HOW TO FIND THE MET LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
L I V E P E R F O R M A N C E I N B U RY
Bury Elizabethan Suite
B U RY
Bury College
By Car from the M60 (about 10 minutes) Take Junction 2 onto the M66. Exit the M66 at signs for Bury and follow the signs for East Lancs Railway. On Angouleme Way (Bury's ring road), turn right at the second traffic lights junction (the Elizabethan Suite is across to your left) into Haymarket Street.
By Car and Foot within Bury Town Centre You will pass the bus interchange on your right and follow a one way system around to the left. If you park on this street (outside the art gallery), The Met is a minute's walk away. At the end of the road, turn right onto Silver Street, turn right at the end and we are across the roundabout.
By Car from Manchester City Centre (about 20 minutes) Continue South on Deansgate onto Bury New Road (A56). Bury New Road crosses the M60 and becomes Manchester Road (A56) when you pass through Whitefield. Ignore the signs for town centre and turn right on to Knowsley Street. Cross the traffic lights into Haymarket Street.
By Metrolink Tram from Manchester and Salford Metrolink services run regularly to Bury from Manchester and Salford. Disembark at the Bury Metrolink terminus, and walk up Market Street to The Met. Last trams from Bury to Manchester leave Sunday 10.30pm; Monday-Thursday 11.30pm; Friday and Saturday 12.30am.
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BIG VALUE COMEDY
The first Friday of every month brings with it The Met’s regular comedy night. Big Value Comedy hunts down the finest up and coming comedians on the circuit, rounds them up in groups of four and sends them out onto the stage for your entertainment. Combining great value with guaranteed laughs, BVC is Bury’s BURY ELIZABETHAN SUITE finest (and only) comedy night. On stage 8.30pm Sponsored by Tickets £8 £6 concession
WED 16 FEBRUARY
FRI 25 FEBRUARY
FRI 4 MARCH
LIMEHOUSE LIZZY
COTTON CITY FIVE
Limehouse Lizzy are the UK’s premier Thin Lizzy tribute band, performing all your Lizzy favourites, including The Boys are Back in Town, Whiskey in the Jar and Don’t Believe a Word.
The Cotton City Five has been in operation since they played regularly at the Brunswick Hotel in the 1950s and, despite a few changes in personnel and the demolition of the hotel, they’re still swinging today.
“…the best tribute band in the world” Loaded Standing event
This is the first of this season’s regular jazz nights to be held on the first Friday of every month.
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £12 £10 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £5
T H E AT R E
SAT 5 FEBRUARY
CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP
THE RHYTHMAIRES FAREWELL GIG
Like to try your hand at juggling? We’ve got balls, beanbags, rings and clubs. Fancy whizzing around on a one wheeled bike? We’ve got unicycles galore. You can try your feet at tightrope or get yourself in a spin with plates. It’s unusual, exciting and challenging half-term fun.
After a career spanning two decades, four albums and nearly every country in Western Europe, local legends The Rhythmaires have decided to call time. Having performed with classic artists such as Johnny Carroll and Billy Lee Riley, the boys have come home for one last waltz. Proceeds go to the N.S.P.C.C. Standing event
01
JAZZ
RO C K ’ N ’ RO L L
WO R K S H O P
Skylight Circus
RO C K & P O P
F E B R UA RY - M A R C H
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
C O M E DY
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
6-9 years 10am - 12.30pm 10-15 years 2pm - 4.30pm Tickets £5
On stage Tickets
8pm £6
SAT 5 MARCH Rejects Revenge Theatre Company
OUT OF THE BLUE
A product of award winning writing, physical theatre, visual art and original music, Out Of The Blue is a stunning work of poetic fiction. On the final day of tests for a newly built and vastly overcrowded submarine, a speck of enamel paint triggers a chain of events leading to tragedy… MAIN THEATRE
Sponsored by
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £8 £6 concession 02
FRI 4 FEBRUARY, FRI 4 MARCH, FRI 1 APRIL, FRI 6 MAY, FRI 3 JUNE & FRI 8 JULY
ry At Bu than e b Eliza uite S
BIG VALUE COMEDY
The first Friday of every month brings with it The Met’s regular comedy night. Big Value Comedy hunts down the finest up and coming comedians on the circuit, rounds them up in groups of four and sends them out onto the stage for your entertainment. Combining great value with guaranteed laughs, BVC is Bury’s BURY ELIZABETHAN SUITE finest (and only) comedy night. On stage 8.30pm Sponsored by Tickets £8 £6 concession
WED 16 FEBRUARY
FRI 25 FEBRUARY
FRI 4 MARCH
LIMEHOUSE LIZZY
COTTON CITY FIVE
Limehouse Lizzy are the UK’s premier Thin Lizzy tribute band, performing all your Lizzy favourites, including The Boys are Back in Town, Whiskey in the Jar and Don’t Believe a Word.
The Cotton City Five has been in operation since they played regularly at the Brunswick Hotel in the 1950s and, despite a few changes in personnel and the demolition of the hotel, they’re still swinging today.
“…the best tribute band in the world” Loaded Standing event
This is the first of this season’s regular jazz nights to be held on the first Friday of every month.
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £12 £10 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £5
T H E AT R E
SAT 5 FEBRUARY
CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP
THE RHYTHMAIRES FAREWELL GIG
Like to try your hand at juggling? We’ve got balls, beanbags, rings and clubs. Fancy whizzing around on a one wheeled bike? We’ve got unicycles galore. You can try your feet at tightrope or get yourself in a spin with plates. It’s unusual, exciting and challenging half-term fun.
After a career spanning two decades, four albums and nearly every country in Western Europe, local legends The Rhythmaires have decided to call time. Having performed with classic artists such as Johnny Carroll and Billy Lee Riley, the boys have come home for one last waltz. Proceeds go to the N.S.P.C.C. Standing event
01
JAZZ
RO C K ’ N ’ RO L L
WO R K S H O P
Skylight Circus
RO C K & P O P
F E B R UA RY - M A R C H
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
C O M E DY
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
6-9 years 10am - 12.30pm 10-15 years 2pm - 4.30pm Tickets £5
On stage Tickets
8pm £6
SAT 5 MARCH Rejects Revenge Theatre Company
OUT OF THE BLUE
A product of award winning writing, physical theatre, visual art and original music, Out Of The Blue is a stunning work of poetic fiction. On the final day of tests for a newly built and vastly overcrowded submarine, a speck of enamel paint triggers a chain of events leading to tragedy… MAIN THEATRE
Sponsored by
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £8 £6 concession 02
BLUES
T H E AT R E
MARCH
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
RO C K & P O P
WED 9 MARCH
FRI 11 MARCH
THE ANIMALS AND FRIENDS
NO MONEY DOWN
The Animals and Friends feature original members of The Animals playing alongside members of such classic bands as The Kinks, The Move, Argent and The Blockheads. This rock ’n’ roll supergroup brings a mixture of classic British Rhythm ’n’ Blues to The Met, alongside newly recorded material.
