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THE
FUREYS AND DAVEY ARTHUR - ST PATRICK'S DAY CONCERT
Tuesday 16th March 2010 |
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The Fureys & Davey Arthur return again to Manchester
in 2010 - in their 32nd year together. After all these years,
they continue to play on all continents where they bring
their music, songs and stories to generations who have enjoyed
them over the years. Their audiences have included President
of Ireland Mary McAleese, former Australian Prime Minister
John Howard and the late Pope John Paul. Tony Blair has
stated his favourite peace song of all time is the Fureys
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JAKE
& ELWOOD - THE BEST BLUES BROTHERS SHOW IN THE WORLD...EVER!!!
Friday 21st May 2010 |
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Jake & Elwood - The Best Blues Brothers Show In The
World…EVER!!! …invite you to spend an evening
with them in Chicago and witness first-hand, masters at
work as they explode on stage for their world-class musical
extravaganza. Together with the driving backbeat of their
award-winning soul, rhythm and blues Black Rhino Band, they
continue to deliver electrifying, totally live performances
to sell out, standing ovation audiences globally. |
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HORRIBLE
SCIENCE Tuesday 19th to Saturday 23rd October 2010 |
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What are millions of animals doing in your kettle? Why don't
penguins get spots? Why do rabbits eat the same food twice?
Why doesn't the moon wander off? Could a 10 million volt
battery float over your head? And how long would it take
for your heart to pump enough blood to fill the theatre?
Using actors and 3D Bogglevision, Horrible Science has the
awful answers and this astounding show will thrill you and
your children. From the acclaimed producers of Horrible
Histories comes the incredibly squishy world premiere Horrible
Science. |
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GEORGE'S
MARVELLOUS MEDICINE Tuesday 29th June to Saturday 3rd July 2010 |
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The Birmingham Stage Company present Roald Dahl's amazing
story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine
to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when
his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most
incredible things start to happen. And George's adventure
has just begun! The BSC is proud to present a brand new
adaptation by David Wood of one of Roald Dahl's best loved
stories. If you're looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping
magic for all the family, then don't miss George and his
marvellous medicine! |
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THE
SWELL SEASON Sunday 17th January 2010 |
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The Oscar-winning duo of Frames frontman Glen Hansard and
Czech ingénue Marketa Irglova return with their new
album 'Strict Joy' released at the end of September. The
Swell Season generated a wave of acclaim during the 2008
awards season picking up two Grammy nominations and an Oscar
win for Best Original Song for “Falling Slowly.”
The duo performed the song at the Oscars ceremony and Irglova
provided one of the most memorable and poignant moments
of the evening when host Jon Stewart called her back to
the stage after an ad break to give her acceptance speech.
The success of their film ‘Once’ also led to
a sold out world tour for The Swell Season, which was captured
for an upcoming documentary. |
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PEPPA
PIG'S PARTY Thursday 4th to Sunday 7th February 2010 |
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Oink oink - it's Peppa Pig! Peppa is a playful little piggy
who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and
Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games,
makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity
– jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Today it’s
a bright and sunny day. It’s a very special day. It’s
Peppa Pig's birthday. Come and join the fun with Peppa and
George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. A charming,
original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs,
muddy puddles, and oinks! This BAFTA Award winning children's
TV favourite is recreated live on stage for first time from
the producers of LazyTown Live! and Roald Dahl’s The
BFG. |
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LA
CAGE AUX FOLLES Monday 15th to Saturday 20th March 2010 |
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Direct from a smash-hit West End season, this multi-award
winning production of La Cage aux Folles is a timeless and
deliciously funny tale of family values, unconditional love,
and above all, the need to celebrate who we are. The idyllic
existence of Georges and the dazzling drag artiste Albin,
star of the La Cage aux Folles club, is threatened when
Georges’ son announces his engagement to the daughter
of a right-wing politician, who wants to close down the
local colourful nightlife! With a visit from the prospective
in-laws imminent, they all decide to take drastic action
to hide their lifestyle... but can they keep it up? Jerry
Herman’s (Hello, Dolly!, Mack and Mabel and Mame)
fabulous score includes I Am What I Am, The Best of Times
and Song on the Sand. |
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What's new at the Bridgewater Hall |
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FOUR SEASONS BY CANDLELIGHT Friday 30th October 2009 |
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A sumptuous evening performed in full 18th Century costume
in an evocative candle-lit style setting. |
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What's new at the Manchester Apollo |
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NOEL
FIELDING Thursday 11th February 2010 |
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One half of the world conquering Mighty Boosh returns solo
(Julian is trapped in a kiosk) leaping round the stage like
a retro bandicoot, performing stand-up so exciting and original
it often changes the sex of the audience watching. Fielding
is best known for playing the role of Vince Noir opposite
Julian Barratt (Howard Moon) in the cult comedy series The
Mighty Boosh. Fielding met Barratt when he was performing
a gig. Impressed by Fielding's skill, Barratt offered him
a place to perform, and the two went on to form a partnership.
