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What’s on at The Met September - December 2018

Venue information

Welcome to The Met

Address The Met, Market Street, Bury BL9 0BW

Website themet.org.uk

Phone Ticket office: 0161 761 2216 Administration: 0161 761 7107 Restaurant: 0161 763 9399

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Email hello@themet.org.uk

Share your experiences #themetbury

Magical music and theatre to fuel you through the winter months Although not quite ready to say farewell to summer’s gorgeous evenings, The Met’s autumn and winter season takes shape assuming darker, colder nights. As the days shorten, join us for some magical music and theatre to fuel you through the colder months.

Core programme and major capital funders

Principal sponsor

Regulars will recognise must-see returning musicians including Ruby Turner, Martin Stephenson, Dervish and Andy Fairweather Low, the latter making a rare outing with full brass section. If you seek the new and exciting, pay attention to Elles Bailey, Jack Rutter and Chatham County Line. Brilliant performers with new albums include The James Taylor Quartet, John Smith, Jim Moray and The Rheingans Sisters.

Core programme and major capital funders

Capital project supporters HE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST

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The Hobson Charity The John S Cohen Foundation Awards 4 All BRIS With thanks to Walker Morris LLP

Learning programme supporters

Learning programme partners

Sport England WO Street Charitable Foundation Children in Need Baily Thomas Bridging the Gap

ALFA Education Bury Blind Society Greater Manchester Youth Network Twinkleboost Unity House

Thanks to our patrons

The Met is a trading name of Bury Metropolitan Arts Association, a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No: 2370868. Registered office: The Met, Market Street, Bury BL9 0BW. Registered charity No: 701879.

John Banbury Noreen Kershaw Mark Potter Tony Walsh Ian Warburton

Our recently renovated Victorian arts centre in Bury is one of the country’s finest venues for intimate, high-quality productions. This season we’re thrilled to welcome some great music and theatre, including names new to our programme and established greats.

Front cover: Stacey Kent (Sun 4 Nov)

The Met’s intimate spaces are fantastic for innovative theatre. This season we have Perfect, a moving story of a brother and sister by the fantastic Tessa Bide.

Halloween sees The Haunting of Blair Manor, and further provocation is on hand from In The Gut.

December brings Lily and the Christmas Snow Bear, another heart-warming family treat from the people behind 2017’s hit Santa’s Little Helper. Seasonal music includes shows from Thea Gilmore, Calan and St Agnes Fountain.

We are committed to improving our communities, and so our event programme is presented alongside projects to attract new audiences who will benefit from quality, diverse and inspiring arts.

Many of these events have been on sale for some time.

To make sure you have access to the best seats consider becoming a supporter. You will enjoy previews and special events and help The Met to keep growing.

Our annual festival Head for the Hills promises a rich weekend of music and arts in Ramsbottom; see you there for our eighth year. Otherwise, book yourself in for some amazing, intimate and thrilling evenings of music and theatre here at The Met. David Agnew, Artistic Director

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Venue information

Welcome to The Met

Address The Met, Market Street, Bury BL9 0BW

Website themet.org.uk

Phone Ticket office: 0161 761 2216 Administration: 0161 761 7107 Restaurant: 0161 763 9399

Social metbury themet metbury

Email hello@themet.org.uk

Share your experiences #themetbury

Magical music and theatre to fuel you through the winter months Although not quite ready to say farewell to summer’s gorgeous evenings, The Met’s autumn and winter season takes shape assuming darker, colder nights. As the days shorten, join us for some magical music and theatre to fuel you through the colder months.

Core programme and major capital funders

Principal sponsor

Regulars will recognise must-see returning musicians including Ruby Turner, Martin Stephenson, Dervish and Andy Fairweather Low, the latter making a rare outing with full brass section. If you seek the new and exciting, pay attention to Elles Bailey, Jack Rutter and Chatham County Line. Brilliant performers with new albums include The James Taylor Quartet, John Smith, Jim Moray and The Rheingans Sisters.

Core programme and major capital funders

Capital project supporters HE MANCHESTER GUARDIAN SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST

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The Hobson Charity The John S Cohen Foundation Awards 4 All BRIS With thanks to Walker Morris LLP

Learning programme supporters

Learning programme partners

Sport England WO Street Charitable Foundation Children in Need Baily Thomas Bridging the Gap

ALFA Education Bury Blind Society Greater Manchester Youth Network Twinkleboost Unity House

Thanks to our patrons

The Met is a trading name of Bury Metropolitan Arts Association, a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales No: 2370868. Registered office: The Met, Market Street, Bury BL9 0BW. Registered charity No: 701879.

John Banbury Noreen Kershaw Mark Potter Tony Walsh Ian Warburton

Our recently renovated Victorian arts centre in Bury is one of the country’s finest venues for intimate, high-quality productions. This season we’re thrilled to welcome some great music and theatre, including names new to our programme and established greats.

Front cover: Stacey Kent (Sun 4 Nov)

The Met’s intimate spaces are fantastic for innovative theatre. This season we have Perfect, a moving story of a brother and sister by the fantastic Tessa Bide.

Halloween sees The Haunting of Blair Manor, and further provocation is on hand from In The Gut.

December brings Lily and the Christmas Snow Bear, another heart-warming family treat from the people behind 2017’s hit Santa’s Little Helper. Seasonal music includes shows from Thea Gilmore, Calan and St Agnes Fountain.

We are committed to improving our communities, and so our event programme is presented alongside projects to attract new audiences who will benefit from quality, diverse and inspiring arts.

Many of these events have been on sale for some time.

To make sure you have access to the best seats consider becoming a supporter. You will enjoy previews and special events and help The Met to keep growing.

Our annual festival Head for the Hills promises a rich weekend of music and arts in Ramsbottom; see you there for our eighth year. Otherwise, book yourself in for some amazing, intimate and thrilling evenings of music and theatre here at The Met. David Agnew, Artistic Director

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A CELEBRATION OF BURY’S OWN FOOD, DRINK AND MUSIC SCENES…

HOMEGROWN2018

THE RETURN OF BURY BEER FESTIVAL FRI 9 & SAT 10 NOVEMBER 2018 AT THE MET

THE LONG-AWAITED RETURN OF BURY’S BIGGEST AND BEST BEER FESTIVAL FEATURING BARS FROM THE TOWN’S SIX BRILLIANT BREWERIES: BREWSMITH BRIGHTSIDE DEEPLY VALE IRWELL WORKS RAMMY CRAFT SILVER STREET BREWING CO PLUS GUEST BEERS & BREWERS FROM NEAR AND FAR. FEATURING OVER 100 BEERS FROM CASK, KEG, BOTTLE AND CAN. PLUS DISCOVER THE STUDIO GIN PALACE FROM THE LOVELY PEOPLE AT KWOFF AND MEET THE DISTILLERS OF SOME OF THE REGION’S MOST POPULAR NEW GINS. ENJOY A WEEKEND PACKED WITH LIVE MUSIC FROM UP & COMING LOCAL TALENT (AS WELL AS SOME MORE ESTABLISHED NAMES) AND SAMPLE FOOD FROM SOME OF THE AREA’S TASTIEST RESTAURANTS AND FOOD STALLS. THE BIGGEST BURY BEER FESTIVAL YET: A CELEBRATION OF BEERMUSICLIFE. ADVANCE TICKETS FROM £4 ON SALE AT THE MET TICKET OFFICE OR THEMET.ORG.UK 0161 761 2216 SESSIONS FROM 5PM FRIDAY / MIDDAY SATURDAY / 6PM SATURDAY TIL LATE

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A CELEBRATION OF BURY’S OWN FOOD, DRINK AND MUSIC SCENES…

HOMEGROWN2018

THE RETURN OF BURY BEER FESTIVAL FRI 9 & SAT 10 NOVEMBER 2018 AT THE MET

THE LONG-AWAITED RETURN OF BURY’S BIGGEST AND BEST BEER FESTIVAL FEATURING BARS FROM THE TOWN’S SIX BRILLIANT BREWERIES: BREWSMITH BRIGHTSIDE DEEPLY VALE IRWELL WORKS RAMMY CRAFT SILVER STREET BREWING CO PLUS GUEST BEERS & BREWERS FROM NEAR AND FAR. FEATURING OVER 100 BEERS FROM CASK, KEG, BOTTLE AND CAN. PLUS DISCOVER THE STUDIO GIN PALACE FROM THE LOVELY PEOPLE AT KWOFF AND MEET THE DISTILLERS OF SOME OF THE REGION’S MOST POPULAR NEW GINS. ENJOY A WEEKEND PACKED WITH LIVE MUSIC FROM UP & COMING LOCAL TALENT (AS WELL AS SOME MORE ESTABLISHED NAMES) AND SAMPLE FOOD FROM SOME OF THE AREA’S TASTIEST RESTAURANTS AND FOOD STALLS. THE BIGGEST BURY BEER FESTIVAL YET: A CELEBRATION OF BEERMUSICLIFE. ADVANCE TICKETS FROM £4 ON SALE AT THE MET TICKET OFFICE OR THEMET.ORG.UK 0161 761 2216 SESSIONS FROM 5PM FRIDAY / MIDDAY SATURDAY / 6PM SATURDAY TIL LATE

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Family shows

£1 babe-in-arms tickets available for children too tiny to sit alone.

The Blue Bird

Lightbox Theatre in association with Theatre 503 Sat 3 Nov 12 noon & 2.30pm - £9 adults / £7 children & concessions. Suitable for ages 4-11 years

Perfect

The Flash Bang Show

A young boy waits for the birth of his new baby sister...it’s nearly time, she’s nearly here.

It’s going off in a big way. Doing exactly what it says on the (exploding syrup) tin, come and be blasted with colourful explosions and chemical reactions. Witness the spectacle everything from rapid colour changes to clock reactions, gun cotton, sellotape bombs, indoor fireworks, hydrogen rockets, water fires and phosphorus globes.

Perfect tells the touching story of a boy meeting his disabled sister for the first time, with puppetry, music, animation and physical theatre from the award-winning Tessa Bide. A retelling of the book by Nicola Davies and Cathy Fisher, this is a remarkable story of anticipation, disappointment, love and the power of nature in all our lives.

Songs Across The Pond

Songs Across The Pond With David Gibb and Brady Rymer Wed 24 Oct 11am - £6 Suitable for ages 3+

A brilliant new show featuring engaging and tuneful songs that the whole family can enjoy; some of the best family music that the USA and UK have to offer.

David Gibb is one of the UK’s most popular family songwriter. Songs Across The Pond sees him team up with three-time Grammy nominee (best children’s album) Brady Rymer from the USA.

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The Flash Bang Show

Perfect

Tessa Bide Productions Sat 6 Oct 3pm - £6 Suitable for ages 5+

With plenty of chances to join in and singalong, this is a show that will have the whole family up and dancing in no time!

One wintery evening Tyltyl wakes to find a fairy in his bedroom. She tells him he must find the bluebird that makes people happy. And he must do so before morning.

Tyltyl doesn’t know about bluebirds or where he might find one, but joined by his faithful pets the search begins...

Part of Manchester Science Festival Sat 20 Oct 4pm - £5 Suitable for ages 5+

A visually charming and magical show based on Maurice Maeterlinck’s classic fairy-tale.

The Blue Bird

Part of Manchester Science Festival, 18–28 October. Visit manchestersciencefestival.com for more info.

Spark the Goblin Wizard

Thu 20 - Mon 24 Dec

Spark the Goblin Wizard

Children from £9.50 / Adults from £11.50 Lily loves to play in the snow – so she sets off to explore.

But when she discovers a trail of soft little footprints, she finds a baby snow bear.

Thu 25 Oct 1.30pm - £6 Suitable for ages 5+

Something terrible is happening in the enchanted forest.

Can Spark the Goblin Wizard’s spells stop the strange new power threatening the woods?

With lyrics, laughs and lots of joining in, poet Dommy B needs your help to save the day!

Dommy B returns to The Met following his popular appearance with Aaaaaaaaaaaaagh! Dinosaurs! In the spring.

