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What’s on at The Met
September - December 2018
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Although not quite ready to say farewell to summer’s
gorgeous evenings, The Met’s autumn and winter season
takes shape assuming darker, colder nights. As the days
shorten, join us for some magical music and theatre to
fuel you through the colder months.
Our recently renovated Victorian arts centre in Bury is one
of the country’s finest venues for intimate, high-quality
productions. This season we’re thrilled to welcome some
Core programme and major capital funders Principal sponsor great music and theatre, including names new to our
programme and established greats.
Regulars will recognise must-see returning musicians
including Ruby Turner, Martin Stephenson, Dervish and
Andy Fairweather Low, the latter making a rare outing with
full brass section. If you seek the new and exciting, pay
December brings Lily and the Christmas Snow Bear,
attention to Elles Bailey, Jack Rutter and Chatham County
another heart-warming family treat from the people behind
Core programme and major capital funders Line. Brilliant performers with new albums include The
2017’s hit Santa’s Little Helper. Seasonal music includes
James Taylor Quartet, John Smith, Jim Moray and The
shows from Thea Gilmore, Calan and St Agnes Fountain.
Rheingans Sisters.
We are committed to improving our communities, and
The Met’s intimate spaces are fantastic for innovative
Capital project supporters so our event programme is presented alongside projects
theatre. This season we have Perfect, a moving story
The Hobson Charity to attract new audiences who will benefit from quality,
of a brother and sister by the fantastic Tessa Bide.
HE MANCHESTER
The John S Cohen Foundation diverse and inspiring arts.
GUARDIAN SOCIETY
CHARITABLE TRUST
Awards 4 All
Halloween sees The Haunting of Blair Manor, and further
provocation is on hand from In The Gut. Many of these events have been on sale for some time.
BRIS
To make sure you have access to the best seats consider
With thanks to Walker Morris LLP
becoming a supporter. You will enjoy previews and special
events and help The Met to keep growing.
Learning programme supporters Learning programme partners
Sport England ALFA Education Our annual festival Head for the Hills promises a rich
WO Street Charitable Foundation Bury Blind Society weekend of music and arts in Ramsbottom; see you there
Children in Need Greater Manchester Youth Network for our eighth year. Otherwise, book yourself in for some
Baily Thomas Twinkleboost amazing, intimate and thrilling evenings of music and
Bridging the Gap Unity House theatre here at The Met.
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Thanks to our patrons
Joe Swift Clerk to the Trustees
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Mark Potter Registered charity No: 701879.
Tony Walsh
Ian Warburton Front cover: Stacey Kent (Sun 4 Nov)
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A CELEBRATION OF BURY’S OWN FOOD, DRINK AND MUSIC SCENES…
HOMEGROWN2018
THE RETURN OF BURY BEER FESTIVAL
FRI 9 & SAT 10 NOVEMBER 2018 AT THE MET
THE LONG-AWAITED RETURN OF BURY’S BIGGEST AND
BEST BEER FESTIVAL FEATURING BARS FROM THE TOWN’S
SIX BRILLIANT BREWERIES: BREWSMITH BRIGHTSIDE
DEEPLY VALE IRWELL WORKS RAMMY CRAFT SILVER
STREET BREWING CO PLUS GUEST BEERS & BREWERS
FROM NEAR AND FAR. FEATURING OVER 100 BEERS
FROM CASK, KEG, BOTTLE AND CAN. PLUS DISCOVER
THE STUDIO GIN PALACE FROM THE LOVELY PEOPLE
AT KWOFF AND MEET THE DISTILLERS OF SOME OF THE
REGION’S MOST POPULAR NEW GINS. ENJOY A WEEKEND
PACKED WITH LIVE MUSIC FROM UP & COMING LOCAL
TALENT (AS WELL AS SOME MORE ESTABLISHED NAMES)
AND SAMPLE FOOD FROM SOME OF THE AREA’S TASTIEST
RESTAURANTS AND FOOD STALLS. THE BIGGEST BURY
BEER FESTIVAL YET: A CELEBRATION OF BEERMUSICLIFE.
ADVANCE TICKETS FROM £4 ON SALE AT THE MET
TICKET OFFICE OR THEMET.ORG.UK 0161 761 2216
SESSIONS FROM 5PM FRIDAY / MIDDAY SATURDAY / 6PM SATURDAY TIL LATE
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Family shows £1 babe-in-arms tickets available
for children too tiny to sit alone.
The Blue Bird
Lightbox Theatre in association with Theatre 503
Sat 3 Nov 12 noon & 2.30pm - £9 adults / £7 children
& concessions. Suitable for ages 4-11 years
One wintery evening Tyltyl wakes to find a fairy in his
bedroom. She tells him he must find the bluebird that
Perfect
makes people happy. And he must do so before morning.
The Flash Bang Show
Tyltyl doesn’t know about bluebirds or where he might find
one, but joined by his faithful pets the search begins...
Perfect The Flash Bang Show The Blue Bird
A visually charming and magical show based on Maurice
Maeterlinck’s classic fairy-tale.
Tessa Bide Productions Part of Manchester Science Festival
Sat 6 Oct 3pm - £6 Sat 20 Oct 4pm - £5
Suitable for ages 5+ Suitable for ages 5+
A young boy waits for the birth of his new baby sister...it’s It’s going off in a big way. Doing exactly what it says
nearly time, she’s nearly here. on the (exploding syrup) tin, come and be blasted with
colourful explosions and chemical reactions. Witness the
Perfect tells the touching story of a boy meeting his
spectacle everything from rapid colour changes to clock
disabled sister for the first time, with puppetry, music,
reactions, gun cotton, sellotape bombs, indoor fireworks,
animation and physical theatre from the award-winning
hydrogen rockets, water fires and phosphorus globes.
