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Sandra Bernhard at the Manchester Opera House
SANDRA BERNHARD
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Friday 9th May 2008 - 7.30pm
Sandra Bernhard is an American comedian, actress, author and singer. She first gained attention in the late 1970s with her stand-up comedy where she often bitterly critiques celebrity culture and political figures. She is also famous for her close friendship to Madonna during the late 1980s. Bernhard is number 97 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 greatest standups of all time.Bernhard performs classic pop music, jazz, and blues tunes. She has released several albums. Tickets go on sale on Friday 15th February at 10am. (back to top)
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Tough Time, Nice Time at the Library Theatre, Manchester
TOUGH TIME, NICE TIME (Library Theatre)
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Wednesday 14th to Saturday 17th May 2008
A secret, a spa in Bangkok and two naked Germans… Martin, an ex-rent boy drug-dealing lawyer, offers to share his tales of misfortune with Stefan, a jaded hack writer on a junket. Together they engage in an intricate exchange of outrageous stories, weaving through movies, sex, celebrity and genocide. With its razor-sharp dialogue and lightning pace, Tough Time, Nice Time is challenging, vividly imaginative, and utterly absorbing. This production is suitable for adults only. Performance times: Wednesday & Thursday - 7.30pm, Friday - 8pm, Saturday - 3pm & 8pm.  (back to top)

Identity Crisis at the Library Theatre, Manchester
IDENTITY CRISIS (Library Theatre)
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Saturday 17th May 2008 - 4pm
Black or white? English or Scottish? Gay or straight? Christian or Muslim? Group-based identity seems more and more important in society. But are identities a crucial form of support and solidarity for minorities - or does our obsession with identity set us on a path to division and hatred. Philosopher Julian Baggini joins founder of Black History Month Linda Bellos, The Independent's Johann Hari and Billy Bragg, singer and author of The Progressive Patriot, to debate where our loyalties should lie. Part of Queer Up North International Festival 2008. (back to top)

Yesterday, When I Was Young at The Lowry
YESTERDAY, WHEN I WAS YOUNG at the Lowry (Studio)
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Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th May 2008 - 7.45pm
Josie’s back! After a sell-out run at The Lowry last year and direct from an International tour, the legendary dominatrix returns to whip up a storm once more. This outrageous true story follows Josie Pickering as she recreates her remarkable journey from 1950s Salford housewife to lesbian mistress of the night. Erin Shanagher (Drop Dead Gorgeous, The Street) brings her award-winning portrayal back to The Lowry with some brand new tales of whips, slaves and a little bit of cling film!  (back to top)
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Rock at the Library Theatre, Manchester
ROCK at the Library Theatre
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Tuesday 20th to Saturday 24th May 2008
Rock Hudson was the biggest screen idol in 1950’s Hollywood – the ultimate Tinseltown hunk. But his career was perpetually under threat from Confidential Magazine, every queer actor’s nemesis: and only one man stood between stardom and oblivion. Rock is the story of Henry Willson, the man who made stars of Rock Hudson, Tab Hunter, Troy Donaghue and several other oddly-name men; the most unscrupulous agent in Los Angeles; the man who would do anything to protect his money-spinning protégé… Starring the incomparable Bette Bourne and written by Tim Fountain, the team behind Resident Alien, Library Theatre’s hit play about Quentin Crisp, Rock is a brand new play that brings the seamy world of 1950s Hollywood to vivid life. Rock is commissioned by Homotopia & Glasgay! Performance times: Tuesday to Thursday - 7.30pm, Friday - 8pm, Saturday - 3pm & 8pm.  (back to top)

Pam Ann - Terror at 41000 Feet at The Lowry
PAM ANN - TERROR AT 41,000 FEET (Lyric Theatre)
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Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th May 2008 - 7.30pm
Whatever happened to the golden age of flying? When the ladies always wore a heel, donned their finest couture and had hairdo’s so big they could barely get on board. In those days passengers would sit in the cockpit drinking champagne with the captain en-route to LA. The only exciting thing about flying these days is the thought that we may not all get off the plane alive! Where’s the glamour? Where’s the fun? It’s here – Pam Ann, the a-list air-hostess to the stars is back with a brand new show which she promises will bring the thrill back to flying. In the past year Pam Ann has played sold-out shows on a major UK tour, at the Edinburgh Festival, in London and New York. She has toured with Cher and crewed for Elton John, even Madonna is a huge fan describing Pam as ‘cruelly funny’. (back to top)
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Liza Minnelli at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
LIZA MINNELLI (Bridgewater Hall)
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Monday 2nd June 2008 - 8pm
The legendary singer and actress has announced her first UK concert tour in 20 years, performing many of her showstoppers, including Cabaret, Maybe This Time and New York New York, with 12 piece orchestra and dancers. NB Ticket sales are restricted to 6 per address, and will be posted in the New Year. Patrons purchasing more than 6 tickets online will be contacted by the Box Office. Tickets remaining are between £75 and £95!!! (back to top)