Will Lily return the little snow bear to his mummy in time for Christmas, or will the cheeky hunters find him first?

Timetable of performances Thu 20 Dec Fri 21 Dec Sat 22 Dec Sun 23 Dec Mon 24 Dec

2pm 11am 11am 11am 11am

7pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm

Following their success with Santa’s Little Helper in 2017, Little Blue Monster return to The Met with another heartwarming family Christmas treat.

Lily and the Christmas Snow Bear is brought to life with exquisite puppets, enchanting music and a magical snowy setting.

Teachers contact The Met on 0161 761 2216 for details of our special school performances and prices.

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Family shows

£1 babe-in-arms tickets available for children too tiny to sit alone.

The Blue Bird

Lightbox Theatre in association with Theatre 503 Sat 3 Nov 12 noon & 2.30pm - £9 adults / £7 children & concessions. Suitable for ages 4-11 years

Perfect

The Flash Bang Show

A young boy waits for the birth of his new baby sister...it’s nearly time, she’s nearly here.

It’s going off in a big way. Doing exactly what it says on the (exploding syrup) tin, come and be blasted with colourful explosions and chemical reactions. Witness the spectacle everything from rapid colour changes to clock reactions, gun cotton, sellotape bombs, indoor fireworks, hydrogen rockets, water fires and phosphorus globes.

Perfect tells the touching story of a boy meeting his disabled sister for the first time, with puppetry, music, animation and physical theatre from the award-winning Tessa Bide. A retelling of the book by Nicola Davies and Cathy Fisher, this is a remarkable story of anticipation, disappointment, love and the power of nature in all our lives.

Songs Across The Pond

Songs Across The Pond With David Gibb and Brady Rymer Wed 24 Oct 11am - £6 Suitable for ages 3+

A brilliant new show featuring engaging and tuneful songs that the whole family can enjoy; some of the best family music that the USA and UK have to offer.

David Gibb is one of the UK’s most popular family songwriter. Songs Across The Pond sees him team up with three-time Grammy nominee (best children’s album) Brady Rymer from the USA.

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The Flash Bang Show

Perfect

Tessa Bide Productions Sat 6 Oct 3pm - £6 Suitable for ages 5+

With plenty of chances to join in and singalong, this is a show that will have the whole family up and dancing in no time!

One wintery evening Tyltyl wakes to find a fairy in his bedroom. She tells him he must find the bluebird that makes people happy. And he must do so before morning.

Tyltyl doesn’t know about bluebirds or where he might find one, but joined by his faithful pets the search begins...

Part of Manchester Science Festival Sat 20 Oct 4pm - £5 Suitable for ages 5+

A visually charming and magical show based on Maurice Maeterlinck’s classic fairy-tale.

The Blue Bird

Part of Manchester Science Festival, 18–28 October. Visit manchestersciencefestival.com for more info.

Spark the Goblin Wizard

Thu 20 - Mon 24 Dec

Spark the Goblin Wizard

Children from £9.50 / Adults from £11.50 Lily loves to play in the snow – so she sets off to explore.

But when she discovers a trail of soft little footprints, she finds a baby snow bear.

Thu 25 Oct 1.30pm - £6 Suitable for ages 5+

Something terrible is happening in the enchanted forest.

Can Spark the Goblin Wizard’s spells stop the strange new power threatening the woods?

With lyrics, laughs and lots of joining in, poet Dommy B needs your help to save the day!

Dommy B returns to The Met following his popular appearance with Aaaaaaaaaaaaagh! Dinosaurs! In the spring.

Will Lily return the little snow bear to his mummy in time for Christmas, or will the cheeky hunters find him first?

Timetable of performances Thu 20 Dec Fri 21 Dec Sat 22 Dec Sun 23 Dec Mon 24 Dec

2pm 11am 11am 11am 11am

7pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm

Following their success with Santa’s Little Helper in 2017, Little Blue Monster return to The Met with another heartwarming family Christmas treat.

Lily and the Christmas Snow Bear is brought to life with exquisite puppets, enchanting music and a magical snowy setting.

Teachers contact The Met on 0161 761 2216 for details of our special school performances and prices.

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Theatre Don’t Panic!

Brassed Off

A variety tribute show in the style of Dad’s Army. All your favourite characters are here along with the show’s very own musical maestro who provides stirring renditions of wartime favourites on the old Joanna. Add in audience interaction, magic and human puppetry and Don’t Panic guarantees hilarity from its quick-witted cast.

Grimley Colliery is set to close. It means 1200 job losses, a dying town and the loss of its brass band. But under the leadership of Danny, coughing with coal-dusted lungs, the band is somehow transformed into British champions with local lass Gloria whipping up the money needed to get them to the Albert Hall.

The Dad’s Army Show Thu 20 Sep 7.30pm - £15 / £12 conc

Presented by PADOS Theatre Group Tue 9 – Sat 13 Oct 7.30pm £11 on Tue 9 / £14 all other performances

Featuring the wonderful Whitworth Vale and Healey brass band, live on stage. This stage version of the classic British film drama will have you in laughter and tears from the off.

Brassed Off

One Man Bond

Every Bond film in 60 minutes Wed 17 Oct 8pm - £10 / £8 conc

Thunderstruck Don’t Panic

One Man Bond is a whirlwind tour of every cinematic adventure of the world’s favourite secret agent. Written and performed by Brian Gorman, take a journey from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig - and on the way meet over two hundred of your favourite characters, including M, Moneypenny, Q, Dr No, Goldfinger, Blofeld, Mr Big, Scaramanga, Jaws, and Raul Silva.

Thunderstruck

RiRi’s Dance Academy Sun 23 Sep 3pm & 7pm - £12 / £10 concession Thunderstruck is a captivating and immersive show that re-tells the traditional Indian stories of Navaratri and Diwali. Poetic text, dance, drama and visual arts combine with dynamic sound design and digital projection, creating a new way of looking at these ancient epics. Go on a spellbinding journey full of intimate moments and emotions.

One Man Bond

This Might Hurt

by John Godber Presented by Reform Theatre Co / Harrogate Theatre Thu 18 Oct 8pm - £10 Thunderstuck

Jesus Christ Superstar Presented by Whitefield AODS Wed 3 - Sat 6 Oct 7.30pm - £15

Telling the story of the last week of Christ’s life, Jesus Christ Superstar explores the struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene and the disciples. The show contains a wealth of hit songs including I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and the iconic number Superstar.

An amateur production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera, by arrangement with the Really Useful Group Ltd.

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This Might Hurt is a hilarious and heart-breaking look at the NHS, investigating what we deserve and what we actually receive. Told in a bold physical theatre style and with breath-taking grit and honesty, John Godber’s take on our health service is both tender and true.

Reform Theatre Company, whose production of Jim Cartwight’s Two was a huge success at The Met in May, return with another hilarious northern classic.

This Might Hurt

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Theatre Don’t Panic!

Brassed Off

A variety tribute show in the style of Dad’s Army. All your favourite characters are here along with the show’s very own musical maestro who provides stirring renditions of wartime favourites on the old Joanna. Add in audience interaction, magic and human puppetry and Don’t Panic guarantees hilarity from its quick-witted cast.

Grimley Colliery is set to close. It means 1200 job losses, a dying town and the loss of its brass band. But under the leadership of Danny, coughing with coal-dusted lungs, the band is somehow transformed into British champions with local lass Gloria whipping up the money needed to get them to the Albert Hall.

The Dad’s Army Show Thu 20 Sep 7.30pm - £15 / £12 conc

Presented by PADOS Theatre Group Tue 9 – Sat 13 Oct 7.30pm £11 on Tue 9 / £14 all other performances

Featuring the wonderful Whitworth Vale and Healey brass band, live on stage. This stage version of the classic British film drama will have you in laughter and tears from the off.

Brassed Off

One Man Bond

Every Bond film in 60 minutes Wed 17 Oct 8pm - £10 / £8 conc

Thunderstruck Don’t Panic

One Man Bond is a whirlwind tour of every cinematic adventure of the world’s favourite secret agent. Written and performed by Brian Gorman, take a journey from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig - and on the way meet over two hundred of your favourite characters, including M, Moneypenny, Q, Dr No, Goldfinger, Blofeld, Mr Big, Scaramanga, Jaws, and Raul Silva.

Thunderstruck

RiRi’s Dance Academy Sun 23 Sep 3pm & 7pm - £12 / £10 concession Thunderstruck is a captivating and immersive show that re-tells the traditional Indian stories of Navaratri and Diwali. Poetic text, dance, drama and visual arts combine with dynamic sound design and digital projection, creating a new way of looking at these ancient epics. Go on a spellbinding journey full of intimate moments and emotions.

One Man Bond

This Might Hurt

by John Godber Presented by Reform Theatre Co / Harrogate Theatre Thu 18 Oct 8pm - £10 Thunderstuck

Jesus Christ Superstar Presented by Whitefield AODS Wed 3 - Sat 6 Oct 7.30pm - £15

Telling the story of the last week of Christ’s life, Jesus Christ Superstar explores the struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene and the disciples. The show contains a wealth of hit songs including I Don’t Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and the iconic number Superstar.

An amateur production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera, by arrangement with the Really Useful Group Ltd.

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This Might Hurt is a hilarious and heart-breaking look at the NHS, investigating what we deserve and what we actually receive. Told in a bold physical theatre style and with breath-taking grit and honesty, John Godber’s take on our health service is both tender and true.

Reform Theatre Company, whose production of Jim Cartwight’s Two was a huge success at The Met in May, return with another hilarious northern classic.

This Might Hurt

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Theatre The Haunting of Blaine Manor

Declaration

A classic ghost story for Halloween, written and directed by Joe O’Byrne Wed 31 Oct 8pm - £10

Art With Heart Wed 24 Oct 7.30pm - £8 Instinctive, curious, bold and bouncy; Sarah is a mighty proud square peg, which wouldn’t be such a problem if the hole wasn’t so damn round.

Renowned American parapsychologist Doctor Roy Earle, famous for discrediting hauntings and exposing fake mediums, is invited to attend a seance in Blaine Manor, said to be the most haunted building in England.

Sarah grew up feeling different. Her childhood doctor thought it was sugar. Her current doctor thinks its ADHD. Sarah still feels different, so what will a label do?

With autobiographical comedy, storytelling and conversations with audiences, Art with Heart take you on vibrant and daring adventure.

2Magpies Theatre Tue 6 Nov 8pm - £12

In The Gut

Ventoux is the most fearsome mountain encountered on the Tour de France.

A riotous comedy that airs fears about pregnancy, birthing and parenthood from the hilarious Les Femmes Ridicule.

It is also the story of Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani – whose drug-fuelled race there in 2000 was the greatest cycling had ever seen. Ventoux charts the parallel lives of these champions who overcame great adversity in tandem, and the mountain that cast them in opposing directions.

Les Femmes Ridicule Thu 25 Oct 7.30pm & Fri 26 Oct 11am - £8

Part cookery show, gameshow, character comedy and nightmare, In The Gut features dancing sperm, audience challenges, catchy music, grotesque imagery and moments of poignant pathos. Don’t miss this ridiculous show for men and women with a sense of mischief.

Relaxed performance

Join 2Magpies as they restage the race using breath-taking video accompaniment and a pair of road bikes, asking the question – how far will we go to succeed?

Friday 26 October 11am: Enjoy In The Gut in a more relaxed setting suitable for parents with children aged under 1 year.

Ventoux

It’s the Wrong Way to Tickle Mary

Shakespeare Schools Festival

It’s the time of the Suffragettes and the first World War. In the local boozer, randy soldiers are trying to get the ladies into bed. Meanwhile in the munitions factory, the factory girls pilfer explosives for suffragettes to use in their campaigns.

Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at The Met. Join us for an exhilarating evening, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools. See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life like never before and support young people from your community as they take to the stage. Tickets on sale September 10.

Wed 21 Nov 7pm £9.75 / £7.75 conc / Group discounts available

A new comedy drama by MaD Theatre Company Tue 30 Oct 7.30pm - £12 / £10 concession

It’s The Wrong Way To Tickle Mary is an irreverent and heart-warming look at what life was (probably) like in Manchester a hundred years ago and if life has changed for the better, or at all.

