Met Brochure September - December 2017 by The Met

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on at The Met Septemberâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 2017

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From country to comedy… From Shakespeare to salsa… From food to festivals… Welcome to The Met. There are many brilliant things to come and see at The Met this autumn. The venue has never looked or sounded better and we’re thrilled to bring new artists and shows to Bury for you to enjoy. As an organisation committed to improving our communities, we present the touring programme alongside a series of workshops and projects to attract and develop new audiences who will benefit from experiencing high quality, diverse and inspiring music and arts. Of particular note we have a rare performance by the masterful Lemn Sissay, international artists including Seckou Keita in an exciting new collaboration, Trio Dhoore from Flanders, Canada’s Bruce Molsky and Harrow Fair, Finland’s Frigg and a welcome return to one of our longstanding popular shows with the Hot Club of Cowtown from Austin, Texas. The intriguingly named Kenny Young and the Eggplants open our autumn season with a rare UK show on the back of their Edinburgh Festival run.

The Met is well loved by touring artists and we are thrilled to host some exciting new projects and tours entrusted to our legendary listening audiences including Alexis Taylor with Green Gartside, Duke Special’s Hallow inspired by Irish poet Michael Longley and Kris Drever with James Yorkston and Withered Hand in a Songwriters Circle show. We always aim for new experiences and exciting discoveries for you through supporting new live music. The introduction of early evening gigs in The Box, our ground floor studio space, will give you the opportunity to dip into something new or combine with a main concert ticket – Ailbhe Reddy and Worry Dolls both offer an opportunity to see something brilliant at an earlier time. Look out for the badge. Our annual festival – Head for the Hills promises a rich weekend of music and arts in Ramsbottom for which we hope to see you for our seventh 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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Learning Learn Harmonica Eight weekly sessions on Mondays starting 11 Sep Beginners: 5.30pm / Beginners continued: 6.45pm / Intermediate/advanced: 8pm — £51 / £42 concession A course in harmonica playing for all levels, led by musician Mat Walklate.

Metro Jazz Ten weekly sessions on Mondays starting 18 Sep — £80 term / £55 concessions The Met’s community jazz orchestra led by Munch Manship welcomes all musicians of at least intermediate ability, vacancies for frontline musicians especially brass. Suitable for ages 16+.

Met Express Mondays 7pm–9pm / Tuesdays 4.30pm–6.30pm & 7pm–9pm starting 11 & 12 Sep – £5 per session (first session free) 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 and have fun.

MaD Theatre Company Workshop Every Tue 5pm–7pm starting 3 Oct — £3.50 per session Want to perform in a new play by MaD Theatre Company? Aged 7 to 18? Why not join our new young people theatre group. No experience necessary just lots of enthusiasm. For more details contact rob@madtheatrecompany.co.uk.

Mini Youth Theatre Every Wed 4.30pm–5.30pm — £3 per week For 5–8 year olds. Encouraging creative thinking and developing team building skills through games, activities and story-telling.

The Met’s Youth Theatre Every Wed 5.30pm–7pm — £3.50 per week For 9–13 year olds. Develop performance skills and build confidence through the use of improvisation, body language techniques and exploring mask work. Preparing you for the advancement into The Company group.

The Company

The Company Every Wed 7pm–8.30pm — £3.50 per week For 15+ year olds. The Company is The Met’s in-house performance group. We aim to inspire performers to become creative independent artists equipped with the necessary collaborative and interpersonal skills for a successful career in the arts. Members of The Company work together to create their own shows which are then performed to the public at The Met. This also contributes to achieving the Arts Award.

Theatre Group Every Thu during term time 4.30pm–6pm — open to 17+ An exciting venture between local sight loss charity, Bury Blind Society, The Met and Extant, Britain’s leading professional performing arts company for visually impaired artists. These weekly sessions are aimed at embracing and celebrating the unique talents of people living with sight loss. Open to both visually impaired and sighted, through fun workshops, the sessions aim to develop confidence in theatre and performing art skills, whilst addressing the challenges of sight loss.

Aiming High Every Sat in term time 9–13 years: 10am–11.30am — £3 14+ years: 11.30am–1.30pm — £4 Drama and sensory workshops for young people with mental and physical disabilities. With plenty of artistic and creative opportunities these workshops are lots of fun and a great way to make friends.

Uniquely Us Every Sat starting 7 Oct 11am–1pm Are you a woman aged 16–30 on the autistic spectrum? Do you want to make new friends and have fun in a pressure free environment? Are you interested in drama and being creative? Uniquely Us is a brand new project developed by an autistic woman for other autistic women. If you are interested in learning new skills in drama and building your confidence, then Uniquely Us is for you. To book your place or for more information contact Jessica Nolan at Jessica.UniquelyUs@gmail.com or phone 0161 274 0616. Uniquely Us is a Future Fires project supported by Contact, The Met, O2 Think Big, and was awarded Bury Council Community Funding at The Pitch event.

Frigg’s Finnish Fiddle Tunes Workshop Wed 22 Nov 5pm — £10 Members of Frigg offer a fiddle tunes workshop for all string players (not just fiddlers!) through next generation and intermediate to advanced.

Guitar Lessons With Terry Moses

Weekly sessions every Tue starting 25 Sep (to 12 Dec excluding half term = 9 weeks) — £65 per person per term Learn to play the guitar with experienced tutor Terry Moses. All styles and abilities welcome, students work towards making a recording at Edwin Street Studio.

Harp and a Monkey Workshop Sat 23 Sep 4pm — £4 In this 60-minute workshop acclaimed folk trio Harp and a Monkey discuss their project to mark the centenary of the Great War, how they chose the material they did and why they felt it was important to challenge stereotypes of the conflict. Expect engaging debate, poignancy and laughs – as well as some great tunes. Suitable for all ages and non-musicians. Box office 0161 761 2216 — themet.org.uk

Explore Scandinavian tunes – jigs, reels, polkas, schottisches, waltzes – teaching by ear but with the offer of scores for future reference. Classical, traditional, jazz and folk string players all welcome! Duration 60 minutes.

