meets the rock of Society (Brighton’s best kept secret) and the off-kilter vibes of local favourites Maladjusted.

On stage 8pm Studio Theatre

Tickets £4 Standing event.

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Achtung Baby plus support Friday 23 May Achtung Baby are Europe's premier U2 tribute band, able to authentically recreate the music and visuals of any era from the Irish supergroup's twenty year history.

One of the best tribute shows I have ever witnessed!

Manchester Evening News

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On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

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Tickets £10 Standing event.

ticket office: 0161 761 2216

Wednesday 28 May On a windy hill, alone, with nothing to be friends with, lives Something Else...

Something Else is a funny little creature who tries to be like everyone else. But everything he does shows how different he is. Something Else is lonely...

And then, all of a sudden, out of nowhere, Something shows up. Has Something Else finally met his match?

Based on the award-winning picture book by Kathryn Cave and Chris Riddell, internationally acclaimed Tall Stories present this magical show about the fantastical friendship between two unusual creatures.

A combination of storytelling, original new songs and a lot of laughs; fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults.

10.30am & 2pm Main Theatre Tickets £6 (£4 conc) Family of four people £16

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues| Poetry

An Evening with

Alan Price

Friday 17 May

Alan Price takes us on an anecdotal trek across the British Rock 'n Roll and Blues landscape from the late 50's to the present day.

His entertaining musical reminiscences give a fascinating insight into his life, including his time with The Animals, The Alan Price Set, Georgie Fame, his films and musicals. The Alan Price story, in his own words and music!

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £15 (£12 conc)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Niamh Parsons

Friday 23 May

At

“

Niamh Parsons Ramsbottom has quietly become Civic Hall one of Ireland's leading traditional singers. Her voice has an expressive subtlety and warmth that few other singers have... Dirty Linen magazine

,,

“

For anyone who hasn't been paying attention over the last few years, Niamh Parsons has a drop-dead gorgeous voice and is a stunning singer of anything from traditional ballads to contemporary rock... fRoots

,,

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

We are promoting Niamh at the Civic Hall on Market Place in the centre of Ramsbottom, approximately four miles north of Bury.

Dog Snogger Productions

On stage 8.30pm Venue Tickets

Mother Mother

by Stan Vernon

Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 May

£9 (£7 conc)

http://www.niamhparsons,com

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

BIG Rock Saturday! with This Product, I-(DEF)-I, Missed Her Bliss and Mirror Fly

Manchester comedian and writer Stan Vernon brings his latest perceptive comic play to The Met for two nights.

Saturday 24 May

Mother Mother sees Mary Cosgrove adapting to a new home help with a level of inflexibility that can only be developed over eighty years.

Fear of change transforms into opportunity as Mary turns matchmaker for her loyal son with 7.30pm Main Theatre hilarious consequences.

Tickets £7 (£5 conc)

"The Best Gig in Manchester" (John Robb of Goldblade) returns, this time featuring the dark rock theatrics of This Product, hard-as-nails hardcore from I-(DEF)-I and Missed Her Bliss, and the punk-influenced sounds of Mirror Fly. On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre Sponsored by

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Tickets £4 Standing event.

http://www.1000watt.com

Comedy | Childrens Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues

Tall Stories

Phantom 5000, Society and Maladjusted Friday 23 May The thought provoking guitar pop of Phantom 5000 meets the rock of Society (Brighton’s best kept secret) and the off-kilter vibes of local favourites Maladjusted.

On stage 8pm Studio Theatre

Tickets £4 Standing event.

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Achtung Baby plus support Friday 23 May Achtung Baby are Europe's premier U2 tribute band, able to authentically recreate the music and visuals of any era from the Irish supergroup's twenty year history.

One of the best tribute shows I have ever witnessed!

Manchester Evening News

“

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On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

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Tickets £10 Standing event.

ticket office: 0161 761 2216

Wednesday 28 May On a windy hill, alone, with nothing to be friends with, lives Something Else...

Something Else is a funny little creature who tries to be like everyone else. But everything he does shows how different he is. Something Else is lonely...

And then, all of a sudden, out of nowhere, Something shows up. Has Something Else finally met his match?