These boys have paid their dues with years of blues gigs behind them. Now Bury based fivepiece No Money Down hit the ground running with their distinctive brand of rocking blues.
THU 17 MARCH
A not to be missed, true live performance.
In this performance George Dillon “has taken the intense drama of the Gospel, maximised the emotional impact, pumped up the intensity and created a mesmerizing one-man show of sheer brilliance” The Argus
Standing event
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession
George Dillon
THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Vivid and shocking, Matthew’s portrait of Jesus is complex: sometimes violent, frequently humorous and always human.
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
MAIN THEATRE
8pm £5 £4 concession
On stage Tickets
Sponsored by
RO C K & P O P
RO C K & P O P
7.30pm £8 £6 concession C H I L D R E N S ’ T H E AT R E
SAT 12 MARCH
MIDGE URE plus support Surely no introduction is needed for a platinum selling winner of Ivor Novello and Grammy awards? We needn’t mention Ultravox, Visage, or of course co-writing the biggest selling single of 2004. All we need say is this acoustic show is an amazing opportunity to see one of our best selling artists in a wonderfully intimate setting.
PURESSENCE Failsworth’s finest come to The Met following a 2004 spent recording their 4th album, due for release in the summer. True survivors of the Manchester guitar-band explosion of the 90’s, Puressence have a hugely loyal fanbase earned by blistering live performances and a collection of top 40 singles.
Standing event
Standing event
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
03
FRI 18 MARCH
8.30pm £14 £12 concs
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12
TUE 22 MARCH mac productions
STONE SOUP When hungry Sonia arrives at the house of a glamourous witch, the witch doesn’t want to feed her – until Sonia produces a stone that she says makes the most delicious soup… Featuring songs, puppetry and magic, Stone Soup is an entertaining new play for children aged 3 and over, their friends and families.
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
1pm £6 £4 concession £16 family of 4 04
BLUES
T H E AT R E
MARCH
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
RO C K & P O P
WED 9 MARCH
FRI 11 MARCH
THE ANIMALS AND FRIENDS
NO MONEY DOWN
The Animals and Friends feature original members of The Animals playing alongside members of such classic bands as The Kinks, The Move, Argent and The Blockheads. This rock ’n’ roll supergroup brings a mixture of classic British Rhythm ’n’ Blues to The Met, alongside newly recorded material.
These boys have paid their dues with years of blues gigs behind them. Now Bury based fivepiece No Money Down hit the ground running with their distinctive brand of rocking blues.
THU 17 MARCH
A not to be missed, true live performance.
In this performance George Dillon “has taken the intense drama of the Gospel, maximised the emotional impact, pumped up the intensity and created a mesmerizing one-man show of sheer brilliance” The Argus
Standing event
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession
George Dillon
THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Vivid and shocking, Matthew’s portrait of Jesus is complex: sometimes violent, frequently humorous and always human.
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
MAIN THEATRE
8pm £5 £4 concession
On stage Tickets
Sponsored by
RO C K & P O P
RO C K & P O P
7.30pm £8 £6 concession C H I L D R E N S ’ T H E AT R E
SAT 12 MARCH
MIDGE URE plus support Surely no introduction is needed for a platinum selling winner of Ivor Novello and Grammy awards? We needn’t mention Ultravox, Visage, or of course co-writing the biggest selling single of 2004. All we need say is this acoustic show is an amazing opportunity to see one of our best selling artists in a wonderfully intimate setting.
PURESSENCE Failsworth’s finest come to The Met following a 2004 spent recording their 4th album, due for release in the summer. True survivors of the Manchester guitar-band explosion of the 90’s, Puressence have a hugely loyal fanbase earned by blistering live performances and a collection of top 40 singles.
Standing event
Standing event
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
03
FRI 18 MARCH
8.30pm £14 £12 concs
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12
TUE 22 MARCH mac productions
STONE SOUP When hungry Sonia arrives at the house of a glamourous witch, the witch doesn’t want to feed her – until Sonia produces a stone that she says makes the most delicious soup… Featuring songs, puppetry and magic, Stone Soup is an entertaining new play for children aged 3 and over, their friends and families.
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
1pm £6 £4 concession £16 family of 4 04
AMERICANA
BLUES
TUE 22 MARCH
THU 24 MARCH
FRI 25 MARCH
THE MUFFIN MEN
EVE SELIS
EMILY DRUCE & STEVE JONES
Saturated with country soul, Eve Selis delivers a stunning performance mixing innocence and authority, always soulful, strong and sexy. Her band sets the audience on fire with its technical prowess and improvisational bravura.
Emily Druce was already known as Britain’s finest blueswoman when 2004’s Songs From The Silver Band Room album, with Steve Jones, was released to great critical acclaim. A rich blend of blues and country flavours, topped with Emily’s voice and some classy guitar playing, makes maybe the finest new blues act around.
You become part of the show in this musical from the popular Image Theatre Company. During the first half you learn the songs – in the second, you perform!
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
featuring JIMMY CARL BLACK The Muffin Men bring Frank Zappa’s incredible vision back to spectacular life, with a blend of rock, blues, jazz and classical influences as stunning as it is diverse. Featuring special guest, original Mothers Of Invention member Jimmy Carl Black. Standing event
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10 £8 concession
“Quite breathtaking” Country Music People STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
On stage Tickets
SAT 26 MARCH Image Theatre Company
STIG OF THE DUMP
8pm £10 £8 concession
RO C K & P O P
North West Film Archive at Manchester Metropolitan University
EARLY BURY AND COTTON BLOSSOMS
FRI 25 MARCH
AN EVENING WITH ALAN PRICE Best known as the man behind The Animals’ keyboards, Alan Price’s remarkable career has seen an Oscar nomination and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. An Evening with Alan Price is a night full of stories and songs, an anecdotal voyage across the Rock and Roll landscape from the 1950’s to now. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £15 £13 concession
Adapted from Clive King’s classic story, Stig of the Dump is great fun for anyone aged five or over. Sponsored by
On stage Tickets
2.30pm £6 £4 concession £16 family of 4
FILM
THU 31 MARCH
05
C H I L D R E N S ’ T H E AT R E
JAZZ
FRI 1 APRIL
CHICAGO TEDDY BEAR JAZZ BAND
Cotton Blossoms. This rare and remarkable film shows the production of cotton yarns and goods in painstaking detail, strongly evoking the years when the Bury area had scores of cotton mills working at full stretch to support the war effort. Early Bury sets the scene, including glimpses of Whit Walks and the Lancashire Fusiliers.
The ‘Bears’ are one of the most popular and entertaining bands on the jazz circuit today. With a repertoire that takes us from New Orleans through Dixieland and into the mainstream, they have thrilled audiences across Britain and Europe and played with some of the biggest names in the game.
