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Triple
Perrier Award nominee Adam
is one of Australia’s
most talented and widely respected
comedians. His unique style
of thoughtful and uplifting
comedy and rampant spontaneity
have won him rave reviews
and a legion of fans worldwide.
One of the hottest tickets
at the Edinburgh Fridge, his
credits also include Never
Mind the Buzzcocks and host
of Radio 4’s Four at
the Store.
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Starring
the much-loved stage and television
actress Felicity Kendal.
What is Mrs Warren’s
profession? Her daughter,
Vivie, has never really known
much about her mother. A prim
young woman, she has enjoyed
a comfortable upbringing,
a Cambridge education, a generous
monthly allowance and now
has ambitions to go into Law.
Is it conceivable that all
this privilege and respectability
has been financed from the
proceeds of the oldest profession?
How will Vivie react when
she finds out the awful truth
about her mother’s ill-gotten
gains? Shaw’s ultimate
test of a mother-daughter
relationship is one of his
most witty and provocative
plays. Written in 1894 but
banned from performance until
the racy 1920s, Mrs Warren’s
Profession lays bare the rampant
hypocrisy of Victorian society
and its constrained morals.
There
is a 2pm matinee on the Wednesday
and Saturday.
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As
soon as we leave our homes,
we are told what to do and
more often what not to do.
But these instructions are
not only physical; they have
emotional resonances which
go beyond the literal commands.
In his first work for his
own company since his appointment
as Artistic Director of Sydney
Dance Company, Rafael Bonachela
explores this duality and
how it affects us. He has
collaborated with contemporary
composer Ezio Bosso and designer
Alan Macdonald to develop
the work.
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Reginald
is one of the few performers
to have been nominated for
the Perrier Award in three
consecutive years. He has
performed around the world
and has appeared in some of
the UK’s most popular
primetime TV programmes including
8 Out Of 10 Cats, Never Mind
the Buzzcocks and QI. He is
a frequent guest on Have I
Got News For You and later
this year, Reginald will be
starring alongside Andy Hamilton
in It’s Only A Theory
for BBC4.
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Based
on author Eve Ensler’s
‘Vagina Interviews’
conducted with women from
all around the world, this
hilariously witty and moving
collection of tales gives
voice to a chorus of lusty,
outrageous, poignant, brave
and thoroughly human stories.
As sharp as Sex and the City
and as unmissable as Friends
– bring your mum, your
best friend, your sister or
even your granny – this
is the ultimate girls’
night out! Star cast to be
announced soon!
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Time
Out's new talent 2008 Michael
Twaits brings his latest show
– a theatrical cabaret
for the Heat generation. This
multimedia adventure through
the cult of celebrity leaves
the fame game stripped bare,
taking you on a dark excursion
into the fascination and fixation
with fame. Adoration. Idolisation.
Impersonation. When do you
cross the line from fan to
fanatic? And when does the
art end and the private life
begin? Suitable for ages 14+.
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Join
us for an evening of chilling
ghost stories by Charles Dickens
and M. R. James, introduced
by the intrepid Victorian
psychic investigator, Montagu
Furzan. A curious traveller
encounters a lonely, isolated
worker in a dark and dismal
railway cutting. The man appears
strangely troubled; is it
his isolation and the tedium
of his job that is playing
with his mind? Or is there
a presence haunting the gloom
around the danger light and
the black mouth of that oppressive
and forbidding tunnel?
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The
nation’s favourite impressionist,
Alistair McGowan (“The
Big Impression”), is
set to embark on his first,
solo, stand-up tour in ten
years. Alistair will take
to the road (and the rails)
this autumn with a brand new,
one-man show resurrecting
his legendary celebrity impressions
and introducing audiences
to a host of new never-before-heard
voices along the way –
nobody does it better! But
Alistair’s stand-up
is about much more than impersonation
– expect sharp observations,
poetry and romance, animals
and surrealism, love and anger,
wordplay and ‘greenery’
as well as footballers and
film stars. No make-up or
costume changes … just
one man, a microphone and
an amazing multitude of voices
– including most importantly,
his own.
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Featuring
youth dance companies from
across Greater Manchester
performing works inspired
by motifs created by Company
Chameleon and spiced with
a splash of their own choreographic
interpretation and dance style.
