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In person: Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm; Saturdays 10am4pm and from one hour before the start of each show.
Online: Via www.themet.biz
OTHER OUTLETS… Ticketline: Call 0870 444 5556, or visit Piccadilly Box Office in Manchester’s St Anne’s Square. Online at www.ticketline.co.uk.
Big Pink Music: 61 Thomas Street (in the Northern Quarter), Manchester. Open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm. Saturday 9.30am-6pm.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
GROUP BOOKINGS
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Buy ten tickets and get an eleventh free. (Subject to availability. Must be purchased in one transaction).
REFUNDS
SEATING
We regret that we are unable to offer refunds. Exchange of tickets may be possible.
PERFORMANCE TIMES For events where an on stage time is indicated shows will commence at the time stated. (Check your ticket for details). Many of our events are standing or partially seated – please check when purchasing your tickets.
D I A RY O F E V E N T S
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F O L K RO OT S
to the New Year and a New Season at The Met!
2005 was a great year for The Met with refurbishment of our public spaces and a record breaking number of sell out events. In 2006 we continue with an irresistible programme of live performance that will thrill and excite through spring and summer. With the support of Arts Council England, we have increased our theatre programme, bringing you the best of national and international touring fringe theatre companies offering a great range of physical, visual and contemporary performances. To experience some great stories creatively told, be sure to take advantage of our new block-booking offer below. We have a number of awesome world music events this season, with the rousing Swåp at the end of February and the global sensation, Salsa Celtica in March. Both of these events are likely to lift the roof, so be sure to get a ticket. Likewise make sure you don’t miss out on award winning folk artists such as Eliza Carthy, Seth Lakeman, June Tabor and Bellowhead, as these events are certain to sell out. To make the most of our programme, have a look at our website and register for our new email newsletter which will contain monthly special offers and discounts, as well as the latest news and events as we book them.
FRI 20 JANUARY Mr Kite Benefits present
FRI 27 JANUARY
ROUNDER ZOË ACOUSTIC NIGHT
ACOUSTIC STRAWBS
Best known for her role alongside Lucy Kaplansky, Dar Williams has a reputation for songs of love and hate covering current political, social and environmental issues. The show also features the exceptional talents of Lynn Miles and Alana Levandowski, the next hot tip from Canada. Charity event in aid of Crisis.
Dave Cousins, Dave Lambert and Chas Cronk perform new and classic material acoustically from across The Strawbs’ remarkable back catalogue.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £11
supported by Fish on a Stick
J A N UA RY
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
Welcome
AMERICANA
Since forming in 1963 the band have played bluegrass, blues, folk, psychedelia and rock and roll, with this acoustic set one of their best!
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10 £8 concession
I hope you enjoy looking through the brochure; we look forward to you joining us for some memorable performances.
AMERICANA
David Agnew, Director
DON’T MISS OUT! MET NEWS IN YOUR INBOX
Sign up to our all new monthly email newsletter to get exclusive special offers, discounts and up to the minute news on Met events.
SIGN UP TODAY BY VISITING WWW.THEMET.BIZ/NEWSLETTER FOUR FOR THE PRICE OF THREE SPRING SEASON THEATRE OFFER Block book your Spring 2006 theatre season shows and receive four tickets for the price of three on all adult, child and family tickets!
• Choose four theatre shows you would like to come to this season • Chose which ticket you would like to purchase (adult, child or family ticket)
• Pay for three tickets and receive a ticket for the fourth show absolutely free!
Please note: This offer can only be claimed by booking through The Met ticket office; All tickets must be booked at least a week in advance of the first show; The four tickets must be booked together and all tickets must be of the same type (ie purchase three adult tickets and get an adult ticket free), you cannot mix and match tickets. Please phone the ticket office on 0161 761 2216 for more information.
02
FRI 27 JANUARY
JESS KLEIN Jess Klein has gained a phenomenal reputation for her sweet and soulful brand of folk-pop. She’s matured her talents over the past eleven years, rebelling against a hardened and cynical world to deliver an innocent and exhilarating mix of soul and rock, with a sweeping background of sultry harmonies. “She has one of those voices you want to crawl up close to the speakers to listen to: innocent but steely tough…” Mojo www.jessklein.com
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession 03
F O L K RO OT S
to the New Year and a New Season at The Met!
2005 was a great year for The Met with refurbishment of our public spaces and a record breaking number of sell out events. In 2006 we continue with an irresistible programme of live performance that will thrill and excite through spring and summer. With the support of Arts Council England, we have increased our theatre programme, bringing you the best of national and international touring fringe theatre companies offering a great range of physical, visual and contemporary performances. To experience some great stories creatively told, be sure to take advantage of our new block-booking offer below. We have a number of awesome world music events this season, with the rousing Swåp at the end of February and the global sensation, Salsa Celtica in March. Both of these events are likely to lift the roof, so be sure to get a ticket. Likewise make sure you don’t miss out on award winning folk artists such as Eliza Carthy, Seth Lakeman, June Tabor and Bellowhead, as these events are certain to sell out. To make the most of our programme, have a look at our website and register for our new email newsletter which will contain monthly special offers and discounts, as well as the latest news and events as we book them.
FRI 20 JANUARY Mr Kite Benefits present
FRI 27 JANUARY
ROUNDER ZOË ACOUSTIC NIGHT
ACOUSTIC STRAWBS
Best known for her role alongside Lucy Kaplansky, Dar Williams has a reputation for songs of love and hate covering current political, social and environmental issues. The show also features the exceptional talents of Lynn Miles and Alana Levandowski, the next hot tip from Canada. Charity event in aid of Crisis.
Dave Cousins, Dave Lambert and Chas Cronk perform new and classic material acoustically from across The Strawbs’ remarkable back catalogue.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £11
supported by Fish on a Stick
J A N UA RY
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
Welcome
AMERICANA
Since forming in 1963 the band have played bluegrass, blues, folk, psychedelia and rock and roll, with this acoustic set one of their best!
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10 £8 concession
I hope you enjoy looking through the brochure; we look forward to you joining us for some memorable performances.
AMERICANA
David Agnew, Director
DON’T MISS OUT! MET NEWS IN YOUR INBOX
Sign up to our all new monthly email newsletter to get exclusive special offers, discounts and up to the minute news on Met events.
SIGN UP TODAY BY VISITING WWW.THEMET.BIZ/NEWSLETTER FOUR FOR THE PRICE OF THREE SPRING SEASON THEATRE OFFER Block book your Spring 2006 theatre season shows and receive four tickets for the price of three on all adult, child and family tickets!
• Choose four theatre shows you would like to come to this season • Chose which ticket you would like to purchase (adult, child or family ticket)
• Pay for three tickets and receive a ticket for the fourth show absolutely free!
Please note: This offer can only be claimed by booking through The Met ticket office; All tickets must be booked at least a week in advance of the first show; The four tickets must be booked together and all tickets must be of the same type (ie purchase three adult tickets and get an adult ticket free), you cannot mix and match tickets. Please phone the ticket office on 0161 761 2216 for more information.
02
FRI 27 JANUARY
JESS KLEIN Jess Klein has gained a phenomenal reputation for her sweet and soulful brand of folk-pop. She’s matured her talents over the past eleven years, rebelling against a hardened and cynical world to deliver an innocent and exhilarating mix of soul and rock, with a sweeping background of sultry harmonies. “She has one of those voices you want to crawl up close to the speakers to listen to: innocent but steely tough…” Mojo www.jessklein.com
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession 03
SAT 28 JANUARY Mr Kite Benefits present
RO C K & P O P
SAT 4 FEBRUARY
THE WAILIN’ JENNYS
THE SESSIONS
special guest Kirsty McGee
plus support
The Wailin’ Jennys, reviewers say, make music that is “luscious” and “sweet”. Their three-part vocal harmonies are “haunting” and “shimmer”. Their last record gained the Western Canadian Music Award for Outstanding Roots Recording. We’re pleased to bring them to Manchester for the first time. In aid of DEC Asia Quake Appeal
Crunch Records present a night of new music signings headlined by Manchester’s The Sessions, supporting their new single release, The Troubled Life of Noone Else.
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £11
JAZZ
FRI 10 FEBRUARY
SOUL
SAT 11 FEBRUARY
Keith Smith
FROM BASIN STREET TO BROADWAY
MAN MADE SOLE A warm welcome back to The Met for this explosive twelve piece soul band who have sold out their show each and every time. Boogie the night away to classic tracks, guaranteed to keep you on your feet the whole night long.
Standing event.