Tessa Bide. A retelling of the book by Nicola Davies and
Cathy Fisher, this is a remarkable story of anticipation, Part of Manchester Science Festival, 18–28 October. Visit
disappointment, love and the power of nature in all our manchestersciencefestival.com for more info.
lives.
Songs Across The Pond Spark the Goblin Wizard
Thu 20 - Mon 24 Dec
Songs Across The Pond Spark the Goblin Wizard Children from £9.50 / Adults from £11.50
With David Gibb and Brady Rymer Thu 25 Oct 1.30pm - £6 Lily loves to play in the snow – so she sets off to explore.
But when she discovers a trail of soft little footprints, she
Wed 24 Oct 11am - £6 Suitable for ages 5+
finds a baby snow bear.
Suitable for ages 3+ Something terrible is happening in the enchanted forest.
Can Spark the Goblin Wizard’s spells stop the strange new Will Lily return the little snow bear to his mummy in time
A brilliant new show featuring engaging and tuneful songs
power threatening the woods? for Christmas, or will the cheeky hunters find him first?
that the whole family can enjoy; some of the best family
music that the USA and UK have to offer. With lyrics, laughs and lots of joining in, poet Dommy B Following their success with Santa’s Little Helper in
needs your help to save the day! 2017, Little Blue Monster return to The Met with another
David Gibb is one of the UK’s most popular family
songwriter. Songs Across The Pond sees him team up Dommy B returns to The Met following his popular
Timetable of performances heartwarming family Christmas treat.
with three-time Grammy nominee (best children’s album) appearance with Aaaaaaaaaaaaagh! Dinosaurs! In the Thu 20 Dec 2pm 7pm Lily and the Christmas Snow Bear is brought to life with
Brady Rymer from the USA. spring. Fri 21 Dec 11am 2pm exquisite puppets, enchanting music and a magical snowy
Sat 22 Dec 11am 2pm setting.
With plenty of chances to join in and singalong, this is a
show that will have the whole family up and dancing in no Sun 23 Dec 11am 2pm Teachers contact The Met on 0161 761 2216 for details of our special
time! Mon 24 Dec 11am 2pm school performances and prices.
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Theatre
Don’t Panic! Brassed Off
The Dad’s Army Show Presented by PADOS Theatre Group
Thu 20 Sep 7.30pm - £15 / £12 conc Tue 9 – Sat 13 Oct 7.30pm
A variety tribute show in the style of Dad’s Army. All your £11 on Tue 9 / £14 all other performances
favourite characters are here along with the show’s very Grimley Colliery is set to close. It means 1200 job losses, a dying
own musical maestro who provides stirring renditions of town and the loss of its brass band. But under the leadership of
wartime favourites on the old Joanna. Add in audience Danny, coughing with coal-dusted lungs, the band is somehow
interaction, magic and human puppetry and Don’t Panic transformed into British champions with local lass Gloria whipping
guarantees hilarity from its quick-witted cast. up the money needed to get them to the Albert Hall.
Featuring the wonderful Whitworth Vale and Healey brass band, live
on stage. This stage version of the classic British film drama will
have you in laughter and tears from the off. Brassed Off
One Man Bond
Every Bond film in 60 minutes
Thunderstruck
Don’t Panic
Wed 17 Oct 8pm - £10 / £8 conc
One Man Bond is a whirlwind tour of every cinematic adventure of the world’s
favourite secret agent. Written and performed by Brian Gorman, take a journey
Thunderstruck from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig - and on the way meet over two hundred of
RiRi’s Dance Academy your favourite characters, including M, Moneypenny, Q, Dr No, Goldfinger, Blofeld,
Sun 23 Sep 3pm & 7pm - £12 / £10 concession Mr Big, Scaramanga, Jaws, and Raul Silva.
Thunderstruck is a captivating and immersive show
that re-tells the traditional Indian stories of Navaratri
and Diwali. Poetic text, dance, drama and visual arts
combine with dynamic sound design and digital projection,
creating a new way of looking at these ancient epics. Go One Man Bond
on a spellbinding journey full of intimate moments and
emotions.
This Might Hurt
by John Godber
Presented by Reform Theatre Co / Harrogate
Theatre
Thu 18 Oct 8pm - £10
Thunderstuck This Might Hurt is a hilarious and heart-breaking look
at the NHS, investigating what we deserve and what we
ting the two epic stories of Navaratri & Diwali, actually receive. Told in a bold physical theatre style and
with breath-taking grit and honesty, John Godber’s take on
Jesus
a truly Christ Superstar
captivating and immersive experience. our health service is both tender and true.
Presented by Whitefield AODS Reform Theatre Company, whose production of Jim
Wed 3 - Sat 6 Oct 7.30pm - £15 Cartwight’s Two was a huge success at The Met in May,
Telling the story of the last week of Christ’s life, Jesus Christ Superstar explores the struggles between Jesus, Judas, return with another hilarious northern classic.
Mary Magdalene and the disciples. The show contains a wealth of hit songs including I Don’t Know How to Love Him,
Gethsemane and the iconic number Superstar.
An amateur production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera, by arrangement with the Really Useful This Might Hurt
Group Ltd.
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Theatre
The Haunting of Blaine Manor
Declaration A classic ghost story for Halloween, written and directed by
Art With Heart Joe O’Byrne
Wed 24 Oct 7.30pm - £8 Wed 31 Oct 8pm - £10
Instinctive, curious, bold and bouncy; Sarah is a mighty Renowned American parapsychologist Doctor Roy Earle, famous for
proud square peg, which wouldn’t be such a problem if the discrediting hauntings and exposing fake mediums, is invited to attend
hole wasn’t so damn round. a seance in Blaine Manor, said to be the most haunted building in
Sarah grew up feeling different. Her childhood doctor England.
thought it was sugar. Her current doctor thinks its ADHD. However, Earle’s arrival awakes something horrific within the manor’s
Sarah still feels different, so what will a label do? walls. As a raging storm closes off him and his companions from the
outside world, they find that what is waiting within the manor is not
With autobiographical comedy, storytelling and
nearly as horrific as what has entered with them.
conversations with audiences, Art with Heart take you on
vibrant and daring adventure. The Haunting of Blaine Manor
Declaration
Ventoux
2Magpies Theatre
Tue 6 Nov 8pm - £12
Ventoux is the most fearsome mountain
In The Gut encountered on the Tour de France.