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The Haunting of Blaine Manor

Ventoux

Declaration

In The Gut

However, Earle’s arrival awakes something horrific within the manor’s walls. As a raging storm closes off him and his companions from the outside world, they find that what is waiting within the manor is not nearly as horrific as what has entered with them.

It’s the Wrong Way to Tickle Mary

Shakespeare Schools Festival

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Theatre The Haunting of Blaine Manor

Declaration

A classic ghost story for Halloween, written and directed by Joe O’Byrne Wed 31 Oct 8pm - £10

Art With Heart Wed 24 Oct 7.30pm - £8 Instinctive, curious, bold and bouncy; Sarah is a mighty proud square peg, which wouldn’t be such a problem if the hole wasn’t so damn round.

Renowned American parapsychologist Doctor Roy Earle, famous for discrediting hauntings and exposing fake mediums, is invited to attend a seance in Blaine Manor, said to be the most haunted building in England.

Sarah grew up feeling different. Her childhood doctor thought it was sugar. Her current doctor thinks its ADHD. Sarah still feels different, so what will a label do?

With autobiographical comedy, storytelling and conversations with audiences, Art with Heart take you on vibrant and daring adventure.

2Magpies Theatre Tue 6 Nov 8pm - £12

In The Gut

Ventoux is the most fearsome mountain encountered on the Tour de France.

A riotous comedy that airs fears about pregnancy, birthing and parenthood from the hilarious Les Femmes Ridicule.

It is also the story of Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani – whose drug-fuelled race there in 2000 was the greatest cycling had ever seen. Ventoux charts the parallel lives of these champions who overcame great adversity in tandem, and the mountain that cast them in opposing directions.

Les Femmes Ridicule Thu 25 Oct 7.30pm & Fri 26 Oct 11am - £8

Part cookery show, gameshow, character comedy and nightmare, In The Gut features dancing sperm, audience challenges, catchy music, grotesque imagery and moments of poignant pathos. Don’t miss this ridiculous show for men and women with a sense of mischief.

Relaxed performance

Join 2Magpies as they restage the race using breath-taking video accompaniment and a pair of road bikes, asking the question – how far will we go to succeed?

Friday 26 October 11am: Enjoy In The Gut in a more relaxed setting suitable for parents with children aged under 1 year.

Ventoux

It’s the Wrong Way to Tickle Mary

Shakespeare Schools Festival

It’s the time of the Suffragettes and the first World War. In the local boozer, randy soldiers are trying to get the ladies into bed. Meanwhile in the munitions factory, the factory girls pilfer explosives for suffragettes to use in their campaigns.

Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival at The Met. Join us for an exhilarating evening, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools. See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life like never before and support young people from your community as they take to the stage. Tickets on sale September 10.

Wed 21 Nov 7pm £9.75 / £7.75 conc / Group discounts available

A new comedy drama by MaD Theatre Company Tue 30 Oct 7.30pm - £12 / £10 concession

It’s The Wrong Way To Tickle Mary is an irreverent and heart-warming look at what life was (probably) like in Manchester a hundred years ago and if life has changed for the better, or at all.

10

The Haunting of Blaine Manor

Ventoux

Declaration

In The Gut

However, Earle’s arrival awakes something horrific within the manor’s walls. As a raging storm closes off him and his companions from the outside world, they find that what is waiting within the manor is not nearly as horrific as what has entered with them.

It’s the Wrong Way to Tickle Mary

Shakespeare Schools Festival

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Theatre

Poetry Two Little Ducks

Hancock and Co: one man, many voices

Thu 8 Nov 7.30pm - £10 Matt Abbott presents a personal and political spoken word show exploring the chaos behind Brexit.

Celebrating sixty years of Hancock’s Half Hour Thu 22 Nov 7.30pm - £16.50 / £14.50 conc

Hancock and Co: one man, many voices

Following James Hurn’s sell out visit to The Met in 2017, he is back with his popular one-man, many voices, celebration of radio comedy classic Hancock’s Half Hour.

Performed in the style of a radio performance, the show includes one classic episode of Hancock’s Half Hour, and two episodes he has written himself in the same style with James voicing the entire cast.

Me, You and George Clooney A comedy by MaD Theatre Company Thu 13 Dec 7.30pm - £12 / £10 conc

Nellie spends all day watching daytime TV. One day her care-worker Nigel arranges for her to appear on a phone-in on This Morning to help cure her phobia of lifts. If it works, she can finally go to the doctors whose surgery is on the thirteenth floor - but more importantly, she may just save Nigel’s life.

Me, You and George Clooney

Me, You and George Clooney is a heart-warming comedy about gossip, friendship and family - and Mr Clooney makes an appearance too!

Two Little Ducks

With poetic storytelling and linguistic flair, he attempts to dismiss many of the sweeping generalisations of ‘Brexiteers’, whilst at the same time exposing the harsh realities of the Calais Jungle - a refugee camp just 22 miles from Dover.

A fiercely relevant exploration of identity, prejudice and class.

Comedy First Thursday Comedy Club An evening of top quality comedy on the first Thursday of every month.

Thu 6 Sep 8.30pm £10 advance / £12 door

Ninia Benjamin

For our thirteenth birthday show we’ve invited our very favourite acts: Seymour Mace (our comedy booker’s personal favourite); Mick Ferry voted best UK stand-up; and Rachael Fairburn Funny Woman of the Year finalist.

Thu 4 Oct 8.30pm £10 advance / £12 door

Starring Mock The Week’s Ninia Benjamin; Australian Pam Ford; Rob Mulholland (all 6’ 7” of him); and Doctor Kiran Marjana – a practising GP proves that laughter really is the best medicine.

Poetry

Arthur Smith

Thu 1 Nov 8.30pm £10 advance / £12 door

Featuring the night mayor of Balham himself, Arthur Smith; character act Troy Hawke; Bren “Happy Days” Riley; and local comedy hero Red Redmond.

Stephen James Smith Thu 11 Oct 8pm - £12

Thu 6 Dec 8.30pm

Stephen James Smith is a Dublin poet and playwright central to the rise of the Irish spoken word scene. His poetry videos have amassed over 1 million views online, including My Ireland, commissioned by St. Patrick’s Festival. His debut collection, Fear Not, is published by Arlen.

£10 advance / £12 door Mitch Benn

Christmas special, with: BBC Now Show legend Mitch Benn; Britain’s Got Talent Finalist Danny Posthill; and Bobby Murdock, the pride of Warrington.

Support comes from Dublin singer-songwriter Enda Reilly.

First Thursday Comedy Club season package If you’re planning on coming to our First Thursday Comedy Club every month, why not take advantage of our season package? See all four clubs for just £32.

Stephen James Smith

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Theatre

Poetry Two Little Ducks

Hancock and Co: one man, many voices

Thu 8 Nov 7.30pm - £10 Matt Abbott presents a personal and political spoken word show exploring the chaos behind Brexit.

Celebrating sixty years of Hancock’s Half Hour Thu 22 Nov 7.30pm - £16.50 / £14.50 conc

Hancock and Co: one man, many voices

Following James Hurn’s sell out visit to The Met in 2017, he is back with his popular one-man, many voices, celebration of radio comedy classic Hancock’s Half Hour.

Performed in the style of a radio performance, the show includes one classic episode of Hancock’s Half Hour, and two episodes he has written himself in the same style with James voicing the entire cast.

Me, You and George Clooney A comedy by MaD Theatre Company Thu 13 Dec 7.30pm - £12 / £10 conc

Nellie spends all day watching daytime TV. One day her care-worker Nigel arranges for her to appear on a phone-in on This Morning to help cure her phobia of lifts. If it works, she can finally go to the doctors whose surgery is on the thirteenth floor - but more importantly, she may just save Nigel’s life.

Me, You and George Clooney

Me, You and George Clooney is a heart-warming comedy about gossip, friendship and family - and Mr Clooney makes an appearance too!

Two Little Ducks

With poetic storytelling and linguistic flair, he attempts to dismiss many of the sweeping generalisations of ‘Brexiteers’, whilst at the same time exposing the harsh realities of the Calais Jungle - a refugee camp just 22 miles from Dover.

A fiercely relevant exploration of identity, prejudice and class.

Comedy First Thursday Comedy Club An evening of top quality comedy on the first Thursday of every month.

Thu 6 Sep 8.30pm £10 advance / £12 door

Ninia Benjamin

For our thirteenth birthday show we’ve invited our very favourite acts: Seymour Mace (our comedy booker’s personal favourite); Mick Ferry voted best UK stand-up; and Rachael Fairburn Funny Woman of the Year finalist.

Thu 4 Oct 8.30pm £10 advance / £12 door

Starring Mock The Week’s Ninia Benjamin; Australian Pam Ford; Rob Mulholland (all 6’ 7” of him); and Doctor Kiran Marjana – a practising GP proves that laughter really is the best medicine.

Poetry

Arthur Smith

Thu 1 Nov 8.30pm £10 advance / £12 door

Featuring the night mayor of Balham himself, Arthur Smith; character act Troy Hawke; Bren “Happy Days” Riley; and local comedy hero Red Redmond.

Stephen James Smith Thu 11 Oct 8pm - £12

Thu 6 Dec 8.30pm

Stephen James Smith is a Dublin poet and playwright central to the rise of the Irish spoken word scene. His poetry videos have amassed over 1 million views online, including My Ireland, commissioned by St. Patrick’s Festival. His debut collection, Fear Not, is published by Arlen.

£10 advance / £12 door Mitch Benn

Christmas special, with: BBC Now Show legend Mitch Benn; Britain’s Got Talent Finalist Danny Posthill; and Bobby Murdock, the pride of Warrington.

Support comes from Dublin singer-songwriter Enda Reilly.

First Thursday Comedy Club season package If you’re planning on coming to our First Thursday Comedy Club every month, why not take advantage of our season package? See all four clubs for just £32.

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The Bad Man Clan

Ruby Turner *SOLD OUT*

The Bad Man Clan are a five-piece electric blues band, playing original and cover material. Led by guitarist Tom Attah, the band also features Mat Walklate on harmonica. Taking the music from the past and carrying it into the future, The Bad Man Clan has stories to tell and songs to play. This is dance music, this is strong music, and this is the living, electric blues.

One of the greatest voices the UK has ever produced, Ruby Turner can breathe life into any song whether it be a passionate ballad or a soulful groove. She is a former member of Boy George’s Culture Club and a regular with Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

Blues - Sat 1 Sept 8pm - £14 standing / £16 seated

Tom Attah of The Bad Man Clan

Rock & Pop - Fri 21 Sep 8pm - £22

Ruby Turner

Daphne’s Flight

Ian McNabb of The Icicle Works

Folk - Sat 22 Sep 8pm - £19

Rock and pop - Fri 7 Sep 8pm - £14

One of the great singer-songwriters to emerge from the 80s Liverpool music scene, founder and lead singer with the chart toppers The Icicle Works, famous for top forty hits Love Is A Wonderful Colour and Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly), Ian McNabb has gone on to enjoy a critically-acclaimed solo career. The Mercury Music Prize nominated artist continues to write stunning songs with warmth, humour, cynicism and grandeur.

Daphne’s Flight

The John Verity Band

Blues - Thu 27 Sep 8pm - £15 / £12 conc Best known as frontman of British rock legends Argent, John Verity has been packing venues with his powerful, soulful music for over forty years. For this visit to The Met he will be joined by bassist Roger Inniss and innovative young drummer Liam James Gray.

Ian McNabb

Chuck Prophet and Stephanie Finch Special guest Jesse Malin Rock & Pop - Wed 19 Sep 8pm - £18

The John Verity Band

Roots-rocker Chuck Prophet teams up with his Mission Express partner Stephanie Finch for this intimate stripped-back show playing songs not heard in many years. Joining them is Jesse Malin whose career has blurred life as a singer-songwriter with that of a punk rocker.