Performances by workshop groups: Metro Jazz Autumn Concert Jazz — Fri 1 Dec 8pm — £5 The Met’s community jazz orchestra perform a mix of the best foot-tapping jazz.

The Snowman

Presented by Met Express Theatre — Sat 9 Dec 1pm, 4pm & 8pm — £5 Met Express is a drama group for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities who meet weekly at The Met. It was the night before Christmas Eve, snow is gently falling across the land. A little boy wakes up and decides to build a snowman but what he didn’t expect was the magical adventure he would have... Come and join Met Express as we retell the much loved classic story of The Snowman. 4—5

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Theatre

Murder at Warrabah House

ASBO

Murder at Warrabah House By May Jasper & Sam Wilson Truly Outrageous Productions

Thu 31 Aug 7.30pm — £8 In spring 1928 Hattie Parish arrived in Melbourne with her brother Arthur. When they accepted an invitation to a weekend in the Victorian countryside they had no idea of the web of lies they were walking into. What happened during those fateful hours is recalled in thrilling detail by Hattie as she answers a letter from an interested author… Both an homage to, and pastiche of, Golden Age detective fiction, this Australian twist on the country house murder boasts a cast of vivid characters in a story that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

ASBO

MaD Theatre Company Tue 26 Sep 7.30pm — £10 / £8 concession After being presented with a prize of £100 for becoming Bury's 1000th ASBO recipient, life starts going downhill for fifteen year old Calvin. His kid sister is about to have twins, his mam loses her job, granny and grandad lose their false teeth after an all night internet bingo session and to cap it all the whole family get evicted and end up living in the bus station! MaD Theatre are a drama group for disadvantaged young people and adults in the Greater Manchester area.

Team Viking Tangram Theatre

Wed 27 Sep 7.30pm — £10 / £6 concession Five years ago, James’s best friend was diagnosed with heart cancer and told he had three months to live. His last wish was to be given a full viking burial. This is the remarkable, hilarious and heart-lifting story of how James actually gave his best mate the send-off he wanted. Combining storytelling, comedy and live music, Team Viking won the Vaults Festival Origins Award and was a runaway hit at the 2016 Edinburgh Festival. “Joyous – heart-lifting and incredibly moving... as accomplished a piece of storytelling as you could hope to see.”  The Stage

Medusa

Proper Job Theatre Company Wed 1 & Thu 2 Nov 7.30pm — £10 / £6 concession We are going to tell you a story; One that is not often told; The story of a woman who exacts her revenge on the men that destroyed her and the Gods that cursed her. We are going to tell you the story of Medusa, the truth. Following the success of Nosferatu in 2015, innovative storytellers and theatre-makers Proper Job Theatre Company collaborate with award-winning writer Helen Mort to re-tell this classic myth from the point of view of Medusa, as the second part of the Monster Trilogy. Through dynamic movement and lyrical new writing, Proper Job’s Medusa sheds light on the softer side of the ‘monster’ we think we know. This powerful story has echoed throughout generations and through a contemporary setting we see how her story is still important and relevant today.

Let Sleeping Bags Lie

Let Sleeping Bags Lie By Claire Spratt Planet Rabbit Productions

Thu 12 Oct 7.30pm — £10 / £8.50 concession Widower Ron has a new lady friend, Mandy. And what better way to win her heart than to take her camping with his son Simon? Unfortunately Simon isn't accepting of Ron's new love interest. To him she's loud, offensive and knows too many mucky jokes. And she isn't his mum. Can a long weekend win Simon round and win Mandy's heart? And who will sleep in which tent? Laughs, pathos and tenderness from the writer of A Little In Tents, Blitz Bride, Mrs York's Shelter, Just Like Anthea. Box office 0161 761 2216 — themet.org.uk

Mata Hari: Female Spy

Mata Hari: Female Spy Thu 23 Nov 7.30pm — £10 / £6 concession The Great War: while millions of men struggle and fight in the mud and hell of the trenches, one woman’s story begs to be told. Mata Hari, the most notorious female spy in history. Or was she? Dancer, lover, confidante, contradiction and liar. 100 years after her execution. Inspired by her own words… this is her story… the story of a set-up? Mata Hari comes to Bury following international performances in UK, Edinburgh Fringe and the US with originally composed music by Danny Bright.

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Theatre Amateur productions: Sister Act

Whitefield Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society

Hancock and Co – one man, many voices

Hancock and Co – one man, many voices Thu 30 Nov 7.30pm — £14 / £12 concession James Hurn comes to The Met with Hancock and Co, his one-man show celebrating over sixty years of Hancock’s Half Hour. The show includes a classic episode of Tony Hancock's famous BBC radio sitcom, and two new episodes in the same style, with James voicing the entire cast. Hancock and Co is performed in the style of a radio performance, bringing to life the classic days of radio comedy. “Utterly masterful and quite, quite superb.” Jon Culshaw

Wed 18–Sat 21 Oct 7.30pm — £14 Sister Act is the feel-fabulous musical based on the hit movie starring Whoopi Goldberg! This stage adaptation is sure to have you dancing in the aisles, in the streets and all the way to your front door with its uplifting music! Deloris Van Cartier is an aspiring singer who gets more than she bargained for when she suddenly has to go into hiding in a convent. What follows is a feel good tale with exhilarating music which matches that of the film perfectly.

Shakespeare Schools Festival

Presented by Shakespeare Schools Foundation Tue 7 & Wed 8 Nov 7pm — £9.50 / £7 concession / £6.50 groups of 20 or more Join us for a series of unique Shakespeare productions staged by local schools. Whether you are a parent, friend or another school, we invite you to an exhilarating evening of theatre where you will see Shakespeare’s stories brought to life like never before. Shakespeare Schools Foundation is a cultural education charity, transforming lives through the unique power of Shakespeare.

