Classes and Workshops Stagecoach Sundays 10am-1pm With Ruth Mauriello. For 6-16 yearolds with an interest in dance, drama and music. Call 0161 763 6161 or 07738267346 for more information.
Bury Boys Break-Dance Monday 4pm-5pm / £3 A break-dance crew for boys aged 11-16 (school year 7 to 11). Learn break dance moves and stunts. All levels of experience welcome.
Metro Jazz Mondays 6.30pm-9.30pm £70 (£50 conc) per term Led by Munch Manship. Front line musicians needed for The Met’s community jazz orchestra. Over 16s.
Met Express Mondays 7.30pm-9pm Tuesdays 10.30am-12noon Tuesdays 7.30pm-9pm Drama for people with disabilities.
Bury Youth Dance Tuesdays 5pm-7pm Led by Claire Fildes. For 11-17 years olds interested in dance. Young people explore their creativity through dance for performance.
Visitor Information Black Pudding Youth Theatre
Bury Youth Theatre
Tuesdays 5pm-7pm
Wed 5.30pm-7pm (9-13 yrs) Wed 7pm-9pm (14 yrs+) £2.50 per session
Youth drama from Bury Youth Service, led by MaD Theatre. Email D.Cretney@bury.gov.uk.
Salsa Beginners Every Tuesday 7.30pm from May 3 for 8 weeks £6 per week / £42 for course Work off those calories and learn to dance! Learn a catalogue of steps and turn patterns, building a routine you can practice and show off on any dancefloor. Each week steps will be revised and added to in fun and lively classes. No partner required but couples are welcome. Casual clothing and smooth soled shoes essential. Phone Amos on 07837044656 for information or go to www.amosderoover.com.
Zumba® Tuesdays 8.45pm / £6 per week Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what Zumba is all about. It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latininspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Zumba Fitness blends red-hot international music and contagious steps to form a “fitness-party” that is downright addictive. Trainers, loose top and tracksuit bottoms essential. Phone Keeley on 07582252736 for information.
script.com Weds 7pm monthly from 11 May A member-led group open to anyone with an interest in writing theatre, TV, radio or film scripts. Meets to share scripts / works-in-progress, and offer feedback and support. New members welcome. Email scriptdotcom@googlemail.com.
Led by Marc Young and Sammy Deas. A fun drama session where members explore their creativity through devising, improvising, games, and other activities whilst developing skills such as team building, voice projection and confidence!
Sing Wednesdays 7.30pm Alternate weeks from 4 May / £4 Sing is a drop in session that gives anyone and everyone the chance to enjoy the magic of group harmony singing, and to experience a wide range of songs from many different genres. The group sing unaccompanied (acapella) and all songs are taught by ear – no music reading ability is necessary. This is a non-performing group – the focus is very much on having fun and enjoying singing for its own sake. Come along and see for yourself!
Aiming High Saturdays 11am-1pm / £2 Weekly sessions for young people with disabilities or additional needs, from Bury Council Childrens Services and The Met. Craft and drama sessions, gallery and theatre visits. Build confidence, make friends and learn great skills in a fun and creative environment.
Bloco Ashê: Bury Samba Saturdays 11am-1pm £5 / £3 conc / £2 under 16s A welcoming and exciting samba percussive workshop catering for beginners and beyond. The band welcomes new members.
Ticket booking By phone from 0161 761 2216 Online via www.themet.biz In person from The Met. Mon to Fri 10am-8pm; Saturday 11am-5pm.
• Concessions are available for
children, under 26s, people over 60, on benefit or in education.
• Groups Buy ten tickets for the
Welcome to The Met How to Find Us
Based in Bury town centre, The Met is a intimate venue with a programme of touring music and theatre from the UK and beyond.
The Met is based in one of Bury’s most impressive Victorian buildings. Car from the M60 Take Junction 18 onto the M66. Exit the M66 at signs for Bury and follow signs for East Lancs Railway. On Angouleme Way (Bury’s ring road), turn right at the third traffic lights junction into Haymarket St. Within Bury Town Centre The Met is on Market Street, a minute’s walk away from Bury Bus and Metrolink Interchange, right next to the Millgate Shopping Centre.
same show in one transaction and get an eleventhth free.
Car from Central Manchester Continue north on Deansgate onto Bury New Road (A56).This 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.
Our audiences visit from across the northwest to experience one of the country’s busiest and most innovative programmes reflecting the very best in live music, theatre and comedy.
Tram from Salford & Manchester Metrolink takes 20 minutes from Manchester to Bury. For more information visit www.metrolink.co.uk
What’s On
• We are unable to offer
refunds. Ticket exchange may be possible.
• A transaction fee is payable
May » July 2011
on phone and online bookings. There is no fee for bookings in person.
The Met is operated by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association a registered charity (No 701879).
Membership If you love coming to The Met and want to support us, why not become a member? Call 0161 761 2216 to join. Membership fees
• Single membership £30 • Joint membership £50 Membership benefits
• Saving on event tickets. • 10% off food in Automatic. • Invitations to VIP and members events. • Twice yearly newsletter. • Receive your Met brochure before anyone else. • No transaction fee. Keep in touch
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Access
Hire The Met
The Met is a fully accessible venue, on both its ground and first floors.
For performances, conferences, meetings and exhibitions, our spaces are as versatile as your events. Our experienced staff and professional facilities take the hassle out of your event:
• The entrance is fully ramped
with a lift to the main theatre and an accessible toilet built to Changing Places standards.
• We have staff on hand to help. Should you require a personal escort, we can supply that person with a free ticket.
• A magnetic induction loop
for hearing aid users is used in the Main Theatre for the majority of our events.
• Guide dogs are welcome, and
water can be provided on request.
We want your visit to The Met to be a first class experience. If you have any special requirements call us on 0161 761 2216 to let us know, and we'll do our best to help.
Address The Met, Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BW Tickets 0161 761 2216 Admin 0161 761 7107
• Sound and lighting by experienced stage technicians • Ticket sales through our friendly ticket office • Fully licensed bar • High quality catering from the expert chefs of Automatic • Marketing advice and support
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We gratefully acknowledge the support of our funders:
Edwin Street Recording Studio Opening May 2011
We welcome promotions by bands, amateur and professional groups, and independent event promoters. Call 0161 761 7107 or email hires@themet.biz to discuss your requirements.
The Met, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW | 0161 761 2216 | www.themet.biz
The Met is building on its success as a top north-west venue by opening a professional recording studio this May. The studio will make The Met the region’s leading centre for traditional music performance, participation, education and recording.
If you’re a professional or amateur musician looking to record your work, give us a call for some very reasonable packages. Prices start from as little as £25. For more information email hires@themet.biz or call 0161 761 7107.
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