Chuck Prophet and Stephanie Finch

Dervish

Folk - Fri 28 Sep 8pm - £15

A Mr Kite Benefit. Proceeds from this event will go to charity.

With a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, Dervish have been bringing traditional Irish music to the world for more than twenty-five years. Renowned for their live performances, they match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs.

Bridget St. John

Folk - Thu 20 Sep 8pm - £15 Part of the wave of ’60s British folk-rock that brought us Fairport Convention, John Martyn and Nick Drake, Bridget St. John is best known today for the three remarkable albums she recorded for John Peel’s Dandelion Records.

Now resident in New York, she returns to the UK with classic songs and her latest material.

Bridget St. John

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Daphne’s Flight are Helen Watson, Melanie Harrold, Julie Matthews, Chris While and Christine Collister. They are all contemporary songwriters who cross a huge range of topics and genres, blending folk, blues, jazz and pop whilst also dipping into new and vibrant arrangements of classic covers such as the Beach Boy’s God Only Knows and Elvis Costello’s Shipbuilding. They are back with a new live album and another opportunity to see their dynamic show. A Mr Kite Benefit. Proceeds from this event will go to charity.

“The most compelling, most soulful Irish traditional folk band playing today.” - News Journal Dervish

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The Bad Man Clan

Ruby Turner *SOLD OUT*

The Bad Man Clan are a five-piece electric blues band, playing original and cover material. Led by guitarist Tom Attah, the band also features Mat Walklate on harmonica. Taking the music from the past and carrying it into the future, The Bad Man Clan has stories to tell and songs to play. This is dance music, this is strong music, and this is the living, electric blues.

One of the greatest voices the UK has ever produced, Ruby Turner can breathe life into any song whether it be a passionate ballad or a soulful groove. She is a former member of Boy George’s Culture Club and a regular with Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

Blues - Sat 1 Sept 8pm - £14 standing / £16 seated

Tom Attah of The Bad Man Clan

Rock & Pop - Fri 21 Sep 8pm - £22

Ruby Turner

Daphne’s Flight

Ian McNabb of The Icicle Works

Folk - Sat 22 Sep 8pm - £19

Rock and pop - Fri 7 Sep 8pm - £14

One of the great singer-songwriters to emerge from the 80s Liverpool music scene, founder and lead singer with the chart toppers The Icicle Works, famous for top forty hits Love Is A Wonderful Colour and Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly), Ian McNabb has gone on to enjoy a critically-acclaimed solo career. The Mercury Music Prize nominated artist continues to write stunning songs with warmth, humour, cynicism and grandeur.

Daphne’s Flight

The John Verity Band

Blues - Thu 27 Sep 8pm - £15 / £12 conc Best known as frontman of British rock legends Argent, John Verity has been packing venues with his powerful, soulful music for over forty years. For this visit to The Met he will be joined by bassist Roger Inniss and innovative young drummer Liam James Gray.

Ian McNabb

Chuck Prophet and Stephanie Finch Special guest Jesse Malin Rock & Pop - Wed 19 Sep 8pm - £18

The John Verity Band

Roots-rocker Chuck Prophet teams up with his Mission Express partner Stephanie Finch for this intimate stripped-back show playing songs not heard in many years. Joining them is Jesse Malin whose career has blurred life as a singer-songwriter with that of a punk rocker.

Chuck Prophet and Stephanie Finch

Dervish

Folk - Fri 28 Sep 8pm - £15

A Mr Kite Benefit. Proceeds from this event will go to charity.

With a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, Dervish have been bringing traditional Irish music to the world for more than twenty-five years. Renowned for their live performances, they match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs.

Bridget St. John

Folk - Thu 20 Sep 8pm - £15 Part of the wave of ’60s British folk-rock that brought us Fairport Convention, John Martyn and Nick Drake, Bridget St. John is best known today for the three remarkable albums she recorded for John Peel’s Dandelion Records.

Now resident in New York, she returns to the UK with classic songs and her latest material.

Bridget St. John

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Daphne’s Flight are Helen Watson, Melanie Harrold, Julie Matthews, Chris While and Christine Collister. They are all contemporary songwriters who cross a huge range of topics and genres, blending folk, blues, jazz and pop whilst also dipping into new and vibrant arrangements of classic covers such as the Beach Boy’s God Only Knows and Elvis Costello’s Shipbuilding. They are back with a new live album and another opportunity to see their dynamic show. A Mr Kite Benefit. Proceeds from this event will go to charity.

“The most compelling, most soulful Irish traditional folk band playing today.” - News Journal Dervish

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The Rheingans Sisters

Chatham County Line

Folk - Sat 29 Sep 8pm - £14 advance / £16 door

Special guest Nathan Bell Americana - Wed 17 Oct 8pm - £17

Sisters Rowan and Anna Rheingans make bold, playful and innovative contemporary music anchored in the folk tradition. Multiple BBC Folk Awards nominees, they come to The Met with songs from their new album Bright Field.

North Carolina’s Chatham County Line craft top-notch, original modern acoustic music that draws upon American roots forefathers like bluegrass inventor Bill Monroe and folk innovator John Hartford. Joining them is singersongwriter Nathan Bell.

“…an exceptional record” - fRoots The Rheingans Sisters

Chatham County Line

Wishbone Ash

Elles Bailey

Rock & Pop - Fri 19 Oct 8.30pm - £20 advance / £22.50 door

Blues - Wed 3 Oct 7.30pm - £10 Elles Bailey’s music weaves together rootsy blues, country and soulful rock. Recently nominated for the UK Blues Awards in four different categories, she comes to The Met with songs from her debut album Wildfire.

A Mr Kite Benefit. Proceeds from this event will go to charity.

Wishbone Ash

“Smoky Blues that fizzles with Pop Appeal” - Songwriting Magazine

With millions of albums sold, Wishbone Ash’s iconic twin-guitar sound has produced classic tracks such as The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword and Blowin’ Free. Discover for yourself why they remain one of the most enduring and popular bands in British rock. Combining the old songs with the new, they’re just as fresh and in demand after an amazing one year short of fifty on the road!

The Stumble

Blues - Sat 20 Oct 8.30pm - £13 Elles Bailey

Jack Rutter and Greg Russell Folk - Fri 5 Oct 7.30pm - £12

Jack Rutter and Greg Russell

We’re thrilled to welcome Jack Rutter and Greg Russell, two of the UK folk scene’s most exciting young performers, to The Met for this double headline show. Jack Rutter is a highly respected singer, guitarist and multiinstrumentalist. Winner of the Radio 2 Young Folk Award and Horizon Award, Greg Russell has previously been seen at The Met as part of The Transports and Shake the Chains.

The Stumble

Andy Fairweather Low & the Low Riders Plus the Hi Riders Special Soul Review

CoCo and the Butterfields

Rock & Pop - Thu 25 Oct 8.30pm - £25

Rock & Pop - Sat 13 Oct 8pm - £14

Andy Fairweather Low first came to prominence with sixties legends Amen Corner, making hits like Bend Me Shape Me and If Paradise is Half As Nice. For this visit to The Met, Andy’s Low Riders are joined by the Hi Riders Special Soul Review, featuring an extended brass section and Hammond organ.

CoCo and the Butterfields are a Canterbury based band whose highlyinfectious songs combine folk, pop, hip-hop, country, rock and blues. “...managed the almost impossible task of creating a sound that is almost entirely unique...” - Dan Lucas, Record Producer CoCo and the Butterfields

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Known for their blistering blues, soul and old school R&B, The Stumble have been wowing audiences for over twenty years. On this visit to The Met they will perform songs from their new album alongside classic covers of Howling Wolf, B.B. King, Ike Turner and Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. Expect raw power, emotion, joyous melodies, heart-breaking blues and a guaranteed good time from a band on the crest of a wave.

Andy Fairweather Low

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The Rheingans Sisters

Chatham County Line

Folk - Sat 29 Sep 8pm - £14 advance / £16 door

Special guest Nathan Bell Americana - Wed 17 Oct 8pm - £17

Sisters Rowan and Anna Rheingans make bold, playful and innovative contemporary music anchored in the folk tradition. Multiple BBC Folk Awards nominees, they come to The Met with songs from their new album Bright Field.

North Carolina’s Chatham County Line craft top-notch, original modern acoustic music that draws upon American roots forefathers like bluegrass inventor Bill Monroe and folk innovator John Hartford. Joining them is singersongwriter Nathan Bell.

“…an exceptional record” - fRoots The Rheingans Sisters

Chatham County Line

Wishbone Ash

Elles Bailey

Rock & Pop - Fri 19 Oct 8.30pm - £20 advance / £22.50 door

Blues - Wed 3 Oct 7.30pm - £10 Elles Bailey’s music weaves together rootsy blues, country and soulful rock. Recently nominated for the UK Blues Awards in four different categories, she comes to The Met with songs from her debut album Wildfire.

A Mr Kite Benefit. Proceeds from this event will go to charity.

Wishbone Ash

“Smoky Blues that fizzles with Pop Appeal” - Songwriting Magazine

With millions of albums sold, Wishbone Ash’s iconic twin-guitar sound has produced classic tracks such as The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword and Blowin’ Free. Discover for yourself why they remain one of the most enduring and popular bands in British rock. Combining the old songs with the new, they’re just as fresh and in demand after an amazing one year short of fifty on the road!

The Stumble

Blues - Sat 20 Oct 8.30pm - £13 Elles Bailey

Jack Rutter and Greg Russell Folk - Fri 5 Oct 7.30pm - £12

Jack Rutter and Greg Russell

We’re thrilled to welcome Jack Rutter and Greg Russell, two of the UK folk scene’s most exciting young performers, to The Met for this double headline show. Jack Rutter is a highly respected singer, guitarist and multiinstrumentalist. Winner of the Radio 2 Young Folk Award and Horizon Award, Greg Russell has previously been seen at The Met as part of The Transports and Shake the Chains.

The Stumble

Andy Fairweather Low & the Low Riders Plus the Hi Riders Special Soul Review

CoCo and the Butterfields

Rock & Pop - Thu 25 Oct 8.30pm - £25

Rock & Pop - Sat 13 Oct 8pm - £14

Andy Fairweather Low first came to prominence with sixties legends Amen Corner, making hits like Bend Me Shape Me and If Paradise is Half As Nice. For this visit to The Met, Andy’s Low Riders are joined by the Hi Riders Special Soul Review, featuring an extended brass section and Hammond organ.

CoCo and the Butterfields are a Canterbury based band whose highlyinfectious songs combine folk, pop, hip-hop, country, rock and blues. “...managed the almost impossible task of creating a sound that is almost entirely unique...” - Dan Lucas, Record Producer CoCo and the Butterfields

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Known for their blistering blues, soul and old school R&B, The Stumble have been wowing audiences for over twenty years. On this visit to The Met they will perform songs from their new album alongside classic covers of Howling Wolf, B.B. King, Ike Turner and Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. Expect raw power, emotion, joyous melodies, heart-breaking blues and a guaranteed good time from a band on the crest of a wave.

Andy Fairweather Low

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Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri

Luke Daniels

An acoustic journey of songs and stories with singer Kiki Dee and guitarist Carmelo Luggeri. The evening will include songs by artists such as Kate Bush and Frank Sinatra and of course Kiki’s own hits Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, I Got The Music In Me and the stunning Amoureuse.

With a beguiling blend of heartfelt lyrics and instrumental virtuosity, Luke Daniels breathes new life into traditional music. Expect haunting vocals, tunes and songs, endearing anecdotes and instrumental performances of the highest quality led by a unique musical voice and imagination.

Rock & Pop - Fri 26 Oct 8pm - £19

Folk - Sat 3 Nov 7pm - £12

Luke Daniels

Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri

Stacey Kent

John Smith

Jazz - Sun 4 Nov 7.30pm - £18 Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mould of the greatest, with a legion of fans worldwide, a host of honours and awards including a Grammy nomination, and a series of Gold, Double-Gold and Platinumselling albums that have reached No. 1 chart positions. She returns to The Met with music from her latest album I Know I Dream.

