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Jeff Green at The Lowry
JEFF GREEN (Quays Theatre)
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Sunday 6th July 2008 - 8pm
Award winning Jeff has established himself as one of the most popular comics working in the UK today. His razor-sharp observations, combined with an abundant natural charm, have marked him out as one of the brightest talents of the British comedy scene. His The Green Guide To Relationships for Radio 2 has been spreading his fame and his second book, The A-Z Of Being Single, is in the shops now! (back to list)
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Ad Hoc Summer Performance at The Lowry
AD HOC SUMMER PERFORMANCE (The Studio)
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Monday 7th July 2008 - 7.45pm
The Lowry’s in-house community dance company present their latest work – created on an 8-week course. This choreography offers a range of inventive contemporary and creative movement work. Led and directed by dancer and choreographer Ruth Jones. (back to list)
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Stravinsky at The Lowry
STRAVINSKY: THE REAL DEAL (Lyric Theatre)
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Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th July 2008 - 7.30pm
Birmingham Royal Ballet celebrates Igor Stravinsky's unique musical contribution to the world of ballet with three vividly contrasting works, including the long-awaited revival of two works the Company hasn't performed since its early years in Birmingham – Petrushka and Card Game - and the world première of a new version of Le Baiser de la fée by Michael Corder. There is a 2.30pm matinee performance on the Wednesday. (back to list)
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Giselle at The Lowry
GISELLE (Lyric Theatre)
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Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th July 2008 - 7.30pm
Birmingham Royal Ballet presents Giselle. Lovestruck Giselle has no idea her beloved peasant suitor Loys is really Count Albrecht in disguise. When his true identity is revealed by Giselle's other suitor, the jealous Hilarion, the betrayal drives Giselle to madness and suicide. Is Giselle's love strong enough to protect her lover from beyond the grave? This beautiful ballet fuses the popular appeal of historical local colour with shadowy spirits to great tragic and dramatic effect. There is a 2.30pm matinee performance on the Saturday. (back to list)
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One Man Star Wars Trilogy at The Lowry
ONE MAN STAR WARS TRILOGY (Quays Theatre)
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Friday 11th July 2008 - 8pm
Following his sold-out performance in 2007, Charles Ross returns to The Lowry with his hilarious one-man show. In an affectionate tribute to some of the world’s best-loved films, he single-handedly plays all the characters, sings the music, flies the spaceships, fights the battles and condenses the plots into just sixty minutes! Whether you’re a committed Star Wars fan or simply want to enjoy a side-splitting evening that’s out of this world, make sure you don’t miss this show!  (back to list)
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What You Fancy at The Lowry
WHAT YOU FANCY (Quays Theatre)
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Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July 2008 - 8pm
Based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night and set around Bollywood celebrity culture, this complicated love triangle is full of comedy, romance and confusion. King of Bollywood Dhruv Raj Singh dreams of nothing but the sensational new actress Olivia Kapoor, but his attempts to woo her have been perceived as stalking and harrassment. Into this starry and fickle world, enter a pair of twins, Sunny and Vidya, both of whom are equally capable of provoking infatuation wherever they appear. When Vidya has to dress up as Sunny, the stage is set to re-awaken Olivia’s passion and spirit and for the mayhem to begin. (back to list)
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Deborah Frances White at The Lowry
DEBORAH FRANCES WHITE - HOW TO GET ALMOST ANYONE YOU WANT TO SLEEP WITH YOU (Quays Theatre)
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Saturday 19th July 2008 - 8pm
A life-changing show, How to get Almost Anyone to Want to Sleep with You, reveals everything you ever needed to know about the secrets of being sexy! A brilliant combination of comedy and self-help, the show will have you killing yourself with laughter whilst you get the inside scoop on what the other sex is thinking, how a hat can help and, ultimately, how any man can be turned into James Bond! A sell-out hit at last year’s Edinburgh Festival that will leave you feeling inspired and gorgeous! (back to list)
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Under African Skies at The Lowry
UNDER AFRICAN SKIES (The Studio)
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Saturday 19th July 2008 - 12pm & 2pm
Mamodou is no hunter; neither is he a warrior and as the time approaches for him to prove he is a man, he runs away from his village. Join him on this journey of adventure and discovery as his trek becomes a rite of passage. A charming, epic tale, incorporating traditional fables from across the great African continent with song, drumming and audience participation. Immerse yourself in the vibrant and colourful culture of Africa and let the storytelling and music take you on a magical journey. (back to list)
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Crown Matrimonial at The Lowry
CROWN MATRIMONIAL (Lyric Theatre)
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Monday 21st to Saturday 26th July 2008 - 7.30pm
Starring Patricia Routledge. “I am unable to do the job as I would wish without the support of the woman I love." Edward VIII BBC Abdication broadcast to the Nation, 11 December 1936. Crown Matrimonial is a gripping drama, centring on the crisis which faces the nation when Edward VIII declares his deep love for Wallis Simpson and insists on marrying her, in full knowledge that he will have to abdicate. This unique insight into the domestic life of the Royal Family in the 1930s shows the passions aroused between Queen Mary and her son King Edward VIII caused by his love affair, and mirrors the other great royal constitutional crisis set in 1997 so memorably portrayed in the 2006 film The Queen. There is a 2.30pm matinee performance on the Wednesday and Saturday. (back to list)