Based on the award-winning picture book by Kathryn Cave and Chris Riddell, internationally acclaimed Tall Stories present this magical show about the fantastical friendship between two unusual creatures.

A combination of storytelling, original new songs and a lot of laughs; fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults.

10.30am & 2pm Main Theatre Tickets £6 (£4 conc) Family of four people £16

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Cara Dillon

Mart Rodgers Manchester Jazz Friday 6 June

Thursday 29 May

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Sit back, relax and enjoy a stomping session of traditional jazz from one of the top groups in the UK as clarinetist Mart Rodger leads his rocking band through numbers old and new. They couple a swinging ensemble sound with great solos in up-tempo and bluesy pieces ranging from New Orleans classics and thirties pop to modern tunes written just for the band.

Products of the trad jazz revival of the fifties, Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz are are still among the front runners of British jazz in the twentyfirst century!

...young, Irish, gorgeous... & blessed with a voice of unearthly beauty Sunday Herald Since her sold-out appearance at The Met last spring Cara Dillon has headlined the WOMAD and the Cambridge Folk Festivals, toured across Germany, Spain and Japan, and created a sensation with her soundtrack for Billy Connolly’s TV series World Tour of England, Ireland and Wales. She returns with material from her new album.

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On stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre

Cara Dillon is, without exaggeration, amongst the very finest to be heard today... fRoots

Book your seats early, as we expect this event to be very popular!

On stage 8pm Main Theatre

Tickets £10 (£8 conc)

http://www.caradillon.co.uk

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Rock | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Mostly Autumn Friday 30 May

Following their popular appearance last October, Mostly Autumn return to promote their new album Passengers. Formed in York in 1998, the band have released seven albums and built up an extensive following in mainland Europe. They play powerful atmospheric folk rock, influenced by Pink Floyd, Fairport Convention, Genesis and Jethro Tull.

Standing event.

,,

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...the best of Celtic rock infused with a misty softness borrowed from the best of the music of Mike Oldfield... DVD Prog

On stage 8pm Main Theatre

Tickets £10 advance £12 on the door

http://www.mostly-autumn.com

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Dominic Holland Saturday 7 June Award winning comedian Dominic Holland is a familiar face on TV (Have I Got News For You, Clive Anderson Now, The Royal Variety Show). His hugely successful BBC Radio 4 series The Small World of Dominic Holland is soon to be broadcast as a TV series. Dominic is a prolific scriptwriter and has recently written material for Lenny Henry, Clive Anderson, Bob Monkhouse and Harry Enfield - he has also just finished writing his first novel, Only in America.

,,

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A comedian who makes you feel glad to be alive The Guardian

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £8 (£6 conc)

http://www.dominicholland.com/

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Brighton Theatre Events & Cackophonics Productions

Ronaldo Ate My Credit Card Sponsored by

by Mark Brailsford and Paul Hodson

Thursday 5 June It's June 2002, and Simon impulsively buys a ticket to Japan to watch England v Brazil. Twenty four hours later he lands in Tokyo, with just two hours to get to the ground. Will he make it in time? And will he be able to find someone to sell him a match ticket..?

7.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £6

http://www.manchesterjazz.co.uk/

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Tickets £8 (£6 conc)

Barachois Thursday 12 June

Barachois play Acadian traditional music; a rhythmic, high-voltage style from Canada's Prince Edward Island featuring driving foot rhythms, piano, a plethora of percussion and close harmonies. Their music is dished up with equal portions of dance, humour and innovation, all delivered with a sincerity and confidence that comes from knowing the recipe for having one heck of a good time.

“

,,

Don't miss any opportunity to see Barachois in concert Living Tradition On stage 8pm Main Theatre

Tickets £9 (£7 conc)

http://www.barachois.com/

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ticket office: 0161 761 2216

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Mart Rodgers Manchester Jazz Friday 6 June Sit back, relax and enjoy a stomping session of traditional jazz from one of the top groups in the UK as clarinetist Mart Rodger leads his rocking band through numbers old and new. They couple a swinging ensemble sound with great solos in up-tempo and bluesy pieces ranging from New Orleans classics and thirties pop to modern tunes written just for the band.

Products of the trad jazz revival of the fifties, Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz are are still among the front runners of British jazz in the twentyfirst century!

On stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre

Tickets £6

http://www.manchesterjazz.co.uk/

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Dominic Holland Saturday 7 June Award winning comedian Dominic Holland is a familiar face on TV (Have I Got News For You, Clive Anderson Now, The Royal Variety Show). His hugely successful BBC Radio 4 series The Small World of Dominic Holland is soon to be broadcast as a TV series. Dominic is a prolific scriptwriter and has recently written material for Lenny Henry, Clive Anderson, Bob Monkhouse and Harry Enfield - he has also just finished writing his first novel, Only in America.

,,

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A comedian who makes you feel glad to be alive The Guardian

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £8 (£6 conc)

http://www.dominicholland.com/

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues

Barachois Thursday 12 June

Barachois play Acadian traditional music; a rhythmic, high-voltage style from Canada's Prince Edward Island featuring driving foot rhythms, piano, a plethora of percussion and close harmonies. Their music is dished up with equal portions of dance, humour and innovation, all delivered with a sincerity and confidence that comes from knowing the recipe for having one heck of a good time.

“

,,

Don't miss any opportunity to see Barachois in concert Living Tradition On stage 8pm Main Theatre

Tickets £9 (£7 conc)

http://www.barachois.com/

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | World Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Jaleo

Third Bury Blues Festival

Friday 13 June

Jaleo fuse the essential elements of flamenco with their own inimitable and charismatic brand of Spanish passion and emotion to unleash the raw energy and sensuous rhythms inherent within flamenco.

A potent cocktail of explosive footwork, haunting singing, virtuoso guitar playing and percussive handclapping from southern Spain with some of flamenco's finest award-winning artistes.

Saturday 21 June

Following last year’s two day extravaganza, The Bury Blues Festival returns to its original format with a single day crammed to bursting point with the best in British, European and American bluesmiths. Just a few of this year's festival headliners include: Rick Payne - Britain’s answer to Ry Cooder.

Rootsie blues with elements of jazz and ragtime and an emphasis on slide guitar.

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Preston Reed - American guitarist who has appeared alongside Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt - phenomenal technique and deep sensitivity.

Evocative and atmospheric, a marvellous night of raw energy and emotion

8pm Main Theatre

Tickets £12 (£10 conc)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Claude Bourbon - French blues guitarist influenced by flamenco and delta-blues.

Origin

plus Cola Moon, Jupitar Sands and The Haze Saturday 14 June

Doug MacLeod - New Yorker who has played with Pee Wee Carayton and Big Mama Thornton.

Haunting, lyrical acoustic guitar blues.

Origin play indie rock with great songs and a touch of class. They are joined

by Jupitar Sands - new boys but not to be underestimated! - and old-school indie merchants The Haze. Standing event On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £4

Mick Abrahams - Ex-Jethro Tull and Blodwyn Pig guitarist - a mountain of storming blues energy and power.

Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Stonefusion + Xi + Isolation Friday 20 June Another great night of rock from the 1000 Watt Club!

• Stonefusion - Brand new songs and a brand new sound.

• Xi - Leeds’ favourite - dark futuristic metal.

• Isolation - Fast rap/metal blend.

Tickets £4 http://www.1000watt.com

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Rock | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Last Nights Fun Friday 20 June “

A box of tissues is an absolute essential when attending a Last Nights Fun gig. When you're not using them to mop up the tears of laughter, you'll need them to wipe away the tears of jealousy at the sheer mastery of their respective instruments. Folk On Tap

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Last Nights Fun embody a fire and passion for traditional Irish music not seen since The Bothy Band and Planxty at their peak. Their new album, Dubh, was described by Living Tradition as "stupendous, both a landmark release and a seriously important contribution to the modern presentation of Irish traditional music". In the words of Folk on Tap, "I defy anybody to be miserable around them!".

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Folk at its best... exquisite. folking.com

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

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Tickets £7 (£5 conc)

http://www.lastnightsfun.com/

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First band on stage 12 noon Main & Studio Theatre

Tickets £22

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Standing event

On stage 8pm Studio Theatre

Sponsored by Standing event

Nancy Kerr and James Fagan

Thursday 26 June Nancy Kerr and James Fagan are two of the brightest stars to have emerged from the British folk scene in recent years. Winners of the Horizon Award for best young talent at the 2000 BBC Folk Awards, they are formidable instrumentalists and strong singers whose repertoire includes English and Australian traditional songs as well as their own compositions. They come to The Met following an extended Spring 2003 tour of Australia.