Les Femmes Ridicule
Thu 25 Oct 7.30pm & Fri 26 Oct 11am - £8 It is also the story of Lance Armstrong and Marco
Pantani – whose drug-fuelled race there in 2000
A riotous comedy that airs fears about pregnancy, birthing and parenthood from was the greatest cycling had ever seen. Ventoux
the hilarious Les Femmes Ridicule. charts the parallel lives of these champions who
Part cookery show, gameshow, character comedy and nightmare, In The Gut overcame great adversity in tandem, and the
features dancing sperm, audience challenges, catchy music, grotesque imagery mountain that cast them in opposing directions.
and moments of poignant pathos. Don’t miss this ridiculous show for men and Join 2Magpies as they restage the race using
women with a sense of mischief. breath-taking video accompaniment and a pair of
road bikes, asking the question – how far will we go
Relaxed performance to succeed?
Friday 26 October 11am: Enjoy In The Gut in a more relaxed setting suitable Ventoux
for parents with children aged under 1 year.
In The Gut
It’s the Wrong Way to Tickle Mary Shakespeare Schools Festival
A new comedy drama by MaD Theatre Company Wed 21 Nov 7pm
Tue 30 Oct 7.30pm - £12 / £10 concession £9.75 / £7.75 conc / Group discounts available
It’s the time of the Suffragettes and the first World War. In the local Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s
boozer, randy soldiers are trying to get the ladies into bed. Meanwhile in largest youth drama festival at The Met. Join us for an exhilarating
the munitions factory, the factory girls pilfer explosives for suffragettes evening, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare
to use in their campaigns. productions by local schools. See Shakespeare’s timeless stories
brought to life like never before and support young people from your
It’s The Wrong Way To Tickle Mary is an irreverent and heart-warming community as they take to the stage. Tickets on sale September 10.
look at what life was (probably) like in Manchester a hundred years ago
and if life has changed for the better, or at all.
It’s the Wrong Way to Tickle Mary Shakespeare Schools Festival
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Theatre Poetry
Two Little Ducks
Hancock and Co: one man, many Thu 8 Nov 7.30pm - £10
voices Matt Abbott presents a personal and political spoken word show exploring the chaos
Celebrating sixty years of Hancock’s Half Hour behind Brexit.
Thu 22 Nov 7.30pm - £16.50 / £14.50 conc With poetic storytelling and linguistic flair, he attempts to dismiss many of the sweeping
Following James Hurn’s sell out visit to The Met in Two Little Ducks
generalisations of ‘Brexiteers’, whilst at the same time exposing the harsh realities of the
2017, he is back with his popular one-man, many voices, Calais Jungle - a refugee camp just 22 miles from Dover.
celebration of radio comedy classic Hancock’s Half Hour. A fiercely relevant exploration of identity, prejudice and class.
Performed in the style of a radio performance, the show
includes one classic episode of Hancock’s Half Hour, and
two episodes he has written himself in the same style with
Hancock and Co: one man, many voices
James voicing the entire cast. Comedy
Me, You and George Clooney
A comedy by MaD Theatre Company
Thu 13 Dec 7.30pm - £12 / £10 conc
First Thursday Comedy Club
Nellie spends all day watching daytime TV. One day her An evening of top quality comedy on the first Thursday of every month.
care-worker Nigel arranges for her to appear on a phone-in
on This Morning to help cure her phobia of lifts. If it works, Thu 6 Sep 8.30pm
she can finally go to the doctors whose surgery is on the £10 advance / £12 door
thirteenth floor - but more importantly, she may just save
Nigel’s life. For our thirteenth birthday show we’ve invited our very favourite acts: Seymour Mace (our
comedy booker’s personal favourite); Mick Ferry voted best UK stand-up; and Rachael
Me, You and George Clooney is a heart-warming comedy Fairburn Funny Woman of the Year finalist.
about gossip, friendship and family - and Mr Clooney Ninia Benjamin
Me, You and George Clooney makes an appearance too! Thu 4 Oct 8.30pm
£10 advance / £12 door
Starring Mock The Week’s Ninia Benjamin; Australian Pam Ford; Rob Mulholland (all 6’ 7”
of him); and Doctor Kiran Marjana – a practising GP proves that laughter really is the best
medicine.
Poetry Arthur Smith
Thu 1 Nov 8.30pm
£10 advance / £12 door
Featuring the night mayor of Balham himself, Arthur Smith; character act Troy Hawke;
Stephen James Smith Bren “Happy Days” Riley; and local comedy hero Red Redmond.
Thu 11 Oct 8pm - £12 Thu 6 Dec 8.30pm
Stephen James Smith is a Dublin poet and playwright central to the £10 advance / £12 door
rise of the Irish spoken word scene. His poetry videos have amassed
over 1 million views online, including My Ireland, commissioned by St. Christmas special, with: BBC Now Show legend Mitch Benn; Britain’s Got Talent Finalist
Mitch Benn
Patrick’s Festival. His debut collection, Fear Not, is published by Arlen. Danny Posthill; and Bobby Murdock, the pride of Warrington.
Support comes from Dublin singer-songwriter Enda Reilly.
First Thursday Comedy Club season package
If you’re planning on coming to our First Thursday Comedy Club every month, why not take advantage of our
season package? See all four clubs for just £32.