Folk - Thu 1 Nov 8pm - £15 One of the UK’s finest guitarists and singer-songwriters, John Smith’s intimate take on love, loss or even a mythic murder ballad, combined with his innovative guitar work, have won him a loyal following.

Stacey Kent

“The future of folk music” - John Renbourn

Larkins

Support comes from American singer-songwriter Courtney Hartman.

Rock & Pop - Wed 14 Nov 8pm - £10 - Standing event

John Smith

Martin Stephenson and The Daintees Gladsome, Humour and Blue: 30th anniversary tour Rock & Pop - Fri 2 Nov 8pm - £18

Martin Stephenson

Larkins

Bootleg Blondie

April 1988 saw Martin Stephenson and The Dainties release their acclaimed and popular album Gladsome, Humour and Blue. Now thirty years later the band have returned to the studio to re-record the album, bringing a new-found maturity to their classic songs. Don’t miss this celebration of a milestone in British music.

Mostly Autumn

Rock & Pop - Thu 15 Nov 8pm - £17 Bootleg Blondie is the official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band and the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGBs in New York City before its demise in 2006.

Bootleg Blondie

Rock & Pop - Sat 3 Nov 8.30pm - £17

Chris Wood

Counted amongst the 100 best progressive rock bands of all time, Mostly Autumn’s musical palette is diverse, drawing on influences from the golden age of rock but with a unique sound that looks toward the future. On this visit to The Met they showcase songs from their latest album Sight of Day. Mostly Autumn

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Indie-rock four-piece Larkins made a huge impact at our Head for the Hills festival in 2017. Since then the band have been refining and maturing their sound, as shown off in their funky new single Something Beautiful. The Manchester Evening News called Larkins “Manchester’s next arena act”. Don’t miss this chance to see them in the intimate setting of The Met.

Folk - Fri 16 Nov 8pm - £14

Chris Wood

Multi-award-winner Chris Wood is one of England’s most vivid and arresting songwriters. His most recent album So Much to Defend has received widespread acclaim and includes reflections on minor league football, empty nest syndrome, learning to swim, and Cook-in Sauce.

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Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri

Luke Daniels

An acoustic journey of songs and stories with singer Kiki Dee and guitarist Carmelo Luggeri. The evening will include songs by artists such as Kate Bush and Frank Sinatra and of course Kiki’s own hits Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, I Got The Music In Me and the stunning Amoureuse.

With a beguiling blend of heartfelt lyrics and instrumental virtuosity, Luke Daniels breathes new life into traditional music. Expect haunting vocals, tunes and songs, endearing anecdotes and instrumental performances of the highest quality led by a unique musical voice and imagination.

Rock & Pop - Fri 26 Oct 8pm - £19

Folk - Sat 3 Nov 7pm - £12

Luke Daniels

Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri

Stacey Kent

John Smith

Jazz - Sun 4 Nov 7.30pm - £18 Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mould of the greatest, with a legion of fans worldwide, a host of honours and awards including a Grammy nomination, and a series of Gold, Double-Gold and Platinumselling albums that have reached No. 1 chart positions. She returns to The Met with music from her latest album I Know I Dream.

Folk - Thu 1 Nov 8pm - £15 One of the UK’s finest guitarists and singer-songwriters, John Smith’s intimate take on love, loss or even a mythic murder ballad, combined with his innovative guitar work, have won him a loyal following.

Stacey Kent

“The future of folk music” - John Renbourn

Larkins

Support comes from American singer-songwriter Courtney Hartman.

Rock & Pop - Wed 14 Nov 8pm - £10 - Standing event

John Smith

Martin Stephenson and The Daintees Gladsome, Humour and Blue: 30th anniversary tour Rock & Pop - Fri 2 Nov 8pm - £18

Martin Stephenson

Larkins

Bootleg Blondie

April 1988 saw Martin Stephenson and The Dainties release their acclaimed and popular album Gladsome, Humour and Blue. Now thirty years later the band have returned to the studio to re-record the album, bringing a new-found maturity to their classic songs. Don’t miss this celebration of a milestone in British music.

Mostly Autumn

Rock & Pop - Thu 15 Nov 8pm - £17 Bootleg Blondie is the official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band and the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGBs in New York City before its demise in 2006.

Bootleg Blondie

Rock & Pop - Sat 3 Nov 8.30pm - £17

Chris Wood

Counted amongst the 100 best progressive rock bands of all time, Mostly Autumn’s musical palette is diverse, drawing on influences from the golden age of rock but with a unique sound that looks toward the future. On this visit to The Met they showcase songs from their latest album Sight of Day. Mostly Autumn

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Indie-rock four-piece Larkins made a huge impact at our Head for the Hills festival in 2017. Since then the band have been refining and maturing their sound, as shown off in their funky new single Something Beautiful. The Manchester Evening News called Larkins “Manchester’s next arena act”. Don’t miss this chance to see them in the intimate setting of The Met.

Folk - Fri 16 Nov 8pm - £14

Chris Wood

Multi-award-winner Chris Wood is one of England’s most vivid and arresting songwriters. His most recent album So Much to Defend has received widespread acclaim and includes reflections on minor league football, empty nest syndrome, learning to swim, and Cook-in Sauce.

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John Wheeler

Dreadzone

Rock & Pop - Sat 17 Nov 8pm - £12 advance / £14 door Hayseed Dixie front-man John Wheeler returns to The Met with a new show featuring humorous, irreverent, sardonic and absurd songs and stories from his eighteen years on the road. John’s electric guitar is joined by percussion from Pete Robbins. Come drink a few beers with them and rock your face off.

Rock & Pop - Sat 24 Nov 8pm - £20 Dreadzone have been refining their unique sound since 1993.

Their new album Dread Times digs deep into the band’s dub and reggae roots whilst still keeping the beats fresh and the textures electronic. Going strong after 25 years, Dreadzone are still one of the best live bands around.

John Wheeler and Pete Robbins

Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff

The Custodian Tour 2018 Rock & Pop - Thu 22 Nov 8pm - £14 advance / £17 door

Dreadzone

Enjoy an evening with Miles Hunt, who will be performing solo acoustic versions of many of the best-loved songs from The Wonder Stuff back catalogue. Miles will also be reading excerpts from his three acclaimed books The Wonder Stuff Diaries.

Dan Patlansky

Blues - Sun 25 Nov 8pm - £17.50 standing / £20 seated In only a little over a decade, singer-songwriter and guitarist Dan Patlansky has become one of the busiest and most respected blues artists to ever come out of South Africa. On this his first visit to The Met, he is joined by special guests Hightown Parade.

Miles Hunt

James Taylor Quartet Jazz - Fri 23 Nov 8pm - £20

Dan Patlansky

For a quarter of a century the James Taylor Quartet have set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz.

Known for their unrivalled live performances, they jam out with sly rhythms and cool melodies on favourites like Blow Up, Green Onions, Time is Tight, JTQ Theme and of course, the inimitable, Starsky and Hutch.

James Taylor Quartet

Blazin’ Fiddles

Folk - Thu 29 Nov 8pm - £15 Blazin’ Fiddles are one of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups. Celebrating their 20th year in 2018 – and with the recent release of their ninth album The Key – they capture the excitement, passion and sensitivity of Scottish music, delivering a musically intoxicating evening for all.

Blazin’ Fiddles

Andy White

Eddie and The Hotrods

Andy White’s latest album The Guilty and the Innocent sees the Belfast singer-songwriter writing about Trump, Grenfell, Jeremy Corbyn, refugees and the Manchester Arena bombing. Agree with it or not, it’s a powerful piece of work. “One of the finest songwriters of his generation” - Dave Haslam, R2 Magazine

Eddie and The Hot Rods are counted amongst the founding fathers of punk, but unlike many of their contemporaries their music has never dated or gone out of style. They come to The Met with classic songs like Teenage Depression, Quit This Town, Life On The Line and Gloria, alongside brand new material.

Folk - Sat 24 Nov 7pm - £12

Andy White

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Rock & Pop - Fri 30 Nov 8pm - £16

Eddie and The Hotrods

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John Wheeler

Dreadzone

Rock & Pop - Sat 17 Nov 8pm - £12 advance / £14 door Hayseed Dixie front-man John Wheeler returns to The Met with a new show featuring humorous, irreverent, sardonic and absurd songs and stories from his eighteen years on the road. John’s electric guitar is joined by percussion from Pete Robbins. Come drink a few beers with them and rock your face off.

Rock & Pop - Sat 24 Nov 8pm - £20 Dreadzone have been refining their unique sound since 1993.

Their new album Dread Times digs deep into the band’s dub and reggae roots whilst still keeping the beats fresh and the textures electronic. Going strong after 25 years, Dreadzone are still one of the best live bands around.

John Wheeler and Pete Robbins

Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff

The Custodian Tour 2018 Rock & Pop - Thu 22 Nov 8pm - £14 advance / £17 door

Dreadzone

Enjoy an evening with Miles Hunt, who will be performing solo acoustic versions of many of the best-loved songs from The Wonder Stuff back catalogue. Miles will also be reading excerpts from his three acclaimed books The Wonder Stuff Diaries.

Dan Patlansky

Blues - Sun 25 Nov 8pm - £17.50 standing / £20 seated In only a little over a decade, singer-songwriter and guitarist Dan Patlansky has become one of the busiest and most respected blues artists to ever come out of South Africa. On this his first visit to The Met, he is joined by special guests Hightown Parade.

Miles Hunt

James Taylor Quartet Jazz - Fri 23 Nov 8pm - £20

Dan Patlansky

For a quarter of a century the James Taylor Quartet have set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz.

Known for their unrivalled live performances, they jam out with sly rhythms and cool melodies on favourites like Blow Up, Green Onions, Time is Tight, JTQ Theme and of course, the inimitable, Starsky and Hutch.

James Taylor Quartet

Blazin’ Fiddles

Folk - Thu 29 Nov 8pm - £15 Blazin’ Fiddles are one of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups. Celebrating their 20th year in 2018 – and with the recent release of their ninth album The Key – they capture the excitement, passion and sensitivity of Scottish music, delivering a musically intoxicating evening for all.

Blazin’ Fiddles

Andy White

Eddie and The Hotrods

Andy White’s latest album The Guilty and the Innocent sees the Belfast singer-songwriter writing about Trump, Grenfell, Jeremy Corbyn, refugees and the Manchester Arena bombing. Agree with it or not, it’s a powerful piece of work. “One of the finest songwriters of his generation” - Dave Haslam, R2 Magazine

Eddie and The Hot Rods are counted amongst the founding fathers of punk, but unlike many of their contemporaries their music has never dated or gone out of style. They come to The Met with classic songs like Teenage Depression, Quit This Town, Life On The Line and Gloria, alongside brand new material.

Folk - Sat 24 Nov 7pm - £12

Andy White

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Rock & Pop - Fri 30 Nov 8pm - £16

Eddie and The Hotrods

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Nearly Dan

Them Heavy People A tribute to Kate Bush Rock & Pop - Fri 7 Dec 8pm - Derby Hall - £13.50 adv / £15 door

The spirit and sound of Steely Dan Rock & Pop - Sat 1 Dec 8pm - £16 adv / £18 door / Standing event Tribute band Nearly Dan play all your Steely Dan favourites in a two hour-plus show. Featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam, Aja and Gaucho, and also featuring Donald Fagen’s classic solo masterpiece The Nightfly.

Them Heavy People

If you love Kate Bush and her music then you won’t want to miss this fantastic tribute show. Singer Nadine Turner has spent years perfecting her impersonation and performs note-perfect recreations of Kate’s iconic songs.

Backed by a band of seasoned professionals who strive for authenticity, this is the closest reproduction possible of a Kate Bush show.

Nearly Dan

Thea Gilmore Christmas Party Tour

St Agnes Fountain

Folk - Tue 4 Dec 8pm - £18

Rock & Pop - Sat 8 Dec 8pm - £17.50

An evening of sparkling musicianship, humour and heartful renditions of your favourite Christmas tunes. Featuring David Hughes, Chris Leslie (from Fairport Convention), Julie Matthews and Chris While.

