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The Oh F**K Moment |
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Friday 20th & Saturday 21st April 2012 |
Poet Hannah Jane Walker and Fringe First winner Chris Thorpe examine the poetic guts of mistakes in a bundle of words and strip lighting.
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Honey Blood |
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Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd April 2012 |
A man turns into a magpie and a woman’s head turns into a picnic basket in this beautiful and surreal piece about desire, loss and the madness of love.
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The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark |
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Sunday 22nd April 2012 |
Discover a world of moonlit adventures… Based on the classic children’s book and blending music, puppetry and storytelling, this gentle and funny tale promises to be a hoot!
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John Renbourn & John Williamson |
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Sunday 22nd April 2012 |
Join two of the greatest folk artists of our time for an evening of exceptional music and compelling stories, as they perform solo material and play as a duo.
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Rhod Gilbert |
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Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th April 2012 |
His stand-up rants on life's minor irritations are legendary, but this year, he's a more mellow fellow altogether. He's now so laid-back he even let someone tattoo a Battenberg on him. |
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Ballet Central 2012 |
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Wednesday 25th April 2012 |
Catch some of the world’s most talented young dancers perform new works by Mikaela Polley (Rambert Dance Company), Sharon Watson (Phoenix Dance Theatre) and more.
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The Question Of Identity |
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Thursday 26th April 2012 |
Presented by pupils and friends of Salford’s Oakwood High School, this thought provoking show explores identity and marginalisation, inspired by the life of the artist Paul Gauguin.
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In Bits |
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Thursday 26th & Friday 27th April 2012 |
Following the lives of three brain-injured people as they try to piece the bits together, this brilliant, cutting-edge drama forces us all to reconsider our pre-conceptions.
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Political Mother |
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Friday 27th & Saturday 28th April 2012 |
Since exploding onto the UK dance scene Hofesh Shechter and his talented young company have quickly established themselves as a leading force for exciting, cinematic dance.
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Don Giovanni |
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Friday 27th & Saturday 28th April 2012 |
Featuring a talented company of young singers, Opera della Luna bring their customary twist to Mozart's tale of love and revenge in this stylish and sizzling new production.
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Stewart Lee |
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Sunday 29th April 2012 |
Formerly stand-up’s youthful iconoclast, the acclaimed star of BBC2’s Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle takes stock of his life as a sexless, middle-aged married man.
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High Tease |
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Sunday 29th April 2012 |
Back by popular demand, this uproarious revue of razor-wit and frisky antics showcases the very best of true burlesque – blending new variety, historical chic and contemporary cabaret.
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Chris Ramsey |
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Sunday 29th April 2012 |
Come and catch Chris as he takes a journey into the Offermation in his life; more specifically: an annual round robin letter from unknown family members.
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Dara O'Briain |
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Wednesday 2nd to Saturday 5th May 2012 |
One of Ireland's funniest comedians, who produces laughs like a magician produces rabbits from a hat. Currently to be seen presenting the BBC's topical panel show Mock The Week. |
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Avenue Q |
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Tuesday 8th to Saturday 12th May 2012 |
After nearly five years of mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness, London’s funniest show by far is hitting the road.
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Paul Merton |
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Sunday 13th May 2012 |
With Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster. Discover the bizarre workings of Paul Merton's brain, as Paul returns to his stand-up roots for the first time this century. |
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Derren Brown |
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Monday 14th & Tuesday 15th May 2012 |
Extra dates added!!! Derren Brown returns to The Lowry with a brand new show, promising a rollercoaster ride of psychological illusion.
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DV8 - Can We Talk About This? |
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Friday 18th & Saturday 19th May 2012 |
Internationally acclaimed contemporary dance and physical theatre company. More details about this dance production to follow... |
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Jon Richardson |
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Sunday 20th May 2012 |
The new host of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week, team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and best-selling author will be taking his show, Funny Magnet across the UK from February 2012.
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Carousel |
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Tuesday 22nd to Saturday 26th May 2012 |
Opera North - Voted best musical of the 20th century by Time magazine, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel is the deeply touching tale of one man's struggle to redeem himself after a lifetime of mistakes. |
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Robin Ince |
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Wednesday 23rd May 2012 |
Spend an entertaining evening in Robin's company as he orienteers through the craggy landscape of evolution whilst plumbing the depths of his own murky consciousness.
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Birds Of A Feather |
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Monday 28th May to Saturday 2nd June 2012 |
The girls are back! One of BBC TV's most popular and fondly-remembered sitcoms comes to the stage with all three of its original leading cast members, Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph. |
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Craig Hill |
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Saturday 2nd June 2012 |
Scotland's favourite kilted treasure puts the wind in your willows! Craig breezes back for an exhilarating evening of pure-and-simple comedy. Treat yourself to an uplifting show full of fun! |
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Stewart Francis |
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Sunday 3rd June 2012 |
The star of 'Mock The Week', 'Michael McIntyre's Roadshow' and 'Live At The Apollo', embarks on a brand new tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show, "Overstanding In His Field". |
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Barry & Stuart: Show and Tell |
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Sunday 3rd June 2012 |
Stars of BBC1’s ‘The Magicians’ and winners of the World Magic Awards: Best Comedy Illusionists, twisted warlocks Barry & Stuart will be stunning audiences with their amazing new show, Show & Tell. |
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Simon Amstell |
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Wednesday 6th June 2012 |
Simon Amstell, the award-winning comedian, actor and screenwriter (Grandma's House) and presenter (Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Popworld) returns with a brand new stand-up tour for 2012 called Numb. |
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Danza Contemporanea de Cuba |
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Saturday 9th June 2012 |
The programme will include the World Premiere of a work by the renowned Israeli choreographer, Itzik Galili, and another chance to catch the incredible Mambo 3XX1.
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Dave Gorman |
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Sunday 10th June 2012 |
Dave returns to The Lowry due to popular demand, following a sell-out autumn run. Always one of comedy’s most innovative thinkers and for this brand new show he’s formed a double act with a projector screen.
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Craig Campbell |
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Sunday 17th June 2012 |
Craig's unique ability to find humour in the mundane, coupled with his own natural eccentricity makes for truly inventive story telling.Internationally acclaimed, his whimsical travel anecdotes never fail to surprise.
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Starlight Express |
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Tuesday 19th to Saturday 30th June 2012 |
One of the best loved and longest running musicals in theatrical history as the sensational Starlight Express explodes back onto the stage with a new production for 2012, destined to take the UK by electrifying storm.
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The 3rd Wave |
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Friday 6th & Saturday 7th July 2012 |
Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented young dancers from across the region, performing works by dancers and choreographers from some of the UK's leading contemporary dance companies.
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Die Walküre |
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Saturday 14th July 2012 |
Opera North - Wagner's most famous music brings his monumental drama to life as the king of the gods tries to undo the curse of the ring: the second part of Der Ring des Nibelungen. |
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Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show |
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Wednesday 1st to Sunday 5th August 2012 |
Mickey, Minnie and a host of Disney friends come together with world-class magicians to perform magic from legendary Disney films right before your eyes.
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Kevin Bridges |
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Tuesday 30th & Wednesday 31st October 2012 |
Kevin Bridges returns to the road in the Autumn of 2012 with a brand new show called the 'The Story Continues...' which follows up the huge success of his sell-out UK and Ireland tour of 2010.
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White Christmas |
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Thu 29th November 2012 - Sat 5th January 2013 |
This spectacular stage musical of Bing Crosby’s classic 1954 movie is brimming with classic Irving Berlin hits like Blue Skies, How Deep is the Ocean?,Happy Holiday, Sisters and of course the unforgettable title song White Christmas.
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