Celebrate the diverse talents
of local young people and
witness the dancers of the
future in this extra special
evening, presented by Dance
Initiative Greater Manchester
and The Lowry.
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This
new work by Ad Hoc Dance has
been choreographed in response
to creative writing - found,
gathered and/or authored.
The written word has been
woven into the choreography
to create an Ad Hoc Dance
work with a difference.
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On
a trip to Transylvania, a
group of schoolchildren and
their naïve teacher find
themselves trapped in a web
of mystery, danger and romance.
In this spooky and energetic
musical, they encounter Dracula,
his mother Wraith and his
assistant Ghengis; not to
mention other vampires and
zombies! Can the noble Nick
Necrophiliac, Father O’Stake,
Hannah and Gretel save the
day?
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Così
fan tutte is one of Mozart’s
most remarkable creations.
It all starts with a casual
bet that the fiancées
of two young men won’t
stay faithful for a minute
if put to the test. It sounds
harmless enough, but cruelty
is inherent in this game and
there are darker forces at
work. This story of trust
and deception, loyalty and
desire, resonates as strongly
today as it did in 1789, and
the score contains some of
Mozart’s most dazzlingly
beautiful music. Conductor
Andrew Parrott. Director Tim
Albery. Sung in English.
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New
Production. Massenet makes
a simply story of impossible
love intensely touching through
gorgeous melodies, rich orchestration
and a sure dramatic instinct.
Paul Nilon is Werther, a man
helplessly in love with a
woman already promised in
marriage to someone else.
In the role of Charlotte,
the object of his passion,
is Alice Coote, one of the
world’s greatest mezzo-sopranos.
Opera North’s Music
Director Richard Farnes conducts
a new production of one of
the supreme achievements of
French romantic opera. Conductor
Richard Farnes. Director Tom
Cairns. Sung in French with
English titles.
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This
vibrantly original opera follows
the fantastical adventures
of Mr Broucek as he travels
to worlds far beyond his imagination.
On the moon he encounters
strange, artistic creatures,
after which he is whisked
back in time, finding himself
unwittingly involved in a
15th century Czech battle.
Our hero is rather like an
operatic Mr Benn, although
his adventures seem to start
and end in a beer barrel.
Janácek’s glorious
music paints vivid pictures
of Mr Broucek’s travels,
conjuring unearthly extra-terrestrial
sounds, Puccini-like romantic
duets, and the stirring patriotism
of battle songs. Conductor
Martin André. Director
John Fulljames. Sung in English.
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Following
sell-out shows in 2008, Nunkie
Theatre Company return with
a critically acclaimed, atmospheric
retelling of two of the earliest
and greatest tales by the
master of the English ghost
story, M.R. James. In Canon
Alberic’s Scrap-book,
a young Cambridge antiquary
discovers the devil in the
details of an old book in
a medieval town in the French
Pyrenees. In The Mezzotint
a ghoulish revenge is enacted
within a work of art, before
the helpless eyes of a museum
curator in Oxford. Suitable
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From
playing at the International
Queen Convention to appearing
in a recent BBC documentary,
Ga Ga continue to prove why
they are so highly rated by
critics and audiences alike.
There are no wigs, no make-up
and definitely no false moustaches
but instead a host of massive
Queen songs played like they
were meant to be.
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Edgy,
acoustic singer-songwriter
Martyn Joseph has an enviable
high-energy connectivity with
his audience and he’s
never devoid of a touch of
wry, often topical humour.
He darts chameleon-like between
mighty and meek songs, railing
against the broken promise
playground of global leaders,
holding tight to anti-war
anthems, before disarming
for unexpectedly fragile love
songs. His most recent album
Evolved was Mojo`s Folk Album
of the Month on its release,
and when you hear him live,
you’ll understand why.
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Join
Ralph for a journey along
the musical path he has followed
for over four decades. Best
known for Streets of London,
his astute observations and
wry take on life shine through
his songs and anecdotes, winning
him the Ivor Novello Award
and BBC Lifetime Achievement
Award for his songwriting.
Described by Billy Connolly
as ‘Britain's best singer-songwriter’,
Ralph McTell’s rich
baritone voice and virtuoso
guitar playing make him one
of our most consummate entertainers.