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £5 £3.50 concession
MARCH - APRIL
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
RO C K & P O P
On stage Tickets
8pm £5
06
AMERICANA
BLUES
TUE 22 MARCH
THU 24 MARCH
FRI 25 MARCH
THE MUFFIN MEN
EVE SELIS
EMILY DRUCE & STEVE JONES
Saturated with country soul, Eve Selis delivers a stunning performance mixing innocence and authority, always soulful, strong and sexy. Her band sets the audience on fire with its technical prowess and improvisational bravura.
Emily Druce was already known as Britain’s finest blueswoman when 2004’s Songs From The Silver Band Room album, with Steve Jones, was released to great critical acclaim. A rich blend of blues and country flavours, topped with Emily’s voice and some classy guitar playing, makes maybe the finest new blues act around.
You become part of the show in this musical from the popular Image Theatre Company. During the first half you learn the songs – in the second, you perform!
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
featuring JIMMY CARL BLACK The Muffin Men bring Frank Zappa’s incredible vision back to spectacular life, with a blend of rock, blues, jazz and classical influences as stunning as it is diverse. Featuring special guest, original Mothers Of Invention member Jimmy Carl Black. Standing event
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10 £8 concession
“Quite breathtaking” Country Music People STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
On stage Tickets
SAT 26 MARCH Image Theatre Company
STIG OF THE DUMP
8pm £10 £8 concession
RO C K & P O P
North West Film Archive at Manchester Metropolitan University
EARLY BURY AND COTTON BLOSSOMS
FRI 25 MARCH
AN EVENING WITH ALAN PRICE Best known as the man behind The Animals’ keyboards, Alan Price’s remarkable career has seen an Oscar nomination and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. An Evening with Alan Price is a night full of stories and songs, an anecdotal voyage across the Rock and Roll landscape from the 1950’s to now. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £15 £13 concession
Adapted from Clive King’s classic story, Stig of the Dump is great fun for anyone aged five or over. Sponsored by
On stage Tickets
2.30pm £6 £4 concession £16 family of 4
FILM
THU 31 MARCH
05
C H I L D R E N S ’ T H E AT R E
JAZZ
FRI 1 APRIL
CHICAGO TEDDY BEAR JAZZ BAND
Cotton Blossoms. This rare and remarkable film shows the production of cotton yarns and goods in painstaking detail, strongly evoking the years when the Bury area had scores of cotton mills working at full stretch to support the war effort. Early Bury sets the scene, including glimpses of Whit Walks and the Lancashire Fusiliers.
The ‘Bears’ are one of the most popular and entertaining bands on the jazz circuit today. With a repertoire that takes us from New Orleans through Dixieland and into the mainstream, they have thrilled audiences across Britain and Europe and played with some of the biggest names in the game.
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £5 £3.50 concession
MARCH - APRIL
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
RO C K & P O P
On stage Tickets
8pm £5
06
T H E AT R E
RO C K & P O P
AMERICANA
APRIL
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
F O L K RO OT S
SAT 2 APRIL
THU 7 APRIL
Mr Kite Benefits present
Stageworks
STEVE KNIGHTLY MARTIN JOSEPH
SAT 9 APRIL
TWO
WHOLE LOTTA LED Tribute band Whole Lotta Led reproduce the whole spectrum of Led Zeppelin material, from thunderous anthems like Dazed and Confused to tranquil acoustic numbers such as The Battle of Evermore – and, of course, the classic Stairway to Heaven.
“(Joseph is) One of acoustic music’s most original voices” Q
Jim Cartwright’s character study of a Northern pub, its eccentric customers and its warring landlord and wife is a series of short vignettes that blend pathos and humour, with fourteen characters played by two actors dragging us through the whole gamut of emotions. A hilarious, moving play guaranteed to touch a nerve.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
These two gifted and charismatic performers are reunited for a tour of intimate venues following the success of the Faith, Folk & Charity tour with Tom Robinson. “Knightley’s vast windswept voice… inspired songs” Mojo
On stage Tickets
8pm £12
BY JIM CARTWRIGHT
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £8 £6 concession
Standing event
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10
MON 11 APRIL Mr Kite Benefits present
CHUCK PROPHET
& THE MISSION EXPRESS Chuck Prophet was a founder member of Green On Red. Since those days he has established himself as a maverick creative force using his encyclopaedic musical knowledge to tap into all manner of styles as well as developing a neat line in lyrics whose character observations are more akin to a novelist. All that and an ace guitarist, too. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £11
TA L K
F O L K RO OT S
FRI 8 APRIL
THU 14 APRIL
AN EVENING WITH ROY HATTERSLEY
JIM MORAY 4 supported by Dialect
A former Cabinet Minister and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Roy Hattersley is now a member of the House of Lords and one of the UK’s most prolific authors and journalists. During this informal evening Roy will talk about his life and politics, and answer questions from the audience. MAIN THEATRE
Sponsored by
07
On stage Tickets
8pm £14 £12 concession
Twenty three year old Jim Moray is being hailed as the saviour of British Folk, and credited with the re-invention of the genre. The singer, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer breathes electric new life into classic songs, fusing beats and electronica to acoustic folk. Winner of BBC Radio 2 Folk Album of the Year 2004 Winner of the Horizon Award for Best Newcomer at the 2004 Radio 2 Folk Awards
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £7 concession 08
T H E AT R E
RO C K & P O P
AMERICANA
APRIL
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
F O L K RO OT S
SAT 2 APRIL
THU 7 APRIL
Mr Kite Benefits present
Stageworks
STEVE KNIGHTLY MARTIN JOSEPH
SAT 9 APRIL
TWO
WHOLE LOTTA LED Tribute band Whole Lotta Led reproduce the whole spectrum of Led Zeppelin material, from thunderous anthems like Dazed and Confused to tranquil acoustic numbers such as The Battle of Evermore – and, of course, the classic Stairway to Heaven.
“(Joseph is) One of acoustic music’s most original voices” Q
Jim Cartwright’s character study of a Northern pub, its eccentric customers and its warring landlord and wife is a series of short vignettes that blend pathos and humour, with fourteen characters played by two actors dragging us through the whole gamut of emotions. A hilarious, moving play guaranteed to touch a nerve.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
These two gifted and charismatic performers are reunited for a tour of intimate venues following the success of the Faith, Folk & Charity tour with Tom Robinson. “Knightley’s vast windswept voice… inspired songs” Mojo
On stage Tickets
8pm £12
BY JIM CARTWRIGHT
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £8 £6 concession
Standing event
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10
MON 11 APRIL Mr Kite Benefits present
CHUCK PROPHET
& THE MISSION EXPRESS Chuck Prophet was a founder member of Green On Red. Since those days he has established himself as a maverick creative force using his encyclopaedic musical knowledge to tap into all manner of styles as well as developing a neat line in lyrics whose character observations are more akin to a novelist. All that and an ace guitarist, too. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £11
TA L K
F O L K RO OT S
FRI 8 APRIL
THU 14 APRIL
AN EVENING WITH ROY HATTERSLEY
JIM MORAY 4 supported by Dialect
A former Cabinet Minister and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Roy Hattersley is now a member of the House of Lords and one of the UK’s most prolific authors and journalists. During this informal evening Roy will talk about his life and politics, and answer questions from the audience. MAIN THEATRE
Sponsored by
07
On stage Tickets
8pm £14 £12 concession
Twenty three year old Jim Moray is being hailed as the saviour of British Folk, and credited with the re-invention of the genre. The singer, multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer breathes electric new life into classic songs, fusing beats and electronica to acoustic folk. Winner of BBC Radio 2 Folk Album of the Year 2004 Winner of the Horizon Award for Best Newcomer at the 2004 Radio 2 Folk Awards
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £7 concession 08
SAT 23 APRIL FRI 15 APRIL
PATTI ZLAKET
JACQUI DANKWORTH & HER MUSICIANS Being the daughter of jazz royalty would hold some aspiring singers back, but Jacqui, who carries her father John’s surname and her mother Dame Cleo Laine’s looks, has truly established herself as an exceptional talent in her own right. “Probably the most flexible and expressive voice of her generation” The Observer MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession
RO C K & P O P
SAT 16 APRIL
A combination of sweet soul and raw fire, Arizona born Patti Zlaket is a singersongwriter with a range and sensitivity that captivates a crowd. Influences from Joni Mitchell, Carole King and James Taylor are evident, blended with blues, folk and a soulful voice that lingers long after the song has finished.