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A class act Living Traditions

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

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Tickets £7 (£5 conc)

http://www.kerrfagan.com/

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Third Bury Blues Festival Saturday 21 June

Following last year’s two day extravaganza, The Bury Blues Festival returns to its original format with a single day crammed to bursting point with the best in British, European and American bluesmiths. Just a few of this year's festival artists include: Rick Payne - Britain’s answer to Ry Cooder.

Rootsie blues with elements of jazz and ragtime and an emphasis on slide guitar.

Preston Reed - American guitarist who has appeared alongside Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt - phenomenal technique and deep sensitivity.

Claude Bourbon - French blues guitarist influenced by flamenco and delta-blues.

Doug MacLeod - New Yorker who has played with Pee Wee Carayton and Big Mama Thornton. Haunting, lyrical acoustic guitar blues.

Mick Abrahams - Ex-Jethro Tull and Blodwyn Pig guitarist - a mountain of storming blues energy and power.

More artists, including our big name headliners, will be announced soon!

Sponsored by

Standing event

First band on stage 12 noon Main & Studio Theatre

Tickets £22

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Nancy Kerr and James Fagan

Thursday 26 June Nancy Kerr and James Fagan are two of the brightest stars to have emerged from the British folk scene in recent years. Winners of the Horizon Award for best young talent at the 2000 BBC Folk Awards, they are formidable instrumentalists and strong singers whose repertoire includes English and Australian traditional songs as well as their own compositions. They come to The Met following an extended Spring 2003 tour of Australia.

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A class act Living Traditions

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

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Tickets £7 (£5 conc)

http://www.kerrfagan.com/

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Killer Queen

Jazz A’ Plenty Friday 4 July

Friday 27 June

This recently-formed band features two of the North's top Dixieland/mainstream jazzmen, John Hallam and Don Long, backed by a rhythm section that really knows how to swing.

plus support

Acclaimed as Britain’s best Queen tribute band, Killer Queen perform all the band’s classic songs, including Radio Ga Ga, Another One Bites The Dust and, of course, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Standing event.

On stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre

Tickets £6

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £10

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

The Oldham Tinkers and Bernard Wrigley Saturday 5 July

Saturday 28 June

The Oldham Tinkers are John Howarth, Gerry Kearns and Dave Howard, three fine old English gentlemen who sing classic and comic songs from Deepest Lancashire - The Rochdale Mashers, The Owham Chap's Visit to the Queen, Come Whoam to Thi Childer an' Me, and many others.

They are joined by actor and singer Bernard Wrigley. One of the north West’s most familiar faces, Bernard has appeared in Coronation Street, Phoenix Nights, Cold Feet, Dinner Ladies, Emmerdale, Last of the Summer Wine, and others too numerous to mention!

Comedian and writer Linda Smith hits the stage running with her brand new show.

Blending the topical with the personal and the political with the surreal, she is a warm and witty performer who regularly tours to sold out venues throughout the country.

As team captain on Radio 4's News Quiz and regular panel guest on Just a Minute and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue, Linda is widely regarded as one of the sharpest comics on the circuit.

On stage 8pm Main Theatre

Tickets £tbc (£tbc conc)

http://www.oldhamtinkers.com/

http://www.bernardwrigley.com/

Comedy | Childrens Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues

Treasure Trove Puppet Company

The Magic Harp Wednesday 16 July

On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

Tickets £10 (£8 conc)

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Laura Zakian Friday 4 July

Having launched her career performing with leading jazz musicians in Rome, British born Laura Zakian is now gaining prominence back in the UK. With her charismatic performances and original take on the jazz repertoire, she has gained a firm following amongst UK audiences.

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…can make a melody swing without beating it into submission - that's a rare quality these days and she also sings with a smile in her voice.

BBC Radio 2 On stage 8pm Main Theatre

Tickets £9 (£7 conc)

http://www.laurazakian.com/

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Morgan, Anna and their dog, Gelert, live happily at the foot of the magic mountain, the home of the little people.