Feral Sonya

Sat 25 Nov 7pm — £10 / £8 concession Ever wondered if you missed your chance to be wild? Sonya lives in a terraced house with her partner and kids. She does a lot of recycling and worrying. She’s an artist and loves swimming outdoors but at 35 years old, she’s definitely not the wild woman she thought she’d be. Frustrated by the ‘mental load’ of domestic life, she fears she’s missed her chance. Feral is Sonya’s personal journey to unravel and compare her daydreams and reality. Harnessing live music by The Greyhounds, circus tricks, storytelling and audio, Feral tells an intimate story with relevant, universal application empowering audiences to make wilder choices to benefit their health.

Comedy

Poetry

The Kagools ?? First Thursday Comedy Club

In Bury and Ramsbottom

Starts 8pm at Ramsbottom Civic Hall and 8.30pm at The Met Two simultaneous comedy clubs in Bury and Ramsbottom on the first Thursday of every month. You choose the venue, we bring the laughs. Thu 7 Sep — £10 advance / £12 door Bringing you Mock The Week regular and double Sony award winner Gary Delany; guitar gagster Duncan Oakley, who deftly mixes stand up and tunes. “Leaping between stupidity and pure brilliance" Yorkshire Evening Post; and Prestwich’s very own (and hilarious) Big Lou Jones. Thu 5 Oct — £10 advance / £12 door With comedian and juggler (and star of Blackpool panto) Steve Royle, as seen on Phoenix Nights, and the astounding Kagools, an act literally like no other. Thu 2 Nov — £10 advance / £12 door Back by popular demand is ridiculously entertaining Australian John Robertson; plus Liverpool’s Mr Cool Jamie Sutherland; and Keith Carter’s latest (and brilliant) comedy character Stacy. Thu 7 Dec — £10 advance / £12 door A special pre-Christmas show, featuring a rare live appearance from the one-and-only Junior Simpson; plus BBC comedy award winner Lost Voice Guy – he’ll leave you speechless. Box office 0161 761 2216 — themet.org.uk

Lemn Sissay: Something Dark

Lemn Sissay: Something Dark Poetry — Thu 14 Dec 8pm — £12 A rare chance to see a dramatic reading of the acclaimed one-man play by celebrated performance poet, Lemn Sissay. Something Dark tells the story of Lemn Sissay’s upbringing in children’s homes and foster care, and the search for his family and true identity. Originally directed by John McGrath (National Theatre of Wales), Something Dark has been performed throughout the world to great critical acclaim. It was adapted for BBC Radio 3 in 2005, and the following Q&A sessions have become legendary. To celebrate the publication of Something Dark by Oberon Books and its inclusion on ‘Contemporary Black British Literature: A Reading Guide’, produced to accompany Edexcel’s A level English Literature and English Language and Literature; we are delighted to share this with you. It’s an extraordinary true story, told by a masterful performer. 10 — 11

Family shows The Gorgeous Georgians

With Horrible Histories author, Terry Deary

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Sat 30 Sep 1pm — £10 adults / £5 children The musicians of Eboracum Baroque are joined by the Horrible Histories author, Terry Deary for a performance full of laughter and fun! Hear about the composer George Frederick Handel’s life in Georgian England and expect a gruesome tale or two along the way! Interspersed with Terry’s tales hear music from the time by Handel performed by professional musicians on baroque instruments including the Natural Trumpet and the Harpsichord. An event for all the family.

Dogs Don’t Do Ballet

Little Blue Monster Theatre Company Sat 14 Oct 11am — £10 Biff is not like other dogs. He doesn't do dog stuff like weeing on lampposts, or scratching his fleas, or drinking out of the toilet. No, Biff likes moonlight and music and walking on his tiptoes. You see, Biff doesn't think he's a dog. He thinks he's a ballerina! Based on the award-winning children's book by Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie, this fabulous feel-good show features music, songs, handcrafted puppets and Biff, the ballet-dancing dog!

Dogs Don't Do Ballet

Brought to the stage by Little Blue Monster (formerly Blunderbus), this happy, funny tale will have you laughing out loud and dancing in the aisles. The perfect treat for little pups aged 3+ and their grown-ups.

Why the Whales Came... By Michael Morpurgo Wizard Presents

Thu 5 Oct 7pm — £10 Multi-award-winning performer and storyteller Danyah Miller vividly brings to life Michael Morpurgo’s enchanting tale. Gracie and Daniel have been forbidden to go near the mysterious Birdman. But messages and clues intrigue them and, after being lost at sea and stranded on his tiny island, they begin to unravel the Birdman’s secrets and learn why the whales came. Not suitable for under 7’s but for everyone else who loves stories.

Three Musketeers Three Half Pints

Thu 26 Oct 2pm — £8 The seventeenth century has never been so silly! Chaos, mayhem and stupidity reign supreme as children’s comedy trio the Three Half Pints swish their swords, buff their boots and flourish their feathers. Will they defeat the dastardly evil-doers? Will they save the damsel in distress? Will they actually read the book before writing the show? Fresh from Justin’s House and Spot Bots, join the CBeebies’ favourites in a hilarious new slapstick adventure of chivalry, swordplay and suddenly falling over. Perfect for families with children aged 5 plus. “High jinks come thick and fast... hilarity to the point of exhaustion.” The Stage

There and Back Again – An Odyssey Lyngo Theatre

Wed 25 Oct 11am — £8 Follow CBeebies Patrick Lynch as he uses a pioneering mix of live cinema and theatre to take you on a thrilling ride across the magical world of ancient Greece. With miniature sets he directs the lights, camera and action in front of your eyes to show the famous battles, floating islands, one-eyed giants and angry Gods that make up Ulysees' twenty year struggle to get back home. Cameras magnify the puppetry down to the smallest detail, turning a storm-in-a-teacup into a tempest, laying out the fundamental fable hidden in this literary classic. For adults and children over 6. There and Back Again – An Odyssey