Mr Hefty Jazz acquired a knowledge of jazz in its birthplace, New Orleans, before taking it back to Europe. The first European-born member of Louis Armstrong's All Stars, Keith Smith has the ability to deliver numerous jazz styles and delivers fabulous shows full of enthusiasm, expression and humour.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
“Rolls along with the energy and excitement of a fairground waltzer” Piccadilly Records
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £10
F O L K RO OT S
www.manmadesole.co.uk
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £10
FILM
F O L K RO OT S
J A N UA RY - F E B R UA RY
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
AMERICANA
SUN 5 FEBRUARY
ELIZA CARTHY & THE RATCATCHERS Eliza Carthy is one of the most energetic and dynamic musicians around. Twice nominated for the Mercury music prize for her genredefying song craft, and owner of an astonishing seven BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, she has another nomination this year for best live act. She has an ability to blend different ideas and traditions with beautiful writing and impeccable, distinctive vocals. Prepare for a devastatingly powerful performance.
SAT 11 & SUN 12 FEB Kinofilm
MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL A superb selection of short films from this year’s festival. Sat 11 Family friendly films and some of the world’s coolest animation. Over 14s only. Sun 12 The best from the main Manchester event. Over 18s only.
“…seriously impressive skills shine through” Daily Telegraph MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
04
8pm £14 £12 concession
STUDIO THEATRE
Sat 11 Sun 12 Tickets
3pm 8.30pm £3
WED 15 FEBRUARY
CHRIS AND KELLIE WHILE The mother daughter duo have a superb blend of vocal harmonies, instrumental virtuosity and strong songwriting. Both former members of the Albion Band, Kellie has also been a member of funky world roots band E2K. They have been nominated for Best Duo at this year's BBC Folk Awards. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £8 concession 05
SAT 28 JANUARY Mr Kite Benefits present
RO C K & P O P
SAT 4 FEBRUARY
THE WAILIN’ JENNYS
THE SESSIONS
special guest Kirsty McGee
plus support
The Wailin’ Jennys, reviewers say, make music that is “luscious” and “sweet”. Their three-part vocal harmonies are “haunting” and “shimmer”. Their last record gained the Western Canadian Music Award for Outstanding Roots Recording. We’re pleased to bring them to Manchester for the first time. In aid of DEC Asia Quake Appeal
Crunch Records present a night of new music signings headlined by Manchester’s The Sessions, supporting their new single release, The Troubled Life of Noone Else.
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £11
JAZZ
FRI 10 FEBRUARY
SOUL
SAT 11 FEBRUARY
Keith Smith
FROM BASIN STREET TO BROADWAY
MAN MADE SOLE A warm welcome back to The Met for this explosive twelve piece soul band who have sold out their show each and every time. Boogie the night away to classic tracks, guaranteed to keep you on your feet the whole night long.
Standing event.
Mr Hefty Jazz acquired a knowledge of jazz in its birthplace, New Orleans, before taking it back to Europe. The first European-born member of Louis Armstrong's All Stars, Keith Smith has the ability to deliver numerous jazz styles and delivers fabulous shows full of enthusiasm, expression and humour.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
“Rolls along with the energy and excitement of a fairground waltzer” Piccadilly Records
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £10
F O L K RO OT S
www.manmadesole.co.uk
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £10
FILM
F O L K RO OT S
J A N UA RY - F E B R UA RY
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
AMERICANA
SUN 5 FEBRUARY
ELIZA CARTHY & THE RATCATCHERS Eliza Carthy is one of the most energetic and dynamic musicians around. Twice nominated for the Mercury music prize for her genredefying song craft, and owner of an astonishing seven BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, she has another nomination this year for best live act. She has an ability to blend different ideas and traditions with beautiful writing and impeccable, distinctive vocals. Prepare for a devastatingly powerful performance.
SAT 11 & SUN 12 FEB Kinofilm
MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL A superb selection of short films from this year’s festival. Sat 11 Family friendly films and some of the world’s coolest animation. Over 14s only. Sun 12 The best from the main Manchester event. Over 18s only.
“…seriously impressive skills shine through” Daily Telegraph MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
04
8pm £14 £12 concession
STUDIO THEATRE
Sat 11 Sun 12 Tickets
3pm 8.30pm £3
WED 15 FEBRUARY
CHRIS AND KELLIE WHILE The mother daughter duo have a superb blend of vocal harmonies, instrumental virtuosity and strong songwriting. Both former members of the Albion Band, Kellie has also been a member of funky world roots band E2K. They have been nominated for Best Duo at this year's BBC Folk Awards. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £8 concession 05
FRI 17 FEBRUARY
FA M I LY T H E AT R E
WO R K S H O P
FA M I LY T H E AT R E
MON 20 FEBRUARY
TUE 21 FEBRUARY
WED 22 FEBRUARY
Garlic Theatre
Skylight Circus
Dynamic New Animation
Since their formation Limehouse Lizzy has gained a tremendous and ever growing following that warm to the tribute band’s obvious love and respect for the original material. With a reputation as one of the hardest-working and most exciting live acts anywhere, they remain extremely popular with The Met crowd. Standing event.
Puppets, live story telling and singing make this children's classic come back to life. Revisit the story of the three grumpy goats and a grumpy old troll told with an ecological message. Watch out for the dance of the goats, the flying troll and loads and loads of rubbish…
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.
A silly man, a cunning cat and a smelly ogre; they all want a palace, a kingdom and the love of a princess, but who will win?
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
LIMEHOUSE LIZZY
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10 in advance £12 on the door
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF
Suitable for 3-6 year olds.
CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP
PUSS IN BOOTS
F E B R UA RY
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RO C K & P O P
A magical and witty show combining skilled puppetry with clowning, song, and an amazing interactive set, Puss in Boots is great entertainment for 5-11 year olds and their families.
Limited capacity - please book early!
On stage Tickets
11am & 1.30pm £6 £4 concession £16 Family of 4
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
6-9 years 10am - 12.30pm 10-15 years 2pm - 4.30pm Tickets £10
On stage Tickets
F O L K RO OT S
1.30pm £6 £4 concession £16 Family of 4 RO C K & P O P
FRI 24 FEBRUARY
JULIET TURNER supported by Marmaduke Jinks
SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY
SETH LAKEMAN Seth Lakeman is a divine singer/songwriter. His brand of indie-folk has its roots in traditional English music, to which he brings his own expansive, contemporary style and energy. Lakeman has been nominated for the BBC Folk Awards and the Mercury Music Prize. “An amazing talent” Jools Holland “The very image of the modern, haunted romantic - a fabulously talented musician and singer” Metro www.sethlakeman.co.uk 06
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession
Juliet Turner is one of Ireland’s most critically acclaimed artists. Combining simple, beautiful melodies that are pure pop, with razor sharp lyrics that are innocent but a little twisted, Turner moves beyond the boundaries of folk to create music that is equally accessible and inspiring. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 conc 07
FRI 17 FEBRUARY
FA M I LY T H E AT R E
WO R K S H O P
FA M I LY T H E AT R E
MON 20 FEBRUARY
TUE 21 FEBRUARY
WED 22 FEBRUARY
Garlic Theatre
Skylight Circus
Dynamic New Animation
Since their formation Limehouse Lizzy has gained a tremendous and ever growing following that warm to the tribute band’s obvious love and respect for the original material. With a reputation as one of the hardest-working and most exciting live acts anywhere, they remain extremely popular with The Met crowd. Standing event.
Puppets, live story telling and singing make this children's classic come back to life. Revisit the story of the three grumpy goats and a grumpy old troll told with an ecological message. Watch out for the dance of the goats, the flying troll and loads and loads of rubbish…
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.
A silly man, a cunning cat and a smelly ogre; they all want a palace, a kingdom and the love of a princess, but who will win?
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
LIMEHOUSE LIZZY
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10 in advance £12 on the door
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF
Suitable for 3-6 year olds.
CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOP
PUSS IN BOOTS
F E B R UA RY
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
RO C K & P O P
A magical and witty show combining skilled puppetry with clowning, song, and an amazing interactive set, Puss in Boots is great entertainment for 5-11 year olds and their families.
Limited capacity - please book early!