One day their simple lives are disrupted by the moans and groans of their mean neighbour and the arrival of three unexpected visitors - a group of mischievous fairies!

Treasure Trove Puppet Company bring this traditional Welsh fairy tale to life 10.30am & 2pm Main Theatre using beautiful hand-carved figures, glove and rod puppets.

Tickets £6 (£4 conc)

Suitable for children aged 4 years and upwards.

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Gold Blade plus special guests

Friday 18 July

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Ten seconds into the timebomb-ticking intro to 'Black Elvis' we realise just how we've missed Gold Blade... no-one else delivers rock's gospel as surely, as totally, as Brother John Robb. His restless spirit courses through the urgency of the 'Blade's glamour-drenched strut: the sense that every moment of your life is allor-nothing, to be lived to the utmost, and that rock 'n' roll can be your fuel, your salvation, your reason for living. Kerrang!

Standing event.

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On stage 8pm Studio Theatre

Tickets £5

http://www.goldblade.com/

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Jazz A’ Plenty Friday 4 July This recently-formed band features two of the North's top Dixieland/mainstream jazzmen, John Hallam and Don Long, backed by a rhythm section that really knows how to swing.

On stage 8.30pm Studio Theatre

Tickets £6

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

The Oldham Tinkers and Bernard Wrigley Saturday 5 July The Oldham Tinkers are John Howarth, Gerry Kearns and Dave Howard, three fine old English gentlemen who sing classic and comic songs from Deepest Lancashire - The Rochdale Mashers, The Owham Chap's Visit to the Queen, Come Whoam to Thi Childer an' Me, and many others.

They are joined by actor and singer Bernard Wrigley. One of the north West’s most familiar faces, Bernard has appeared in Coronation Street, Phoenix Nights, Cold Feet, Dinner Ladies, Emmerdale, Last of the Summer Wine, and others too numerous to mention!

On stage 8pm Main Theatre

Tickets £10 (£8 conc)

http://www.oldhamtinkers.com/

http://www.bernardwrigley.com/

Comedy | Childrens Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues

Treasure Trove Puppet Company

The Magic Harp Wednesday 16 July

Morgan, Anna and their dog, Gelert, live happily at the foot of the magic mountain, the home of the little people.

One day their simple lives are disrupted by the moans and groans of their mean neighbour and the arrival of three unexpected visitors - a group of mischievous fairies!

Treasure Trove Puppet Company bring this traditional Welsh fairy tale to life 10.30am & 2pm Main Theatre using beautiful hand-carved figures, glove and rod puppets.

Tickets £6 (£4 conc) Family of four people £16

Suitable for children aged 4 years and upwards.

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

Gold Blade plus special guests

Friday 18 July

“

Ten seconds into the timebomb-ticking intro to 'Black Elvis' we realise just how we've missed Gold Blade... no-one else delivers rock's gospel as surely, as totally, as Brother John Robb. His restless spirit courses through the urgency of the 'Blade's glamour-drenched strut: the sense that every moment of your life is allor-nothing, to be lived to the utmost, and that rock 'n' roll can be your fuel, your salvation, your reason for living. Kerrang!

Standing event.

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On stage 8pm Studio Theatre

Tickets £5

http://www.goldblade.com/

www.themet.biz

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Rock | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

The Paperboys Friday 18 July “

Met end of season party

...one of the most exciting bands coming out of the folk/roots corner fRoots Mixing Celtic with Latin and Bluegrass, Vancouver based The Paperboys create a pop friendly sound that's great for dancing.

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AB O U T

THE MET

The Met is an independent arts centre situated in the heart of Bury, Lancashire on the outskirts of North Manchester. The Arts Centre is run by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association, which is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity (No. 701879).

Director Marketing Manager Acting Technical Manager Front of House Manager

The mixture of swirling violins, the energy of the banjo, guitar, accordion, drums and more, make it impossible to sit still... But lead singer Tom Landa's voice and songwriting talents are reasons to listen.