Hairy Maclary and Friends Nonsense Room Productions

Sun 29 Oct 2pm — £8 Join Hairy Maclary and Friends for canine capers and animal adventures as they bound off the page and onto the stage at The Met. This hugely popular show is packed with live music, singing, colourful costumes and six of your favourite Hairy Maclary stories. Ha

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Hairy Maclary and Friends is the official stage adaptation of the much-loved Hairy Maclary children's books by celebrated writer Lynley Dodd. You'd be barking mad to miss it! Ages 2–7 years. 12 — 13

Family shows The Hunting of the Snark Sat 11 Nov 2pm — £12 All aboard! The ship is departing! All children, animals and silly people welcome! The impossible voyage of an improbable crew to hunt an imaginary creature is brought magically to life in this sparkling musical comedy adventure for 4 to 94 year olds. Enter the imaginative world of Alice in Wonderland creator, Lewis Carroll, in this brand new, highly original, ultra-modern adaptation inspired by his much loved classic poem.

The Hunting of the Snark

Side-splittingly funny, joyful, fast-paced and bursting with a soundtrack of witty songs by an award-winning songwriter, The Hunting of the Snark is a tour de force that‘ll delight, excite and entertain.

Santa’s Little Helper

Little Blue Monster Theatre Company Wed 20–23 Dec 11am & 2pm / Sun 24 Dec 11am & 1pm — £10 Who will help to save Christmas? Young Albert Tuttle is nearly 7 years old. Far too old to believe in Santa! How does a big fat man wearing bright red pyjamas fit down the chimney anyway? But Albert is in for a big surprise. For as he sleeps on Christmas Eve, a big fat man wearing bright red pyjamas tumbles down his chimney like a roly poly pudding. It’s Santa. He’s come for Albert’s help! This delightful new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and high energy storytelling. With lots of laughs, sing-along songs and plenty of opportunities to join in along the way, this is the perfect treat for Christmas. Oh, and the chance to meet Santa himself! Little people aged 3–7 will love this heartwarming tale but big people will have lots of fun too.

Music Kenny Young and the Eggplants Folk — Wed 30 Aug 8pm — £12 Intergalactic folk-and-roll from Brooklyn. Songs about giant squirrels, scary bits of cheese, malevolent washing machines, and Martian garden gnomes, among other unforgettable topics. Kenny Young and the Eggplants

Ged Wilson

Plus special guest Sarah Dixon Blues — Fri 1 Sep 8.30pm — £7 / £5 concession / £8 door Blues veteran Ged Wilson brings his national tour to his hometown of Bury. This is acoustic blues for the 21st century, get on board.

Jim Causley Trio Ged Wilson

Folk — Sat 2 Sep 8pm — £12 Forgotten Kingdom is Jim Causley’s new album celebrating his native Devon. Here he sings these heartfelt songs with fiddle duo Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll. Jim has played with Mawkin:Causley, Show of Hands and others. He has five times been nominated for the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Martin Carthy and Eliza Carthy Jim Causley Trio

Folk — Fri 8 Sep 8pm — £16 Martin Carthy and his daughter Eliza Carthy join forces. Martin is a legendary singer and guitarist, while Eliza has been twice-nominated for the Mercury Music Prize and is a multiple-award winner at the BBC Radio 2 Folk awards.

The Christians Martin Carthy and Eliza Carthy

Rock and pop — Sat 9 Sep 8pm — SOLD OUT Renowned for hits such as Ideal World, Born Again, Harvest for the World, What’s in a Word, Hooverville, Words, Father and more, The Christians enjoyed huge acclaim in the 80s and 90s. They are currently on a much anticipated 30th Anniversary tour.

The Christians

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Music Harp and a Monkey

Los Pacaminos

The Blackheart Orchestra

4Square

Tim Edey Folk — Sat 9 Sep 7pm — £12 Tim Edey is a multi-instrumentalist and singer who has toured and recorded with most of the major names in celtic/contemporary roots music. He was voted BBC Radio 2’s Folk Musician of the year 2012. His solo shows are a stunning mix of world music virtuosity with a celtic theme.

Dale Storr Blues — Fri 22 Sep 8pm — £12 Dale Storr is the UK’s leading exponent of New Orleans piano, inspired by legendary James Booker, Dr.John, Professor Longhair and Allen Toussaint. He is a six time finalist for best piano player in the British Blues Awards.

Harp and a Monkey Folk — Sat 23 Sep 7.30pm — £10 Leftfield folk trio Harp and a Monkey specialise in poignant, humorous and melodic stories about northern life, love and remembrance. Their third album, War Stories, was labelled “bold and brilliant” by the The Sunday Observer. Want to learn more about Harp and a Monkey? Join their workshop at 4pm before the show. Details on page 5.

The Blackheart Orchestra Supported by Port Cities

Folktronica — Thu 28 Sep 8pm — £12 Fusing acoustic fragility and pulsing electronica, The Blackheart Orchestra bring together stringed instrument dexterity with 80’s synthesisers and clear classical influences. The award winning pioneering duo blend musical styles seamlessly creating music huge enough to fill a cathedral.

Los Pacaminos Featuring Paul Young

Americana — Fri 29 Sep 8.30pm — Seated £20 / Standing £18.50 Los Pacaminos presents a Tequila fuelled Tex Mex party night! Watch The Met transform into the perfect cantina setting with the cactus sharp, tequila filled, stetson wearing, magnificent six. The band is led by Paul Young, one of the UK’s best loved vocalists.

4Square Folk — Fri 29 Sep 7.30pm — £12 Ferocious folk foursome 4Square are winning fans from all four corners of Europe and beyond. Enjoy fiddle playing and clog dancing from Nicola Lyons, mandolin from Michael Giverin, Jim Molyneux’s driving piano and Dan Day’s percussion. An infusion of folk, jazz, latin and more.