Thea Gilmore makes music of extraordinary beauty, rare honesty and insight. This festive show features her highly individual versions of Christmas classics, alongside material from Strange Communion, her own acclaimed collection of seasonal songs.

Guaranteed to leave you moved, exhilarated and spellbound.

A Mr Kite Benefit. Proceeds from this event will go to charity.

St Agnes Fountain

Thea Gilmore

The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc

A Celtic Christmas with Calan

Folk - Thu 13 Dec 8pm - £14

Folk - Thu 6 Dec 8pm - £16

Award-winning Welsh band Calan are back with their infectious rhythms and high energy routines to celebrate the yuletide season. Enjoy well-loved seasonal tunes played on traditional instruments, traditional Plygain singing from Wales, and step dancing from a champion dancer.

The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc

Starlite Campbell Band

Supported by The Mighty Revelators Blues - Fri 14 Dec 7.30pm - £15 advance / £17 door. Standing event

Calan

Jim Moray

Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell

Rock & Pop - Sat 15 Dec 8.30pm £18 adv (standard) / £16 adv (conc) / £21 door

For fifteen years Jim Moray has been at the forefront of English traditional music. New album Upcetera has received the best reviews of his career, including five stars from Mojo, fRoots and R2. He has also found the time to contribute three new songs to BBC Dr Who spin-off show Class.

Jim Moray

The Starlite Campbell Band is a four-piece steeped in British blues. Featuring Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell, who married after a whirlwind musical romance, their debut Blueberry Pie was recently nominated for Best Album at the British Blues Awards.

Limehouse Lizzy

Folk - Fri 7 Dec 7pm - £12

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The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc are a fiddle trio from Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Islands known for their unique blend of musical traditions. Be enthralled and dumbfounded that three fiddlers can make so enormous a sound. “A shimmering display of accurately pitched, highly skilled musical accomplishment.” - The Scotsman

Limehouse Lizzy

An action-packed, pyrotechnic-filled tribute to Thin Lizzy. Expect classic tracks such as The Boys Are Back in Town and Sarah along with more of the Celtic influenced tracks like Whisky in the Jar and Black Rose.

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Nearly Dan

Them Heavy People A tribute to Kate Bush Rock & Pop - Fri 7 Dec 8pm - Derby Hall - £13.50 adv / £15 door

The spirit and sound of Steely Dan Rock & Pop - Sat 1 Dec 8pm - £16 adv / £18 door / Standing event Tribute band Nearly Dan play all your Steely Dan favourites in a two hour-plus show. Featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam, Aja and Gaucho, and also featuring Donald Fagen’s classic solo masterpiece The Nightfly.

Them Heavy People

If you love Kate Bush and her music then you won’t want to miss this fantastic tribute show. Singer Nadine Turner has spent years perfecting her impersonation and performs note-perfect recreations of Kate’s iconic songs.

Backed by a band of seasoned professionals who strive for authenticity, this is the closest reproduction possible of a Kate Bush show.

Nearly Dan

Thea Gilmore Christmas Party Tour

St Agnes Fountain

Folk - Tue 4 Dec 8pm - £18

Rock & Pop - Sat 8 Dec 8pm - £17.50

An evening of sparkling musicianship, humour and heartful renditions of your favourite Christmas tunes. Featuring David Hughes, Chris Leslie (from Fairport Convention), Julie Matthews and Chris While.

Thea Gilmore makes music of extraordinary beauty, rare honesty and insight. This festive show features her highly individual versions of Christmas classics, alongside material from Strange Communion, her own acclaimed collection of seasonal songs.

Guaranteed to leave you moved, exhilarated and spellbound.

A Mr Kite Benefit. Proceeds from this event will go to charity.

St Agnes Fountain

Thea Gilmore

The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc

A Celtic Christmas with Calan

Folk - Thu 13 Dec 8pm - £14

Folk - Thu 6 Dec 8pm - £16

Award-winning Welsh band Calan are back with their infectious rhythms and high energy routines to celebrate the yuletide season. Enjoy well-loved seasonal tunes played on traditional instruments, traditional Plygain singing from Wales, and step dancing from a champion dancer.

The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc

Starlite Campbell Band

Supported by The Mighty Revelators Blues - Fri 14 Dec 7.30pm - £15 advance / £17 door. Standing event

Calan

Jim Moray

Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell

Rock & Pop - Sat 15 Dec 8.30pm £18 adv (standard) / £16 adv (conc) / £21 door

For fifteen years Jim Moray has been at the forefront of English traditional music. New album Upcetera has received the best reviews of his career, including five stars from Mojo, fRoots and R2. He has also found the time to contribute three new songs to BBC Dr Who spin-off show Class.

Jim Moray

The Starlite Campbell Band is a four-piece steeped in British blues. Featuring Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell, who married after a whirlwind musical romance, their debut Blueberry Pie was recently nominated for Best Album at the British Blues Awards.

Limehouse Lizzy

Folk - Fri 7 Dec 7pm - £12

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The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc are a fiddle trio from Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Islands known for their unique blend of musical traditions. Be enthralled and dumbfounded that three fiddlers can make so enormous a sound. “A shimmering display of accurately pitched, highly skilled musical accomplishment.” - The Scotsman

Limehouse Lizzy

An action-packed, pyrotechnic-filled tribute to Thin Lizzy. Expect classic tracks such as The Boys Are Back in Town and Sarah along with more of the Celtic influenced tracks like Whisky in the Jar and Black Rose.

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Coming Soon Vishten

Your Event at The Met Justin Moorhouse

Friday 25 January

Red Sky Coven Saturday 2 February

Hue and Cry

We have some great spaces for hire Since the refurbishment of our beautiful Grade II listed venue we have played host to some great events. With a range of spaces, catering from one to one meetings to up to 400 people, we can even provide the catering.

Meeting Space • Seminars • Presentations • Promotions • Launches • Workshops Networking • Conferences • Birthday • Celebrations • Awards • Private Functions Licensed Bar – Onsite Catering – Audio and Visual Equipment available

Friday 8 February

To discuss your requirements and availability please contact our Hire Team at The Met who will be happy to help: hires@themet.org.uk

Jackie Oates

Saturday 9 February

Justin Moorhouse Thursday 14 February

The Blues Band Thursday 21 February

The Box

Board Room

Stanley Bar

Blue Rose Code Sunday 17 February

Professional recording and production studio

Big Whistle

Edwin St Recording Studio is a professional recording facility situated near Manchester in the centre of Bury.

Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 May

Part of The Met, Bury’s arts venue, the studio features high quality recording equipment and a superb sounding live room. We provide a full recording services including:

Featuring Flook, Peatbog Faeries, Sharron Shannon & Seckou Keita, & Drop the Floor

Booking for these events is exclusive to supporters until August 31.

Recording • Mixing • Mastering • Voice-over • Voice to picture • Online Mixing and Mastering service • Workshops • Live Room • Rehearsal Room

Interested in becoming a supporter? See page 29 for details.

Free sessions are available for young people

MET GIFT VOUCHERS Met Gift Vouchers make fantastic Christmas or birthday presents.

Treat the music or theatre lover in your life to a unique night out.

Buy online or by calling The Met on 0161 761 2216.

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Clients include: Gaz Coombes - Blossoms - James - Dutch Uncles - Slow Readers Club - Manchester Camerata Orchestra Joe Duddell - BBC - IT - Atlantic Records - Memphis Industries - Skinny Dog Records - National Football Museum - The Lowry - Theatre By The Lake For studio rates and to book a session contact our studio email: info@edwinstreetstudio.com or call 0161 761 7107.

Side room

Recording booth

Control room

Live room

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Coming Soon Vishten

Your Event at The Met Justin Moorhouse

Friday 25 January

Red Sky Coven Saturday 2 February

Hue and Cry

We have some great spaces for hire Since the refurbishment of our beautiful Grade II listed venue we have played host to some great events. With a range of spaces, catering from one to one meetings to up to 400 people, we can even provide the catering.

Meeting Space • Seminars • Presentations • Promotions • Launches • Workshops Networking • Conferences • Birthday • Celebrations • Awards • Private Functions Licensed Bar – Onsite Catering – Audio and Visual Equipment available

Friday 8 February

To discuss your requirements and availability please contact our Hire Team at The Met who will be happy to help: hires@themet.org.uk

Jackie Oates

Saturday 9 February

Justin Moorhouse Thursday 14 February

The Blues Band Thursday 21 February

The Box

Board Room

Stanley Bar

Blue Rose Code Sunday 17 February

Professional recording and production studio

Big Whistle

Edwin St Recording Studio is a professional recording facility situated near Manchester in the centre of Bury.

Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 May

Part of The Met, Bury’s arts venue, the studio features high quality recording equipment and a superb sounding live room. We provide a full recording services including:

Featuring Flook, Peatbog Faeries, Sharron Shannon & Seckou Keita, & Drop the Floor

Booking for these events is exclusive to supporters until August 31.

Recording • Mixing • Mastering • Voice-over • Voice to picture • Online Mixing and Mastering service • Workshops • Live Room • Rehearsal Room

Interested in becoming a supporter? See page 29 for details.

Free sessions are available for young people

MET GIFT VOUCHERS Met Gift Vouchers make fantastic Christmas or birthday presents.

Treat the music or theatre lover in your life to a unique night out.

Buy online or by calling The Met on 0161 761 2216.

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Clients include: Gaz Coombes - Blossoms - James - Dutch Uncles - Slow Readers Club - Manchester Camerata Orchestra Joe Duddell - BBC - IT - Atlantic Records - Memphis Industries - Skinny Dog Records - National Football Museum - The Lowry - Theatre By The Lake For studio rates and to book a session contact our studio email: info@edwinstreetstudio.com or call 0161 761 7107.

Side room

Recording booth

Control room

Live room

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Workshops for children and teenagers...

The Met’s Young Company Every Wednesday from Sep 19 - Dec 19, excluding half-term. £4.50 per session to be paid weekly The Met’s youth theatre is available in three sessions. The Met is one of the only venues who provide the complete creative theatre journey from age 5 leading to the final age group session which offers educational certification through the Arts Award.

Discover - Sessions 4.30pm-5.30pm For 5-8 year olds who are encouraged to think creatively and develop team building skills through activities and story-telling.

Aiming High

Every Sat from Sat 8 Sep – Sat 22 Dec 9-13 years 10-11.30am | £4 to be paid weekly 14+ years 11.30-1.30pm | £5 to be paid weekly Physical activities and drama games create a safe place for young people to express themselves, encourage them to become more independent and improve life skills like team working, communication skills and confidence building. Run by highly qualified drama practitioners.

Performing in a short show every term the young people learn to have focus, a goal and enjoy achievement. The senior group focusses more on developing acting skills and promoting independence.

ALFEY Music for Babies and Toddlers

Guitar Lessons with Terry Moses

Learn Harmonica

Learn Harmonica with Mat Walklate

Every Mon from 24 Sep - 19 Nov. Beginners 6pm-6.55pm / Intermediate 7pm-7.55pm / Advanced 8pm-8.55pm £65 per person for each 8 session term A course in harmonica playing for all levels, led by former British blues harmonica champion Mat Walklate.

Participants will require a diatonic harmonica in C.

Metro Jazz

Preparing you for the advancement into the senior Young Company group.

Every Tue 10am-11am from 4 Sep £6 per session if dropping in or pay for all six sessions at once for £24 and save £12 For ages 3-36 months. Offering parents and guardians the opportunity to learn and play using music, games and lots of activities, promoting speech development and language within the early years.

Every Mon 6.30pm-9pm from 24 Sep – 26 Nov Fee per term - £80 standard - £55 concession The Met’s community Jazz orchestra led by Munch Manship welcomes all musicians of at least intermediate ability. There are vacancies for frontline musicians especially brass. Suitable for ages 16+

Present - Sessions 7pm-8.30pm

ALFA Metzo Junior Choir

Every Mon 7-9pm from 10 Sep - 10 Dec or every Tue 7-9pm from 11 Sep - 11 Dec £5 per session to be paid weekly (first session free for new participants) Met Express is The Met’s drama group for people with disabilities and learning difficulties who come together on a weekly basis to create drama, produce pieces of work using different media and have fun. The group work towards end of term performances as well as collaborations with other creative workshop groups.