Tickets £9 (£7 conc)

Finance Administrator Marketing Officer Ticket Office Supervisor Administrator

Standing event

http://www.paperboys.com/

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FIXTURES

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz| Blues | Rock & Pop | Poetry

Acoustic Avenue Thursdays Fortnightly 6 & 20 Feb,6 & 20 March, 3 & 17 April, 1, 15 & 29 May, 12 & 26 June, 10 July

Are you a budding singer/songwriter?

Acoustic Avenue is an opportunity for musicians to perform original material or a classic cover in front of a captive audience.

Accompanied by a microphone and a spotlight, songwriter Nick Bold hosts this informal event for performers ready to take to the stage.

8.30pm - 11pm Studio Theatre FREE

WORKSHOPS Streetwise Weekly, Mondays 5pm-7pm Streetwise is run for people aged 16-25 interested in projects using video, music, dance and drama. For more information call 0161 7617107.

Met Express Weekly, Mondays and Tuesdays 7pm-9pm Met Express is a theatre group for disabled people interested in drama and participatory activities. If you enjoy drama, then maybe this is for you! For more information call 0161 7617107.

LIFT

Weekly, Wednesdays Lift is a performance based workshop for 8-25 year olds.

8-10 years 4:30pm - 6pm 11-13 years 6pm - 7:30pm 14-25 years 7:30pm - 9pm To book a place, phone 0161 7617107.

M4M: Manchester Forum theatre Weekly, Wednesdays, 6:30pm-9pm

A theatre group for adults, M4M will offer the opportunity to act, devise performance and workshops and practise group facilitation.

The workshops will explore Forum and Image techniques based on the emancipatory theatre ideas of Brazilian director Augusto Boal. £2 per session

STAGECOACH

Theatre Arts School Weekly, Sundays, 10am – 1pm For 6-16 year olds, Stagecoach Theatre Arts School meets at The Met every Sunday during term time. There’s no interview, enthusiasm to learn to act, sing and dance is all that’s needed.

Call 0161 763 6161 for a prospectus.

The Gemma Louise School of Dance Every Tuesday 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Mondays, 10 March – 7 April, 7pm – 9pm,

GMMAZ is a project aimed at young people who want to explore technologies and techniques involved in making electronic music.

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Staff Team

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On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

How to Contact Us

ticket office: 0161 761 2216

6pm - 6.40pm Disco for under 13 years (£2.50) 6.45pm 7.20pm Latin & Ballroom for under 13 years (£2.50) 7.20pm - 8pm Tap for under 13 years (£2.50) 8pm - 9pm Adult Latin American and Jazz (£3)

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Ged Kelly David Agnew Mike Carty Position Vacant Moira Burton Nick Smale Avis Ashworth Wilma Lees

I N F O R M AT I O N

Be first to book Don't miss out on the best seats for any of our future shows. Join our free mailing list and get all the information you need. Either call in and leave your name and address at the ticket office, or write to us at The Met, FREEPOST BL5162F, Bury BL9 0YZ. Easy Access The Met is a fully accessible ground and first floor venue. The main entrance is fully ramped with a lift to the main theatre and accessible toilet facilities. We also have staff permanently on hand to help.

Should you require a personal escort, we can supply that person with a free ticket (for details call 0161 761 2216).

A magnetic induction loop in the main theatre for hearing aid users is used for most events.

Guide dogs are welcome and water can be provided.

Latecomers may be refused entry or only admitted during an appropriate interval, at the discretion of the staff. Tickets cannot be refunded.

Ticket Exchange You may exchange tickets in advance from one show to another, depending on availability, for a charge of £1 per ticket. Tickets cannot be refunded.

Seating at music events At events where there may be a dance floor and only limited seating, please arrive early if you wish to sit, as seats cannot be reserved.

Changes to programmes Whilst all event details are correct at time of print, it is advised that customers confirm event details (including date and start times) before purchasing their tickets.

Data Protection Act. The Met is a registered data user under the terms of The Data Protection Act. We keep a record of names, addresses and ticket sales information on our computer. This is used to improve the service we give to our customers. You have the right to see any information we hold about you and have it amended or removed where appropriate.

Customer Care The Met is committed to excellence of care for all our customers. If you have any positive comments or complaints we would be delighted to hear from you.