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Music Chris Pureka Americana — Sat 30 Sep 8pm — £12 Chris Pureka’s emotional vocals and lyrical flare has built her a considerable reputation as a singer-songwriter. Often compared to Gillian Welch, Ryan Adams, and Patty Griffin, she returns to The Met with songs from her powerful new album Back in the Ring.

Chris Pureka

Faustus Folk — Fri 6 Oct 8pm — £14 Four years after their critically-acclaimed album Broken Down Gentlemen, Faustus return with their third release – Death and Other Animals – tackling subjects from the dance of death to the plight of the common man, hunters and the hunted, victims and perpetrators. Faustus

Mike Joyce (The Smiths) Club Night Club — Sat 7 Oct 8.30pm — £10 advance / £12 door Mike Joyce comes to The Met with one of his popular DJ sets, featuring a choice selection of his favourite sounds. Best known as the drummer of The Smiths, Mike is now firmly established as a DJ, regularly guesting on stations from BBC 6 Music to East Village Radio, New York’s hippest station.

Mike Joyce (The Smiths) Club Night

James Yorkston / Kris Drever / Withered Hand A songwriters circle tour

Folk — Sun 8 Oct 8pm — £15 advance / £17 door Three outstanding singer-songwriters, together throughout, sharing songs and stories. Featuring James Yorkston, award winning artist Kris Drever and critically acclaimed Glasgow based Withered Hand, aka Dan Wilson.

James Yorkston / Kris Drever / Withered Hand

Megan Henwood

Early evening music in The Box

Folk — Sat 14 Oct 7pm — £10 / £7 when bought with Mad Dog Mcrea One of Britain’s most promising singer-songwriters, Megan Henwood won the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award when she was just 20. Since then she has been polishing her skills with a maturity way beyond her years, putting her own dark contemporary spin on the folk genre.

Mad Dog Mcrea

Folk — Sat 14 Oct 8pm — £12 Mad Dog Mcrea blend folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies, they never fail to grip you with their infectious songs.

Connie Lush

Blues — Fri 20 Oct 8pm — £12 One of the finest blues singers in the UK today and five times winner of “Best Female Vocalist UK”, Connie Lush has earned her place in the blues pantheon alongside Alexis Corner and Eric Clapton.

The Stumble

Blues — Sat 21 Oct 8pm — £12 A blistering mix of blues, soul and old school R&B, The Stumble have been wowing audiences for the past twenty years. Festival favourites in every corner of the UK and Europe, the band are taking their creative talents to a new level with their stupendous fourth album, The Other Side.

John Illsey and Band

Rock and pop — Wed 25 Oct 8pm — £20 John Illsley rose to fame as the bass guitarist of the acclaimed band Dire Straits. Now performing his own music alongside the Dire Straits repertoire, The John Illsley Band have garnered accolades of their own from the likes of Mojo and the Daily Telegraph.

Ross and Ali Trio Folk — Thu 26 Oct 8pm — £12 Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton, internationally recognised multi-instrumentalists, composers and arrangers in the vibrant and ever evolving Scottish traditional music scene, have come together in an eagerly awaited collaboration. The pair won Best Duo at the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

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Music Early evening music in The Box

Ailbhe Reddy Singer-songwriter — Sat 28 Oct 7pm — £12 / £8 under 18s / £8 if purchased with Fleetwood Bac Influenced by the likes of Liane La Havas, Fiona Apple and Hundred Waters, Irish born Ailbhe continues to impress with a sublime new EP built on solid song writing, intricate melodies, and addictive radio friendly hooks. “Prepare to be floored.” Record of the Day

Ailbhe Reddy

Fleetwood Bac Rock and pop — Sat 28 Oct 8pm — £15 Fleetwood Bac are the world’s first and best Fleetwood Mac tribute band, endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, the only tribute to authentically replicate the classic “Rumours” line-up. Come see them play the very best of the classics, a night you won’t want to miss.

Harrow Fair Harrow Fair

Americana — Wed 1 Nov 8pm — £12 One part stomping songs that echo early country and rock n roll, the other part gritty ballads that sound sweet and haunted, this duo’s evocative and rapidly expanding collection of songs is utterly foreign, oddly familiar and deeply gratifying.

Bella Hardy

Folk — Fri 3 Nov 8pm — £14 Since winning Folk Singer of the Year in 2014 Bella Hardy has sung to a sold out Royal Albert Hall, written with Beautiful South founder David Rotheray, and formed an all-female fiddle group with Eliza Carthy. She is now touring her new album across the UK.

Trio Dhoore Folk — Sat 4 Nov 8pm — £12 Three monstrously musical brothers from Flanders, Trio Dhoore breathe life, freedom and energy into traditional Flemish tunes and their own self-penned material, an immersive soundscape where folky grooves, melancholy melodies and intuitive interplay combine. Trio Dhoore

Hot Club of Cowtown

Country and Americana — Thu 9 Nov 8pm — £20 seated / £16 standing Country meets jazz in the music of Hot Club of Cowtown. With a reputation for jaw-dropping virtuosity and unforgettable live shows, the band have opened for Willie Nelson, toured with Bob Dylan, and recently played on seven nights of Roxy Music’s UK stadium tour.

Elephant Sessions

Folk — Fri 10 Nov 8pm — £12 Creating a blend of intricate tunes, engulfing guitars, with bass and drums, Elephant Sessions combine the very best of trad, funk and electronica. They recently released their debut album The Elusive Highland Beauty to critical acclaim.

Nancy Kerr & The Sweet Visitor Band

Folk — Fri 10 Nov 8pm — £16 Since her debut solo album, Sweet Visitor, arrived in late 2014, Nancy Kerr has emerged as one of the foremost composers of modern folk. Her music has drawn comparisons to William Blake in its reawakening of a radical folk mythology and has inspired some to call her “Folk’s Poet Laureate”.