On stage Tickets
11am & 1.30pm £6 £4 concession £16 Family of 4
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
6-9 years 10am - 12.30pm 10-15 years 2pm - 4.30pm Tickets £10
On stage Tickets
F O L K RO OT S
1.30pm £6 £4 concession £16 Family of 4 RO C K & P O P
FRI 24 FEBRUARY
JULIET TURNER supported by Marmaduke Jinks
SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY
SETH LAKEMAN Seth Lakeman is a divine singer/songwriter. His brand of indie-folk has its roots in traditional English music, to which he brings his own expansive, contemporary style and energy. Lakeman has been nominated for the BBC Folk Awards and the Mercury Music Prize. “An amazing talent” Jools Holland “The very image of the modern, haunted romantic - a fabulously talented musician and singer” Metro www.sethlakeman.co.uk 06
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession
Juliet Turner is one of Ireland’s most critically acclaimed artists. Combining simple, beautiful melodies that are pure pop, with razor sharp lyrics that are innocent but a little twisted, Turner moves beyond the boundaries of folk to create music that is equally accessible and inspiring. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 conc 07
F O L K RO OT S
P H YS I C A L T H E AT R E
WEDNESDAY 1 & THURSDAY 2 MARCH Rejects Revenge Theatre Company
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THE STEPPE BROTHERS
FRI 24 FEBRUARY Monthly R’n’B Club
AYNSLEY LISTER
SAT 25 FEBRUARY
AVERAGE FOLK BAND
plus support In a world full of manufactured over-hyped pop music Aynsley Lister is proof that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Witness powerful, infectious songs performed live on stage with the conviction of someone twice his age.
Young Scottish funk/folk five piece the Average Folk Band marry traditional tunes to funky juggernaut grooves, creating an catchy original hybrid that’s sure to get you dancing!
“Exceptionally mature and exciting” MOJO
Support comes from Bury favourites Molly Bloom and Live in the Kitchen (Des Friel and Maartin Allcock).
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
9pm £5
On stage Tickets
8pm £6 in advance £7 on the door
Join The Steppe Brothers in their woes and tribulations at the hands of crusaders and other ruffians in medieval Moscow. Internationally acclaimed double Fringe First winners, Rejects Revenge Theatre company have been described as “Gloriously silly” by The Independent and “Superbly Inventive” by the Scotsman.
WO R L D RO OT S
SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY
SWÅP Swåp present chilling, thrilling musical adventures in AngloScandinavian roots’n’reel and song, where Swedish polskas and schottis shake hands with jigs and waltzes from all over the British Isles. They have been nominated for best group in this year’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and won the fRoots Critics’ Album of the Year Award 2005. “…four musicians contribute equally and with intuitive communication in the exquisite balance that makes a band special.” fROOTS www.swapmusic.info 08
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £12 £6 concession £24 Family of 4
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
JAZZ
RO C K & P O P
FRIDAY 3 MARCH
FRIDAY 3 MARCH
KING PLEASURE AND THE BISCUIT BOYS
STEVE GIFFORD
King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys present a breathtaking mix of 1940s Kansas City Jazz and Blues in a truly exhilarating, swinging, non-stop live stage performance. This inimitable sixpiece delivers a shot of pure and authentic jazz and blues from a bygone era, when Swing was King.
Steve Gifford fills his songs with heartfelt lyrics, which convey with clarity and honesty; an emotional journey through a landscape of life experiences. Gifford’s songwriting is intimate and personal. Acoustic songs are intertwined with the sweet sounds of Steve's new Lowden guitar, plaintive harmonica and haunting cello.
Limited seating.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession
F E B R UA RY - M A R C H
BLUES
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £7 £5 concession 09
F O L K RO OT S
P H YS I C A L T H E AT R E
WEDNESDAY 1 & THURSDAY 2 MARCH Rejects Revenge Theatre Company
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
THE STEPPE BROTHERS
FRI 24 FEBRUARY Monthly R’n’B Club
AYNSLEY LISTER
SAT 25 FEBRUARY
AVERAGE FOLK BAND
plus support In a world full of manufactured over-hyped pop music Aynsley Lister is proof that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Witness powerful, infectious songs performed live on stage with the conviction of someone twice his age.
Young Scottish funk/folk five piece the Average Folk Band marry traditional tunes to funky juggernaut grooves, creating an catchy original hybrid that’s sure to get you dancing!
“Exceptionally mature and exciting” MOJO
Support comes from Bury favourites Molly Bloom and Live in the Kitchen (Des Friel and Maartin Allcock).
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
9pm £5
On stage Tickets
8pm £6 in advance £7 on the door
Join The Steppe Brothers in their woes and tribulations at the hands of crusaders and other ruffians in medieval Moscow. Internationally acclaimed double Fringe First winners, Rejects Revenge Theatre company have been described as “Gloriously silly” by The Independent and “Superbly Inventive” by the Scotsman.
WO R L D RO OT S
SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY
SWÅP Swåp present chilling, thrilling musical adventures in AngloScandinavian roots’n’reel and song, where Swedish polskas and schottis shake hands with jigs and waltzes from all over the British Isles. They have been nominated for best group in this year’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and won the fRoots Critics’ Album of the Year Award 2005. “…four musicians contribute equally and with intuitive communication in the exquisite balance that makes a band special.” fROOTS www.swapmusic.info 08
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £12 £6 concession £24 Family of 4
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
JAZZ
RO C K & P O P
FRIDAY 3 MARCH
FRIDAY 3 MARCH
KING PLEASURE AND THE BISCUIT BOYS
STEVE GIFFORD
King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys present a breathtaking mix of 1940s Kansas City Jazz and Blues in a truly exhilarating, swinging, non-stop live stage performance. This inimitable sixpiece delivers a shot of pure and authentic jazz and blues from a bygone era, when Swing was King.
Steve Gifford fills his songs with heartfelt lyrics, which convey with clarity and honesty; an emotional journey through a landscape of life experiences. Gifford’s songwriting is intimate and personal. Acoustic songs are intertwined with the sweet sounds of Steve's new Lowden guitar, plaintive harmonica and haunting cello.
Limited seating.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession
F E B R UA RY - M A R C H
BLUES
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £7 £5 concession 09
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SATURDAY 4 MARCH
FRIDAY 10 MARCH
KEITH JAMES AND RICK FOOT
WAKING THE WITCH
Following his hugely popular appearance with The Songs of Nick Drake, singer songwriter Keith James returns with a concert of his own material, accompanied by Rick Foot and with special guest Hayley Hutchinson.
This all female quartet promises a rollercoaster of emotions expressed in song with glorious harmonies and beautiful instrumentation.
“Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear” The Independent MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
P H YS I C A L T H E AT R E
WED 22 & THU 23 MAR
FRIDAY 24 MARCH
Tangled Feet
Monthly R’n’B Club
Can there be a place where lost things go? The memories, the keys, the loves, the socks? Follow your hand down the back of the sofa and there is a door, open it and you’ll find yourself in the lost property department.
Highlight of the Ramsbottom Festival in 2005, duo Don and Tim make a welcome return to the North West to join us for an evening of acoustic blues.
LOST PROPERTY
plus support
“Absolutely gorgeous - the guitar playing and the harmonies are just so beautiful” Janice Long, BBC Radio 2 www.wakingthewitch.co.uk MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
E X P E R I M E N TA L A RT
DON JOHNSON AND TIM DISNEY
Nominated for The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence: Best Ensemble (2005). MAIN THEATRE
8pm £10 £8 concession
BLUES
MARCH
F O L K RO OT S
RO C K & P O P
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
9pm £5
T H E AT R E
WO R L D RO OT S
FRIDAY 24 MARCH
SALSA CELTICA
SATURDAY 11 MARCH
WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH
the experimental platform
Pip Utton in
make bright again return to The Met for their fourth event spectacular. A magical minifestival all in one glorious evening, enjoy a sensual feast of live music, short films, installations and exhibits, and a free supper provided by make bright again’s very own “soul kitchen”. Everyone welcome!
Described as the greatest British painter since Turner, Frances Bacon remains one of the most challenging and controversial artists of all time, as well as an iconic enigma due to his indulgent lifestyle. Performed by leading solo artist, Pip Utton, who brought the critically acclaimed Adolf to The Met, this show is not to be missed.
Salsa Celtica fuse Latin rhythms and Scottish folk music creating wild rhythms and infections tunes. The band have a big, fresh, new and highly original sound that will whip any crowd into a frenzy.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
www.salsaceltica.com
MAKE BRIGHT AGAIN
On stage Tickets
10
7pm £3
BACON!
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
Mix Buena Vista Social Club and traditional Scottish dance halls. It's like a potent cocktail of Scottish whisky and Cuban rum, a steamy Havana ceilidh driven by an irresistible beat.
Limited seating.
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession 11
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
SATURDAY 4 MARCH
FRIDAY 10 MARCH
KEITH JAMES AND RICK FOOT
WAKING THE WITCH
Following his hugely popular appearance with The Songs of Nick Drake, singer songwriter Keith James returns with a concert of his own material, accompanied by Rick Foot and with special guest Hayley Hutchinson.