Stephen James Smith
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The Bad Man Clan Ruby Turner *SOLD OUT*
Blues - Sat 1 Sept 8pm - £14 standing / £16 seated Rock & Pop - Fri 21 Sep 8pm - £22
The Bad Man Clan are a five-piece electric blues band, playing original One of the greatest voices the UK has ever produced, Ruby Turner can
and cover material. Led by guitarist Tom Attah, the band also features Mat breathe life into any song whether it be a passionate ballad or a soulful
Walklate on harmonica. Taking the music from the past and carrying it into groove. She is a former member of Boy George’s Culture Club and a regular
the future, The Bad Man Clan has stories to tell and songs to play. This is with Jools Holland’s Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.
dance music, this is strong music, and this is the living, electric blues.
Tom Attah of The Bad Man Clan Ruby Turner
Daphne’s Flight
Ian McNabb of The Icicle Works Folk - Sat 22 Sep 8pm - £19
Daphne’s Flight are Helen Watson, Melanie Harrold, Julie Matthews, Chris
Rock and pop - Fri 7 Sep 8pm - £14
While and Christine Collister. They are all contemporary songwriters who
One of the great singer-songwriters to emerge from the 80s cross a huge range of topics and genres, blending folk, blues, jazz and pop
Liverpool music scene, founder and lead singer with the chart whilst also dipping into new and vibrant arrangements of classic covers such
toppers The Icicle Works, famous for top forty hits Love Is A as the Beach Boy’s God Only Knows and Elvis Costello’s Shipbuilding. They
Wonderful Colour and Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly), Ian are back with a new live album and another opportunity to see their dynamic
Daphne’s Flight
McNabb has gone on to enjoy a critically-acclaimed solo show. A Mr Kite Benefit. Proceeds from this event will go to charity.
career. The Mercury Music Prize nominated artist continues
to write stunning songs with warmth, humour, cynicism and The John Verity Band
grandeur. Blues - Thu 27 Sep 8pm - £15 / £12 conc
Ian McNabb Best known as frontman of British rock legends Argent, John Verity has been
packing venues with his powerful, soulful music for over forty years. For
this visit to The Met he will be joined by bassist Roger Inniss and innovative
Chuck Prophet and Stephanie Finch young drummer Liam James Gray.
Special guest Jesse Malin
Rock & Pop - Wed 19 Sep 8pm - £18 The John Verity Band
Roots-rocker Chuck Prophet teams up with his Mission Express partner
Stephanie Finch for this intimate stripped-back show playing songs not heard
in many years. Joining them is Jesse Malin whose career has blurred life as a
singer-songwriter with that of a punk rocker. Dervish
Chuck Prophet and Stephanie Finch A Mr Kite Benefit. Proceeds from this event will go to charity. Folk - Fri 28 Sep 8pm - £15
With a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s
Bridget St. John finest traditional musicians, Dervish have been
Folk - Thu 20 Sep 8pm - £15 bringing traditional Irish music to the world for
Part of the wave of ’60s British folk-rock that brought us Fairport Convention, more than twenty-five years. Renowned for their live
John Martyn and Nick Drake, Bridget St. John is best known today for the performances, they match dazzling sets of tunes
three remarkable albums she recorded for John Peel’s Dandelion Records. with stunning interpretations of traditional songs.
Now resident in New York, she returns to the UK with classic songs and her “The most compelling, most soulful Irish traditional
latest material. folk band playing today.” - News Journal
Bridget St. John Dervish
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The Rheingans Sisters Chatham County Line
Folk - Sat 29 Sep 8pm - £14 advance / £16 door Special guest Nathan Bell
Sisters Rowan and Anna Rheingans make bold, playful and innovative Americana - Wed 17 Oct 8pm - £17
contemporary music anchored in the folk tradition. Multiple BBC Folk Awards North Carolina’s Chatham County Line craft top-notch, original modern
nominees, they come to The Met with songs from their new album Bright acoustic music that draws upon American roots forefathers like bluegrass
Field. inventor Bill Monroe and folk innovator John Hartford. Joining them is singer-
“…an exceptional record” - fRoots songwriter Nathan Bell.
The Rheingans Sisters Chatham County Line
A Mr Kite Benefit. Proceeds from this event will go to charity.
Wishbone Ash
Elles Bailey Rock & Pop - Fri 19 Oct 8.30pm - £20 advance / £22.50 door
With millions of albums sold, Wishbone Ash’s iconic twin-guitar sound has
Blues - Wed 3 Oct 7.30pm - £10
produced classic tracks such as The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword
Elles Bailey’s music weaves together rootsy blues, country and Blowin’ Free. Discover for yourself why they remain one of the most
and soulful rock. Recently nominated for the UK Blues enduring and popular bands in British rock. Combining the old songs with the
Awards in four different categories, she comes to The Met new, they’re just as fresh and in demand after an amazing one year short of
with songs from her debut album Wildfire. fifty on the road!
Wishbone Ash
“Smoky Blues that fizzles with Pop Appeal” - Songwriting
Magazine
The Stumble
Blues - Sat 20 Oct 8.30pm - £13
Elles Bailey Known for their blistering blues, soul and old school R&B, The Stumble have
been wowing audiences for over twenty years. On this visit to The Met they
will perform songs from their new album alongside classic covers of Howling
Jack Rutter and Greg Russell Wolf, B.B. King, Ike Turner and Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. Expect raw
Folk - Fri 5 Oct 7.30pm - £12 power, emotion, joyous melodies, heart-breaking blues and a guaranteed
We’re thrilled to welcome Jack Rutter and Greg Russell, two of the UK The Stumble good time from a band on the crest of a wave.
folk scene’s most exciting young performers, to The Met for this double
headline show. Jack Rutter is a highly respected singer, guitarist and multi-
instrumentalist. Winner of the Radio 2 Young Folk Award and Horizon Award,
Greg Russell has previously been seen at The Met as part of The Transports Andy Fairweather Low &
Jack Rutter and Greg Russell and Shake the Chains.
