Visitor Information Getting Here
SERVING BURY ALL DAY EVERY DAY @AUTOMATICCAFE /AUTOMATICCAFEBURY
TAKE a Seat A Better Met is our £4.6m campaign to refurbish, renovate and reinvigorate The Met. We have secured all but 5% of the necessary funding and need your help for the final push. Once the works have been completed, the auditorium will have brand new seating. We are offering you the chance to have your name and dedication on one of the new seats by donating just £7 a month for three years.
Ticket Booking
• By phone from 0161 761 2216 • Online via www.themet.biz • In person Tuesday to Friday
12-7pm / Saturday 11am-5pm
• Concessions available for
Visit our sister pub, restaurant & brewery on Silver Street in Bury theclarence.co.uk
Let’s be Friends
Becoming a Friend of The Met is the key to unlocking the incredible programme of music, comedy, theatre and family shows at The Met.
Experience more…
• Invitations to Artistic Director David Agnew’s choice of events of the season • Advance season brochure • Invitations to VIP and exclusive Friends’ events
Save more…
• No booking or exchange fees • 10% off food at Automatic Choose from an Individual Friendship for £30 or a Joint Friendship for two people at the same address for £50. To become a Friend call the Box Office on 0161 761 2216, go online at www.themet.biz and click on Let’s be Friends or come into The Met in person.
The studio offers low pricing for professional and non-professional musicians. Sessions starting from just £30 per hour or free for those under 19 years living or studying in Bury.
January - March 2016
refunds. Ticket exchange may be possible with a £2 admin fee.
•
• We have staff on hand to help.
Our air-conditioned control room is fully equipped with a Toft ATB24 24 Channel console, an excellent selection of microphones and some of the finest outboard equipment available.
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.
Every Saturday in term time from 9 January
The Met is operated by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association a registered charity (No 701879).
Juniors 9-13 years, 10-11.30am / £3 Seniors 14+years, 11.30-1.30pm / £4
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our funders and sponsors:
web http://themet.biz
If you enjoy singing and would like to experience the buzz of a Rock Choir rehearsal firsthand, book your free taster for Bury Rock Choir online at www.rockchoir.com.
Stagecoach Every Sunday 10am-1pm
Bury Youth Dance Company is for young people interested in dance and creativity. BYDC Street Dance is a fun commercial street dance session teaching foundation steps and grooves to build into a routine. BYDC Contemporary is for dance enthusiasts to explore their physicality and imagination through carefully crafted creative exercises. At the end of the project BYDC will have choreographed its own dance piece. Each session starts with contemporary technique.
Metro Jazz Every Monday 6.30-9.30pm from 11 January / £80 term / £55 concession
Admin 0161 761 7107 email post@themet.biz
The most well-known contemporary choir with groups across Britain, Rock Choir has a pioneering new approach to vocal training and entertainment, raising money for charity through performances and events.
£2 per session if attending both £3 for just one session
Training in dance, drama and singing for 4-18 year olds. For more information contact Ruth Mauriello on 0161 763 6161 or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/bury.
Tickets 0161 761 2216
NEW Every Wednesday 11.30am-1pm starting 13 January
Bury Youth Dance Company
Address The Met, Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BW
Every Monday 7.30-10pm starting 11 January
Drama and sensory workshops, for young people with mental and physical disabilities. Plenty of artistic and creative opportunities, lots of fun and a great way to make friends. Supported Rehearsals held on Tuesdays by Bury Council Children’s Services, BYDC Street Dance 4.30-5.30pm BBC Children in Need and The Met. BYDC Contemporary Dance 5.30-7pm
For more details, to organise a tour, or to book a recording session phone 0161 761 7107 or email info@edwinstreetstudio.com.
The Met, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW • 0161 761 2216 • www.themet.biz
Rock Choir
Eight sessions every Monday, starting 4 January
Rock Choir
An a capella, multi harmony, community choir, for all ages and abilities to share a love of singing.
Perfect for all aspects of recording, mastering, mixing and learning, the studio offers affordable options for all.
Harmonica
Beginners 5.30pm Beginners continued 6.45pm A percussive group for all levels playing Intermediate/Advanced 8pm samba influenced grooves and global £42 term / £35 term concession beats across Bury. Courses in harmonica for all levels, New members of all ages welcome. led by musician Mat Walklate. For information visit blocoashe.co.uk or call 01204 882201.
Aiming High
The facility boasts a spacious studio floor plus an isolated booth for recording vocals.
The entrance is fully ramped with a lift to the main theatre and an accessible toilet built to Changing Places standards.
Every Saturday 11am-1pm from 16 January / £5 / £3 concession £2 under 16s
£5 / £3 unemployed / £1 under 16s
is payable on phone and online bookings. There is no fee for bookings in person.
The Met is a fully accessible venue, on both its ground and first floors.