This all female quartet promises a rollercoaster of emotions expressed in song with glorious harmonies and beautiful instrumentation.
“Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear” The Independent MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
P H YS I C A L T H E AT R E
WED 22 & THU 23 MAR
FRIDAY 24 MARCH
Tangled Feet
Monthly R’n’B Club
Can there be a place where lost things go? The memories, the keys, the loves, the socks? Follow your hand down the back of the sofa and there is a door, open it and you’ll find yourself in the lost property department.
Highlight of the Ramsbottom Festival in 2005, duo Don and Tim make a welcome return to the North West to join us for an evening of acoustic blues.
LOST PROPERTY
plus support
“Absolutely gorgeous - the guitar playing and the harmonies are just so beautiful” Janice Long, BBC Radio 2 www.wakingthewitch.co.uk MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
E X P E R I M E N TA L A RT
DON JOHNSON AND TIM DISNEY
Nominated for The Stage Awards for Acting Excellence: Best Ensemble (2005). MAIN THEATRE
8pm £10 £8 concession
BLUES
MARCH
F O L K RO OT S
RO C K & P O P
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
STUDIO THEATRE
On stage Tickets
9pm £5
T H E AT R E
WO R L D RO OT S
FRIDAY 24 MARCH
SALSA CELTICA
SATURDAY 11 MARCH
WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH
the experimental platform
Pip Utton in
make bright again return to The Met for their fourth event spectacular. A magical minifestival all in one glorious evening, enjoy a sensual feast of live music, short films, installations and exhibits, and a free supper provided by make bright again’s very own “soul kitchen”. Everyone welcome!
Described as the greatest British painter since Turner, Frances Bacon remains one of the most challenging and controversial artists of all time, as well as an iconic enigma due to his indulgent lifestyle. Performed by leading solo artist, Pip Utton, who brought the critically acclaimed Adolf to The Met, this show is not to be missed.
Salsa Celtica fuse Latin rhythms and Scottish folk music creating wild rhythms and infections tunes. The band have a big, fresh, new and highly original sound that will whip any crowd into a frenzy.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
www.salsaceltica.com
MAKE BRIGHT AGAIN
On stage Tickets
10
7pm £3
BACON!
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
Mix Buena Vista Social Club and traditional Scottish dance halls. It's like a potent cocktail of Scottish whisky and Cuban rum, a steamy Havana ceilidh driven by an irresistible beat.
Limited seating.
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession 11
F O L K RO OT S
RO C K & P O P
SATURDAY 25 MARCH
WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH
SAT 1 APRIL
STONE PARK
MARTIN SIMPSON
Bursting through from the North West music scene with a heady cocktail of vibrant original self-penned rock songs, the band hint at a blues influence coupled with some unusual covers. Stone Park will blow you away with their unique, energetic music.
Martin Simpson is a premiere acoustic guitarist, a powerful songwriter and fine singer. His playing which is defined by the English steel string acoustic guitar sound, is idiosyncratic, instantly recognizable, and revered among guitar fans. He won the BBC Folk Musician of the Year award in 2004 and has been nominated again this year.
Proceeds go to Give Us A Break, the YHA Charity. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
In an impressive career spanning almost forty years, Neil Innes has worked with the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, Monty Python, the Rutles, as well as collaborating on a number of classic children’s TV programmes. A guaranteed evening of fun!
MAIN THEATRE
8.30pm £5
On stage Tickets
THURSDAY 30 MARCH
MAIN THEATRE
8pm £10 £8 concession
F O L K RO OT S
Sponsored by
RO C K & P O P
On stage Tickets
8pm £12 £10 concession
P H YS I C A L T H E AT R E
F O L K RO OT S
FRiDAY 31 MARCH
TUESDAY 4 APRIL
Bury Vocal Collective
Shifting Sands
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
TINY TIN LADY
Miranda Sykes is an acclaimed vocalist and instrumentalist who has toured extensively in her ten year career. She’s put together an impressive band, including Maartin Allcock (Jethro Tull, Fairport Convention), Gareth Turner (The Albion Band), Pete Zorn and Martin Fitzgibbon.
The highlight of the season for our weekly vocal workshop group who will sing the very best in classic love songs.
Shifting Sands’ Great Expectations is a fresh, invigorating version of Dickens’ classic tale, rich in emotion and comedy. With an original blend of melodramatic storytelling and clown theatre, Shifting Sands play with Dickens’ ingredients yet remains faithful to the original.
Tiny Tin Lady has become one of the fastest rising bands on the UK acoustic scene, winning acclaim everywhere for their unique and bewitching blend of brilliant, original songs, thrilling harmonies and devastating performances.
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO THEATRE
THE MIRANDA SYKES BAND
On stage Tickets
12
THE NEIL INNES TRIO
8pm £10 £8 concession
LOVE SONGS
Vocal Collective meet once a week for singing lessons to explore and develop each voice into exceptional talent. New members are welcome, see page 27 for details.
On stage Tickets
MARCH - APRIL
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
BLUES
7.30pm £4 £3 concession
On stage Tickets
2pm & 8pm £8 £6 concession
THURSDAY 6 APRIL
www.tinytinlady.com
On stage Tickets
8pm £6 £5 concession 13
F O L K RO OT S
RO C K & P O P
SATURDAY 25 MARCH
WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH
SAT 1 APRIL
STONE PARK
MARTIN SIMPSON
Bursting through from the North West music scene with a heady cocktail of vibrant original self-penned rock songs, the band hint at a blues influence coupled with some unusual covers. Stone Park will blow you away with their unique, energetic music.
Martin Simpson is a premiere acoustic guitarist, a powerful songwriter and fine singer. His playing which is defined by the English steel string acoustic guitar sound, is idiosyncratic, instantly recognizable, and revered among guitar fans. He won the BBC Folk Musician of the Year award in 2004 and has been nominated again this year.
Proceeds go to Give Us A Break, the YHA Charity. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
In an impressive career spanning almost forty years, Neil Innes has worked with the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band, Monty Python, the Rutles, as well as collaborating on a number of classic children’s TV programmes. A guaranteed evening of fun!
MAIN THEATRE
8.30pm £5
On stage Tickets
THURSDAY 30 MARCH
MAIN THEATRE
8pm £10 £8 concession
F O L K RO OT S
Sponsored by
RO C K & P O P
On stage Tickets
8pm £12 £10 concession
P H YS I C A L T H E AT R E
F O L K RO OT S
FRiDAY 31 MARCH
TUESDAY 4 APRIL
Bury Vocal Collective
Shifting Sands
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
TINY TIN LADY
Miranda Sykes is an acclaimed vocalist and instrumentalist who has toured extensively in her ten year career. She’s put together an impressive band, including Maartin Allcock (Jethro Tull, Fairport Convention), Gareth Turner (The Albion Band), Pete Zorn and Martin Fitzgibbon.
The highlight of the season for our weekly vocal workshop group who will sing the very best in classic love songs.
Shifting Sands’ Great Expectations is a fresh, invigorating version of Dickens’ classic tale, rich in emotion and comedy. With an original blend of melodramatic storytelling and clown theatre, Shifting Sands play with Dickens’ ingredients yet remains faithful to the original.
Tiny Tin Lady has become one of the fastest rising bands on the UK acoustic scene, winning acclaim everywhere for their unique and bewitching blend of brilliant, original songs, thrilling harmonies and devastating performances.
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
STUDIO THEATRE
THE MIRANDA SYKES BAND
On stage Tickets
12
THE NEIL INNES TRIO
8pm £10 £8 concession
LOVE SONGS
Vocal Collective meet once a week for singing lessons to explore and develop each voice into exceptional talent. New members are welcome, see page 27 for details.
On stage Tickets
MARCH - APRIL
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
BLUES
7.30pm £4 £3 concession
On stage Tickets
2pm & 8pm £8 £6 concession
THURSDAY 6 APRIL
www.tinytinlady.com
On stage Tickets
8pm £6 £5 concession 13
RESTAURANT & CAFÉ BAR
Bury’s busiest restaurant is getting better...
BIGGER
...so you don’t have to queue!
NEW MENU
from our award winning chef
NEW OPENING
HOURS
NEW
EVENTS PROGRAMME
Jazz and comedy are coming home!
NEW
WINE LIST
For reservations call
0161 763 9399
Booking is recommended!
COCKTAIL MENU Automatic @ The Met, Market St, Bury Modern Eating & Drinking
RESTAURANT & CAFÉ BAR
Bury’s busiest restaurant is getting better...
BIGGER
...so you don’t have to queue!