the Low Riders
Plus the Hi Riders Special Soul Review
CoCo and the Butterfields Rock & Pop - Thu 25 Oct 8.30pm - £25
Rock & Pop - Sat 13 Oct 8pm - £14
Andy Fairweather Low first came to prominence with sixties
CoCo and the Butterfields are a Canterbury based band whose highly- legends Amen Corner, making hits like Bend Me Shape Me and
infectious songs combine folk, pop, hip-hop, country, rock and blues. If Paradise is Half As Nice. For this visit to The Met, Andy’s
Low Riders are joined by the Hi Riders Special Soul Review,
“...managed the almost impossible task of creating a sound that is almost
featuring an extended brass section and Hammond organ.
entirely unique...” - Dan Lucas, Record Producer
CoCo and the Butterfields Andy Fairweather Low
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Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri Luke Daniels
Rock & Pop - Fri 26 Oct 8pm - £19 Folk - Sat 3 Nov 7pm - £12
An acoustic journey of songs and stories with singer Kiki Dee and guitarist With a beguiling blend of heartfelt lyrics and instrumental virtuosity, Luke
Carmelo Luggeri. The evening will include songs by artists such as Kate Bush Daniels breathes new life into traditional music. Expect haunting vocals,
and Frank Sinatra and of course Kiki’s own hits Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, I tunes and songs, endearing anecdotes and instrumental performances of the
Got The Music In Me and the stunning Amoureuse. highest quality led by a unique musical voice and imagination.
Luke Daniels
Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri
Stacey Kent
John Smith Jazz - Sun 4 Nov 7.30pm - £18
Stacey Kent is a jazz singer in the mould of the greatest, with a
Folk - Thu 1 Nov 8pm - £15
legion of fans worldwide, a host of honours and awards including a
One of the UK’s finest guitarists and singer-songwriters, John Grammy nomination, and a series of Gold, Double-Gold and Platinum-
Smith’s intimate take on love, loss or even a mythic murder selling albums that have reached No. 1 chart positions. She returns
ballad, combined with his innovative guitar work, have won to The Met with music from her latest album I Know I Dream.
him a loyal following.
Stacey Kent
“The future of folk music” - John Renbourn
Support comes from American singer-songwriter Courtney Larkins
Hartman. Rock & Pop - Wed 14 Nov 8pm - £10 - Standing event
Indie-rock four-piece Larkins made a huge impact at our Head for the Hills
John Smith
festival in 2017. Since then the band have been refining and maturing their
sound, as shown off in their funky new single Something Beautiful. The
Martin Stephenson and The Daintees Manchester Evening News called Larkins “Manchester’s next arena act”. Don’t
Gladsome, Humour and Blue: 30th anniversary tour Larkins
miss this chance to see them in the intimate setting of The Met.
Rock & Pop - Fri 2 Nov 8pm - £18
April 1988 saw Martin Stephenson and The Dainties release their acclaimed Bootleg Blondie
and popular album Gladsome, Humour and Blue. Now thirty years later the Rock & Pop - Thu 15 Nov 8pm - £17
band have returned to the studio to re-record the album, bringing a new-found Bootleg Blondie is the official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band and the
maturity to their classic songs. Don’t miss this celebration of a milestone in only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGBs in New York City before its
Martin Stephenson British music. demise in 2006.
Bootleg Blondie
Mostly Autumn
Rock & Pop - Sat 3 Nov 8.30pm - £17
Chris Wood
Counted amongst the 100 best progressive rock bands of all time, Mostly Folk - Fri 16 Nov 8pm - £14
Autumn’s musical palette is diverse, drawing on influences from the golden
Multi-award-winner Chris Wood is one of England’s most vivid and arresting
age of rock but with a unique sound that looks toward the future. On this visit
songwriters. His most recent album So Much to Defend has received
to The Met they showcase songs from their latest album Sight of Day.
widespread acclaim and includes reflections on minor league football, empty
nest syndrome, learning to swim, and Cook-in Sauce.
Mostly Autumn Chris Wood
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Rock & Pop - Sat 17 Nov 8pm - £12 advance / £14 door Dreadzone
Hayseed Dixie front-man John Wheeler returns to The Met with a new show
Rock & Pop - Sat 24 Nov 8pm - £20
featuring humorous, irreverent, sardonic and absurd songs and stories from
his eighteen years on the road. John’s electric guitar is joined by percussion Dreadzone have been refining their unique sound since 1993.
from Pete Robbins. Come drink a few beers with them and rock your face off. Their new album Dread Times digs deep into the band’s dub
and reggae roots whilst still keeping the beats fresh and the
textures electronic. Going strong after 25 years, Dreadzone are
John Wheeler and Pete Robbins
still one of the best live bands around.
Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff
The Custodian Tour 2018
Rock & Pop - Thu 22 Nov 8pm - £14 advance / £17 door Dreadzone
Enjoy an evening with Miles Hunt, who will be performing solo acoustic
versions of many of the best-loved songs from The Wonder Stuff back
catalogue. Miles will also be reading excerpts from his three acclaimed Dan Patlansky
books The Wonder Stuff Diaries. Blues - Sun 25 Nov 8pm - £17.50 standing / £20 seated
Miles Hunt In only a little over a decade, singer-songwriter and guitarist Dan Patlansky
has become one of the busiest and most respected blues artists to ever
come out of South Africa. On this his first visit to The Met, he is joined by
special guests Hightown Parade.