BLUES
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
F O L K RO OT S
F O L K RO OT S
FRI 22 APRIL
WED 27 APRIL
THU 28 APRIL
THE SONGS OF NICK DRAKE
NINE BELOW ZERO
MARTIN SIMPSON
TINY TIN LADY
The haunting music of tragic singer-songwriter Nick Drake still resonates with fans the world over. His poignant melodies and distinctive playing led many current top artists to cite him as a major influence, from Paul Weller to Badly Drawn Boy. Keith James’ concert is a loving re-appraisal of Drake’s timeless music.
Nine Below Zero’s fierce live reputation grew as the band emerged from the ashes of the punk scene in 1979. Their raucous maximum R ’n’ B has seen them wowing audiences all over the world ever since. With Ray Davies, Pete Townsend and Eric Clapton amongst their fans, who are we to disagree?
Winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Music Awards ‘Musician of the Year’ in 2004, Martin Simpson is a virtuoso guitarist with a wonderful voice and an idiosyncratic style revered amongst fans and musicians alike. Martin will be playing material from his new album Kind Letters.
Since playing to 20,000 people at the Cropredy festival in only their 4th gig, Tiny Tin Lady have gone on to win many admirers. These three teenagers from St Helens blend classic writing with beautiful harmonies that belie their years.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO THEATRE
Keith James
On stage Tickets
09
AMERICANA
APRIL
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
JAZZ
8pm £10 £8 concession
Standing event
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10 £8 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £8 concession
“Great songs, great singing, brilliant” Simon Nichol
On stage Tickets
8pm £6 £5 concession 10
SAT 23 APRIL FRI 15 APRIL
PATTI ZLAKET
JACQUI DANKWORTH & HER MUSICIANS Being the daughter of jazz royalty would hold some aspiring singers back, but Jacqui, who carries her father John’s surname and her mother Dame Cleo Laine’s looks, has truly established herself as an exceptional talent in her own right. “Probably the most flexible and expressive voice of her generation” The Observer MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession
RO C K & P O P
SAT 16 APRIL
A combination of sweet soul and raw fire, Arizona born Patti Zlaket is a singersongwriter with a range and sensitivity that captivates a crowd. Influences from Joni Mitchell, Carole King and James Taylor are evident, blended with blues, folk and a soulful voice that lingers long after the song has finished.
BLUES
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
F O L K RO OT S
F O L K RO OT S
FRI 22 APRIL
WED 27 APRIL
THU 28 APRIL
THE SONGS OF NICK DRAKE
NINE BELOW ZERO
MARTIN SIMPSON
TINY TIN LADY
The haunting music of tragic singer-songwriter Nick Drake still resonates with fans the world over. His poignant melodies and distinctive playing led many current top artists to cite him as a major influence, from Paul Weller to Badly Drawn Boy. Keith James’ concert is a loving re-appraisal of Drake’s timeless music.
Nine Below Zero’s fierce live reputation grew as the band emerged from the ashes of the punk scene in 1979. Their raucous maximum R ’n’ B has seen them wowing audiences all over the world ever since. With Ray Davies, Pete Townsend and Eric Clapton amongst their fans, who are we to disagree?
Winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Music Awards ‘Musician of the Year’ in 2004, Martin Simpson is a virtuoso guitarist with a wonderful voice and an idiosyncratic style revered amongst fans and musicians alike. Martin will be playing material from his new album Kind Letters.
Since playing to 20,000 people at the Cropredy festival in only their 4th gig, Tiny Tin Lady have gone on to win many admirers. These three teenagers from St Helens blend classic writing with beautiful harmonies that belie their years.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO THEATRE
Keith James
On stage Tickets
09
AMERICANA
APRIL
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JAZZ
8pm £10 £8 concession
Standing event
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10 £8 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £8 concession
“Great songs, great singing, brilliant” Simon Nichol
On stage Tickets
8pm £6 £5 concession 10
FRI 29 APRIL
DEBORAH BONHAM Although she carries a family name loaded with history, the younger sister of legendary Led Zep drummer John Bonham is carving out a great reputation of her own. Her recent album The Old Hyde is a mix of blues rock and ballads that perfectly showcase Deborah’s stunningly powerful voice. www.deborahbonham.com
MAIN THEATRE
8.30pm £10 £8 concession
F O L K RO OT S
THU 12 MAY
Mr Kite Benefits present
Text Festival
Eliza Gilkyson’s father wrote The Bare Necessities for Disney’s Jungle Book. Now his daughter finds herself building a similarly formidable songwriting reputation - as recognised by her induction into the Austin Music Hall of Fame alongside Willie Nelson and Nancy Griffith. Top quality songs from a top quality performer.
An evening of readings and sound text performance. Alan Halsey reading from his kaleidoscopic visual text, memory screen; a rare UK performance by cris cheek and a provocative language explosion of flowers by Hester Reeve.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
FRI 6 MAY
BLUE TAPESTRY
THE OLD FASHIONED LOVE BAND
Blue Tapestry is a tribute to the work of Carole King and Joni Mitchell, performed by Chris While and Julie Matthews, two of Britain’s finest singer songwriters. With a band featuring Pete Zorn, Maartin Allcock and Neil Marshall the shows are invariably a virtuoso performance of these timeless songs.
The Old Fashioned Love Band continue The Met’s fine season of traditional jazz groups. A name on the Trad circuit since the 60’s, the recently re-formed OFLB bring expert musicianship and a classic New Orleans style jazz that always goes down well with audiences wherever they play.
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO THEATRE
8pm £12 £10 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £11
SOUND-TEXT-SCREEN
Contains adult material.