Develop - Sessions 5.30pm-7pm For 9-14 year olds to build confidence through the use of improvisation, body language techniques.

Available for 15+ year olds. The senior group is The Met’s in-house performance group.

It aims to inspire performers to become creative independent artists equipped with the necessary skills for a successful career in the arts.

Every Tue 5.30pm-6.45pm from 4 Sep £6 per session if dropping in or pay for all six sessions at once for £24 and save £12 A choir for ages 7-12 years. The group is led by Karen Lindop, a qualified professional tutor. To register, please email Jane Nicholson at admin@alfaeducation.co.uk

Members of this group work together to create their own shows with a final public performance showcased in The Met’s theatre. This also contributes to achieving the Arts Award

Five weekly sessions on Mon 7pm, starting 8 Oct £75 course fee Led by The Met’s Recording Studio Manager, this course teaches techniques and skills for studio sound recording.

Sessions last 2 hours.

Stagecoach

Every Sun from 9 Sep - 2 Dec 9.30am-11am & 11.30am-1pm (4-6 year olds) 10am-1pm (6-18 year olds) Drama, dance and singing classes – developing confidence, body language techniques, communication and articulation. Each stage works towards an end of term performance. Learn more at stagecoach.co.uk/bury

Met Express

Introduction to Sound Recording

To find out more about Arts Award visit www.artsaward.org.uk

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Workshops for adults...

The Met’s Young Company

Weekly sessions every Tue from 25 Sept –13 Nov Beginners 6-7pm / Intermediate 7.15-8.15pm / Advanced 8.30-9.30pm £85 per person for each 7 session term Learn to play the guitar with experienced tutor Terry Moses.

All styles and abilities welcome, students work towards making a recording in our Edwin Street Recording Studio.

ALFA Music Sessions All ALFA Music Sessions are £6 per session if dropping in or pay for all six sessions at once for £24 and save £12. ALFA sessions take place every Tuesday from 4 September.

To register or for further information email admin@alfaeducation.co.uk

ALFA Community Ukulele Band 11.30am-12.30pm or 1.15pm-2.15pm For adults of all ages and abilities. Learn to play this fascinating instrument. No prior experience necessary, ukuleles can be provided.

ALFA Music Memory Music Makers 3pm-4.15pm Supporting those with Dementia, Alzheimer’s or memory loss and their carers or supporters.

Memory Music Makers Workshops are relaxed and fun sessions with refreshments served during the session. Music stimulates many parts of the brain at the same time, such as those areas affecting language, mood and movement, along with the senses of hearing, sight, sound and touch. This is an opportunity to get together, to sing, play, dance and have some fun!

ALFA Metzo Community Choir

7pm-8.15pm A choir for adults with some, little or no prior experience of choral singing. The group will be singing a range of genres and styles including contemporary, gospel, jazz, soul and music theatre.

The group is led by Karen Lindop, a qualified professional tutor.

Guitar Lessons with Terry Moses

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Workshops for children and teenagers...

The Met’s Young Company Every Wednesday from Sep 19 - Dec 19, excluding half-term. £4.50 per session to be paid weekly The Met’s youth theatre is available in three sessions. The Met is one of the only venues who provide the complete creative theatre journey from age 5 leading to the final age group session which offers educational certification through the Arts Award.

Discover - Sessions 4.30pm-5.30pm For 5-8 year olds who are encouraged to think creatively and develop team building skills through activities and story-telling.

Aiming High

Every Sat from Sat 8 Sep – Sat 22 Dec 9-13 years 10-11.30am | £4 to be paid weekly 14+ years 11.30-1.30pm | £5 to be paid weekly Physical activities and drama games create a safe place for young people to express themselves, encourage them to become more independent and improve life skills like team working, communication skills and confidence building. Run by highly qualified drama practitioners.

Performing in a short show every term the young people learn to have focus, a goal and enjoy achievement. The senior group focusses more on developing acting skills and promoting independence.

ALFEY Music for Babies and Toddlers

Guitar Lessons with Terry Moses

Learn Harmonica

Learn Harmonica with Mat Walklate

Every Mon from 24 Sep - 19 Nov. Beginners 6pm-6.55pm / Intermediate 7pm-7.55pm / Advanced 8pm-8.55pm £65 per person for each 8 session term A course in harmonica playing for all levels, led by former British blues harmonica champion Mat Walklate.

Participants will require a diatonic harmonica in C.

Metro Jazz

Preparing you for the advancement into the senior Young Company group.

Every Tue 10am-11am from 4 Sep £6 per session if dropping in or pay for all six sessions at once for £24 and save £12 For ages 3-36 months. Offering parents and guardians the opportunity to learn and play using music, games and lots of activities, promoting speech development and language within the early years.

Every Mon 6.30pm-9pm from 24 Sep – 26 Nov Fee per term - £80 standard - £55 concession The Met’s community Jazz orchestra led by Munch Manship welcomes all musicians of at least intermediate ability. There are vacancies for frontline musicians especially brass. Suitable for ages 16+

Present - Sessions 7pm-8.30pm

ALFA Metzo Junior Choir

Every Mon 7-9pm from 10 Sep - 10 Dec or every Tue 7-9pm from 11 Sep - 11 Dec £5 per session to be paid weekly (first session free for new participants) Met Express is The Met’s drama group for people with disabilities and learning difficulties who come together on a weekly basis to create drama, produce pieces of work using different media and have fun. The group work towards end of term performances as well as collaborations with other creative workshop groups.

Develop - Sessions 5.30pm-7pm For 9-14 year olds to build confidence through the use of improvisation, body language techniques.

Available for 15+ year olds. The senior group is The Met’s in-house performance group.

It aims to inspire performers to become creative independent artists equipped with the necessary skills for a successful career in the arts.

Every Tue 5.30pm-6.45pm from 4 Sep £6 per session if dropping in or pay for all six sessions at once for £24 and save £12 A choir for ages 7-12 years. The group is led by Karen Lindop, a qualified professional tutor. To register, please email Jane Nicholson at admin@alfaeducation.co.uk

Members of this group work together to create their own shows with a final public performance showcased in The Met’s theatre. This also contributes to achieving the Arts Award

Five weekly sessions on Mon 7pm, starting 8 Oct £75 course fee Led by The Met’s Recording Studio Manager, this course teaches techniques and skills for studio sound recording.

Sessions last 2 hours.

Stagecoach

Every Sun from 9 Sep - 2 Dec 9.30am-11am & 11.30am-1pm (4-6 year olds) 10am-1pm (6-18 year olds) Drama, dance and singing classes – developing confidence, body language techniques, communication and articulation. Each stage works towards an end of term performance. Learn more at stagecoach.co.uk/bury

Met Express

Introduction to Sound Recording

To find out more about Arts Award visit www.artsaward.org.uk

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Workshops for adults...

The Met’s Young Company

Weekly sessions every Tue from 25 Sept –13 Nov Beginners 6-7pm / Intermediate 7.15-8.15pm / Advanced 8.30-9.30pm £85 per person for each 7 session term Learn to play the guitar with experienced tutor Terry Moses.

All styles and abilities welcome, students work towards making a recording in our Edwin Street Recording Studio.

ALFA Music Sessions All ALFA Music Sessions are £6 per session if dropping in or pay for all six sessions at once for £24 and save £12. ALFA sessions take place every Tuesday from 4 September.

To register or for further information email admin@alfaeducation.co.uk

ALFA Community Ukulele Band 11.30am-12.30pm or 1.15pm-2.15pm For adults of all ages and abilities. Learn to play this fascinating instrument. No prior experience necessary, ukuleles can be provided.

ALFA Music Memory Music Makers 3pm-4.15pm Supporting those with Dementia, Alzheimer’s or memory loss and their carers or supporters.

Memory Music Makers Workshops are relaxed and fun sessions with refreshments served during the session. Music stimulates many parts of the brain at the same time, such as those areas affecting language, mood and movement, along with the senses of hearing, sight, sound and touch. This is an opportunity to get together, to sing, play, dance and have some fun!

ALFA Metzo Community Choir

7pm-8.15pm A choir for adults with some, little or no prior experience of choral singing. The group will be singing a range of genres and styles including contemporary, gospel, jazz, soul and music theatre.

The group is led by Karen Lindop, a qualified professional tutor.

Guitar Lessons with Terry Moses

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Workshops and community events...

Beauty and The Beast

Met Express Theatre - Saturday 8 December 1pm, 3pm & 8pm - £5 An arrogant prince is cursed to live as a terrifying beast until he learns to love another and earn their love in return. Met Express, The Met’s drama group for people with disabilities, re-tell this traditional tale in their own, much-loved style.

Heritage Open Days Tour - Fri 7 Sep 2pm-3pm - FREE

Riots, equality and expression at The Met’s Derby Hall!

Did you know that the Derby Hall held one of Joy Division’s most famous gigs with a raucous crowd protesting against a change of singers? Did you know that it was the democratic home to where many of Bury’s major decisions were made, or where the accused were given their freedom of speech in a court of law?

Support us and together we can develop audiences and creativity.

Supporting The Met

Support

Aiming High Theatre - Sat 15 Dec 12.30pm £5 adults - £2 under 16 - FREE babies and toddlers

We want to nurture creativity through the opportunities we provide. Whether its showcasing artists on our stages, or giving them access to our workshops and recording studios, we believe in allowing community wide access to the arts.

£5 per month/£60 per year

We all celebrate Christmas differently; what are our traditions? What do we love and hate about it? but most of all, if we celebrated ourselves at Christmas, what would that look like?

As a charity, we rely on your support and involvement to keep The Met moving forward. If you’re a taxpayer your donation is worth 25% more using the gift aid scheme too.

• Invite to the Artistic Director’s Spring Social

This Christmas we’re celebrating our uniqueness, in this very personal devised piece. Prepare to laugh, cry, and enjoy the most unusual Christmas story ever.

Individual givers receive a host of benefits, including discounts at our restaurant Automatic, advanced notifications and priority tickets and events.

My Kind of Christmas Heritage Open Days

Individual giving

Join us for a FREE tour as part of Heritage Open Days 2018. Registration via the website.

• Priority booking • Advance notification of events • 10% discount in Automatic • Seasonal newsletter • No booking, refund or exchange fees

Showcase £10 per month/£120 per year • All of the above plus...

To begin a regular donation and supporting The Met, please visit themet.org.uk or phone 0161 761 2216.

• One event chosen by the Artistic Director for you and a guest

How could your donation help?

• Access to Artist Receptions

• Your name on our website

• If you give £10 per month for a year this will pay for one band to realise their dream and use the recording studio.

Headline

Metro Jazz Winter Concert

• If 3 people give £10 per month for a year we can invite a theatre company to perform at The Met.

• All of the above plus...

The Met’s community jazz orchestra perform a mix of the best foot-tapping jazz.

• If 4 people give £20 per month for a year we can fund a specialist workshop for a year for children with autism.

Jazz - Wed 28 Nov 8pm - £6

• If you’re a taxpayer your donation is worth 25% more using the gift aid scheme.

To begin a regular donation to The Met please visit: themet.org.uk or phone 0161 761 2216.

£20 per month/£240 per year • Your name on our exclusive artwork on our supporters’ wall in The Stanley Bar

Star £1,000 per year • All of the above plus...

• Your name as patron with thanks on our supporters’ wall in The Stanley Bar, in the brochure, and on the website.

Metro Jazz Winter Concert

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Workshops and community events...

Beauty and The Beast

Met Express Theatre - Saturday 8 December 1pm, 3pm & 8pm - £5 An arrogant prince is cursed to live as a terrifying beast until he learns to love another and earn their love in return. Met Express, The Met’s drama group for people with disabilities, re-tell this traditional tale in their own, much-loved style.

Heritage Open Days Tour - Fri 7 Sep 2pm-3pm - FREE

Riots, equality and expression at The Met’s Derby Hall!

