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Laura Veirs |
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Wednesday 1st February 2012 |
Tumble Bee inspires listeners to lean in close and hit replay. The youthful innocence in Veirs' voice lends itself well to the jaunty spirit of the album, a collection of American folk songs. |
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The Table |
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Thursday 2nd February 2012 |
A puppet show for grown-ups, this Guardian Pick for Edinburgh Festival 2011 and Fringe First winner features beautiful puppets, dark humour and a tiny Moses.
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Elio Pace |
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Thursday 2nd February 2012 |
The featured artist on BBC Radio 2’s Weekend Wogan throughout 2010, Elio continues to thrill audiences around the world with his soulful voice and incredible piano playing.
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Kin |
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Friday 3rd February 2012 |
Kin explores the fear and frustration but also the love and laughter to be found as middle-aged children negotiate the changes in their relationship with their parents.
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London Community Gospel Choir |
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Friday 3rd February 2012 |
Gospel songs and spirituals to soothe your mind, uplift your soul and cheer your heart – including Oh Happy Day, Amazing Grace, Hallelujah and many more.
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Fairport Convention |
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Saturday 4th February 2012 |
Hailed as the originators of British folk-rock music, Fairport Convention remains one of the most entertaining bands on today's concert circuit. Their sell-out gigs always attract critical acclaim and delight audiences. |
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Isy Suttie |
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Saturday 4th February 2012 |
Also known as Dobby in Channel 4’s Peep Show, Isy stars in this beautifully nuanced one-woman comedy show about internet romance, and her own hunt for love.
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Paul Carrack |
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Sunday 5th February 2012 |
UK pop and soul legend Paul Carrack returns for another stunning show. The former frontman of Mike and The Mechanics. |
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Richard Herring |
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Sunday 5th February 2012 |
Having sorted out religion, politics and penises, the star of the award winning podcast As It Occurs To Me and Radio 4's Richard Herring's Objective seeks to define and destroy love. Before love destroys him. |
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John Peel's Shed |
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Sunday 5th February 2012 |
In 2002, John Osborne won a competition on John Peel's Radio One show. This five-star smash hit of the Edinburgh Festival is an ode to his prize: a box of records.
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The Winter's Tale |
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Tue 7th, Thu 9th & Sat 11th February 2012 |
A tragic fairytale, The Winter's Tale tells mysterious and extraordinary story of a man consumed by an inexplicable jealousy that destroys his family, his kingdom and himself.
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BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012 |
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Wednesday 8th February 2012 |
Hosted by Mike Harding. The Radio 2 Folk Awards is one of the jewels in the network's musical calendar, and is now in its 13th year. Featuring live performances from a number of both established and new folk artists. |
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Henry V |
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Wednesday 8th - Saturday 11th February 2012 |
Henry V tells the tale of the greatest British warrior in English folklore during one of the most dangerous and exciting times in history.
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Brendan Cole |
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Thursday 9th February 2012 |
Not just for the Ballroom and Latin enthusiasts, this up close and personal dance spectacular promises more than a just a few cha cha cha's! Brendan's mischievous personality will host you throughout with his 14 piece band. |
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Bound |
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Thursday 9th February 2012 |
Join six trawlermen from Devon as they embark on one treacherous final voyage, in this salt-bleached tragedy of maritime decline, complete with traditional sea shanties.
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The Confetti Maker |
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Saturday 11th February 2012 |
A day in the life of a confetti factory worker. Full of optimism, he pursues his profession – but he has ambitions, dreams and fears far beyond factory life…
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Still On The Road |
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Sunday 12th February 2012 |
Following spectacular performances on BBC One's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, here's a rare chance to see two top-billing circuit stars sharing the same bill in a double-headline show. |
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Elektro Kif |
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Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th February |
Blanca Li takes electro – a dazzling urban streetdance that mixes breaking, disco and vogue – and mixes it with theatre into a fast, funny and colourful show.
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Service With A Smile 2 |
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Thursday 16th to Saturday 18th February 2012 |
Performing brand new material from local writers, The Workers Theatre Company presents a comedy showcase of high-quality entertainment.
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Spaghetti Western Orchestra |
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Friday 17th February 2012 |
Five brilliant comic maestros underscore classic Ennio Morricone soundtracks The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, For A Few Dollars More and Once Upon a Time in The West with hilarious sound effects! |
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Chinese State Circus |
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Friday 17th to Sunday 19th February 2012 |
Don’t miss the world’s oldest and best acrobatic circus! 30 acrobats perform feats of remarkable agility and elegance, alongside a mesmerising Shaolin master of martial arts.
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Avon Calling |
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Friday 17th to Sunday 19th February 2012 |
Avon Calling is an intimate theatre event for your own home. Join the Avon Lady in the cosy surrounds of your own living room for an intimate Avon Party with a twist. |
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Vive Le Cabaret |
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Saturday 18th February 2012 |
Hosted by Lowry favourite Desmond O’Connor and featuring a special selection of Valentine’s stars, the racy, raunchy and very funny Vive le Cabaret is back with a vengeance!
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Henning Wehn |
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Sunday 19th February 2012 |
It’s Teutonic jolliness at its best as the self-appointed German Comedy Ambassador to the UK brings his sell-out Edinburgh show to The Lowry. Come along – or else.
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The King & I |
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Tuesday 21st to Saturday 25th February 2012 |
This breath-taking new production is a lavish grand-scale spectacle with giant gold Buddha's, sumptuous costumes, acrobatic dancers and live music. |
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The Daughter-in-Law |
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Thu 23rd February to Sat 10th March 2012 |
With its wonderfully authentic dialogue and deep understanding of relationships, The Daughter-in-Law affirms DH Lawrence, famous for his novels and poetry, as a playwright of the front rank. |
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An Instinct For Kindness |
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Thursday 23rd February 2012 |
In November 2010, Chris Larner accompanied his chronically ill ex-wife to Switzerland’s Dignitas clinic. He came home with an empty wheelchair. This is his story.
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Way Out West |
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Friday 24th February 2012 |
Two men in a pub find themselves lurching towards the possibility that they are Laurel and Hardy reincarnated in this funny, tender, melancholic and puzzling play.
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Balls Deep |
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Saturday 25th February 2012 |
Rayguns Look Real Enough were once the band of a generation. Now, they’re trawling the clubs with their unique mash-up style, hoping for another bite of the fame cherry!
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Pam Ayres |
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Sunday 26th February 2012 |
Join Pam as she brings her latest poems plus some old favourites to The Lowry, and signs copies of her recent autobiography, The Necessary Aptitude.
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