James Taylor Quartet
Jazz - Fri 23 Nov 8pm - £20 Dan Patlansky
For a quarter of a century the James Taylor Quartet have
set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. Blazin’ Fiddles
Known for their unrivalled live performances, they jam out Folk - Thu 29 Nov 8pm - £15
with sly rhythms and cool melodies on favourites like Blow Blazin’ Fiddles are one of the world’s most prolific fiddle groups. Celebrating
Up, Green Onions, Time is Tight, JTQ Theme and of course, the their 20th year in 2018 – and with the recent release of their ninth album The
inimitable, Starsky and Hutch. Key – they capture the excitement, passion and sensitivity of Scottish music,
delivering a musically intoxicating evening for all.
James Taylor Quartet Blazin’ Fiddles
Andy White Eddie and The Hotrods
Folk - Sat 24 Nov 7pm - £12 Rock & Pop - Fri 30 Nov 8pm - £16
Andy White’s latest album The Guilty and the Innocent sees the Belfast Eddie and The Hot Rods are counted amongst the founding fathers of punk,
singer-songwriter writing about Trump, Grenfell, Jeremy Corbyn, refugees but unlike many of their contemporaries their music has never dated or
and the Manchester Arena bombing. Agree with it or not, it’s a powerful piece gone out of style. They come to The Met with classic songs like Teenage
of work. “One of the finest songwriters of his generation” - Dave Haslam, R2 Depression, Quit This Town, Life On The Line and Gloria, alongside brand new
Magazine material.
Andy White Eddie and The Hotrods
20 21Nearly Dan Them Heavy People A tribute to Kate Bush
The spirit and sound of Steely Dan Rock & Pop - Fri 7 Dec 8pm - Derby Hall - £13.50 adv / £15 door
Rock & Pop - Sat 1 Dec 8pm - £16 adv / £18 door / Standing event If you love Kate Bush and her music then you won’t want to miss this
Tribute band Nearly Dan play all your Steely Dan favourites in a two hour-plus fantastic tribute show. Singer Nadine Turner has spent years perfecting her
show. Featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the impersonation and performs note-perfect recreations of Kate’s iconic songs.
super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam, Aja and Gaucho, and also Backed by a band of seasoned professionals who strive for authenticity, this
Them Heavy People
featuring Donald Fagen’s classic solo masterpiece The Nightfly. is the closest reproduction possible of a Kate Bush show.
Nearly Dan
St Agnes Fountain Thea Gilmore Christmas Party Tour
Folk - Tue 4 Dec 8pm - £18 Rock & Pop - Sat 8 Dec 8pm - £17.50
An evening of sparkling musicianship, humour and heartful renditions of Thea Gilmore makes music of extraordinary beauty, rare honesty
your favourite Christmas tunes. Featuring David Hughes, Chris Leslie (from and insight. This festive show features her highly individual
Fairport Convention), Julie Matthews and Chris While. versions of Christmas classics, alongside material from Strange
A Mr Kite Benefit. Proceeds from this event will go to charity. Communion, her own acclaimed collection of seasonal songs.
Guaranteed to leave you moved, exhilarated and spellbound.
St Agnes Fountain Thea Gilmore
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
A Celtic Christmas Folk - Thu 13 Dec 8pm - £14
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc are a fiddle trio from Norway, Sweden and the
with Calan Shetland Islands known for their unique blend of musical traditions. Be
enthralled and dumbfounded that three fiddlers can make so enormous a
Folk - Thu 6 Dec 8pm - £16
sound. “A shimmering display of accurately pitched, highly skilled musical
Award-winning Welsh band Calan are back with their The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
accomplishment.” - The Scotsman
infectious rhythms and high energy routines to celebrate
the yuletide season. Enjoy well-loved seasonal tunes played Starlite Campbell Band
on traditional instruments, traditional Plygain singing from Supported by The Mighty Revelators
Wales, and step dancing from a champion dancer. Blues - Fri 14 Dec 7.30pm - £15 advance / £17 door. Standing event
The Starlite Campbell Band is a four-piece steeped in British blues. Featuring
Calan Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell, who married after a whirlwind musical
romance, their debut Blueberry Pie was recently nominated for Best Album at
Suzy Starlite and Simon Campbell
the British Blues Awards.
Jim Moray
Folk - Fri 7 Dec 7pm - £12 Limehouse Lizzy
For fifteen years Jim Moray has been at the forefront of English traditional Rock & Pop - Sat 15 Dec 8.30pm
music. New album Upcetera has received the best reviews of his career, £18 adv (standard) / £16 adv (conc) / £21 door
including five stars from Mojo, fRoots and R2. He has also found the time to An action-packed, pyrotechnic-filled tribute to Thin Lizzy. Expect classic
contribute three new songs to BBC Dr Who spin-off show Class. tracks such as The Boys Are Back in Town and Sarah along with more of the
Celtic influenced tracks like Whisky in the Jar and Black Rose.
Jim Moray Limehouse Lizzy
22 23Coming Soon Your Event at The Met
Vishten
Justin Moorhouse
We have some great spaces for hire
Friday 25 January Since the refurbishment of our beautiful Grade II listed venue we have played host to some great events. With
a range of spaces, catering from one to one meetings to up to 400 people, we can even provide the catering.
Red Sky Coven Meeting Space • Seminars • Presentations • Promotions • Launches • Workshops
Saturday 2 February
Networking • Conferences • Birthday • Celebrations • Awards • Private Functions
Hue and Cry Licensed Bar – Onsite Catering – Audio and Visual Equipment available
Friday 8 February
To discuss your requirements and availability please contact
Jackie Oates our Hire Team at The Met who will be happy to help: hires@themet.org.uk
Saturday 9 February
Justin Moorhouse
Thursday 14 February
The Blues Band
Thursday 21 February The Box Board Room Stanley Bar
Blue Rose Code
Sunday 17 February
Professional recording and production studio
Big Whistle Edwin St Recording Studio is a professional recording facility
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 May situated near Manchester in the centre of Bury.