NEW MENU
from our award winning chef
NEW OPENING
HOURS
NEW
EVENTS PROGRAMME
Jazz and comedy are coming home!
NEW
WINE LIST
For reservations call
0161 763 9399
Booking is recommended!
COCKTAIL MENU Automatic @ The Met, Market St, Bury Modern Eating & Drinking
BLUES
FRIDAY 7 APRIL
FRIDAY 7 APRIL
MART RODGER MANCHESTER JAZZ
TONY MCPHEE & JOANNA DEACON
Mart Rodger has a passion for traditional jazz and has been playing for over fifty years. These boys are still performing today with the same vitality of bands one third of their ages. Individual techniques have improved from years of practice, which makes Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz a hugely popular band.
Tony McPhee is most widely known for his band The Groundhogs. Returning to his blues roots, he comes to The Met with Joanna Deacon to play an acoustic set featuring tracks from their duo album Blues at Ten, and an eclectic selection of Groundhog favorites.
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
FA M I LY T H E AT R E
8pm £6
THURSDAY 13 APRIL
WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL
Reform Theatre
Tall Stories
“That goal, not a goal”. Cliff and Degsy are devastated that a dodgy decision has condemned their team to relegation. Seeking retribution and fair play, our local lads abduct the referee. The ransom? Admitting his mistake and playing the game again. Sponsored by
Gasp as you meet characters from all over the world, as animals come to life before your very eyes. A unique family show for everyone aged 5 and up. Three stories from around the globe - and one more, created live from audience suggestions. It's never the same show twice!
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
GOD’S OFFICIAL
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10 £8 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
RO C K & P O P
SATURDAY 8 APRIL
THURSDAY 20 APRIL
Image Theatre Company
1000 Watt Club presents
Mr Kite Benefits present
BIG ROCK SATURDAY
with This Product, More than Here, Spyglass and Special Guests
MAIN THEATRE
Over 16s only.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £4 in advance £5 on the door
FRIDAY 21 APRIL
Get in the mood for this year’s festival with a look back at some of the most popular bands from 2005. Featuring Band of the Festival winners Coalhouse Porter Blues Band, Cornwall’s Blue on Black, and Bury’s own No Money Down.
Caitlin Cary is known for her work with Ryan Adams in Whiskeytown but, like Thad Cockrell, she boosted her reputation with some critically acclaimed solo albums. Critics say they are the new Emmylou and Gram – expect country duets that will tug on your heartstrings.
1.30pm £6 £4 concession £16 Family of 4
BLUES
RAMSBOTTOM BLUES FESTIVAL WARM UP
Our regular Big Rock Saturday night kicks off its 2006 run with four superb bands and local guitar meisters.
On stage Tickets
1.30pm £6 £4 concession £16 Family of 4
CAITLIN CARY AND THAD COCKRELL
Kenneth Grahame’s Tales of the River Bank, the exuberant Mr Toad and Mole, Ratty and Badger are all here in this vibrant interactive musical production. Some children play the rabbits, the ducks and the thieving weasels while the audience learns and sings the chorus of four songs. For children aged 5 and over.
This Product go from strength to strength in their live performances, while More than Here launch their new EP MTH.
On stage Tickets
AMERICANA
SATURDAY 8 APRIL
WIND IN THE WILLOWS
THEM WITH TAILS
www.thegroundhogs.co.uk
FA M I LY T H E AT R E
16
T H E AT R E
APRIL
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
JAZZ
On stage Tickets
8pm £12
For up to the minute information visit the festival website at www.ramsbottomblues.co.uk
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £8
17
BLUES
FRIDAY 7 APRIL
FRIDAY 7 APRIL
MART RODGER MANCHESTER JAZZ
TONY MCPHEE & JOANNA DEACON
Mart Rodger has a passion for traditional jazz and has been playing for over fifty years. These boys are still performing today with the same vitality of bands one third of their ages. Individual techniques have improved from years of practice, which makes Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz a hugely popular band.
Tony McPhee is most widely known for his band The Groundhogs. Returning to his blues roots, he comes to The Met with Joanna Deacon to play an acoustic set featuring tracks from their duo album Blues at Ten, and an eclectic selection of Groundhog favorites.
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
FA M I LY T H E AT R E
8pm £6
THURSDAY 13 APRIL
WEDNESDAY 19 APRIL
Reform Theatre
Tall Stories
“That goal, not a goal”. Cliff and Degsy are devastated that a dodgy decision has condemned their team to relegation. Seeking retribution and fair play, our local lads abduct the referee. The ransom? Admitting his mistake and playing the game again. Sponsored by
Gasp as you meet characters from all over the world, as animals come to life before your very eyes. A unique family show for everyone aged 5 and up. Three stories from around the globe - and one more, created live from audience suggestions. It's never the same show twice!
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
GOD’S OFFICIAL
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £10 £8 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession
RO C K & P O P
SATURDAY 8 APRIL
THURSDAY 20 APRIL
Image Theatre Company
1000 Watt Club presents
Mr Kite Benefits present
BIG ROCK SATURDAY
with This Product, More than Here, Spyglass and Special Guests
MAIN THEATRE
Over 16s only.
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £4 in advance £5 on the door
FRIDAY 21 APRIL
Get in the mood for this year’s festival with a look back at some of the most popular bands from 2005. Featuring Band of the Festival winners Coalhouse Porter Blues Band, Cornwall’s Blue on Black, and Bury’s own No Money Down.
Caitlin Cary is known for her work with Ryan Adams in Whiskeytown but, like Thad Cockrell, she boosted her reputation with some critically acclaimed solo albums. Critics say they are the new Emmylou and Gram – expect country duets that will tug on your heartstrings.
1.30pm £6 £4 concession £16 Family of 4
BLUES
RAMSBOTTOM BLUES FESTIVAL WARM UP
Our regular Big Rock Saturday night kicks off its 2006 run with four superb bands and local guitar meisters.
On stage Tickets
1.30pm £6 £4 concession £16 Family of 4
CAITLIN CARY AND THAD COCKRELL
Kenneth Grahame’s Tales of the River Bank, the exuberant Mr Toad and Mole, Ratty and Badger are all here in this vibrant interactive musical production. Some children play the rabbits, the ducks and the thieving weasels while the audience learns and sings the chorus of four songs. For children aged 5 and over.
This Product go from strength to strength in their live performances, while More than Here launch their new EP MTH.
On stage Tickets
AMERICANA
SATURDAY 8 APRIL
WIND IN THE WILLOWS
THEM WITH TAILS
www.thegroundhogs.co.uk
FA M I LY T H E AT R E
16
T H E AT R E
APRIL
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
JAZZ
On stage Tickets
8pm £12
For up to the minute information visit the festival website at www.ramsbottomblues.co.uk
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £8
17
SATURDAY 22 APRIL
RO C K & P O P
SATURDAY 29 APRIL
THURSDAY 4 MAY
WHOLE LOTTA LED
EDUARDO NIEBLA
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.
Exhilarating Mediterranean passion in this jazz-fuelled flamenco thunderstorm. Eduardo Niebla is one of the most brilliant and emotive performers on the world circuit today, fusing flamenco gypsy jazz with Arabic, Indian, Latin and classical influences to create a truly stunning and exhilarating musical experience.
Sponsored by
BELLOWHEAD Bellowhead are a dynamic eleven-piece band combining traditional English dance music with song. Given the full Bellowhead treatment it becomes a spectacle that you just can't sit down to! They won Best Live Act at the 2005 Folk Awards, and have been nominated for best group and best live act this year too. “How to describe Bellowhead? Imagine a parallel universe in which Brass Monkey joined forces with The Mothers Of Invention. That might give you some idea of the squeezy, brassy bedrock of the Bellowhead sound, and also hint MAIN THEATRE at the bewildering Zappa-esque 8.30pm bricolage assembled on top of it.” On stage Raymond Greenoaken Tickets £14 £10 concession www.bellowhead.co.uk
Standing event
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
MAIN THEATRE
8.30pm £10
FRIDAY 5 MAY
FRIDAY 28 APRIL
THE JUNE TABOR TRIO June Tabor is renowned as an explorer of a song’s soul and a performer of gripping commitment. A dark-voiced storyteller whose broad repertoire sets the genius of folk poetry alongside modern British writing. The band has been nominated for best album and best original song at this year’s BBC Folk Awards. “The sense of scholarship that she brings to her work never lets you forget that you are listening to, MAIN THEATRE perhaps, the greatest interpreter and curator of indigenous British On stage 8pm music.” Chris Jones, BBC Tickets £14 £12 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £7 concession
RO C K & P O P
F O L K RO OT S
18
WO R L D RO OT S
VIRTUOSO, ORIGIN, COLONIAL MOVEMENT & NORTHERN LIGHTS Indie heroes Virtuoso headline with support from ex-Agent Olive band, Colonial Movement and ex-Bury Libertine Tom Riley’s new band Northern Lights. Over 16s only.