Now Noel is back touring on his own - book early as tickets
will sell fast for this event! |
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RONAN
KEATING Saturday 13th March 2010 |
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To date Ronan has released five solo albums, three of which
went straight to number one. He's listed in the Guinness
Book Of Records for being the only artist ever to have 30
consecutive top 10 singles in the UK chart, having beat
the likes of Elvis. With two sell-out world tours under
his belt, an Ivor Novello and BMI songwriting awards, an
autobiography, a role as ambassador for Christian Aid and
sales in excess of 22 million albums across the globe, Ronan's
lengthy and triumphant career shows no signs of slowing
down just yet. |
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MADNESS
Tuesday 15th December 2009 |
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Madness continue a phenomenal year that with The Liberty
Of Norton Folgate UK tour in December. This is the first
uk tour for the album that saw the band reclaim their rightful
place at the peak of Britain’s pop hierarchy with
a return to the UK Albums Top 5. Madness release two albums.
The first, ‘Total Madness’, a comprehensive
compilation of their finest moments through three decades
of pop, is out on September 21st with a second disc featuring
the classic music videos whilst October 26th sees a very
special re issue of the band’s debut ‘One Step
Beyond’ with a second disc of rare and unreleased
tracks from the band’s formative years and the album
era. |
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THE
POGUES Sunday 13th December 2009 |
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By demonstrating that the spirit of punk could live in traditional
Irish folk music, the Pogues were one of the most radical
bands of the mid-80s. Famed for their wild and exciting
live acts, lead singer Shane MacGowan's relentless drug
and alcohol abuse meant the cult Irish folk punksters were
forced to disband in the mid 90s. Now reformed with charismatic
rogue MacGowan back in tow, the band are back on the road
well over 20 years since their inception. |
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REGINA
SPEKTOR Thursday 3rd December 2009 |
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Described by Pitchfork Media as 'the most talented representative
of New York's antifolk scene', Regina Spektor's music is
a combination of minimal piano and instrumentation with
lighthearted yet heavily meaningful singing, her songs casting
a wry eye at the world with their amiable storytelling quality.
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MACHINE
HEAD Friday 26th February 2010 |
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Heavy metal band Machine Head hail from Oakland California
where they formed in 1992. As one of the pioneering bands
in the New Wave of American Heavy Metal, the band are now
metal legends and we expect this show to prove popular with
the scores of heavy metal fans in Manchester. Since the
band's 2007 album 'The Blackening', they have been touring
virtually non stop. Their new UK tour 'The Black Procession'
will be be one of the last chances to see the band before
they begin working on their new album. Machine Head were
recently presented with the 'Inspiration' award at the Kerrang!
awards and have just finished supporting Metallica on their
world tour. |
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Amateur Dramatics in Manchester and the region |
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A
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM (BOLTON LITTLE THEATRE)
Saturday 12th to Saturday 19th September 2009 |
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Magic, fairies, lovers – who can resist the lure of
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Shakespeare’s
most accessible and joyous comedy. Jack
shall have Jill; Nought shall go ill; The man shall have
his mare again, and all shall be well. The show starts at
7.30pm. There is no Sunday performance. Bolton Little Theatre,
Hanover Street, Bolton. Booking telephone number 01204 334400.
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FIDDLER
ON THE ROOF (BOLTON CATHOLIC MUSICAL AND CHORAL SOCIETY)
Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th October 2009 |
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Tevye, the dairyman is an old-fashioned father who, like
the other fathers in the small village of Anatevka, has
raised his children to uphold the age-old Jewish customs
of his ancestors.
The show starts at 7.15pm. There is no Sunday performance.
The Albert Halls, Bolton. Ticket prices - Tuesday: Three
for Two £11, Wednesday & Thursday - £11
(£9 concession), Friday and Saturday - £12,
11 for the price of 10 on group bookings. Booking telephone
number 01204 334400. |
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a wonderful weekend and lets hope this weather improves. |
| From all the team
at ManchesterTheatres.com |
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