Featuring Flook, Peatbog Faeries, Sharron Shannon & Seckou Keita, & Drop the Floor Part of The Met, Bury’s arts venue, the studio features high quality recording
equipment and a superb sounding live room. We provide a full recording
services including:
Booking for these events is exclusive to supporters until August 31.
Recording • Mixing • Mastering • Voice-over • Voice to picture • Online
Interested in becoming a supporter? See page 29 for details. Mixing and Mastering service • Workshops • Live Room • Rehearsal Room
Free sessions are available for young people
Clients include: Gaz Coombes - Blossoms - James - Dutch Uncles - Slow Readers Club - Manchester Camerata Orchestra -
Joe Duddell - BBC - IT - Atlantic Records - Memphis Industries - Skinny Dog Records - National Football Museum - The Lowry
MET GIFT VOUCHERS
- Theatre By The Lake
For studio rates and to book a session contact our studio email: info@edwinstreetstudio.com or call 0161 761 7107.
Met Gift Vouchers make fantastic Christmas or birthday presents.
Treat the music or theatre lover in your life to a unique night out.
Buy online or by calling The Met on 0161 761 2216.
Side room Recording booth Control room Live room
24 25Workshops for children and teenagers... Workshops for adults...
Aiming High Guitar Lessons with Terry Moses
The Met’s Young Company Every Sat from Sat 8 Sep – Sat 22 Dec Weekly sessions every Tue from 25 Sept –13 Nov
9-13 years 10-11.30am | £4 to be paid weekly Beginners 6-7pm / Intermediate 7.15-8.15pm / Advanced
Every Wednesday from Sep 19 - Dec 19, 14+ years 11.30-1.30pm | £5 to be paid weekly 8.30-9.30pm
excluding half-term. £4.50 per session to Physical activities and drama games create a safe place £85 per person for each 7 session term
be paid weekly for young people to express themselves, encourage them Learn Harmonica Learn to play the guitar with experienced tutor Terry Moses.
The Met’s youth theatre is available in three to become more independent and improve life skills like All styles and abilities welcome, students work towards
sessions. The Met is one of the only venues who team working, communication skills and confidence
building. Run by highly qualified drama practitioners.
Learn Harmonica with Mat Walklate making a recording in our Edwin Street Recording Studio.
provide the complete creative theatre journey from Every Mon from 24 Sep - 19 Nov. Beginners 6pm-6.55pm
age 5 leading to the final age group session which Performing in a short show every term the young people / Intermediate 7pm-7.55pm / Advanced 8pm-8.55pm
offers educational certification through the Arts learn to have focus, a goal and enjoy achievement. The £65 per person for each 8 session term ALFA Music Sessions
Award. senior group focusses more on developing acting skills A course in harmonica playing for all levels, led by
and promoting independence. All ALFA Music Sessions are £6 per session
former British blues harmonica champion Mat Walklate.
Discover - Sessions 4.30pm-5.30pm Participants will require a diatonic harmonica in C. if dropping in or pay for all six sessions at
For 5-8 year olds who are encouraged to think ALFEY Music for Babies and once for £24 and save £12. ALFA sessions
creatively and develop team building skills through Toddlers Metro Jazz take place every Tuesday from 4 September.
activities and story-telling. Every Tue 10am-11am from 4 Sep Every Mon 6.30pm-9pm from 24 Sep – 26 Nov
To register or for further information email
£6 per session if dropping in or pay for all six sessions at Fee per term - £80 standard - £55 concession
Develop - Sessions 5.30pm-7pm The Met’s community Jazz orchestra led by Munch
admin@alfaeducation.co.uk
once for £24 and save £12
For 9-14 year olds to build confidence through the Manship welcomes all musicians of at least intermediate
For ages 3-36 months. Offering parents and guardians ALFA Community Ukulele Band
use of improvisation, body language techniques. ability. There are vacancies for frontline musicians
the opportunity to learn and play using music, games and 11.30am-12.30pm or 1.15pm-2.15pm
Preparing you for the advancement into the senior lots of activities, promoting speech development and especially brass. Suitable for ages 16+ For adults of all ages and abilities. Learn to play
Young Company group. language within the early years. Met Express this fascinating instrument. No prior experience
Every Mon 7-9pm from 10 Sep - 10 Dec or every Tue necessary, ukuleles can be provided.
Present - Sessions 7pm-8.30pm ALFA Metzo Junior Choir 7-9pm from 11 Sep - 11 Dec
Available for 15+ year olds. The senior group is The Every Tue 5.30pm-6.45pm from 4 Sep £5 per session to be paid weekly (first session free for ALFA Music Memory Music Makers
Met’s in-house performance group. £6 per session if dropping in or pay for all six sessions at new participants) 3pm-4.15pm
once for £24 and save £12 Supporting those with Dementia, Alzheimer’s or
It aims to inspire performers to become creative Met Express is The Met’s drama group for people with
A choir for ages 7-12 years. The group is led by Karen memory loss and their carers or supporters.
independent artists equipped with the necessary disabilities and learning difficulties who come together on a
Lindop, a qualified professional tutor. To register, please
skills for a successful career in the arts. weekly basis to create drama, produce pieces of work using Memory Music Makers Workshops are relaxed and
email Jane Nicholson at admin@alfaeducation.co.uk
different media and have fun. The group work towards end fun sessions with refreshments served during the
Members of this group work together to create
of term performances as well as collaborations with other session. Music stimulates many parts of the brain
their own shows with a final public performance
creative workshop groups. at the same time, such as those areas affecting
showcased in The Met’s theatre. This also
contributes to achieving the Arts Award Introduction to Sound Recording language, mood and movement, along with the
senses of hearing, sight, sound and touch. This is an
Five weekly sessions on Mon 7pm, starting 8 Oct
To find out more about Arts Award visit opportunity to get together, to sing, play, dance and
£75 course fee
www.artsaward.org.uk have some fun!