Craig Hill at The Lowry
CRAIG HILL at the Lowry Theatre (The Studio)
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Saturday 14th June 2008 - 8pm
Join Scotland's favourite cheeky kilted treasure as he makes a welcome return to The Lowry with his latest show, looking back over the songs that make up the multi-platinum soundtrack of his life - an hilarious evening of world-class comedy and music. Craig Hill's hilarious, irreverent and, of course, wonderfully camp blend of incisive stand-up, fabulous musical characterisations and improvisation has earned him rave reviews and seen him perform everywhere from Singapore to the Shetlands! (back to list)
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Rhona Cameron at The Lowry
RHONA CAMERON at the Lowry Theatre (Quays Theatre)
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Saturday 21st June 2008 - 8pm
One of the country’s most acerbic comedians and commentators – recently gaining national fame for daring to speak her mind on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here. Other television appearances include Have I Got News For You, The Stand Up Show, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Jonathon Ross Show, So Graham Norton and Saturday Live. She co-hosted four series of BBC2's pioneering Gaytime TV and also presented Top Of The Pops! She remains a brilliant live comedian. (back to top)
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Ladyboys of Bangkok at Sackville Street Car Park
DEVILS AND ANGELS - THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK at the Sackville Street Car Park, Manchester
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Saturday 28th June to Saturday 26th July 2008 - 7pm & 9.15pm, (Sun 5pm & 7.30pm)
It doesn’t matter what language you want to toast us in – the message is the same – the country’s favourite cabaret-night-out is coming back to Manchester. So pop the corks – raise your glasses – it’s time for the BIG CELEBRATION as the fabulous LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK launch their TENTH ANNIVERSARY UK TOUR – DEVILS AND ANGELS. Sensational new production featuring non-stop hits from the Spice Girls tribute to Broadway show stoppers from Grease to Moulin Rouge. From fabulous feathers to raunchy disco from Bassey to Beyonce and beyond…the fun just keeps rolling on. Painstakingly immaculate make-up… hundreds of to-die-for costumes… sparkling new choreography - the Lady Boys of Bangkok are in bubbling champagne form. “Budem zdorovy!” Hotter than Hades welcome to a paradise of glittering stylish cabaret fun and glamour performed by 16 of the world’s most stunningly beautiful representatives of the Third Sex (Kathoey) – the incredible Lady Boys of Bangkok. Direct from the pulsating exotic nightlife entertainment capital of the world – the showbiz phenomenon of the decade relentlessly continues the mission to entertain you like you have never been entertained before. “Na Zdravy!” Forget the trials and tribulations of daily life the moment you enter the specially created Sabai Pavilion – for now you are in another world. A place dedicated to your entertainment and pleasure – and we just can’t wait to serve you. At any of our bars you will be able to enjoy a vast range of drinks - wines, including Champagne, beers or spirits and Sabai – the uniquely tantalising Thai wine spritzer with either exotic hibiscus or zingy pomegranate. Relax under the stars in the Sabai chill out zone – a great favourite with the tobacco set – where a fusion of style and comfort create a very special atmosphere. Tempt your taste buds with a selection of freshly prepared authentic Thai delicacies. Anything from a simple snack to a really satisfying dish such as an aromatic Thai curry - the choice is yours! So come on Big Spender (and little spenders too!) - pop your cork for the most beautiful showgirls in the world – even though they are all men and book now – it’s the biggest tenth birthday party show in town! So here’s to the best night out in 2008 ! As we say in Thailand : “ Sook phaap dee !”  (back to top)
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k.d. Lang at the Manchester Bridgewater Hall K.D. LANG
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Tuesday 29th July 2008 - 7pm
Many pass themselves off as "proper" singers, but lang is one of the few who can really, really sing. Glorious.' The Times echoed, ‘With the pop world suddenly in thrall to a bevy of young, female torch singers, here is a star who really knows the stylistic and emotional ropes of the genre.' k.d.'s latest album is the acclaimed bestseller, Watershed, which was released by Nonesuch Records in January and saw k.d. achieve some of the best chart success of her 25-year career, including her highest ever debut on the US Billboard chart at no.8. The album comprises 11 new songs written and produced by k.d., including the first single ‘I Dream Of Spring' and the forthcoming single ‘Coming Home'. It is the first album of newly written material from the four-time Grammy winner since 2000's Invincible Summer, and her first studio album since 2004's Canadian songbook, Hymns Of The 49th Parallel. It is also the first self-produced collection of her career. The Sunday Times Magazine called it a ‘masterpiece', and in a four-star review Q proclaimed it ‘The best thing she's done since 1992's Ingénue.' (back to top)

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