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This
tale of mythical mayhem and
asinine antics is brought
to life using puppetry, storytelling
and original music. When King
Orik goes into the woods smiling
and comes out with the ears
of a donkey, he hides away
in his tower hoping that no
one will discover his secret.
But his wise and faithful
dog Scruffibus, cannot bear
to see his master upset and
realises that something must
be done! Suitable for ages
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Observational
comedy, droll storytelling
and fantasy collide to create
very funny sort-of-jokes,
amusingly articulated by arguably
the best comedian you've never
heard of. Unless you have
heard of him, in which case
you’re probably a member
of the growing gang of people
for whom Alun Cochrane is
'that comedian that's very
funny’. As seen on BBC2’s
Never Mind the Buzzcocks,
BBC 1’s Have I Got News
For You and Mock The Week
and Channel 4's 8 Out Of 10
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Life
explores the stages of human
life, expressing relevant
themes through exquisite dance,
original live music and spellbinding
narration. The classical Indian
dance style of Bharatanatyam,
with its dynamic movements,
exciting rhythms and traditional
techniques of expression,
will be combined with live
authentic Carnatic (South
Indian classical) music by
visiting artists from India.
Featuring new lyrics in Hindi,
with narration in English,
Life uses beautiful dance,
expressive storytelling and
stunning music to explore
the wider themes of spirituality,
meditation and the meaning
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After
sell-out success in 2007 Pam
Ann returns with her brand
new show. Tired of endless
queues at check-in, rude security
and your best Louis bag going
astray? Then prepare for a
truly first class service
as Pam Ann lands for a UK
Layover. This first class
act has sold out tours across
Europe and Canada and has
her first very own TV series
in Australia. It’s advisable
to book early unless you want
to be up the rear.
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Madeleine
Peyroux has spent 2009 making
a documentary and releasing
and touring her critically
acclaimed third album, Bare
Bones. This new album is both
an extension of her previous
work and a bold step into
previously unexplored psychological
terrain; creating a deeply
personal piece of work that
gives listeners a window into
her fascinating life story
- moving from the US to Paris
as a child, dropping out of
high school to busk on the
streets, and rising up to
critical acclaim and commercial
success.
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The
classic story of One Flew
Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
is injected with a large dose
of Hip Hop energy by Bounce.
This exciting company is known
for creating high energy,
imaginative street-dance theatre,
enjoying hit runs at both
Sadler’s Wells and the
Roundhouse. In the confines
of a psychiatric hospital,
breakdance becomes a way of
expressing freedom and rebelling
against the iron rule of Nurse
Ratched, who happens to be
a ballet fan. Based on the
play by Dale Wasserman and
the novel by Ken Kesey, the
show features a fantastic
soundtrack including hits
from Missy Elliot, Dizzie
Rascal, Gotan Project, David
Holmes and Cypress Hill. Inventive
set design, bungee-jumping
breakdancers, film and choreography
combine to produce a fast-paced
show that is at times funny,
at times moving, and always
packed to the rafters with
high-octane dance moves. Suitable
for ages 14+. Contains violence
and scenes of an adult nature.
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Solo
artist and ex-Genesis member
Steve Hackett has earned a
reputation as an immensely
talented and innovative rock
musician. His extraordinary
versatility in both his guitar
playing and composing, involving
influences from many genres
of music, has led to his working
with renowned musicians such
as Paul Carrick, Bonnie Tyler
and Brian May. Join Steve
and his full electric band
for a special evening as he
weaves together his Genesis
days right through to the
present with his exceptionally
unique and distinctive rock
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We
bring together two Manchester
United legends to talk about
their times at the club and
their views on the current
team and season. With another
Premiership in the bag, a
Champions League final place
(this went to print before
the result of the final) the
Manchester United fans discuss
the players and current team,
comparing them to those of
years gone by. There will
be an opportunity for questions
from the audience and also
paid signed memorabilia from
the lads.