Martin Stephenson and The Daintees

Folk rock — Sat 11 Nov 9pm — £18 Much loved singer-songwriter Martin Stephenson is back on the road as the front man of critically acclaimed band The Daintees, serving up an infectious energy with their blend of rockabilly, rootsy pop and folk rock that quickly gains new fans wherever they travel to around the UK and beyond.

Omar Sosa & Seckou Kieta World — Sun 12 Nov 8pm — £17 Seven-time Grammy-nominated pianist Omar Sosa from Cuba and award-winning Senegalese kora master Seckou Keita join forces in this exquisitely beautiful collaboration. The pair take to the road with percussionist Gustavo Ovalles to give audiences a thrilling live experience.

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Music Eddi Reader

With support from Dan Whitehouse Trad — Tue 14 Nov 8.15pm — £28 From the traditional to the contemporary, Eddi Reader brings life to all forms of song. Her taste is impeccable and anything with her name on it is guaranteed musical treasure. Her blend of meltingly true vocals and towering romanticism make her a unique and powerful figure in British music.

Eddi Reader

Blue Rose Code Folk — Thu 16 Nov 8pm — £14 Blues Rose Code is Scottish singer-songwriter Ross Wilson. The past few years has seen Wilson produce his most exciting work including the album The Ballad of Peckham Rye, nominated for the prestigious Scottish Album Of The Year Awards.

Clare Teal Duo Jazz — Thu 16 Nov 7.30pm — £24 Award winning jazz singer and Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal revels in performing in more intimate venues accompanied by piano. From swing to sublime ballads, her duo concerts are renowned for their fabulous arrangements interspersed with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling. Clare Teal Duo

REWS Rock and pop — Fri 17 Nov 8pm — £10 / £6 under 18s REWS are a sassy London/Belfast based high energy alternative rock pop female duo consisting of songstress Shauna Tohill and vocalising beat-rocker Collette Williams. Together they are creating a genuine buzz on the music scene. “Hooks that give you goose-bumps you could hang your hat off.” Hot Press Magazine

REWS

Early evening music in The Box

Worry Dolls

Worry Dolls Folk — Sat 18 Nov 7pm — £10 / £8 under 18s / £8 if purchased with Caravan Folk duo Worry Dolls have been making waves from Glastonbury Festival to Derry. Many will have seen them supporting Joan Armatrading on tour, or may have heard their songs on Radio 2 or BBC 6 Music. Their music is characterised by sublime harmonies, and tongue-in-cheek, honest lyrics.

Frigg (Finland) Folk — Wed 22 Nov 7.30pm — £16 A leading act on the Nordic scene, Frigg have dazzled Celtic Connections, The Scots Fiddle Festival, Fiddles On Fire, Cambridge Folk Festival, Orkney Folk Festival & many more. There’s an enthusiastic appreciation of their fiddle-founded Nordgrass sound – a mix of Nordic folk and bluegrass. Don’t miss this blizzard of jigs, reels & bluegrass inventions. Scandomusic as good as it gets!

Caravan

Presented by The Gig Cartel

Caravan

Want to learn to play like Frigg? Join their Finnish Fiddle Tunes Workshop at 5pm before the show. Details on page 5.

Prog — Sat 18 Nov 8pm — £22.50 seated / £20 standing One of the most formidable acts to emerge from the ‘60s progressive rock scene, over the years Caravan have achieved cult status and have maintained a passionate and diehard following.

Duke Special

Supported by Gareth Dunlop

Duke Special

Singer-songwriter — Thu 23 Nov 8pm — £15 Duke Special performs songs based on the poetry of Belfast writer Michael Longley. Described by Seamus Heaney as “a custodian of griefs and wonders”, Longley’s poems are full of gentleness, honesty, mischief and love.

China Crisis

Electropop — Fri 24 Nov 8pm — £18 seated / £16 standing China Crisis return in support of their first new album in 20 years. The band will be performing their classics African and White, Christian, Working with Fire and Steel, Black Man Ray and Wishful Thinking alongside tracks from the new album.

Yvonne Lyon

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Folk — Fri 24 Nov 7pm — £12 Having supported Eddi Reader, performed with Beth Nielsen Chapman and co-written with Boo Hewerdine, Yvonne Lyon has established herself as an artist of significance. She stirs you with her emotive performances, poignant lyrics and fragile voice. 22 — 23

Music Feral Sonya

Feral

Folk / theatre — Sat 25 Nov 7pm — £10 / £8 concession At 35 years old, Sonya is not the wild woman she thought she’d be. Feral is her personal journey to compare her dreams with her reality. Part cabaret, part folk-night, part documentary join her on an expedition to find out if it’s too late to be wild.

Tom Russell A Mr Kite Benefit

Tom Russell

Singer-songwriter — Sat 25 Nov 8pm — £20 Bold and original singer-songwriter Tom Russell has recorded thirty five highly acclaimed records. His songs have been covered by Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and other legends. He was heralded as one of the greatest living folk-country songwriters by Rolling Stone.

Molsky’s Mountain Drifters Folk — Thu 30 Nov 8pm — £14 Bruce Molsky is “one of America’s premier fiddling talents” (Mother Jones) and a Grammy-nominated artist on fiddle, banjo, guitar and song. His brand new trio features Allison de Groot and Stash Wyslouch. Molsky’s Mountain Drifters

Talisk Folk — Fri 1 Dec 7.30pm — £14 Nominees of the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards’ Horizon Award, and winners of the 2015 Young Folk Award, Talisk are one of the fastest rising bands on the British folk scene.

Nearly Dan in concert

The spirit and sound of Steely Dan Talisk

Jazz rock — Sat 2 Dec 8pm — £16 advance / £18 door Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan come to The Met on the final night of their twentieth anniversary tour with a celebration of Steely Dan’s classic album Aja.

Aynsley Lister Aynsley Lister

Blues — Thu 7 Dec 8pm — £14 standing / £16 seated Award-winning blues-rock guitarist and singer Aynsley Lister returns with songs from his new album Eyes Wide Open.