On stage Tickets
8pm £7 £5 concession
JAZZ
SAT 30 APRIL
On stage Tickets
L I T E R AT U R E
SAT 7 MAY
ELIZA GILKYSON
On stage Tickets
13
AMERICANA
On stage Tickets
8pm £5
A P R I L - M AY
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RO C K & P O P
C O M E DY
FRI 13 MAY
CHRIS ADDISON A regular face on TV and radio (well, voice on radio) Chris Addison is one of the UK’s most natural comedy talents. In his current show Civilisation his basic subject is the history of, well, civilisation! A runaway success at the Edinburgh fringe 2004, the show earned Chris his second Perrier award nomination. MAIN THEATRE
Sponsored by
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10 £8 concession 14
FRI 29 APRIL
DEBORAH BONHAM Although she carries a family name loaded with history, the younger sister of legendary Led Zep drummer John Bonham is carving out a great reputation of her own. Her recent album The Old Hyde is a mix of blues rock and ballads that perfectly showcase Deborah’s stunningly powerful voice. www.deborahbonham.com
MAIN THEATRE
8.30pm £10 £8 concession
F O L K RO OT S
THU 12 MAY
Mr Kite Benefits present
Text Festival
Eliza Gilkyson’s father wrote The Bare Necessities for Disney’s Jungle Book. Now his daughter finds herself building a similarly formidable songwriting reputation - as recognised by her induction into the Austin Music Hall of Fame alongside Willie Nelson and Nancy Griffith. Top quality songs from a top quality performer.
An evening of readings and sound text performance. Alan Halsey reading from his kaleidoscopic visual text, memory screen; a rare UK performance by cris cheek and a provocative language explosion of flowers by Hester Reeve.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
FRI 6 MAY
BLUE TAPESTRY
THE OLD FASHIONED LOVE BAND
Blue Tapestry is a tribute to the work of Carole King and Joni Mitchell, performed by Chris While and Julie Matthews, two of Britain’s finest singer songwriters. With a band featuring Pete Zorn, Maartin Allcock and Neil Marshall the shows are invariably a virtuoso performance of these timeless songs.
The Old Fashioned Love Band continue The Met’s fine season of traditional jazz groups. A name on the Trad circuit since the 60’s, the recently re-formed OFLB bring expert musicianship and a classic New Orleans style jazz that always goes down well with audiences wherever they play.
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO THEATRE
8pm £12 £10 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £11
SOUND-TEXT-SCREEN
Contains adult material.
On stage Tickets
8pm £7 £5 concession
JAZZ
SAT 30 APRIL
On stage Tickets
L I T E R AT U R E
SAT 7 MAY
ELIZA GILKYSON
On stage Tickets
13
AMERICANA
On stage Tickets
8pm £5
A P R I L - M AY
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RO C K & P O P
C O M E DY
FRI 13 MAY
CHRIS ADDISON A regular face on TV and radio (well, voice on radio) Chris Addison is one of the UK’s most natural comedy talents. In his current show Civilisation his basic subject is the history of, well, civilisation! A runaway success at the Edinburgh fringe 2004, the show earned Chris his second Perrier award nomination. MAIN THEATRE
Sponsored by
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10 £8 concession 14
T H E AT R E
F O L K RO OT S
FRI 13 MAY
SUN 22 MAY
THU 26 MAY
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
THE KATHRYN TICKELL BAND
DABY TOURE
Bob Cheevers is a master storyteller from the heartland of America. With a beguiling voice that pitches somewhere between Willie Nelson and Neil Young, his songs are full of humour, pathos and real life. An Emmy award winner, Bob’s rootsy, bluesy songs deliver tales of the Delta straight from the heart.
This year’s musical from Prestwich Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society is Jerry Bock’s classic tale of the struggle between love and life in a small Jewish community. It is the story of a father who has to make the right decisions for his family and features timeless songs such as Matchmaker and If I Were A Rich Man.
Kathryn Tickell is one of Britain’s most acclaimed folk musicians. A recording artist since the age of 16, she mixes her own compositions with traditional folk, played on the Northumbrian Smallpipes and the fiddle. Her current band combines mandolin, melodeon, guitar and fiddle to haunting or lively effect.
Daby Toure’s remarkable music reflects the broad cultural spectrum of his life. From Senagalese roots come tribal rhythms, through adolescence in North Africa, to playing the bars of Paris. His blend of jazz and folk with Afro-centric pop has filled stadiums around Europe as support on Peter Gabriel’s last tour.
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
BOB CHEEVERS
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
TUE 17 - SAT 21 MAY P.A.D.O.S.
Weekdays Saturday Evenings Matinee
7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm £9 / £7 concs £7 all tickets
On stage Tickets
8pm £12 £10 concession
T H E AT R E
THU 19 MAY MsFits Theatre Company
THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE BOTOXED When a vengeful client returns to a beauty parlour wanting more than a refund, three very different women are drawn together for a day that none will forget… This new comedy drama from multi award-winning The MsFits promises to be hilarious, hair-raising and poignant. STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
15
WO R L D RO OT S
M AY
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AMERICANA
8pm £7 £5 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £8 concession
WO R L D RO OT S
BLUES
FRI 27 MAY
SAT 28 MAY
MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS
THE DAVE KELLY BAND
Mugenkyo are Europe’s foremost exponents of the art of Japanese Taiko drumming. Their breathtaking performances are an explosion of rhythm and percussion, bound together with choreography, costume and athleticism. A powerful show that has left audiences and critics stunned. Sponsored by
Arguably two of Britain’s best voices, touring together for the first time. Christine’s rich velvet vocals and Dave’s achingly soulful blues voice perform a set of soul, r’n’b, country, folk and much more. The voices are but the icing to a great night of music performed by their dextrous, solid yet subtle band.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £12 £10 concession
WITH CHRISTINE COLLISTER
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £8 concession 16
T H E AT R E
F O L K RO OT S
FRI 13 MAY
SUN 22 MAY
THU 26 MAY
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
THE KATHRYN TICKELL BAND
DABY TOURE
Bob Cheevers is a master storyteller from the heartland of America. With a beguiling voice that pitches somewhere between Willie Nelson and Neil Young, his songs are full of humour, pathos and real life. An Emmy award winner, Bob’s rootsy, bluesy songs deliver tales of the Delta straight from the heart.
This year’s musical from Prestwich Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society is Jerry Bock’s classic tale of the struggle between love and life in a small Jewish community. It is the story of a father who has to make the right decisions for his family and features timeless songs such as Matchmaker and If I Were A Rich Man.
Kathryn Tickell is one of Britain’s most acclaimed folk musicians. A recording artist since the age of 16, she mixes her own compositions with traditional folk, played on the Northumbrian Smallpipes and the fiddle. Her current band combines mandolin, melodeon, guitar and fiddle to haunting or lively effect.
Daby Toure’s remarkable music reflects the broad cultural spectrum of his life. From Senagalese roots come tribal rhythms, through adolescence in North Africa, to playing the bars of Paris. His blend of jazz and folk with Afro-centric pop has filled stadiums around Europe as support on Peter Gabriel’s last tour.