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
A P R I L - M AY
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
F O L K RO OT S
8pm £4 in advance £5 on the door
T H E AT R E
TUE 9 - SAT 13 MAY PADOS
THE PAJAMA GAME Prestwich Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society presents its very own rendition of The Pajama Game. Employees at Sleeptite Pajama Factory are looking for a seven and half percent increase and won’t take no for an answer. Babe Williams is the feisty representative who may have found her match in superintendent Sid Sorokin!
MAIN THEATRE
Weekdays Saturday Tickets
7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm £9 £7 concession 19
SATURDAY 22 APRIL
RO C K & P O P
SATURDAY 29 APRIL
THURSDAY 4 MAY
WHOLE LOTTA LED
EDUARDO NIEBLA
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.
Exhilarating Mediterranean passion in this jazz-fuelled flamenco thunderstorm. Eduardo Niebla is one of the most brilliant and emotive performers on the world circuit today, fusing flamenco gypsy jazz with Arabic, Indian, Latin and classical influences to create a truly stunning and exhilarating musical experience.
Sponsored by
BELLOWHEAD Bellowhead are a dynamic eleven-piece band combining traditional English dance music with song. Given the full Bellowhead treatment it becomes a spectacle that you just can't sit down to! They won Best Live Act at the 2005 Folk Awards, and have been nominated for best group and best live act this year too. “How to describe Bellowhead? Imagine a parallel universe in which Brass Monkey joined forces with The Mothers Of Invention. That might give you some idea of the squeezy, brassy bedrock of the Bellowhead sound, and also hint MAIN THEATRE at the bewildering Zappa-esque 8.30pm bricolage assembled on top of it.” On stage Raymond Greenoaken Tickets £14 £10 concession www.bellowhead.co.uk
Standing event
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
MAIN THEATRE
8.30pm £10
FRIDAY 5 MAY
FRIDAY 28 APRIL
THE JUNE TABOR TRIO June Tabor is renowned as an explorer of a song’s soul and a performer of gripping commitment. A dark-voiced storyteller whose broad repertoire sets the genius of folk poetry alongside modern British writing. The band has been nominated for best album and best original song at this year’s BBC Folk Awards. “The sense of scholarship that she brings to her work never lets you forget that you are listening to, MAIN THEATRE perhaps, the greatest interpreter and curator of indigenous British On stage 8pm music.” Chris Jones, BBC Tickets £14 £12 concession
On stage Tickets
8pm £10 £7 concession
RO C K & P O P
F O L K RO OT S
18
WO R L D RO OT S
VIRTUOSO, ORIGIN, COLONIAL MOVEMENT & NORTHERN LIGHTS Indie heroes Virtuoso headline with support from ex-Agent Olive band, Colonial Movement and ex-Bury Libertine Tom Riley’s new band Northern Lights. Over 16s only.
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
A P R I L - M AY
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
F O L K RO OT S
8pm £4 in advance £5 on the door
T H E AT R E
TUE 9 - SAT 13 MAY PADOS
THE PAJAMA GAME Prestwich Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society presents its very own rendition of The Pajama Game. Employees at Sleeptite Pajama Factory are looking for a seven and half percent increase and won’t take no for an answer. Babe Williams is the feisty representative who may have found her match in superintendent Sid Sorokin!
MAIN THEATRE
Weekdays Saturday Tickets
7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm £9 £7 concession 19
BLUES
AMERICANA
M AY
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
T H E AT R E
FRIDAY 19 MAY
SATURDAY 20 MAY
Monthly R’n’B Club
Mr Kite Benefits present
Nick Dow’s guitar will gently hum the tune or scream the blues in a way reminiscent of Peter Green or Eric Clapton, and his voice holds all the emotion of the old time blues singers from the delta. Blues at its best as heard on his radio show on BBC Radio Lancashire The Lancashire Bluenotes.
Eliza Gilkyson returns to The Met with a reputation that just grows and grows. She has released a series of truly excuisite albums that have established her as one of Austin, Texas’ best songwriters. She is accompanied by Jeff Plankenhorn on guitar.
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
NICK DOW BLUES BAND
WEDNESDAY 17 MAY MsFits Theatre Company
SECRETS & LIES & DIY A DIY disaster brings together three very different women and unearths more than dry rot under the floorboards. MsFits Theatre Company brings together a multi award-winning duo, internationally acclaimed writer Rona Munro and comedy actress Fiona Knowles. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £8 £6 conc
On stage Tickets
9pm £5
ELIZA GILKYSON
www.elizagilkyson.com
On stage Tickets
8pm £12
P H YS I C A L T H E AT R E
RO C K & P O P
THURSDAY 18 MAY Miracle Theatre Company
THE CASE OF THE FRIGHTENED LADY It’s 1932 and Edgar Wallace, the Fleet Street editor widely know for his hugely popular and successful whodunnits, has only a weekend to produce a new novel, The Case of the Frightened Lady. This is the hilarious account of the antics of the Wallace household whilst devising plot, storyline and the final denouement, each creating characters that flit in and out of reality and fiction. The result is a hugely enjoyable mix of plot, character, hilarity and irony.
THURSDAY 25 MAY
KIKI DEE AND CARMELO LUGGERI
Kiki Dee is a singer of pop, soul, blues, rock, disco and world music. In a career spanning almost forty years she has gained an unbeatable reputation for her songwriting and singing talents. This tour is in support of her new album with Carmelo Luggeri, The Walk of Faith. www.kikiandcarmelo.com MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
20
8pm £8 £6 concession
MAIN THEATRE
Sponsored by
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession 21
BLUES
AMERICANA
M AY
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
T H E AT R E
FRIDAY 19 MAY
SATURDAY 20 MAY
Monthly R’n’B Club
Mr Kite Benefits present
Nick Dow’s guitar will gently hum the tune or scream the blues in a way reminiscent of Peter Green or Eric Clapton, and his voice holds all the emotion of the old time blues singers from the delta. Blues at its best as heard on his radio show on BBC Radio Lancashire The Lancashire Bluenotes.
Eliza Gilkyson returns to The Met with a reputation that just grows and grows. She has released a series of truly excuisite albums that have established her as one of Austin, Texas’ best songwriters. She is accompanied by Jeff Plankenhorn on guitar.
STUDIO THEATRE
MAIN THEATRE
NICK DOW BLUES BAND
WEDNESDAY 17 MAY MsFits Theatre Company
SECRETS & LIES & DIY A DIY disaster brings together three very different women and unearths more than dry rot under the floorboards. MsFits Theatre Company brings together a multi award-winning duo, internationally acclaimed writer Rona Munro and comedy actress Fiona Knowles. MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
7.30pm £8 £6 conc
On stage Tickets
9pm £5
ELIZA GILKYSON
www.elizagilkyson.com
On stage Tickets
8pm £12
P H YS I C A L T H E AT R E
RO C K & P O P
THURSDAY 18 MAY Miracle Theatre Company
THE CASE OF THE FRIGHTENED LADY It’s 1932 and Edgar Wallace, the Fleet Street editor widely know for his hugely popular and successful whodunnits, has only a weekend to produce a new novel, The Case of the Frightened Lady. This is the hilarious account of the antics of the Wallace household whilst devising plot, storyline and the final denouement, each creating characters that flit in and out of reality and fiction. The result is a hugely enjoyable mix of plot, character, hilarity and irony.
THURSDAY 25 MAY
KIKI DEE AND CARMELO LUGGERI
Kiki Dee is a singer of pop, soul, blues, rock, disco and world music. In a career spanning almost forty years she has gained an unbeatable reputation for her songwriting and singing talents. This tour is in support of her new album with Carmelo Luggeri, The Walk of Faith. www.kikiandcarmelo.com MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
20
8pm £8 £6 concession
MAIN THEATRE
Sponsored by
On stage Tickets
8.30pm £12 £10 concession 21
F O L K RO OT S
FRIDAY 26 MAY
SATURDAY 27 MAY
Mr Kite Benefits present
Robin & Bina Williamson
Folk duo Show of Hands hail from Devon but their popularity is sweeping northwards. They were voted Best Live Act in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards of 2004. They return to The Met for a gig that promises to be one of their best.
Robin and Bina Williamson of The Incredible String Band create evocative East-West harmonies with harp, percussion and other instruments in an entirely original Indo-Celtic-Delta-style. A seasonal celebration embracing legend, original, traditional, visionary and spiritual material as well as folk music from many roots.