The Lock In ‘Christmas Carol’ Featuring The Demon Barbers

Folk — Fri 8 Dec 7.30pm — £16 It’s Christmas Eve and the regulars of The Olde Fighting Cocks are excited about the night ahead, it’s going to be the Folk and Hip Hop dance party of the year! Half gig, half dance show and half panto! Join the BBC Award Winning team of musicians and dancers for 150% of the very best festive live music, song and dance!

St Agnes Fountain

A Mr Kite Benefit in aid of Bury Hospice

St Agnes Fountain

Folk — Tue 5 Dec 8pm — £18 Tis the season to be jolly – especially as St Agnes Fountain are back at The Met. Enjoy Christmas music old and new from David Hughes, Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention), Julie Matthews and Chris While.

Mostly Autumn

Rock and pop — Sat 9 Dec 8.15pm — £15 advance / £16 door Mostly Autumn return with their new album Sight of Day. Their music is diverse, drawing on influences from the golden age of rock. Their sound captures the essence of that era and yet looks forward into the future.

The Dylan Project

Rock and pop — Mon 11 Dec 8pm — £16 Founded by Steve Gibbons and Dave Pegg (Fairport Convention) together with PJ Wright and Simon Nicol, The Dylan Project is a wonderful tribute to the great man’s music. On this visit to The Met they celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Dylan’s enigmatic Basement Tapes.

Alexis Taylor and Green Gartside Presented by Smaller Rooms

Alexis Taylor and Green Gartside

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Electronica — Wed 13 Dec 8pm — £16 Expect a real sense of occasion as two extraordinary voices from the realm of UK music royalty; Hot Chip and Scritti Politti respectively, are brought together for this rare live outing. This double bill features top-drawer musicianship, exquisite vocals and genuine warmth between the artists. 24 — 25

Music The Albion Christmas Show Folk — Fri 15 Dec 8pm — £16 With readings, folk carols and music, a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain with four of our finest folk musicians. Featuring Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward 11), and Ashley Hutchings (Fairport Convention).

The Albion Christmas Show

The Exacters Rock and pop — Sat 16 Dec 8.30pm — £16 seated / £12 standing Manchester band The Exacters play heavy funk. With a pounding rhythm section, honking horns and the powerful vocals of Yemi Bolatiwa in their live show, this is a performance not to be missed. The Exacters

Jon Boden & The Remnant Kings / The Young ‘Uns / Tom Robinson / Kathryn Tickell & David Almond / Afro Celt Sound System / Stick in the Wheel Keston Cobblers Club / False Lights Jackie Oates / Edgelarks / & MANY MORE @ HOME - The Ritz - Gorilla & Anthony Burgess Foundation Concerts, craft workshops, film, a proper singaround, artists in conversation and a relaxed Festival Hub: The spirit of a festival in a field, in the heart of the city.

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Edwin Street Creative Hub Edwin Street Creative Hub includes a professional recording studio and workshop spaces for creative businesses. At the heart of the creative hub is Edwin Street Recording Studio, a state of the art facility available for hire for sound recording of all sorts. The studio offers affordable options for all. Sessions start from just £30 per hour, and are free for young people living and studying in Bury. Professional clients include The BBC, ITV, Microsoft, The Lowry, the National Football Museum, Manchester Camerata, and Dutch Uncles. Young musicians mentored at Edwin Street have gone on to perform at The Met and at Ramsbottom Festival. For more information or to book a session email info@edwinstreetstudio.com or phone 0161 761 7107.

Edwin Street Creative Hub

Hire The Met Whether it’s a conference or a meeting, a gig or a wedding reception, a rehearsal or an away day, we have the perfect room to suit your event at The Met. With venues large and small, we can accommodate any number from 3 to 400. We have a number of rooms for hire including the Derby Hall (273 seated / 400 standing) and The Box (80 seated / 100 standing), and more intimate spaces for meetings or training sessions including the Malt Bar, the Stanley Bar and the Card Room. Our experienced staff can provide a range of services including catering from Automatic, sound and lighting by our technicians and full ticket office support. Call 0161 761 7107 or email hires@themet.org.uk to discuss how we can make your event a success.

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Individual giving: Make a regular gift to help us continue our work and reach new audiences. We want to nurture talent through the opportunities we provide, from showcasing artists on our small stage to presenting them at larger festivals, to helping them record and distribute material in our recording studio. Our ticket and workshop prices are significantly lower than other organisations because we believe in allowing the whole community access to the arts and its benefits. As a charity we rely on your support so please help us in anyway you can. Our levels of support are set out to the right. How could your donation help? • If you give £10 per month for a year this will pay for one band to realise their dream and use the recording studio. • If 3 people give £10 per month for a year we can invite a theatre company to perform at The Met. • If 4 people give £20 per month for a year we can fund a specialist workshop for a year for children with autism. • 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.

Support £5 per month/£60 per year • Priority booking • Advance notification of events • 10% discount in Automatic • Invite to the Artistic Director’s Spring Social • Seasonal newsletter • No booking, refund or exchange fees Showcase £10 per month/£120 per year • All of the above plus... • One event chosen by the Artistic Director for you and a guest • Your name on our website • Access to Artist Receptions Headline £20 per month/£240 per year • All of the above plus... • 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

Corporate membership: Enjoy exclusive access to live music, festivals, theatre, comedy and hospitality. If you are a business looking to engage your staff or clients, reach new audiences, or expand your corporate social responsibility then our membership packages are an easy and beneficial way to do it. Our three levels of membership are fully flexible to help meet your business needs.

“The Met is at the heart of this community and that is why, as a local business, we feel that our support plays a small part in assisting this essential company to entertain, amuse and inspire the town that we live and work in.” John Fox, Liberty SIPP

To find out more about Corporate Membership please contact: Gemma Snow on gemma.snow@themet.org.uk.