Bury Samba
Alternate Saturdays 2-4pm from Saturday 9 January
• A transaction fee of £2.50
Access
Bloco AshÊ
Inspire Community Voices
The studio also offers a range of training courses from introduction to sound recording, to training on music software – see the Classes and Workshop page for more information.
• Refunds We are unable to offer
• 24 hour priority booking by email for all new events • Dedicated booking line 10am-5pm Monday-Friday • Access to the Ramsbottom Festival VIP area with a standard priced ticket • Regular updates on our upcoming renovation • A tour of the new building before the official opening • Seasonal newsletter
Thank you in advance for supporting us and we look forward to welcoming you to our refurbished venue in winter 2016.
S
ituated at The Met, Edwin Street Recording Studio is a professional facility featuring state of the art recording equipment and superb acoustics.
children, people over 60, on benefits or in education.
Access more…
You can dedicate your seat now – just email your dedication to fundraising@themet.biz, or call 0161 761 7107.
What’s On
The Met is located in the centre of Bury, easily accessible by road and public transport. For directions visit www.themet.biz/location
OPEN FROM 10AM FOR SLAP UP BREAKFAST, SPEEDY BREAKFAST, MORNING COFFEE, QUICK LUNCH, SLOW LUNCH, HIGH TEA, CHIPPY TEA, POSH DINNER, INFORMAL DINNER, REAL ALE, WEE DRAMS, GLAMOROUS COCKTAILS... AND NIGHT CAPS. AUTOMATICCAFE.COM
Classes & Workshops
The Met’s community jazz orchestra led by Munch Manship. Ages 16+.
Bury Youth Theatre Every Wednesday from 6 January BYT Minis 5-8 years 4.30-5.30pm / £2 per session BYT Juniors 9-13 years 5.30-7pm / £3 per session BYT Seniors 14+years 7-8.30pm / £3 per session Explore your creativity through improvisation, games and other performance related activities.
Introduction to Sound Recording Every Wednesday 7pm-9pm for five weeks starting 20 January This five week course covers: studio equipment, microphone technique and signal flow; drum recording techniques; instrument recording, Pro Tools and overdubbing; and hardware and software techniques.
One to Fives Jump and Jive Every Thursday 10.30-11.30am Starts 14 January / £2.50 per child A fun filled creative physical session for you and your little ones to boogie, explore and make stories through movement. Designed and led by Clare Fildes.
Visitor Information Getting Here
SERVING BURY ALL DAY EVERY DAY @AUTOMATICCAFE /AUTOMATICCAFEBURY
TAKE a Seat A Better Met is our £4.6m campaign to refurbish, renovate and reinvigorate The Met. We have secured all but 5% of the necessary funding and need your help for the final push. Once the works have been completed, the auditorium will have brand new seating. We are offering you the chance to have your name and dedication on one of the new seats by donating just £7 a month for three years.
Ticket Booking
• By phone from 0161 761 2216 • Online via www.themet.biz • In person Tuesday to Friday
12-7pm / Saturday 11am-5pm
• Concessions available for
Visit our sister pub, restaurant & brewery on Silver Street in Bury theclarence.co.uk
Let’s be Friends
Becoming a Friend of The Met is the key to unlocking the incredible programme of music, comedy, theatre and family shows at The Met.
Experience more…
• Invitations to Artistic Director David Agnew’s choice of events of the season • Advance season brochure • Invitations to VIP and exclusive Friends’ events
Save more…
• No booking or exchange fees • 10% off food at Automatic Choose from an Individual Friendship for £30 or a Joint Friendship for two people at the same address for £50. To become a Friend call the Box Office on 0161 761 2216, go online at www.themet.biz and click on Let’s be Friends or come into The Met in person.
The studio offers low pricing for professional and non-professional musicians. Sessions starting from just £30 per hour or free for those under 19 years living or studying in Bury.
January - March 2016
refunds. Ticket exchange may be possible with a £2 admin fee.
•
• We have staff on hand to help.
Our air-conditioned control room is fully equipped with a Toft ATB24 24 Channel console, an excellent selection of microphones and some of the finest outboard equipment available.
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.
Every Saturday in term time from 9 January
The Met is operated by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association a registered charity (No 701879).
Juniors 9-13 years, 10-11.30am / £3 Seniors 14+years, 11.30-1.30pm / £4
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our funders and sponsors:
web http://themet.biz
If you enjoy singing and would like to experience the buzz of a Rock Choir rehearsal firsthand, book your free taster for Bury Rock Choir online at www.rockchoir.com.
Stagecoach Every Sunday 10am-1pm
Bury Youth Dance Company is for young people interested in dance and creativity. BYDC Street Dance is a fun commercial street dance session teaching foundation steps and grooves to build into a routine. BYDC Contemporary is for dance enthusiasts to explore their physicality and imagination through carefully crafted creative exercises. At the end of the project BYDC will have choreographed its own dance piece. Each session starts with contemporary technique.