SHOW OF HANDS
www.showofhands.co.uk MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
SONGS AND STORIES FOR SUMMER
MAIN THEATRE
8pm £14
On stage Tickets
TUESDAY 30 MAY Openwide
YUCK! IT’S A DUCK! Yuck! It's A Duck! is a new adaptation of a classic fairytale, using physical theatre, masks and original music to retell the story of The Ugly Duckling. Its themes are timeless and universal; beauty that comes from within will always find a home. Suitable for 3-11 year olds and their families.
On stage Tickets
1.30pm £6 £4 concession £16 Family of 4
STACEY KENT with the Jim Tomlinson Quartet Stacey Kent has the style of the greats, like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. She is an avowed romantic, a theme that she brings to her music with tenderness. Her songs are timeless stories that touch young and old alike, fulfilling a desire for sophisticated love songs across all ages. www.staceykent.com Sponsored by
On stage Tickets
8pm £14 £12 concession P H YS I C A L T H E AT R E
RO C K & P O P
FRIDAY 2 JUNE
JUPITAR SANDS, THE LOOSE SHOES, GREEN 13 & THE FREEDOM Another fine selection of local indie talent comes to The Met for the final time this season.
FRIDAY 9 JUNE ABORT Comedy present
WONKY BEAUTY
Over 16s only.
An outbreak of beauty is afflicting Bury, and the Borough Council’s Office of Loveliness is not pleased. As the ill-tempered virus begins to pull society apart, Stewart and Steve are thrusted on a perilous journey to discover the source of wonky beauty.
www.openwidetheatre.co.uk MAIN THEATRE
SATURDAY 3 JUNE
MAIN THEATRE
8pm £8 £6 concession
FA M I LY T H E AT R E
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JAZZ
JUNE
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F O L K RO OT S
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £4 in advance £5 on the door
“Off the wall, unusual and thought provoking comedy” BBC Radio
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £7 £5 concession 23
F O L K RO OT S
FRIDAY 26 MAY
SATURDAY 27 MAY
Mr Kite Benefits present
Robin & Bina Williamson
Folk duo Show of Hands hail from Devon but their popularity is sweeping northwards. They were voted Best Live Act in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards of 2004. They return to The Met for a gig that promises to be one of their best.
Robin and Bina Williamson of The Incredible String Band create evocative East-West harmonies with harp, percussion and other instruments in an entirely original Indo-Celtic-Delta-style. A seasonal celebration embracing legend, original, traditional, visionary and spiritual material as well as folk music from many roots.
SHOW OF HANDS
www.showofhands.co.uk MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
SONGS AND STORIES FOR SUMMER
MAIN THEATRE
8pm £14
On stage Tickets
TUESDAY 30 MAY Openwide
YUCK! IT’S A DUCK! Yuck! It's A Duck! is a new adaptation of a classic fairytale, using physical theatre, masks and original music to retell the story of The Ugly Duckling. Its themes are timeless and universal; beauty that comes from within will always find a home. Suitable for 3-11 year olds and their families.
On stage Tickets
1.30pm £6 £4 concession £16 Family of 4
STACEY KENT with the Jim Tomlinson Quartet Stacey Kent has the style of the greats, like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. She is an avowed romantic, a theme that she brings to her music with tenderness. Her songs are timeless stories that touch young and old alike, fulfilling a desire for sophisticated love songs across all ages. www.staceykent.com Sponsored by
On stage Tickets
8pm £14 £12 concession P H YS I C A L T H E AT R E
RO C K & P O P
FRIDAY 2 JUNE
JUPITAR SANDS, THE LOOSE SHOES, GREEN 13 & THE FREEDOM Another fine selection of local indie talent comes to The Met for the final time this season.
FRIDAY 9 JUNE ABORT Comedy present
WONKY BEAUTY
Over 16s only.
An outbreak of beauty is afflicting Bury, and the Borough Council’s Office of Loveliness is not pleased. As the ill-tempered virus begins to pull society apart, Stewart and Steve are thrusted on a perilous journey to discover the source of wonky beauty.
www.openwidetheatre.co.uk MAIN THEATRE
SATURDAY 3 JUNE
MAIN THEATRE
8pm £8 £6 concession
FA M I LY T H E AT R E
22
JAZZ
JUNE
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F O L K RO OT S
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £4 in advance £5 on the door
“Off the wall, unusual and thought provoking comedy” BBC Radio
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £7 £5 concession 23
RO C K & P O P
C O M E DY
JUNE
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T H E AT R E
THURSDAY 8 JUNE
SATURDAY 10 JUNE
Red Ladder
1000 Watt Club prsents
WORLDS APART
BIG ROCK SATURDAY FRIDAY 23 JUNE
Worlds Apart is a beautiful touching, extraordinary new play about Sam, her family and her young half brother Adam, who live together but exist separately. This production has strong visuals, original sound and compelling characters that reach out to teenage audiences.
The popular Big Rock returns for the last time this season, featuring headlining band Black Jackson with support form Angel Down, Outline and Leif. Over 16s only.
On stage Tickets
www.justinmoorhouse.com
MAIN THEATRE
7.30pm £7 £5 concession
Justin Moorhouse has come a long way since winning the City Life Comedian of the Year Award back in 2000. He is firmly established as one of the brightest stars in the North West and one of the most sought after comedy acts on the British and international comedy circuit. Widely recognised as Young Kenny of tiger-striped fame in Channel 4’s Phoenix Nights and Max and Paddy. “Moorhouse exudes a likable energy that could raise the dead… [he] is impressive indeed” UK Comedy Guide
Sponsored by MAIN THEATRE
JUSTIN MOORHOUSE
On stage Tickets
8pm £4 in advance £5 on the door
BLUES
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £12 £10 concession
RO C K & P O P
T H E AT R E
FRIDAY 30 JUNE Mike Maran
NOVECENTO by Alessandro Baricco
FRI 16 - SUN 18 JUNE
SATURDAY 24 JUNE
RAMSBOTTOM RHYTHM ’N’ BLUES FESTIVAL 2006
THE JAM RESTART
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. For up to the minute information visit the festival website at www.ramsbottomblues.co.uk.
Witness a fantastic recreation of The Jam at their peak with The Jam Restart. 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. Standing event
MAIN THEATRE
Sponsored by
24
On stage Tickets
8.45pm £8 in advance £10 on the door
A baby is found in the first class ballroom of a transatlantic liner on the first day of the twentieth century. Named Novecento (nineteen hundred), the boy grows up to become the ship’s pianist, but is it really true that he never once set foot on dry land? Following his hugely successful performance of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Mike Maran returns to The Met with another entrancing evening of storytelling and music. Sponsored by
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession 25
RO C K & P O P
C O M E DY
JUNE
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
T H E AT R E
THURSDAY 8 JUNE
SATURDAY 10 JUNE
Red Ladder
1000 Watt Club prsents
WORLDS APART
BIG ROCK SATURDAY FRIDAY 23 JUNE
Worlds Apart is a beautiful touching, extraordinary new play about Sam, her family and her young half brother Adam, who live together but exist separately. This production has strong visuals, original sound and compelling characters that reach out to teenage audiences.
The popular Big Rock returns for the last time this season, featuring headlining band Black Jackson with support form Angel Down, Outline and Leif. Over 16s only.
On stage Tickets
www.justinmoorhouse.com
MAIN THEATRE
7.30pm £7 £5 concession
Justin Moorhouse has come a long way since winning the City Life Comedian of the Year Award back in 2000. He is firmly established as one of the brightest stars in the North West and one of the most sought after comedy acts on the British and international comedy circuit. Widely recognised as Young Kenny of tiger-striped fame in Channel 4’s Phoenix Nights and Max and Paddy. “Moorhouse exudes a likable energy that could raise the dead… [he] is impressive indeed” UK Comedy Guide
Sponsored by MAIN THEATRE
JUSTIN MOORHOUSE
On stage Tickets
8pm £4 in advance £5 on the door
BLUES
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £12 £10 concession
RO C K & P O P
T H E AT R E
FRIDAY 30 JUNE Mike Maran
NOVECENTO by Alessandro Baricco
FRI 16 - SUN 18 JUNE
SATURDAY 24 JUNE
RAMSBOTTOM RHYTHM ’N’ BLUES FESTIVAL 2006
THE JAM RESTART
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. For up to the minute information visit the festival website at www.ramsbottomblues.co.uk.