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
BOB CHEEVERS
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
TUE 17 - SAT 21 MAY P.A.D.O.S.
Weekdays Saturday Evenings Matinee
7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm £9 / £7 concs £7 all tickets
On stage Tickets
8pm £12 £10 concession
T H E AT R E
THU 19 MAY MsFits Theatre Company
THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE BOTOXED When a vengeful client returns to a beauty parlour wanting more than a refund, three very different women are drawn together for a day that none will forget… This new comedy drama from multi award-winning The MsFits promises to be hilarious, hair-raising and poignant. STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
15
WO R L D RO OT S
M AY
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AMERICANA
8pm £7 £5 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £8 concession
WO R L D RO OT S
BLUES
FRI 27 MAY
SAT 28 MAY
MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS
THE DAVE KELLY BAND
Mugenkyo are Europe’s foremost exponents of the art of Japanese Taiko drumming. Their breathtaking performances are an explosion of rhythm and percussion, bound together with choreography, costume and athleticism. A powerful show that has left audiences and critics stunned. Sponsored by
Arguably two of Britain’s best voices, touring together for the first time. Christine’s rich velvet vocals and Dave’s achingly soulful blues voice perform a set of soul, r’n’b, country, folk and much more. The voices are but the icing to a great night of music performed by their dextrous, solid yet subtle band.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £12 £10 concession
WITH CHRISTINE COLLISTER
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £8 concession 16
SINGER SONGWRITER
AMERICANA
T H E AT R E
JUNE
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C H I L D R E N S ’ T H E AT R E
WED 1 JUNE
THU 2 JUNE
Garlic Theatre Company
SAT 4 JUNE
MON 6 - THU 9 JUNE
Mr Kite Benefits present
Jewish Theatre Group
THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE
BLACK
Take one castle, one broom and one book of sorcery. Add a boy with the tingle of magic in his fingertips and a spell that spirals out of control… and you have The Sorcerer’s Apprentice!
Having seen great success during the 80’s and 90’s as Black, Colin Vearncombe established himself as a hugely prolific and successful singer songwriter releasing albums under his own name via his own label. Now touring as Black for the first time in 11 years, and playing new material alongside classics such as Wonderful Life.
Chris Hillman has been a pop star, rock star, and a country star. One of the founding members of The Byrds, he and Gram Parsons left to form The Flying Burrito Brothers; a country rock band of legend.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
supported by Jo Hamilton
AN INSPECTOR CALLS
+ special guest Michael Weston King
Featuring puppets, mime and real magic, this new version of the classic tale will enthrall anyone aged 4 years or over. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
CHRIS HILLMAN with HERB PEDERSEN
11am & 2pm £6 £4 concession £16 family of 4
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £8 concession
JAZZ
Nowadays, he has returned to his beloved bluegrass and a partnership with Herb Pedersen.
On stage Tickets
STUDIO THEATRE
8pm £16
RO C K & P O P
Manchester’s Jewish Theatre Group has been entertaining the community and raising money for local charities since 1979. Their new production is J B Priestley’s classic tale about changing attitudes. A prosperous family are forced to look at themselves by a mysterious detective investigating the death of a local girl.
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £10
BLUES
T H E AT R E
In m botto Rams own T e Centr
FRI 3 JUNE
FRI 3 JUNE
FRI 17 - SAT 19 JUNE
THE SAVANNAH JAZZ BAND
OZRIC TENTACLES
There is never a shortage of fun, excitement or raw spirit when the Savannah Jazz Band take the stage, as they have been doing since 1979. Their driving, exciting New Orleans style has won fans all over Europe, and bowls over jazz enthusiasts whenever they play.
Festival favourites the Ozrics originally formed at Glastonbury in 1982, and have been pushing back boundaries ever since. Blending ambient dub, electronica, spaced out rock n roll, rave, psychedelia and thrash for over 20 years has done nothing to slow the band down.
THWAITES BEERS RAMSBOTTOM RHYTHM ’N’ BLUES FESTIVAL 2005
Standing event
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
17
8pm £5
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession
Following the huge success of last summer’s festival, the Ramsbottom Rhythm ’n’ Blues Festival returns for another weekend of superb blues in Ramsbottom town centre. A brochure with full details of festival artists, times and prices will be available from April. Phone The Met Sponsored by on 0161 761 2216 to request a free copy.
WED 22 JUNE Reform Theatre
STAND
This football comedy is a game of two halves. It’s boys against girls as the fans go through the motions on a Saturday afternoon, whilst the football widows spend the second half in the local. Soon both sides long for more than their empty rituals in this vivid, funny and real play. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £7 £5 concession 18
SINGER SONGWRITER
AMERICANA
T H E AT R E
JUNE
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C H I L D R E N S ’ T H E AT R E
WED 1 JUNE
THU 2 JUNE
Garlic Theatre Company
SAT 4 JUNE
MON 6 - THU 9 JUNE
Mr Kite Benefits present
Jewish Theatre Group
THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE
BLACK
Take one castle, one broom and one book of sorcery. Add a boy with the tingle of magic in his fingertips and a spell that spirals out of control… and you have The Sorcerer’s Apprentice!
Having seen great success during the 80’s and 90’s as Black, Colin Vearncombe established himself as a hugely prolific and successful singer songwriter releasing albums under his own name via his own label. Now touring as Black for the first time in 11 years, and playing new material alongside classics such as Wonderful Life.
Chris Hillman has been a pop star, rock star, and a country star. One of the founding members of The Byrds, he and Gram Parsons left to form The Flying Burrito Brothers; a country rock band of legend.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
supported by Jo Hamilton
AN INSPECTOR CALLS
+ special guest Michael Weston King
Featuring puppets, mime and real magic, this new version of the classic tale will enthrall anyone aged 4 years or over. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
CHRIS HILLMAN with HERB PEDERSEN
11am & 2pm £6 £4 concession £16 family of 4
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £8 concession
JAZZ
Nowadays, he has returned to his beloved bluegrass and a partnership with Herb Pedersen.
On stage Tickets
STUDIO THEATRE
8pm £16
RO C K & P O P
Manchester’s Jewish Theatre Group has been entertaining the community and raising money for local charities since 1979. Their new production is J B Priestley’s classic tale about changing attitudes. A prosperous family are forced to look at themselves by a mysterious detective investigating the death of a local girl.
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £10
BLUES
T H E AT R E
In m botto Rams own T e Centr
FRI 3 JUNE
FRI 3 JUNE
FRI 17 - SAT 19 JUNE
THE SAVANNAH JAZZ BAND
OZRIC TENTACLES
There is never a shortage of fun, excitement or raw spirit when the Savannah Jazz Band take the stage, as they have been doing since 1979. Their driving, exciting New Orleans style has won fans all over Europe, and bowls over jazz enthusiasts whenever they play.
Festival favourites the Ozrics originally formed at Glastonbury in 1982, and have been pushing back boundaries ever since. Blending ambient dub, electronica, spaced out rock n roll, rave, psychedelia and thrash for over 20 years has done nothing to slow the band down.