Metro Jazz Every Monday 6.30-9.30pm from 11 January / £80 term / £55 concession
Admin 0161 761 7107 email post@themet.biz
The most well-known contemporary choir with groups across Britain, Rock Choir has a pioneering new approach to vocal training and entertainment, raising money for charity through performances and events.
£2 per session if attending both £3 for just one session
Training in dance, drama and singing for 4-18 year olds. For more information contact Ruth Mauriello on 0161 763 6161 or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/bury.
Tickets 0161 761 2216
NEW Every Wednesday 11.30am-1pm starting 13 January
Bury Youth Dance Company
Address The Met, Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BW
Every Monday 7.30-10pm starting 11 January
Drama and sensory workshops, for young people with mental and physical disabilities. Plenty of artistic and creative opportunities, lots of fun and a great way to make friends. Supported Rehearsals held on Tuesdays by Bury Council Children’s Services, BYDC Street Dance 4.30-5.30pm BBC Children in Need and The Met. BYDC Contemporary Dance 5.30-7pm
For more details, to organise a tour, or to book a recording session phone 0161 761 7107 or email info@edwinstreetstudio.com.
The Met, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW • 0161 761 2216 • www.themet.biz
Rock Choir
Eight sessions every Monday, starting 4 January
Rock Choir
An a capella, multi harmony, community choir, for all ages and abilities to share a love of singing.
Perfect for all aspects of recording, mastering, mixing and learning, the studio offers affordable options for all.
Harmonica
Beginners 5.30pm Beginners continued 6.45pm A percussive group for all levels playing Intermediate/Advanced 8pm samba influenced grooves and global £42 term / £35 term concession beats across Bury. Courses in harmonica for all levels, New members of all ages welcome. led by musician Mat Walklate. For information visit blocoashe.co.uk or call 01204 882201.
Aiming High
The facility boasts a spacious studio floor plus an isolated booth for recording vocals.
The entrance is fully ramped with a lift to the main theatre and an accessible toilet built to Changing Places standards.
Every Saturday 11am-1pm from 16 January / £5 / £3 concession £2 under 16s
£5 / £3 unemployed / £1 under 16s
is payable on phone and online bookings. There is no fee for bookings in person.
The Met is a fully accessible venue, on both its ground and first floors.
Bury Samba
Alternate Saturdays 2-4pm from Saturday 9 January
• A transaction fee of £2.50
Access
Bloco AshÊ
Inspire Community Voices
The studio also offers a range of training courses from introduction to sound recording, to training on music software – see the Classes and Workshop page for more information.
• Refunds We are unable to offer
• 24 hour priority booking by email for all new events • Dedicated booking line 10am-5pm Monday-Friday • Access to the Ramsbottom Festival VIP area with a standard priced ticket • Regular updates on our upcoming renovation • A tour of the new building before the official opening • Seasonal newsletter
Thank you in advance for supporting us and we look forward to welcoming you to our refurbished venue in winter 2016.
S
ituated at The Met, Edwin Street Recording Studio is a professional facility featuring state of the art recording equipment and superb acoustics.
children, people over 60, on benefits or in education.
Access more…
You can dedicate your seat now – just email your dedication to fundraising@themet.biz, or call 0161 761 7107.
What’s On
The Met is located in the centre of Bury, easily accessible by road and public transport. For directions visit www.themet.biz/location
OPEN FROM 10AM FOR SLAP UP BREAKFAST, SPEEDY BREAKFAST, MORNING COFFEE, QUICK LUNCH, SLOW LUNCH, HIGH TEA, CHIPPY TEA, POSH DINNER, INFORMAL DINNER, REAL ALE, WEE DRAMS, GLAMOROUS COCKTAILS... AND NIGHT CAPS. AUTOMATICCAFE.COM
Classes & Workshops
The Met’s community jazz orchestra led by Munch Manship. Ages 16+.
Bury Youth Theatre Every Wednesday from 6 January BYT Minis 5-8 years 4.30-5.30pm / £2 per session BYT Juniors 9-13 years 5.30-7pm / £3 per session BYT Seniors 14+years 7-8.30pm / £3 per session Explore your creativity through improvisation, games and other performance related activities.
Introduction to Sound Recording Every Wednesday 7pm-9pm for five weeks starting 20 January This five week course covers: studio equipment, microphone technique and signal flow; drum recording techniques; instrument recording, Pro Tools and overdubbing; and hardware and software techniques.
One to Fives Jump and Jive Every Thursday 10.30-11.30am Starts 14 January / £2.50 per child A fun filled creative physical session for you and your little ones to boogie, explore and make stories through movement. Designed and led by Clare Fildes.