For Hire The Met has two performance spaces: The Main Theatre, a flexible auditorium seating 225 people and the more intimate Studio Theatre, which has a seating capacity of 72. Both these rooms are available for performance, party and conference use at competitive prices. Special rates apply for voluntary and charitable organisations.

Catering The Met is a fully licensed premises with a contracted professional caterer to advise on your events. Contact Automatic on 0161 763 9399.

Tourist Information Centre Bury's Tourist Information Centre is situated in the ground floor foyer of The Met. A host of information is available for ideas on excursions, walks, general holiday information and booking tickets for other North West theatres.

Mon to Fri 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

www.themet.biz www.metarts.demon.co.uk

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Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Rock | Jazz | Rock & Pop | Blues | Poetry

The Paperboys Friday 18 July “

Met end of season party

...one of the most exciting bands coming out of the folk/roots corner fRoots Mixing Celtic with Latin and Bluegrass, Vancouver based The Paperboys create a pop friendly sound that's great for dancing.

,,

AB O U T

THE MET

The Met is an independent arts centre situated in the heart of Bury, Lancashire on the outskirts of North Manchester. The Arts Centre is run by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association, which is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity (No. 701879).

Director Marketing Manager Acting Technical Manager Front of House Manager

The mixture of swirling violins, the energy of the banjo, guitar, accordion, drums and more, make it impossible to sit still... But lead singer Tom Landa's voice and songwriting talents are reasons to listen.

Tickets £9 (£7 conc)

Finance Administrator Marketing Officer Ticket Office Supervisor Administrator

Standing event

http://www.paperboys.com/

R EGULAR

FIXTURES

Comedy | Theatre | Dance | Folk Roots | Jazz| Blues | Rock & Pop | Poetry

Acoustic Avenue Thursdays Fortnightly 6 & 20 Feb,6 & 20 March, 3 & 17 April, 1, 15 & 29 May, 12 & 26 June, 10 July

Are you a budding singer/songwriter?

Acoustic Avenue is an opportunity for musicians to perform original material or a classic cover in front of a captive audience.

Accompanied by a microphone and a spotlight, songwriter Nick Bold hosts this informal event for performers ready to take to the stage.

8.30pm - 11pm Studio Theatre FREE

WORKSHOPS Streetwise Weekly, Mondays 5pm-7pm Streetwise is run for people aged 16-25 interested in projects using video, music, dance and drama. For more information call 0161 7617107.

Met Express Weekly, Mondays and Tuesdays 7pm-9pm Met Express is a theatre group for disabled people interested in drama and participatory activities. If you enjoy drama, then maybe this is for you! For more information call 0161 7617107.

LIFT

Weekly, Wednesdays Lift is a performance based workshop for 8-25 year olds.

8-10 years 4:30pm - 6pm 11-13 years 6pm - 7:30pm 14-25 years 7:30pm - 9pm To book a place, phone 0161 7617107.

M4M: Manchester Forum theatre Weekly, Wednesdays, 6:30pm-9pm

A theatre group for adults, M4M will offer the opportunity to act, devise performance and workshops and practise group facilitation.

The workshops will explore Forum and Image techniques based on the emancipatory theatre ideas of Brazilian director Augusto Boal. £2 per session

STAGECOACH

Theatre Arts School Weekly, Sundays, 10am – 1pm For 6-16 year olds, Stagecoach Theatre Arts School meets at The Met every Sunday during term time. There’s no interview, enthusiasm to learn to act, sing and dance is all that’s needed.

Call 0161 763 6161 for a prospectus.

The Gemma Louise School of Dance Every Tuesday 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Mondays, 10 March – 7 April, 7pm – 9pm,

GMMAZ is a project aimed at young people who want to explore technologies and techniques involved in making electronic music.