THWAITES BEERS RAMSBOTTOM RHYTHM ’N’ BLUES FESTIVAL 2005
Standing event
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
17
8pm £5
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession
Following the huge success of last summer’s festival, the Ramsbottom Rhythm ’n’ Blues Festival returns for another weekend of superb blues in Ramsbottom town centre. A brochure with full details of festival artists, times and prices will be available from April. Phone The Met Sponsored by on 0161 761 2216 to request a free copy.
WED 22 JUNE Reform Theatre
STAND
This football comedy is a game of two halves. It’s boys against girls as the fans go through the motions on a Saturday afternoon, whilst the football widows spend the second half in the local. Soon both sides long for more than their empty rituals in this vivid, funny and real play. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £7 £5 concession 18
L I T E R AT U R E / TA L K
THU 23 JUNE
FRI 1 JULY
Red Ladder
Text Festival
FREE FALLING Adrenaline junkies surfing, roof tops a jumping, kites flying as high as… A school that’s failing, gang o’ youths waiting, hot summer burning… A generation that’s free falling… This new play uses original soundscapes and visual imagery to tell a story of youth looking for a future. Sponsored by
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £7 £5 concession
RO C K & P O P
RO C K & P O P
FRI 8 JULY
SAT 9 JULY
A CONVERSATION WITH
GLEN TILBROOK
THE JAM RESTART
New Yorker Lawrence Weiner is central to a generation of artists who have radically questioned ideas about art and its role. Best known for his part in the development of conceptual art, he uses written language as his primary material. In this event he discusses the ideas behind his work with poet cris cheek.
The former Squeeze man comes to The Met with his distinctive, catchy brand of ‘pop music for grown-ups’.
The aim of The Jam Restart is to recreate the true live experience of The Jam and they hit the target! The Northwest based band plays highly accurate renditions including favourites such as Going Underground, Town Called Malice and Down In The Tube Station at Midnight.
LAWRENCE WEINER
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
Tilbrook’s keen understanding of melody is undiminished, and the sharp humour that underpins his lyrics is as evident in brand new songs as it was in Up The Junction or Cool For Cats. MAIN THEATRE
8pm £8 £5 concession JAZZ
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession
J U N E - J U LY
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T H E AT R E
Standing event
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.45pm £8 in advance £10 on the door
EXHIBITIONS 2005 SAT 5 FEB – SAT 26 MAR
BURY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION This rolling exhibition enables you to see the best work from one of the North West’s leading photographic societies.
FRI 1 APRIL – WED 1 JUNE
ALAN HALSEY: MEMORY SCREEN Memory Screen is an impossible book created by poetry performer, painter and book-illustrator Alan Halsey.
SAT 2 JULY
CLAIRE MARTIN One of our very finest jazz vocalists, Claire Martin is equally at home with the songs of The Beatles, Nick Drake or Joni Mitchell as she is with the great jazz songbook. A voice that evokes and belongs with the greatest names in jazz, she returns to The Met with new album Secret Love. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
19
8pm £12 £10 concession
FRI 3 JUNE - SAT 30 JULY
JACQUELINE WYLIE: KNITTED POEMS Jacqueline Wylie produces concrete poetry that from a distance looks like knitting, bringing a devalued craft activity into the world of poetry and art. Exhibitions in the First Floor Theatre Gallery. Open for viewing during events in the Main Theatre. 20
L I T E R AT U R E / TA L K
THU 23 JUNE
FRI 1 JULY
Red Ladder
Text Festival
FREE FALLING Adrenaline junkies surfing, roof tops a jumping, kites flying as high as… A school that’s failing, gang o’ youths waiting, hot summer burning… A generation that’s free falling… This new play uses original soundscapes and visual imagery to tell a story of youth looking for a future. Sponsored by
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £7 £5 concession
RO C K & P O P
RO C K & P O P
FRI 8 JULY
SAT 9 JULY
A CONVERSATION WITH
GLEN TILBROOK
THE JAM RESTART
New Yorker Lawrence Weiner is central to a generation of artists who have radically questioned ideas about art and its role. Best known for his part in the development of conceptual art, he uses written language as his primary material. In this event he discusses the ideas behind his work with poet cris cheek.
The former Squeeze man comes to The Met with his distinctive, catchy brand of ‘pop music for grown-ups’.
The aim of The Jam Restart is to recreate the true live experience of The Jam and they hit the target! The Northwest based band plays highly accurate renditions including favourites such as Going Underground, Town Called Malice and Down In The Tube Station at Midnight.
LAWRENCE WEINER
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
Tilbrook’s keen understanding of melody is undiminished, and the sharp humour that underpins his lyrics is as evident in brand new songs as it was in Up The Junction or Cool For Cats. MAIN THEATRE
8pm £8 £5 concession JAZZ
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession
J U N E - J U LY
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T H E AT R E
Standing event
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.45pm £8 in advance £10 on the door
EXHIBITIONS 2005 SAT 5 FEB – SAT 26 MAR
BURY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY ANNUAL EXHIBITION This rolling exhibition enables you to see the best work from one of the North West’s leading photographic societies.
FRI 1 APRIL – WED 1 JUNE
ALAN HALSEY: MEMORY SCREEN Memory Screen is an impossible book created by poetry performer, painter and book-illustrator Alan Halsey.
SAT 2 JULY
CLAIRE MARTIN One of our very finest jazz vocalists, Claire Martin is equally at home with the songs of The Beatles, Nick Drake or Joni Mitchell as she is with the great jazz songbook. A voice that evokes and belongs with the greatest names in jazz, she returns to The Met with new album Secret Love. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
19
8pm £12 £10 concession
FRI 3 JUNE - SAT 30 JULY
JACQUELINE WYLIE: KNITTED POEMS Jacqueline Wylie produces concrete poetry that from a distance looks like knitting, bringing a devalued craft activity into the world of poetry and art. Exhibitions in the First Floor Theatre Gallery. Open for viewing during events in the Main Theatre. 20
We are constantly expanding our work and who we work with to develop arts audiences and performers of the future as well as using performing arts for personal and professional development.
VOCAL ACADEMY
MET EXPRESS
Adult - Tuesdays 7.30pm-9pm All styles covered from pop to world to classical in a relaxed workshop to free the day’s tensions. £3.50 per session.
A theatre group meeting on Monday and Tuesday evenings for disabled young people interested in performance.
Junior (8-13) & Senior (14-18) - Saturday Mornings Fun singing lessons with no auditions. Learn to sing your favourite chartbusters like the stars. £2 per session To book your place, contact Vocal Academy on 0161 861 7521
STAGECOACH Meets Sunday mornings for 616 year olds with an interest in learning to act sing and dance as well as broader performance skills and knowledge. For more information call 0161 7636161 to request a prospectus.
KASH KYDS A programme of Dance, Music Making, and Vocal coaching for young people interested in performing.