Membership benefits

Gold £2,000

Silver £1,250

Bronze £500

Tickets for you & a guest to The Met events

Head for the Hills VIP weekend tickets

Head for the Hills weekend tickets

Dedicated Account Manager

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Getting here

Access

We are located at the town centre end of Market Street, near the entrance to the Mill Gate Shopping Centre. Our postcode is BL9 0BW.

The Met is a fully accessible venue. There are wheelchair spaces in both the Derby Hall and The Box, and full lift access to all floors. We have an accessible toilet built to Changing Places standards.

By Metrolink 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 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 Call 0161 761 2216 Online themet.org.uk In person at The Met ticket office Bookings online or by phone include a one off transaction fee of ÂŁ2.50, added at checkout. There is no transaction fee for bookings in person.

We have staff on hand to help. If you require a personal escort, we can supply them with a free ticket. Guide dogs are welcome, and water can be provided on request. 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 weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll do our best to help.

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.

Diary Date

Aug

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Wed 30 8pm Thu 31 7.30pm

Event

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Kenny Young and the Eggplants Murder at Warrabah House

Sep

Fri 1 8.30pm Ged Wilson Sat 2 8pm Jim Causley Trio Thu 7 8pm & 8.30pm First Thursday Comedy Club Fri 8 8pm Martin and Eliza Carthy Sat 9 7pm Tim Edey Sat 9 8pm The Christians Fri 22 8pm Dale Storr Sat 23 4pm Harp and a Monkey Workshop Sat 23 7.30pm Harp and a Monkey Tue 26 7.30pm ASBO Wed 27 7.30pm Team Viking Thu 28 8pm The Blackheart Orchestra Fri 29 7.30pm 4Square Fri 29 8.30pm Los Pacaminos Sat 30 1pm The Gorgeous Georgians Sat 30 8pm Chris Pureka

Oct

Thu 5 7pm Why the Whales Came... Thu 5 8pm & 8.30pm First Thursday Comedy Club Fri 6 8pm Faustus Sat 7 8.30pm Mike Joyce (The Smiths) Club Night Sun 8 8pm James Yorkston / Kris Drever / Withered Hand Thu 12 7.30pm Let Sleeping Bags Lie Sat 14 11am Dogs Don’t Do Ballet Sat 14 7pm Megan Henwood Sat 14 8pm Mad Dog Mcrea Wed 18 7.30pm Sister Act Thu 19 7.30pm Sister Act Fri 20 7.30pm Sister Act Fri 20 8pm Connie Lush Sat 21 7.30pm Sister Act Sat 21 8pm The Stumble Wed 25 11am There and Back Again – An Odyssey Wed 25 8pm John Illsey and Band Thu 26 2pm Three Musketeers Thu 26 8pm Ross and Ali Trio Sat 28 7pm Ailbhe Reddy Sat 28 8pm Fleetwood Bac Sun 29 2pm Hairy Maclary and Friends

Nov

Wed 1 Wed 1 Thu 2 Thu 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 Tue 7 Wed 8

7.30pm Medusa 8pm Harrow Fair 7.30pm Medusa 8pm & 8.30pm First Thursday Comedy Club 8pm Bella Hardy 8pm Trio Dhoore 7pm Shakespeare Schools Festival 7pm Shakespeare Schools Festival

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Thu 9 8pm Fri 10 8pm Fri 10 8pm Sat 11 2pm Sat 11 9pm Sun 12 8pm Tue 14 8.15pm Thu 16 7.30pm Thu 16 8pm Fri 17 8pm Sat 18 7pm Sat 18 8pm Wed 22 5pm Wed 22 7.30pm Thu 23 7.30pm Thu 23 8pm Fri 24 7pm Fri 24 8pm Sat 25 7pm Sat 25 8pm Thu 30 7.30pm Thu 30 8pm

Dec

Event

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Hot Club of Cowtown 21 Elephant Sessions 21 Nancy Kerr & The Sweet 21 Visitor Band The Hunting of the Snark 14 Martin Stephenson 21 and The Daintees Omar Sosa & Seckou Kieta 21 Eddi Reader 22 Claire Teal Duo 22 Blue Rose Code 22 REWS 22 Worry Dolls 22 Caravan 23 Frigg’s Finnish Fiddle 5 Tunes Workshop Frigg (Finland) 23 Mata Hari: Female Spy 9 Duke Special 23 Yvonne Lyon 23 China Crisis 23 Feral 10 & 24 Tom Russell 24 Hancock and Co – one man, 10 many voices Molsky’s Mountain Drifters 24

Fri 1 7.30pm Talisk Sat 2 8pm Nearly Dan in concert Tue 5 8pm St Agnes Fountain Thu 7 8pm Aynsley Lister Thu 7 8pm & 8.30pm First Thursday Comedy Club Fri 8 7.30pm The Demon Barbers: The Lock In ‘Christmas Carol’ Sat 9 8.15pm Mostly Autumn Mon 11 8pm The Dylan Project Wed 13 8pm Alexis Taylor and Green Gartside Thu 14 8pm Lemn Sissay Fri 15 8pm The Albion Christmas Show Sat 16 8.30pm The Exacters Wed 20 11am Santa’s Little Helper Wed 20 2pm Santa’s Little Helper Thu 21 11am Santa’s Little Helper Thu 21 2pm Santa’s Little Helper Fri 22 11am Santa’s Little Helper Fri 22 2pm Santa’s Little Helper Sat 23 11am Santa’s Little Helper Sat 23 2pm Santa’s Little Helper Sun 24 11am Santa’s Little Helper Sun 24 1pm Santa’s Little Helper

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Core programme and major capital funders

Principal sponsor

Learning programme supporter W O Street Charitable Foundation

Learning programme partners

Corporate sponsors

Capital project supporters The Hobson Charity The John S Cohen Foundation With thanks to Walker Morris LLP

Thanks to our patrons Joanne Collumbine and Keith Gillespie Noreen Kershaw Mark Potter Ian Warburton

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.

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