Phone 0161 761 2216 for tickets
Book online at www.themet.biz
John Wheeler
Before The Dawn
The No Covers Solo Show Friday 22 January 8pm £12 / Rock and pop
The Swing Commanders Friday 29 January 8pm / £11 / Jazz
Vibrant Lancashire quintet on a Hayseed Dixie frontman John Wheeler mission to promote sophisticated brings you transatlantic songwriting harmonies, hot solos and pretty turned inside out and right side wrong. dresses. Enjoy high energy makeovers of the best mid twentieth century songs from Glenn Miller to the singing cowboys.
Songs of Separation
January GA GA A tribute to Queen Friday 15 January 8pm £14 advance / £16 door / Rock & pop No wigs, no make-up but instead a host of massive Queen songs played like they were meant to be.
Manc Floyd Sat 16 January 8.30pm / Standing Sun 17 January 8.30pm / Seated £13 / Rock & pop Talented eight piece tribute to Pink Floyd. An unforgettable evening with a spectacular light show and stunning projections. Featuring hits including Piper at the Gates of Dawn, Meddle and Dark Side of the Moon.
Saturday 23 January 8pm £20 / Folk Ten female folk musicians from England and Scotland perform songs on the theme of ‘separation’. Featuring Eliza Carthy, Karine Polwart, Hannah James, Hazel Askew, Rowan Rheingans, Mary Macmaster, Kate Young, Hannah Read, Jenn Butterworth and Jen Hill.
The Rails Thursday 28 January 8.15pm £10 / Standing / Folk Folk rock from duo Kami Thompson and James Walbourne. Traditional and original songs that stand outside of time yet resonate with contemporary urgency.
Mat Walklate and Paolo Fuschi Friday 29 January 8pm / £10 / Blues Classic 50s and 60s blues, R&B and a little ska from British Blues Harp Champion Mat Walklate on harmonica and vocals and Paolo Fuschi on guitar.
Adventures with Sam ...on the farm! Saturday 30 January 11am £6 / Family show Sam is back for an adventure of a lifetime! Jump head first into his story and come down to the farm where you will meet Heidi the hen, Simon the sheep dog and help solve the mystery of the missing golden egg. 3-7 years.
A tribute to Kate Bush
Saturday 30 January 8pm £12.50 advance / £12 adv concs £13.50 door / Rock & pop Enjoy beloved loved songs such as Running Up That Hill, Wuthering Heights and King of the Mountain.
Aoife O’Donovan Band A Mr Kite Benefit Sun 31 January 8pm / £14 / Americana Returning after her appearance with I’m With Her, Aoife O’Donovan brings along a band to parade her new album In the Magic Hour due for release in January.
February Gordie MacKeeman AND HIS RHYTHM BOYS
Thu 4 February 8pm / £12 seated £10 standing / Americana Guided by the sharp cuts of his fiddle, his crazy leg shakes and a laughing regard for physics Gordie MacKeeman is accompanied by his Rhythm Boys who deliver surefooted roots music.
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First Thursday COMEDY CLUB
Tim O’Brien
Sittin’ Pretty
All Winners Special
Sun 7 February 8pm / £15 / Americana
Friday 12 February 8pm £8 / Standing / Rock & pop
Thursday 4 February 8.30pm £8 advance / £10 door / Comedy
Bandleader, songwriter, instrumentalist, and vocalist Tim O’Brien is back with new solo album Pompadour.
A Mr Kite Benefit
Featuring winner of the Three “a master of American folk Weeks Edinburgh Fringe Award, Kate Smurthwaite; The Met’s 2015 Comedian music... and one of my favourite of the Year, Tom King; Real XS Comedian singers” Mark Knopfler of the Year 2012, Richard Massara and BBC Laughter Award winner, Barry Dodds.
The Beat
Galleon Blast
Thursday 11 February 8pm £16 / Standing / Rock & pop
Saturday 6 February 8pm £12 / Standing / Rock & pop
One of the biggest bands of the 2-Tone movement, The Beat perform their best loved hits including Mirror in the Bathroom and Too Nice To Talk To.
With a selection of rum-soaked songs and shanties, the seadogs of Galleon Blast whip up a storm to get all and sundry friggin’ in the riggin’.Featuring The Story of members of The Family Mahone and Mark Radcliffe and Foes, including pirate Friday 12 February 8pm DJ Mr Radcliffe himself. £15 advance / £13 advance conc £16 door / Rock & pop
Billy Joel
Mad Winter
Saturday 6 February 8pm £7 / Standing / Rock & pop Up and coming indie/rock four piece inspired by Stereophonics, Kasabian, and Catfish and the Bottlemen.
An exploration of the stories that inspired Billy Joel’s songs. A show from Andy Mudd with everything from humour to stories to singing Billy’s much loved hits all whilst sounding exactly like the great man himself.
Tim O’Brien
Manc Floyd The Rails
John Wheeler Songs of Separation
The Swing Commanders
Gordie MacKeeman and his Rhythm Boys Adventures with Sam ...on the farm!