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Pluck The Specialists at The Lowry
PLUCK - THE SPECIALISTS (Quays Theatre)
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Friday 25th July 2008 - 8pm
The three most stupid musicians in the world have been invited to perform at last! Highly strung violinist Yarlsberg has designs on the perfect concert and ever enthusiastic Mr Abanathie aims to please with a variety of instruments. Meanwhile, budget celebrity Kadifachi’s surprisingly passionate relationship with her cello threatens to hijack the entire performance…Join pluck in their hilarious new show of classical buffoonery - String Trio meets Marx Brothers! Enormous fun for people of all ages. (back to list)
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Indie Infusion at The Lowry
INDIE INFUSION (Quays Theatre)
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Saturday 26th July 2008 - 7pm
Untapped top talents The Tides are headlining Indie Infusion, supported by Juno Ashes and Galleon. This event is to raise funds for Caudwell Children who provide direct donations of specialist equipment, treatment, therapy and holidays for local children with disabilities and terminal illnesses. Soak up the ambience laid out by the haunting and powerful melodies of The Tides, indulge in the emotive melodrama of Juno Ashes and unfurl in the enigmatic vibes of Galleon…Great music for a good cause.  (back to list)
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The Dying Song at The Lowry
THE DYING SONG (Quays Theatre)
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Sunday 27th July 2008 - 7.15pm
Asian Music Circuit present a fascinating new production that celebrates and explores the dying art of Bathak Thumri – the uniquely androgynous and romantic song form that lies between Indian Classical Music, Theatre and folk traditions. Featuring legendary singer Bireshwar Gautam as androgynous courtesan Surayia. The production is inspired by a Marathi novella, translated and directed by Sangeeta Dutta, and features live musicians and a short film exploring the history of the courtesan tradition in India.  (back to list)
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Chinese Acrobatic Swan Lake at The Lowry
CHINESE ACROBATIC SWAN LAKE (Lyric Theatre)
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Wednesday 30th July to Saturday 2nd August 2008 - 7.30pm
To truly appreciate the incredible mixture of dance and acrobatics in this performance, watch a clip here. Swan Lake gets a radical makeover from a unique Chinese company, thrilling audiences worldwide. By combining classical ballet and traditional acrobatics, The Guandong Acrobatic Company have turned ballet on its head and created a spectacular new interpretation of the greatest classical ballet of all time. In this fresh and original adaptation of Swan Lake, a European prince falls in love with a Chinese swan, and performers use acrobatics and their very considerable talents as classical dancers to tell the story. Pole balancing, jumping through fire hoops, rope walking, ball walking and jujitsu are all seamlessly woven into the story, and there is constant blurring of performance styles, including not only ballet and acrobatics but also elements of Peking Opera. Acrobatic Swan Lake includes Black Swans dancing on high wires and scenes in which the White Swan dances en pointe on top of the Prince’s head and shoulders and another in which the famous dance of four little swans is transformed into a performance of four little frogs, played by men who do the entire dance on their arms. This breathtakingly magical production must be seen to be believed. There is a 2.30pm matinee on the Saturday. (back to list)
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Le Grand Cirque at The Lowry
LE GRAND CIRQUE (Lyric Theatre)
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Wednesday 27th to Sunday 31st August 2008 - 7.30pm
The Lowry has the perfect treat for all the family this summer with one of the most magical and spellbinding circus shows ever to grace the stage – Le Grand Cirque. A cast of 50 world-class artists from all over the globe including jugglers, acrobats and high-wire artists will perform a breathtaking and heart pounding spectacle that has stunned and amazed audiences all over the world. Le Grand Cirque arrives in Salford Quays following a sell-out tour of the USA where it received standing ovations at every performance. Described by critics as ‘the next generation of Cirque du Soleil’, Le Grand Cirque has played to more than 10 million people worldwide. Featuring artists from over fifteen countries including China, Russia and Monte Carlo Le Grand Cirque has beautiful costumes, dynamic lighting and some of the greatest international talent ever assembled on stage with music from some of the world’s most popular classical composers. Performance times: Wednesday & Thursday - 7.30pm, Friday - 5pm & 8.30pm, Saturday - 3pm & 7.30pm, Sunday - 2pm. (back to list)
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Potted Pirates at The Lowry
POTTED PIRATES (Lyric Theatre)
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Thursday 28th to Saturday 30th August 2008
After the hilarious success of Potted Potter (The Lowry, 2007), delightful double act Dan and Jeff return with this new compressed caper. In search of talking parrots and mysterious buried treasure, they're swapping wizards for walking the plank and trading Hogwarts for the high seas. On the way they'll be collecting pieces of eight by recounting everyone's favourite pirate legends, from Long John Silver to Jack Sparrow. Best known for their storytelling appearance on the good pirate ship Blue Peter, there may be a bit of a fuss about who gets to play Johnny Depp, and who draws the short straw to be lumbered with the supporting role of 'wooden leg'. The audience may well get drawn into resolving these disputes, but not in an enforced participation sort of way - this isn't panto after all, despite the cross dressing and bad jokes. Still, it will be enjoyed by all ages, even those who don't know their shipping forecast from their sea shanty. Performance times: Thursday - 7pm, Friday & Saturday - 3pm & 7pm. (back to list)