Witness a fantastic recreation of The Jam at their peak with The Jam Restart. 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. Standing event
MAIN THEATRE
Sponsored by
24
On stage Tickets
8.45pm £8 in advance £10 on the door
A baby is found in the first class ballroom of a transatlantic liner on the first day of the twentieth century. Named Novecento (nineteen hundred), the boy grows up to become the ship’s pianist, but is it really true that he never once set foot on dry land? Following his hugely successful performance of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Mike Maran returns to The Met with another entrancing evening of storytelling and music. Sponsored by
MAIN THEATRE
On stage Tickets
8pm £8 £6 concession 25
ARTS DEVELOPMENT INVOLVED IN PERFORMANCE The Met supports the local community and is interested in using performing arts for personal and professional development. The Met is constantly expanding the range of groups we work with to help develop arts audiences and support the performers of the future.
David Agnew Director
Victoria Robinson Marketing Manager
Chris McClung Technical Manager
BURY VOCAL COLLECTIVE Tuesday, 7.30pm-9pm
Clare Payne Administrator
Moira Burton Finance Administrator
Nathan Berry Avis Ashworth Front of House Manager Box Office Supervisor
Marketing Officer: Nick Smale; Events Technician: Terry Moses; Duty Manager: Rachel Ponka. The Met, Market Street, Bury, Lancs, BL9 0BW Admin: 0161 761 7107 Fax: 08700 520 297 Automatic Restaurant: 0161 763 9399 email: post@themet.biz
Bury Vocal Collective (BVC) is a collective of people from the Bury and north Manchester area who wish to sing; regardless of whether they think they are in tune or not! This season the group will focus on performing classic love songs at an event taking place on 31 March.
Saturday Mornings Fun singing workshops.
HOW TO FIND THE MET LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
£2 per session Contact Vocal Academy on 0161 861 7521 to book
STAGECOACH Sundays, 10am-1pm For anyone with an interest in acting singing and dance. For more information please call 0161 763 6161.
MET EXPRESS Monday & Tuesday, 7pm-9pm A theatre group meeting on Monday and Tuesday evenings for disabled young people with an interest in performance.
KASH KYDS Tuesdays, 4.30pm - 7pm
Bury Elizabethan Suite
B U RY By Car from the M60 (~10 mins) Take Junction 18 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 third traffic lights junction (the Elizabethan Suite is across to your left) into Haymarket Street. By Car from Manchester City Centre (~20 mins) 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 St. 26
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 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.
Wednesdays, 10-14 yrs: 5pm - 6.30pm; 15+ yrs: 7pm - 8.30pm;
£4/£3 concessions
VOCAL ACADEMY
The Met is run by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association, a company limited by guarantee (No. 2370868) and a registered charity (No. 701879).
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THE MET TEAM FEEDBACK OR ENQUIRIES
A programme of dance, music making and vocal coaching for young people interested in performing.
The theatre arts performance project involves drama, movement, comedy, costume, set design, scriptwriting and much more. Call 0161 761 2216 for more information.
DANCE WORKSHOP WITH LEITHA MANTEL Thursdays (from 12 January) 6.30pm-8pm. £5 per session. Block book ten sessions for £35.
An exciting and dynamic classical and contemporary dance class with Leitha Mantel. Internationally trained in Ukraine and Germany, Leitha offers a unique blend of style, movement and grace. The sessions are perfect for dancers with intermediate dance training who want to explore the versatility of dance. Auditions will be held on Tuesday 10 January, 6-8pm. There will be a public show at The Met on 9 March with a finale show to be held in Manchester.
PROGRAMME WORKSHOPS LEARN SKILLS FROM MET ARTISTS Selected theatre productions throughout the season are holding workshops with limited places for the public. These are The Steppe Brothers, Lost Property, Great Expectations, The Case of the Frightened Lady and Wonky Beauty. Those who take part will spend sessions with the actors and some will have the opportunity to take part in the final production. Swåp are also offering a group of young musicians the opportunity to spend a session with the band and learn the tricks of the trade. For more information, prices and group bookings, please call 0161 761 7107. 27
ARTS DEVELOPMENT INVOLVED IN PERFORMANCE The Met supports the local community and is interested in using performing arts for personal and professional development. The Met is constantly expanding the range of groups we work with to help develop arts audiences and support the performers of the future.
David Agnew Director
Victoria Robinson Marketing Manager
Chris McClung Technical Manager
BURY VOCAL COLLECTIVE Tuesday, 7.30pm-9pm
Clare Payne Administrator
Moira Burton Finance Administrator
Nathan Berry Avis Ashworth Front of House Manager Box Office Supervisor
Marketing Officer: Nick Smale; Events Technician: Terry Moses; Duty Manager: Rachel Ponka. The Met, Market Street, Bury, Lancs, BL9 0BW Admin: 0161 761 7107 Fax: 08700 520 297 Automatic Restaurant: 0161 763 9399 email: post@themet.biz
Bury Vocal Collective (BVC) is a collective of people from the Bury and north Manchester area who wish to sing; regardless of whether they think they are in tune or not! This season the group will focus on performing classic love songs at an event taking place on 31 March.
Saturday Mornings Fun singing workshops.
HOW TO FIND THE MET LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
£2 per session Contact Vocal Academy on 0161 861 7521 to book
STAGECOACH Sundays, 10am-1pm For anyone with an interest in acting singing and dance. For more information please call 0161 763 6161.
MET EXPRESS Monday & Tuesday, 7pm-9pm A theatre group meeting on Monday and Tuesday evenings for disabled young people with an interest in performance.
KASH KYDS Tuesdays, 4.30pm - 7pm
Bury Elizabethan Suite
B U RY By Car from the M60 (~10 mins) Take Junction 18 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 third traffic lights junction (the Elizabethan Suite is across to your left) into Haymarket Street. By Car from Manchester City Centre (~20 mins) 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 St. 26
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 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.
Wednesdays, 10-14 yrs: 5pm - 6.30pm; 15+ yrs: 7pm - 8.30pm;
£4/£3 concessions
VOCAL ACADEMY
The Met is run by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association, a company limited by guarantee (No. 2370868) and a registered charity (No. 701879).
TAPP
THE MET
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
THE MET TEAM FEEDBACK OR ENQUIRIES
A programme of dance, music making and vocal coaching for young people interested in performing.
The theatre arts performance project involves drama, movement, comedy, costume, set design, scriptwriting and much more. Call 0161 761 2216 for more information.
DANCE WORKSHOP WITH LEITHA MANTEL Thursdays (from 12 January) 6.30pm-8pm. £5 per session. Block book ten sessions for £35.
An exciting and dynamic classical and contemporary dance class with Leitha Mantel. Internationally trained in Ukraine and Germany, Leitha offers a unique blend of style, movement and grace. The sessions are perfect for dancers with intermediate dance training who want to explore the versatility of dance. Auditions will be held on Tuesday 10 January, 6-8pm. There will be a public show at The Met on 9 March with a finale show to be held in Manchester.
PROGRAMME WORKSHOPS LEARN SKILLS FROM MET ARTISTS Selected theatre productions throughout the season are holding workshops with limited places for the public. These are The Steppe Brothers, Lost Property, Great Expectations, The Case of the Frightened Lady and Wonky Beauty. Those who take part will spend sessions with the actors and some will have the opportunity to take part in the final production. Swåp are also offering a group of young musicians the opportunity to spend a session with the band and learn the tricks of the trade. For more information, prices and group bookings, please call 0161 761 7107. 27
THE MET : Ticket Office: 0161 761 2216 : www.themet.biz
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L I V E P E R F O R M A N C E I N B U RY
FROM THE MET… By Phone: Just call 0161 761 2216. If you have a query outside of opening hours, there is a 24 hour answer machine.
In person: Monday-Friday from 10am-5pm; Saturdays 10am4pm and from one hour before the start of each show.
Online: Via www.themet.biz
OTHER OUTLETS… Ticketline: Call 0870 444 5556, or visit Piccadilly Box Office in Manchester’s St Anne’s Square. Online at www.ticketline.co.uk.
Big Pink Music: 61 Thomas Street (in the Northern Quarter), Manchester. Open Monday to Friday 10am-6pm. Saturday 9.30am-6pm.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTS
GROUP BOOKINGS
We want our activities to be affordable to the widest range of people. Our concessions price is for people in full time education or who rely solely on a state benefit to survive. 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.
Buy ten tickets and get an eleventh free. (Subject to availability. Must be purchased in one transaction).
REFUNDS
SEATING
We regret that we are unable to offer refunds. Exchange of tickets may be possible.
PERFORMANCE TIMES For events where an on stage time is indicated shows will commence at the time stated. (Check your ticket for details). Many of our events are standing or partially seated – please check when purchasing your tickets.
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