Aoife O’Donovan
The Tap Dancing Mermaid Performed by Tessa Bide
A young band of rare intensity and atmospheric vocals, rock’n’roll quintet Sittin’ Pretty are notorious for their passionate and electrifying performances.
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle Saturday 13 February 8pm £20 standard / £22 premium / Folk Three members of the BBC Transatlantic Sessions come to The Met as part of a unique European tour. A rare chance to see three of the world’s finest folk musicians share a stage.
Monday 15 February 11am & 1pm £7 / Family show
Rob Heron and
the Teapad Orchestra Thursday 25 February 8pm £10 / Americana With their own brand of western swing, blues, gypsy jazz and country, this hot six-piece have earned themselves a sizeable fanbase in the UK.
Marina creeps out of her house every night to tap dance by the sea. But one moonlit night she meets a mysterious, watery boy swimming by, and her life is never the same again! Ages 3+.
Breabach
THE CURIOUS ADVENTURES
Saturday 27 February 8pm £15 / £13 concession / Folk
OF PINOCCHIO Lyngo Theatre
Fri 19 February 1pm / £7 / Family show
Best Live Act at the 2013 Scots Trad Music Awards, five-piece Breabach deliver thrilling contemporary folk music that has earned them international recognition as one of the UK’s most dynamic bands.
Ruby Turner
Crickets, cats, foxes and, of course, the world-famous puppet, will spring out of our collection of dusty, old, magic books while Patrick Lynch from CBeebies pulls all the strings to bring you the true story of Pinocchio. Ages 4+.
Sunday 14 February 8pm £22 / Rock & pop
Mad4Brit
First Thursday COMEDY CLUB
Ruby Turner is one of the UK’s finest Soul, R&B, Jazz and Gospel singers. She has played with greats including The Four Tops and The Temptations, and now performs as one of the main singers with Jools Holland and his Band.
Saturday 20 February 8pm £12 / £10 concession / Rock & pop
Thursday 3 March 8.30pm £8 advance / £10 door / Comedy
An exciting energetic tribute to the Madchester era. Expect to hear songs from Stone Roses, Oasis, The Happy Mondays and more.
Featuring New Zealand Star Sully O’Sullivan, magician El Baldiniho, Take the Mike winner John Scott and frustrated Yorkshireman Jim Bayes.
MARCH
Leveret
Blue Rose Code
Metro Jazz
Thursday 3 March 8pm / £16 / Folk
Sat 5 March 8pm / £10 / Rock & pop
Friday 11 March 8pm / £5 / Jazz
Three of England’s finest folk musicians in an exciting collaboration. Join Andy Cutting, Sam Sweeney and Rob Habron for a performance of consummate musicianship, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity.
At the edge of contemporary alt-folk, Blue Rose Code’s music evokes a meeting of Van Morrison and a young John Martyn, both shipwrecked with a bunch of Motown records.
The Met’s community jazz orchestra, led by Munch Manship, perform a mix of the best foot-tapping jazz.
LITTLE SHOP Andy Fairweather OF HORRORS Low & the Lowriders PADOS Youth Theatre Wed 9 - Fri 11 March 7.30pm Saturday 12 March 2.30pm & 7.30pm Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen £10 Wed / £12 Thu-Sat / Theatre Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit A new production of the popular after pop hit including Bend Me Shape sci-fi rock musical. Meek flower shop assistant Seymour pines for flower Me and Hello Suzy. shop co-worker Audrey. During a total Now following a solo path, he has eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant released solo albums and a live DVD. he names Audrey II, however it only Performing with The Low Riders, this feeds on human flesh and blood… tour sees the latest in a new chapter of the story develop. Fri 4 March 8pm / £18 / Rock & pop
Marc O’Reilly
U2 2 Saturday 5 March 8pm / standing £10 advance / £11 door / Rock & pop The world’s longest running U2 tribute band, known for their attention to sounds and stage presence.
Thursday 10 March 8pm £10 / Folk / Blues
CHIP SHOP CHIPS Box of Tricks Theatre Company Wednesday 16 March 7pm at Ramsbottom Civic Hall Thursday 17 March 7pm at Delicious Café, Fusilier Museum, Bury £13 (including a fish & chip supper) It’s the reopening of Booth and Son’s Fish & Chip Shop. Eric has returned home, over forty years after he left, and it’s time for a fresh start. But old flame Christine has other ideas... Put on your dancing shoes, tuck into a fish supper and brace yourself for a unique theatrical experience. This is theatre, but not as you know it: dinner, dance and a show all rolled into one! Prepare to be transported back to a time of chippy teas and Northern Soul with an immersive love story set in a chippy.
Irish troubadour Marc O’Reilly has established himself as one of the most exciting folk/ blues artists.