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The Met, Market Street, Bury BL9 0BW Ticket Office 0161 761 2216 Admin 0161 761 7107 Fax 0161 763 5056 Automatic Lounge 0161 763 9399 or visit us at our website http://www.themet.biz

Staff Team

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On stage 8.30pm Main Theatre

How to Contact Us

ticket office: 0161 761 2216

6pm - 6.40pm Disco for under 13 years (£2.50) 6.45pm 7.20pm Latin & Ballroom for under 13 years (£2.50) 7.20pm - 8pm Tap for under 13 years (£2.50) 8pm - 9pm Adult Latin American and Jazz (£3)

M ET

Ged Kelly David Agnew Mike Carty Position Vacant Moira Burton Nick Smale Avis Ashworth Wilma Lees

I N F O R M AT I O N

Be first to book Don't miss out on the best seats for any of our future shows. Join our free mailing list and get all the information you need. Either call in and leave your name and address at the ticket office, or write to us at The Met, FREEPOST BL5162F, Bury BL9 0YZ. Easy Access The Met is a fully accessible ground and first floor venue. The main entrance is fully ramped with a lift to the main theatre and accessible toilet facilities. We also have staff permanently on hand to help.

Should you require a personal escort, we can supply that person with a free ticket (for details call 0161 761 2216).

A magnetic induction loop in the main theatre for hearing aid users is used for most events.

Guide dogs are welcome and water can be provided.

Latecomers may be refused entry or only admitted during an appropriate interval, at the discretion of the staff. Tickets cannot be refunded.

Ticket Exchange You may exchange tickets in advance from one show to another, depending on availability, for a charge of £1 per ticket. Tickets cannot be refunded.

Seating at music events At events where there may be a dance floor and only limited seating, please arrive early if you wish to sit, as seats cannot be reserved.

Changes to programmes Whilst all event details are correct at time of print, it is advised that customers confirm event details (including date and start times) before purchasing their tickets.

Data Protection Act. The Met is a registered data user under the terms of The Data Protection Act. We keep a record of names, addresses and ticket sales information on our computer. This is used to improve the service we give to our customers. You have the right to see any information we hold about you and have it amended or removed where appropriate.

Customer Care The Met is committed to excellence of care for all our customers. If you have any positive comments or complaints we would be delighted to hear from you.

For Hire The Met has two performance spaces: The Main Theatre, a flexible auditorium seating 225 people and the more intimate Studio Theatre, which has a seating capacity of 72. Both these rooms are available for performance, party and conference use at competitive prices. Special rates apply for voluntary and charitable organisations.

Catering The Met is a fully licensed premises with a contracted professional caterer to advise on your events. Contact Automatic on 0161 763 9399.

Tourist Information Centre Bury's Tourist Information Centre is situated in the ground floor foyer of The Met. A host of information is available for ideas on excursions, walks, general holiday information and booking tickets for other North West theatres.

Mon to Fri 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

www.themet.biz

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BOOKING INFORMATION At The Met

Bring a Group

Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 4pm and up to one hour before each show.

Buy 10 tickets and receive an additional ticket FREE for all events with the Culture Vulture symbol.

Online

Available for most events upon proof of eligibility for: Culture Vultures, senior citizens, unemployed people, students, under 17's, registered disabled people and Stage Pass card holders.

Only one discount per ticket.

Tickets for selected events can be purchased via

www.themet.biz

By Phone Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 (24 hour answerphone)

Book now, pay later: You can reserve tickets outside office hours on our answerphone reservation service. Reserved tickets must be paid for within five working days, or 30 minutes prior to the start of the show, whichever is sooner. We accept

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DON'T FORGET TO ASK ABOUT THE CULTURE VULTURE SCHEME WHEN BOOKING YOUR TICKETS

G ETTING TO THE MET

FEBRUARY to JULY 2003

We are 8 miles north of Manchester and easily accessible by car, tram or bus.

BY RAIL/METROLINK Manchester's Metrolink tram system is fast, clean, safe and frequent. Last tram from Bury to Victoria & Piccadilly, Manchester is 10.30pm Sun, 11.30pm Mon-Thu, 12.30 Fri & Sat.

THE MET

BY BUS There are regular, direct bus services connecting Bury Interchange to Manchester, Bolton and Rochdale.

For information on Greater Manchester travel, phone 0161 228 7811.

By Car M66, Junction 2 M66, junction 2 From the M60, take junction 18 to the M66 (signposted Bury). Head north on the M66 to junction 2. Follow the signs for Bury, then the Interchange and Tourist information. Parking in Bury is FREE after 6pm.

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TICKET OFFICE

0161 761 2216 Market Street, Bury Lancs BL9 0BW • www.themet.biz