M4M Six forum theatre workshops – improvisation and theatre games, possibly leading to a community project devised by the participants. Workshop leaders: Alan Barton and Derek Coleman. Wednesdays: 9, 16 & 23 February; 9, 16 & 23 March
Unless indicated, call us on 0161 761 7107 to get involved.
HAVE YOU AN IDEA TO PERFORM? YOUTH ARTS PROJECT
THE MET HOW TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS In person at The Met: Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm; Saturdays 10am-4pm and from one hour before the start of each show.
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ARTS DEVELOPMENT INVOLVED IN PERFORMANCE
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THE MET TEAM FEEDBACK OR ENQUIRIES
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Moira Burton Finance Administrator
Nathan Berry Front of House Manager
Avis Ashworth Box Office Supervisor
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The Met’s new performing arts project for 10 - 18 year olds is unwritten. We are looking for people interested in performing and creating ideas to perform onstage, outdoors, in tents, on film... whatever you want. If you are interested in acting, dancing, circus skills, comedy writing, costume and stage design... performing and performance in any way, this is a great project to get involved with. 21
Starting Wednesday 16 February (after a circus skills workshop), you will take part in drama, circus, writing and music workshops and eventually some informal performance every week. 10-14 year olds – 5pm-6.30pm 15-18 year olds – 7pm-8.30pm Cost – £2 Places are limited! To find out more or book a place, call The Met on 0161 761 7107
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We are constantly expanding our work and who we work with to develop arts audiences and performers of the future as well as using performing arts for personal and professional development.
VOCAL ACADEMY
MET EXPRESS
Adult - Tuesdays 7.30pm-9pm All styles covered from pop to world to classical in a relaxed workshop to free the day’s tensions. £3.50 per session.
A theatre group meeting on Monday and Tuesday evenings for disabled young people interested in performance.
Junior (8-13) & Senior (14-18) - Saturday Mornings Fun singing lessons with no auditions. Learn to sing your favourite chartbusters like the stars. £2 per session To book your place, contact Vocal Academy on 0161 861 7521
STAGECOACH Meets Sunday mornings for 616 year olds with an interest in learning to act sing and dance as well as broader performance skills and knowledge. For more information call 0161 7636161 to request a prospectus.
KASH KYDS A programme of Dance, Music Making, and Vocal coaching for young people interested in performing.
M4M Six forum theatre workshops – improvisation and theatre games, possibly leading to a community project devised by the participants. Workshop leaders: Alan Barton and Derek Coleman. Wednesdays: 9, 16 & 23 February; 9, 16 & 23 March
Unless indicated, call us on 0161 761 7107 to get involved.
HAVE YOU AN IDEA TO PERFORM? YOUTH ARTS PROJECT
THE MET HOW TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS In person at The Met: Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm; Saturdays 10am-4pm and from one hour before the start of each show.
By Post: From The Met, FREEPOST BL5162F, Market St, Bury, BL9 0YZ. Cheques payable to BMAA. Please enclose an SAE for return of your tickets.
By Phone: Just call 0161 761 2216. If you have a query outside of opening hours, there is a 24 hour answer machine.
Online: Most events can be booked online through Ticketline for a small booking fee. Visit www.themet.biz
Special Discounts: We want our activities to be affordable to the widest range of people. Our concessions price is for people in full time education or those who rely solely on a state benefit to survive (including Family Credit). If you can afford to pay the full price, please do not ask for a concession as it invariably affects the service we can deliver.
Group Bookings: Buy ten tickets for a performance and get an eleventh ticket free. (Subject to availability. Tickets must be purchased in one transaction).
Refunds: We regret that we are unable to offer refunds. Exchange of tickets may be possible for other events at The Met. Reservations: We will be happy to hold your tickets without payment for three days. Three days or less before the performance, tickets must be paid for at the time of booking.
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ARTS DEVELOPMENT INVOLVED IN PERFORMANCE
Performance Times: For events where an on stage time is indicated shows will commence at the time stated. (Check individual ticket for details). Seating: The Met offers numbered seating to our customers for most events in the main theatre. You may request a particular seat when you book your tickets according to the seating plan. Many of our events are standing or partially seated – please check when purchasing your tickets.
THE MET TEAM FEEDBACK OR ENQUIRIES
David Agnew Acting Director
Althea Lyons Administrator
Moira Burton Finance Administrator
Nathan Berry Front of House Manager
Avis Ashworth Box Office Supervisor
Marketing Officers: Adam Comstive & Nick Smale; Acting Technical Manager: Chris McClung; Events Technician: Terry Moses
The Met’s new performing arts project for 10 - 18 year olds is unwritten. We are looking for people interested in performing and creating ideas to perform onstage, outdoors, in tents, on film... whatever you want. If you are interested in acting, dancing, circus skills, comedy writing, costume and stage design... performing and performance in any way, this is a great project to get involved with. 21
Starting Wednesday 16 February (after a circus skills workshop), you will take part in drama, circus, writing and music workshops and eventually some informal performance every week. 10-14 year olds – 5pm-6.30pm 15-18 year olds – 7pm-8.30pm Cost – £2 Places are limited! To find out more or book a place, call The Met on 0161 761 7107
The Met, Market Street, Bury, Lancs, BL9 0BW Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 Admin: 0161 761 7107 Automatic Restaurant: 0161 763 9399 email: post@themet.biz Website: http://www.themet.biz
The Met is run by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association, a company limited by guarantee (No. 2370868) and a registered charity (No. 701879).
Data Protection: The Met sales data is held on computer in the strictest confidence in accordance with the 1998 Data Protection Act. This helps us to inform you about events and other arts in the region. If you do not wish to receive details please inform the Tickets Office. Customer Care: The Met adheres to a customer care policy and welcomes all comments on our activities and venue. There are feedback forms available at every event to let us know what you think. 22
HOW TO FIND THE MET LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
L I V E P E R F O R M A N C E I N B U RY
Bury Elizabethan Suite
B U RY
Bury College
By Car from the M60 (about 10 minutes) Take Junction 2 onto the M66. Exit the M66 at signs for Bury and follow the signs for East Lancs Railway. On Angouleme Way (Bury's ring road), turn right at the second traffic lights junction (the Elizabethan Suite is across to your left) into Haymarket Street.
By Car and Foot within Bury Town Centre You will pass the bus interchange on your right and follow a one way system around to the left. If you park on this street (outside the art gallery), The Met is a minute's walk away. At the end of the road, turn right onto Silver Street, turn right at the end and we are across the roundabout.
By Car from Manchester City Centre (about 20 minutes) Continue South on Deansgate onto Bury New Road (A56). Bury New Road crosses the M60 and becomes Manchester Road (A56) when you pass through Whitefield. Ignore the signs for town centre and turn right on to Knowsley Street. Cross the traffic lights into Haymarket Street.
By Metrolink Tram from Manchester and Salford Metrolink services run regularly to Bury from Manchester and Salford. Disembark at the Bury Metrolink terminus, and walk up Market Street to The Met. Last trams from Bury to Manchester leave Sunday 10.30pm; Monday-Thursday 11.30pm; Friday and Saturday 12.30am.
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