The Beat
Blue Rose Code
Ruby Turner
The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio
Rob Heron and the Teapad Orchestra The Tap Dancing Mermaid
Galleon Blast
The story of Billy Joel
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Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker & John Doyle
Breabach
Leveret
U2 2
Andy Fairweather Low
Marc O’Reilly
Little Shop of Horrors
Chip Shop Chips
Visitor Information Getting Here
SERVING BURY ALL DAY EVERY DAY @AUTOMATICCAFE /AUTOMATICCAFEBURY
TAKE a Seat A Better Met is our £4.6m campaign to refurbish, renovate and reinvigorate The Met. We have secured all but 5% of the necessary funding and need your help for the final push. Once the works have been completed, the auditorium will have brand new seating. We are offering you the chance to have your name and dedication on one of the new seats by donating just £7 a month for three years.
Ticket Booking
• By phone from 0161 761 2216 • Online via www.themet.biz • In person Tuesday to Friday
12-7pm / Saturday 11am-5pm
• Concessions available for
Visit our sister pub, restaurant & brewery on Silver Street in Bury theclarence.co.uk
Let’s be Friends
Becoming a Friend of The Met is the key to unlocking the incredible programme of music, comedy, theatre and family shows at The Met.
Experience more…
• Invitations to Artistic Director David Agnew’s choice of events of the season • Advance season brochure • Invitations to VIP and exclusive Friends’ events
Save more…
• No booking or exchange fees • 10% off food at Automatic Choose from an Individual Friendship for £30 or a Joint Friendship for two people at the same address for £50. To become a Friend call the Box Office on 0161 761 2216, go online at www.themet.biz and click on Let’s be Friends or come into The Met in person.
The studio offers low pricing for professional and non-professional musicians. Sessions starting from just £30 per hour or free for those under 19 years living or studying in Bury.
January - March 2016
refunds. Ticket exchange may be possible with a £2 admin fee.
•
• We have staff on hand to help.
Our air-conditioned control room is fully equipped with a Toft ATB24 24 Channel console, an excellent selection of microphones and some of the finest outboard equipment available.
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.
Every Saturday in term time from 9 January
The Met is operated by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association a registered charity (No 701879).
Juniors 9-13 years, 10-11.30am / £3 Seniors 14+years, 11.30-1.30pm / £4
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our funders and sponsors:
web http://themet.biz
If you enjoy singing and would like to experience the buzz of a Rock Choir rehearsal firsthand, book your free taster for Bury Rock Choir online at www.rockchoir.com.
Stagecoach Every Sunday 10am-1pm
Bury Youth Dance Company is for young people interested in dance and creativity. BYDC Street Dance is a fun commercial street dance session teaching foundation steps and grooves to build into a routine. BYDC Contemporary is for dance enthusiasts to explore their physicality and imagination through carefully crafted creative exercises. At the end of the project BYDC will have choreographed its own dance piece. Each session starts with contemporary technique.
Metro Jazz Every Monday 6.30-9.30pm from 11 January / £80 term / £55 concession
Admin 0161 761 7107 email post@themet.biz
The most well-known contemporary choir with groups across Britain, Rock Choir has a pioneering new approach to vocal training and entertainment, raising money for charity through performances and events.
£2 per session if attending both £3 for just one session
Training in dance, drama and singing for 4-18 year olds. For more information contact Ruth Mauriello on 0161 763 6161 or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/bury.
Tickets 0161 761 2216
NEW Every Wednesday 11.30am-1pm starting 13 January
Bury Youth Dance Company
Address The Met, Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BW
Every Monday 7.30-10pm starting 11 January
Drama and sensory workshops, for young people with mental and physical disabilities. Plenty of artistic and creative opportunities, lots of fun and a great way to make friends. Supported Rehearsals held on Tuesdays by Bury Council Children’s Services, BYDC Street Dance 4.30-5.30pm BBC Children in Need and The Met. BYDC Contemporary Dance 5.30-7pm
For more details, to organise a tour, or to book a recording session phone 0161 761 7107 or email info@edwinstreetstudio.com.
The Met, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW • 0161 761 2216 • www.themet.biz
Rock Choir
Eight sessions every Monday, starting 4 January
Rock Choir
An a capella, multi harmony, community choir, for all ages and abilities to share a love of singing.
Perfect for all aspects of recording, mastering, mixing and learning, the studio offers affordable options for all.
Harmonica
Beginners 5.30pm Beginners continued 6.45pm A percussive group for all levels playing Intermediate/Advanced 8pm samba influenced grooves and global £42 term / £35 term concession beats across Bury. Courses in harmonica for all levels, New members of all ages welcome. led by musician Mat Walklate. For information visit blocoashe.co.uk or call 01204 882201.
Aiming High
The facility boasts a spacious studio floor plus an isolated booth for recording vocals.
The entrance is fully ramped with a lift to the main theatre and an accessible toilet built to Changing Places standards.