Did you know that the Derby Hall held one of Joy Division’s most famous gigs with a raucous crowd protesting against a change of singers? Did you know that it was the democratic home to where many of Bury’s major decisions were made, or where the accused were given their freedom of speech in a court of law?

Support us and together we can develop audiences and creativity.

Supporting The Met

Support

Aiming High Theatre - Sat 15 Dec 12.30pm £5 adults - £2 under 16 - FREE babies and toddlers

We want to nurture creativity through the opportunities we provide. Whether its showcasing artists on our stages, or giving them access to our workshops and recording studios, we believe in allowing community wide access to the arts.

£5 per month/£60 per year

We all celebrate Christmas differently; what are our traditions? What do we love and hate about it? but most of all, if we celebrated ourselves at Christmas, what would that look like?

As a charity, we rely on your support and involvement to keep The Met moving forward. If you’re a taxpayer your donation is worth 25% more using the gift aid scheme too.

• Invite to the Artistic Director’s Spring Social

This Christmas we’re celebrating our uniqueness, in this very personal devised piece. Prepare to laugh, cry, and enjoy the most unusual Christmas story ever.

Individual givers receive a host of benefits, including discounts at our restaurant Automatic, advanced notifications and priority tickets and events.

My Kind of Christmas Heritage Open Days

Individual giving

Join us for a FREE tour as part of Heritage Open Days 2018. Registration via the website.

• Priority booking • Advance notification of events • 10% discount in Automatic • Seasonal newsletter • No booking, refund or exchange fees

Showcase £10 per month/£120 per year • All of the above plus...

To begin a regular donation and supporting The Met, please visit themet.org.uk or phone 0161 761 2216.

• One event chosen by the Artistic Director for you and a guest

How could your donation help?

• Access to Artist Receptions

• Your name on our website

• If you give £10 per month for a year this will pay for one band to realise their dream and use the recording studio.

Headline

Metro Jazz Winter Concert

• If 3 people give £10 per month for a year we can invite a theatre company to perform at The Met.

• All of the above plus...

The Met’s community jazz orchestra perform a mix of the best foot-tapping jazz.

• If 4 people give £20 per month for a year we can fund a specialist workshop for a year for children with autism.

Jazz - Wed 28 Nov 8pm - £6

• If you’re a taxpayer your donation is worth 25% more using the gift aid scheme.

To begin a regular donation to The Met please visit: themet.org.uk or phone 0161 761 2216.

£20 per month/£240 per year • Your name on our exclusive artwork on our supporters’ wall in The Stanley Bar

Star £1,000 per year • All of the above plus...

• Your name as patron with thanks on our supporters’ wall in The Stanley Bar, in the brochure, and on the website.

Metro Jazz Winter Concert

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Access

We are located on Market Street in Bury town centre, near the entrance to the Mill Gate Shopping Centre. Our postcode is BL9 0BW.

The Met is a fully accessible venue.

The Bury Metrolink stop is just a few minutes’ walk from The Met. A journey from Manchester city centre takes about 25 minutes. Check metrolink.co.uk for times.

By bus

Bury Bus Station is also just a few minutes walk from The Met. Services run from Manchester, Bolton, Rochdale and Rossendale. See tfgm.com for timetables.

By car

The nearest car park is at the East Lancashire Railway on Bolton Street. Parking is free after 6pm. Visit bury.gov.uk/ parking for a full list of town centre car parks.

Tickets & booking Online themet.org.uk Phone 0161 761 2216 Opening hours: Mon Closed, Tue 10am-2pm, Wed 10am2pm, Thur Closed, Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun Closed A fee of £2.50 applies to each transaction made online or by phone. Tickets can be collected at the ticket office, printed at home for free, or posted for an extra £1.

Once purchased, tickets are non refundable unless the event is cancelled. However, you are welcome to call or visit box office and we will help in any way we can.

Please consider making a donation when you book a ticket with us – every donation helps to continue our work with the community.

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Bury Market

Getting here By tram

SHOW YOUR TICKET AND GET 2 COCKTAILS FOR £10 AFTER THE SHOW.

Visitors can be dropped off immediately outside the entrance. There are a few parking spaces for Blue Badge holders across the road. We have a ramped entrance and wheelchair spaces in both the Derby Hall and The Box.

0161 763 9399

automaticcafe.com info@automaticcafe.com

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automaticbury

Automatic is part of the Hollinworth & Price family of independent food and drink places.

Find out more hollinworthandprice.com

Our accessible toilet is built and compliant with Changing Places standards and is open daily and during events.

There’s full lift access to all floors and friendly staff on hand to help. If you require a personal escort, we can supply them with a free ticket.

Manchester Food & Drink Festival Awards Best Food Pub 2017

Guide dogs are welcome, and water can be provided on request.

Award-winning pub & restaurant... 100 metres from The Met.

We have an infrared hearing support system. If you have difficulty with hearing, please ask a member of staff for a receiver pack.

If you have any special requirements call us on 0161 761 2216 and we’ll do our best to help.

Show your Met ticket after the show for 10% off our house drinks.

Volunteer The Met has a dedicated group of volunteers who assist with many areas of our activities. All volunteers are interviewed at application to ensure they get the most out of the opportunities we offer.

To get involved contact Scarlet Ordish at scarlet.ordish@ themet.org.uk or call on 0161 761 7107.

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Access

We are located on Market Street in Bury town centre, near the entrance to the Mill Gate Shopping Centre. Our postcode is BL9 0BW.

The Met is a fully accessible venue.

The Bury Metrolink stop is just a few minutes’ walk from The Met. A journey from Manchester city centre takes about 25 minutes. Check metrolink.co.uk for times.

By bus

Bury Bus Station is also just a few minutes walk from The Met. Services run from Manchester, Bolton, Rochdale and Rossendale. See tfgm.com for timetables.

By car

The nearest car park is at the East Lancashire Railway on Bolton Street. Parking is free after 6pm. Visit bury.gov.uk/ parking for a full list of town centre car parks.

Tickets & booking Online themet.org.uk Phone 0161 761 2216 Opening hours: Mon Closed, Tue 10am-2pm, Wed 10am2pm, Thur Closed, Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun Closed A fee of £2.50 applies to each transaction made online or by phone. Tickets can be collected at the ticket office, printed at home for free, or posted for an extra £1.

Once purchased, tickets are non refundable unless the event is cancelled. However, you are welcome to call or visit box office and we will help in any way we can.

Please consider making a donation when you book a ticket with us – every donation helps to continue our work with the community.

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Bury Market

Getting here By tram

SHOW YOUR TICKET AND GET 2 COCKTAILS FOR £10 AFTER THE SHOW.

Visitors can be dropped off immediately outside the entrance. There are a few parking spaces for Blue Badge holders across the road. We have a ramped entrance and wheelchair spaces in both the Derby Hall and The Box.

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Our accessible toilet is built and compliant with Changing Places standards and is open daily and during events.

There’s full lift access to all floors and friendly staff on hand to help. If you require a personal escort, we can supply them with a free ticket.

Manchester Food & Drink Festival Awards Best Food Pub 2017

Guide dogs are welcome, and water can be provided on request.

Award-winning pub & restaurant... 100 metres from The Met.

We have an infrared hearing support system. If you have difficulty with hearing, please ask a member of staff for a receiver pack.

If you have any special requirements call us on 0161 761 2216 and we’ll do our best to help.

Show your Met ticket after the show for 10% off our house drinks.

Volunteer The Met has a dedicated group of volunteers who assist with many areas of our activities. All volunteers are interviewed at application to ensure they get the most out of the opportunities we offer.

To get involved contact Scarlet Ordish at scarlet.ordish@ themet.org.uk or call on 0161 761 7107.

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The Clarence is part of the Hollinworth & Price family of independent food and drink places.

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Diary Date

Time

Event

Page

The Bad Man Clan First Thursday Comedy Club Heritage Open Days Ian McNabb Head for the Hills Head for the Hills Head for the Hills Chuck Prophet and Stephanie Finch Don’t Panic! The Dad’s Army Show Bridget St. John Ruby Turner Daphne’s Flight Thunderstruck The John Verity Band Dervish The Rheinghans Sisters

14 13 28 14 4 4 4

September Sat 1 Thu 6 Fri 7 Fri 7 Fri 14 Sat 15 Sun 16

8pm 8.30pm 2pm 8pm

Wed 19

8pm

Thu 20 Thu 20 Fri 21 Sat 22 Sun 23 Thu 27 Fri 28 Sat 29

7.30pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 3pm & 7pm 8pm 8pm 8pm

Wed 3

7.30pm

14 8 14 15 15 8 15 15 16

Elles Bailey Jesus Christ Superstar

16 8

Thu 4

8.30pm

First Thursday Comedy Club

13

Fri 5

7.30pm

Jack Rutter & Greg Russell

16

Sat 6

3pm

Tue 9 - Sat 13 7.30pm

Perfect

6

Brassed Off

9

Thu 11

8pm

Stephen James Smith

12

Sat 13

8pm

CoCo and the Butterfields

16

Wed 17

8pm

Chatham County Line

17

Wed 17

8pm

One Man Bond

9

Thu 18

8pm

This Might Hurt

9

Fri 19

8.30pm

Wishbone Ash

17

Sat 20

4pm

The Flash Bang Show

6

Sat 20

8.30pm

The Stumble

17

Wed 24

11am

Songs Across The Pond

6

Wed 24

7.30pm

Declaration

10

Thu 25

1.30pm

Spark the Goblin Wizard

6

Thu 25

8.30pm

Andy Fairweather Low

17 10

Thu 25

7.30pm

In The Gut

Fri 26

11am

In The Gut (Relaxed Performance) 10

Fri 26

8pm

Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri

Tue 30

7.30pm

It’s the Wrong Way to Tickle Mary 10

Wed 31

8pm

The Haunting of Blaine Manor

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Time

Event

Page

November

October Wed 3 - Sat 6 7.30pm

Date

18 11

Thu 1

8pm

John Smith

18

Thu 1

8.30pm

First Thursday Comedy Club

13

Fri 2

8pm

Martin Stephenson and The Daintees

18

Sat 3

12 noon & 2.30pm

The Blue Bird

7

Sat 3

7pm

Luke Daniels

19

Sat 3

8.30pm

Mostly Autumn

18

Sun 4

7.30pm

Stacey Kent

19

Tue 6

8pm

Ventoux

11

Thu 8

7.30pm

Two Little Ducks

13

Homegrown: Bury Beer Festival 2018

5

Fri 9 & Sat 10 Wed 14

8pm

Larkins

19

Thu 15

8pm

Bootleg Blondie

19

Fri 16

8pm

Chris Wood

19

Sat 17

8pm

John Wheeler

20

Wed 21

7pm

Shakespeare Schools Festival

11

Thu 22

7.30pm

Hancock and Co.

12

Thu 22

8pm

Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff

20

Fri 23

8pm

James Taylor Quartet

20

Sat 24

7pm

Andy White

20

Sat 24

8pm

Dreadzone

21

Sun 25

8pm

Dan Patlansky

21

Wed 28

8pm

Metro Jazz Winter Concert

28

Thu 29

8pm

Blazin’ Fiddles

21

Fri 30

8pm

Eddie and The Hotrods

21

December Sat 1

8pm

Nearly Dan

22

Tue 4

8pm

St Agnes Fountain

22

Thu 6

8pm

A Celtic Christmas with Calan

22

Thu 6

8.30pm

First Thursday Comedy Club

13

Fri 7

7pm

Jim Moray

22

Fri 7

8pm

Them Heavy People

23

Sat 8

1pm, 3pm & 8pm

Beauty and the Beast

28

Sat 8

8pm

Thea Gilmore

23

Thu 13

7.30pm

Me, You and George Clooney

12

Thu 13

8pm

The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc

23

Fri 14

7.30pm

Starlite Campbell Band

23

Sat 15

12.30pm

My Kind of Christmas

28

Sat 15

8.30pm

Limehouse Lizzy

23

Thu 20 Mon 24

11am, 2pm & 7pm

Lily and the Christmas Snow Bear 7