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The
RSC return with a critically
acclaimed and blisteringly
topical play by Roy Williams,
one of the UK’s most
exciting playwrights. Before
they depart for active service,
two young soldiers make the
most of a drunken night out
with friends in an English
market town. Their bravado
is soon crushed by their tour
of duty and the civilian life
they return to is now as alien
to them as the desert they
left behind. Recently reworked
to acknowledge the shifting
mood of a country now witnessing
the withdrawal of troops from
Iraq, this timely and explosive
play examines the aftermath
of a war whose conflicts rage
far beyond the battleground.
Written by award-winning playwright
Roy Williams, whose recent
work includes Angel Face and
Sing Yer Heart Out For The
Lads (National Theatre, London),
Days of Significance is directed
by Maria Aberg, whose other
credits include State of Emergency
(Gate Theatre, London), Crime
and Punishment (National Theatre)
and Alaska (Royal Court, London).
Contains strong language,
violence and some scenes of
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Officially
60,000 Polish people have
come to Britain to seek work
since 2004. Two British lads,
Dan and Mark, reversed the
trend to get work in Warsaw;
this is their story. This
unique comedy about a 2000-mile
adventure from the UK to Poland
follows the journey thousands
of Polish people have made
over the last 70 years. This
is the story of two nations
who have fought together,
worked together and now live
together, and what it means
to be an immigrant. Supported
by Arts Council, England.
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The
spectacular stage musical
of the classic 1954 movie
starring Bing Crosby makes
its North West debut at The
Lowry for the holiday period
2009 with a spectacular all-star
cast. Aled Jones, singer,
actor, radio and TV presenter
brings his effervescent charm
and talent to the role of
Bob Wallace. He is joined
by international dance star
of stage and screen Adam
Cooper (Matthew Bourne’s
Swan Lake, Billy Elliot the
movie and principal at the
Royal Ballet) who plays Phil
Davis, the other half of the
song and dance duo. They are
joined by Suzanne Shaw
(2008 Dancing on Ice Champion
and member of the pop group
Hear’Say) as one of
our leading ladies, Judy Haynes
and West End star Rachel
Stanley plays Betty Haynes.
Rachel has wowed audiences
with her appearances in White
Christmas (2007 & 2008),
Grace Farrell in the No 1
Tour of Annie, Truly Scrumptious
in No 1 tour of Chitty Chitty
Bang Bang and Velma Kelly
in the West End production
of Chicago. Tony Award-winning
actor Roy Dotrice (OBE)
takes the role of General
Waverly bringing with him
a prolific career on stage
and screen and finally to
round of this impressive troupe
Louise Plowright plays
Martha Watson. Louise is best
known for her leading role
of Donna in the West End hit
Mamma Mia! White Christmas
was first brought to the UK
stage in 2006 by the producers
of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,
and appeared at the Plymouth
Theatre Royal and The Mayflower
Theatre Southampton. In 2007
it broke box office records
at the Edinburgh Playhouse
and Wales Millennium Centre.
Brimming with classic Irving
Berlin hits like Let It Snow,
Happy Holiday, Sisters and
of course the unforgettable
title song White Christmas,
it tells the story of two
buddies putting on a show
in a magical Vermont inn,
and finding their perfect
mates in the process. A multi-million
pound production which has
won local and national acclaim,
this delightful musical is
as fresh and rare as newly
fallen snow. With an ensemble
of over 30 and a dynamic 17-piece
orchestra, this spectacular
musical is full of tap dancing,
laughter and some of the greatest
songs ever written. Irving
Berlin’s White Christmas
promises to be a merry and
bright theatrical experience
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Lonely,
well-endowed, white Canadian
male, with dreamy hazel eyes,
6ft. 4”, 40+, now living
in London. Many interests
include, sports, cheese, hearing
laughter and prompting encores.
Seeks free thinking, slim
audience, with nice legs,
18-75, must be willing to
go to The Lowry Theatre to
watch Canadian comedian Stewart
Francis. Could lead to sore
cheeks. Non-smokers only.
Certainly a treat for all
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Christina
and Augustus are the unearthly
proprietors of an absurd gothic
eatery. They guide the audience
through the macabre tale of
a business mogul and his fateful
quest for an heir; serving
up his just deserts. An original
devising by Hocus Pocus Theatre
company, Nightmare Café
is a theatrical feast of dark
comedy, grotesque burlesque,
vaudeville, music, song and
dance.
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