Every Saturday 11am-1pm from 16 January / £5 / £3 concession £2 under 16s
£5 / £3 unemployed / £1 under 16s
is payable on phone and online bookings. There is no fee for bookings in person.
The Met is a fully accessible venue, on both its ground and first floors.
Bury Samba
Alternate Saturdays 2-4pm from Saturday 9 January
• A transaction fee of £2.50
Access
Bloco AshÊ
Inspire Community Voices
The studio also offers a range of training courses from introduction to sound recording, to training on music software – see the Classes and Workshop page for more information.
• Refunds We are unable to offer
• 24 hour priority booking by email for all new events • Dedicated booking line 10am-5pm Monday-Friday • Access to the Ramsbottom Festival VIP area with a standard priced ticket • Regular updates on our upcoming renovation • A tour of the new building before the official opening • Seasonal newsletter
Thank you in advance for supporting us and we look forward to welcoming you to our refurbished venue in winter 2016.
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ituated at The Met, Edwin Street Recording Studio is a professional facility featuring state of the art recording equipment and superb acoustics.
children, people over 60, on benefits or in education.
Access more…
You can dedicate your seat now – just email your dedication to fundraising@themet.biz, or call 0161 761 7107.
What’s On
The Met is located in the centre of Bury, easily accessible by road and public transport. For directions visit www.themet.biz/location
OPEN FROM 10AM FOR SLAP UP BREAKFAST, SPEEDY BREAKFAST, MORNING COFFEE, QUICK LUNCH, SLOW LUNCH, HIGH TEA, CHIPPY TEA, POSH DINNER, INFORMAL DINNER, REAL ALE, WEE DRAMS, GLAMOROUS COCKTAILS... AND NIGHT CAPS. AUTOMATICCAFE.COM
Classes & Workshops
The Met’s community jazz orchestra led by Munch Manship. Ages 16+.
Bury Youth Theatre Every Wednesday from 6 January BYT Minis 5-8 years 4.30-5.30pm / £2 per session BYT Juniors 9-13 years 5.30-7pm / £3 per session BYT Seniors 14+years 7-8.30pm / £3 per session Explore your creativity through improvisation, games and other performance related activities.
Introduction to Sound Recording Every Wednesday 7pm-9pm for five weeks starting 20 January This five week course covers: studio equipment, microphone technique and signal flow; drum recording techniques; instrument recording, Pro Tools and overdubbing; and hardware and software techniques.
One to Fives Jump and Jive Every Thursday 10.30-11.30am Starts 14 January / £2.50 per child A fun filled creative physical session for you and your little ones to boogie, explore and make stories through movement. Designed and led by Clare Fildes.
Visitor Information Getting Here
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TAKE a Seat A Better Met is our £4.6m campaign to refurbish, renovate and reinvigorate The Met. We have secured all but 5% of the necessary funding and need your help for the final push. Once the works have been completed, the auditorium will have brand new seating. We are offering you the chance to have your name and dedication on one of the new seats by donating just £7 a month for three years.
Ticket Booking
• By phone from 0161 761 2216 • Online via www.themet.biz • In person Tuesday to Friday
12-7pm / Saturday 11am-5pm
• Concessions available for
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Let’s be Friends
Becoming a Friend of The Met is the key to unlocking the incredible programme of music, comedy, theatre and family shows at The Met.
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• Invitations to Artistic Director David Agnew’s choice of events of the season • Advance season brochure • Invitations to VIP and exclusive Friends’ events
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• No booking or exchange fees • 10% off food at Automatic Choose from an Individual Friendship for £30 or a Joint Friendship for two people at the same address for £50. To become a Friend call the Box Office on 0161 761 2216, go online at www.themet.biz and click on Let’s be Friends or come into The Met in person.
The studio offers low pricing for professional and non-professional musicians. Sessions starting from just £30 per hour or free for those under 19 years living or studying in Bury.
January - March 2016
refunds. Ticket exchange may be possible with a £2 admin fee.
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• We have staff on hand to help.
Our air-conditioned control room is fully equipped with a Toft ATB24 24 Channel console, an excellent selection of microphones and some of the finest outboard equipment available.
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.
Every Saturday in term time from 9 January
The Met is operated by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association a registered charity (No 701879).
Juniors 9-13 years, 10-11.30am / £3 Seniors 14+years, 11.30-1.30pm / £4
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our funders and sponsors:
web http://themet.biz
If you enjoy singing and would like to experience the buzz of a Rock Choir rehearsal firsthand, book your free taster for Bury Rock Choir online at www.rockchoir.com.
Stagecoach Every Sunday 10am-1pm
Bury Youth Dance Company is for young people interested in dance and creativity. BYDC Street Dance is a fun commercial street dance session teaching foundation steps and grooves to build into a routine. BYDC Contemporary is for dance enthusiasts to explore their physicality and imagination through carefully crafted creative exercises. At the end of the project BYDC will have choreographed its own dance piece. Each session starts with contemporary technique.
Metro Jazz Every Monday 6.30-9.30pm from 11 January / £80 term / £55 concession
Admin 0161 761 7107 email post@themet.biz
The most well-known contemporary choir with groups across Britain, Rock Choir has a pioneering new approach to vocal training and entertainment, raising money for charity through performances and events.
£2 per session if attending both £3 for just one session
Training in dance, drama and singing for 4-18 year olds. For more information contact Ruth Mauriello on 0161 763 6161 or visit www.stagecoach.co.uk/bury.
Tickets 0161 761 2216
NEW Every Wednesday 11.30am-1pm starting 13 January
Bury Youth Dance Company
Address The Met, Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester, BL9 0BW
Every Monday 7.30-10pm starting 11 January
Drama and sensory workshops, for young people with mental and physical disabilities. Plenty of artistic and creative opportunities, lots of fun and a great way to make friends. Supported Rehearsals held on Tuesdays by Bury Council Children’s Services, BYDC Street Dance 4.30-5.30pm BBC Children in Need and The Met. BYDC Contemporary Dance 5.30-7pm
For more details, to organise a tour, or to book a recording session phone 0161 761 7107 or email info@edwinstreetstudio.com.
The Met, Market St, Bury BL9 0BW • 0161 761 2216 • www.themet.biz
Rock Choir
Eight sessions every Monday, starting 4 January
Rock Choir
An a capella, multi harmony, community choir, for all ages and abilities to share a love of singing.
Perfect for all aspects of recording, mastering, mixing and learning, the studio offers affordable options for all.
Harmonica
Beginners 5.30pm Beginners continued 6.45pm A percussive group for all levels playing Intermediate/Advanced 8pm samba influenced grooves and global £42 term / £35 term concession beats across Bury. Courses in harmonica for all levels, New members of all ages welcome. led by musician Mat Walklate. For information visit blocoashe.co.uk or call 01204 882201.
Aiming High
The facility boasts a spacious studio floor plus an isolated booth for recording vocals.
The entrance is fully ramped with a lift to the main theatre and an accessible toilet built to Changing Places standards.
Every Saturday 11am-1pm from 16 January / £5 / £3 concession £2 under 16s
£5 / £3 unemployed / £1 under 16s
is payable on phone and online bookings. There is no fee for bookings in person.
The Met is a fully accessible venue, on both its ground and first floors.
Bury Samba
Alternate Saturdays 2-4pm from Saturday 9 January
• A transaction fee of £2.50
Access
Bloco AshÊ
Inspire Community Voices
The studio also offers a range of training courses from introduction to sound recording, to training on music software – see the Classes and Workshop page for more information.
• Refunds We are unable to offer
• 24 hour priority booking by email for all new events • Dedicated booking line 10am-5pm Monday-Friday • Access to the Ramsbottom Festival VIP area with a standard priced ticket • Regular updates on our upcoming renovation • A tour of the new building before the official opening • Seasonal newsletter
Thank you in advance for supporting us and we look forward to welcoming you to our refurbished venue in winter 2016.
S
ituated at The Met, Edwin Street Recording Studio is a professional facility featuring state of the art recording equipment and superb acoustics.
children, people over 60, on benefits or in education.
Access more…
You can dedicate your seat now – just email your dedication to fundraising@themet.biz, or call 0161 761 7107.
What’s On
The Met is located in the centre of Bury, easily accessible by road and public transport. For directions visit www.themet.biz/location
OPEN FROM 10AM FOR SLAP UP BREAKFAST, SPEEDY BREAKFAST, MORNING COFFEE, QUICK LUNCH, SLOW LUNCH, HIGH TEA, CHIPPY TEA, POSH DINNER, INFORMAL DINNER, REAL ALE, WEE DRAMS, GLAMOROUS COCKTAILS... AND NIGHT CAPS. AUTOMATICCAFE.COM
Classes & Workshops
The Met’s community jazz orchestra led by Munch Manship. Ages 16+.
Bury Youth Theatre Every Wednesday from 6 January BYT Minis 5-8 years 4.30-5.30pm / £2 per session BYT Juniors 9-13 years 5.30-7pm / £3 per session BYT Seniors 14+years 7-8.30pm / £3 per session Explore your creativity through improvisation, games and other performance related activities.
Introduction to Sound Recording Every Wednesday 7pm-9pm for five weeks starting 20 January This five week course covers: studio equipment, microphone technique and signal flow; drum recording techniques; instrument recording, Pro Tools and overdubbing; and hardware and software techniques.
One to Fives Jump and Jive Every Thursday 10.30-11.30am Starts 14 January / £2.50 per child A fun filled creative physical session for you and your little ones to boogie, explore and make stories through movement. Designed and led by Clare Fildes.