Led by The Met’s Recording Studio Manager, this course
teaches techniques and skills for studio sound recording. ALFA Metzo Community Choir
Sessions last 2 hours.
Stagecoach 7pm-8.15pm
A choir for adults with some, little or no prior
Every Sun from 9 Sep - 2 Dec
9.30am-11am & 11.30am-1pm (4-6 year olds) experience of choral singing. The group will be
10am-1pm (6-18 year olds) singing a range of genres and styles including
Drama, dance and singing classes – developing contemporary, gospel, jazz, soul and music theatre.
confidence, body language techniques, communication The group is led by Karen Lindop, a qualified
and articulation. Each stage works towards an end of term professional tutor.
performance. Learn more at stagecoach.co.uk/bury The Met’s Young Company Guitar Lessons with Terry Moses
26 27Workshops and community events... Individual giving
Beauty and The Beast
Met Express
Support us and together
Theatre - Saturday 8 December 1pm, 3pm & 8pm
- £5
we can develop audiences
An arrogant prince is cursed to live as a terrifying
beast until he learns to love another and earn their
and creativity.
love in return. Met Express, The Met’s drama group
for people with disabilities, re-tell this traditional
tale in their own, much-loved style.
Supporting The Met Support
My Kind of Christmas We want to nurture creativity through the £5 per month/£60 per year
Aiming High opportunities we provide. Whether its showcasing
Theatre - Sat 15 Dec 12.30pm • Priority booking
artists on our stages, or giving them access to our
£5 adults - £2 under 16 - FREE babies and workshops and recording studios, we believe in • Advance notification of events
Heritage Open Days
toddlers allowing community wide access to the arts. • 10% discount in Automatic
We all celebrate Christmas differently; what are
Heritage Open Days our traditions? What do we love and hate about
As a charity, we rely on your support and
involvement to keep The Met moving forward. If
• Invite to the Artistic Director’s Spring Social
Tour - Fri 7 Sep 2pm-3pm - FREE it? but most of all, if we celebrated ourselves at • Seasonal newsletter
you’re a taxpayer your donation is worth 25% more
Riots, equality and expression at The Met’s Derby Hall! Christmas, what would that look like? using the gift aid scheme too. • No booking, refund or exchange fees
Did you know that the Derby Hall held one of Joy Division’s This Christmas we’re celebrating our uniqueness, Individual givers receive a host of benefits,
most famous gigs with a raucous crowd protesting in this very personal devised piece. Prepare to including discounts at our restaurant Automatic, Showcase
against a change of singers? Did you know that it was laugh, cry, and enjoy the most unusual Christmas advanced notifications and priority tickets and £10 per month/£120 per year
the democratic home to where many of Bury’s major story ever. events. • All of the above plus...
decisions were made, or where the accused were given To begin a regular donation and supporting The • One event chosen by the Artistic Director for you
their freedom of speech in a court of law? Met, please visit themet.org.uk or phone 0161 761 and a guest
2216.
Join us for a FREE tour as part of Heritage Open Days • Your name on our website
2018. Registration via the website. How could your donation help? • Access to Artist Receptions
• If you give £10 per month for a year this will pay
for one band to realise their dream and use the Headline
recording studio. £20 per month/£240 per year
• If 3 people give £10 per month for a year we can
Metro Jazz Winter Concert invite a theatre company to perform at The Met.
• All of the above plus...
Jazz - Wed 28 Nov 8pm - £6 • Your name on our exclusive artwork on our
• If 4 people give £20 per month for a year we can supporters’ wall in The Stanley Bar
The Met’s community jazz orchestra perform fund a specialist workshop for a year for children
a mix of the best foot-tapping jazz. with autism. Star
• If you’re a taxpayer your donation is worth 25% £1,000 per year
more using the gift aid scheme.
• All of the above plus...
To begin a regular donation to The Met please
visit: themet.org.uk or phone 0161 761 2216. • Your name as patron with thanks on our
supporters’ wall in The Stanley Bar, in the
brochure, and on the website.
Metro Jazz Winter Concert
28 29General information Diary
General Info
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30 31Diary
Date Time Event Page Date Time Event Page
September November
Sat 1 8pm The Bad Man Clan 14 Thu 1 8pm John Smith 18
Thu 6 8.30pm First Thursday Comedy Club 13 Thu 1 8.30pm First Thursday Comedy Club 13
Fri 7 2pm Heritage Open Days 28
Martin Stephenson and The
Fri 7 8pm Ian McNabb 14 Fri 2 8pm 18
Daintees
Fri 14 Head for the Hills 4
Sat 15 Head for the Hills 4 12 noon
Sat 3 The Blue Bird 7
Sun 16 Head for the Hills 4 & 2.30pm
Chuck Prophet and Stephanie Sat 3 7pm Luke Daniels 19
Wed 19 8pm 14
Finch Sat 3 8.30pm Mostly Autumn 18
Thu 20 7.30pm Don’t Panic! The Dad’s Army Show 8 Sun 4 7.30pm Stacey Kent 19
Thu 20 8pm Bridget St. John 14
Tue 6 8pm Ventoux 11
Fri 21 8pm Ruby Turner 15
Sat 22 8pm Daphne’s Flight 15 Thu 8 7.30pm Two Little Ducks 13
Sun 23 3pm & 7pm Thunderstruck 8 Homegrown: Bury Beer Festival
Fri 9 & Sat 10 5
Thu 27 8pm The John Verity Band 15 2018
Fri 28 8pm Dervish 15 Wed 14 8pm Larkins 19
Sat 29 8pm The Rheinghans Sisters 16
Thu 15 8pm Bootleg Blondie 19
Fri 16 8pm Chris Wood 19
October
Sat 17 8pm John Wheeler 20
Wed 3 7.30pm Elles Bailey 16
Wed 21 7pm Shakespeare Schools Festival 11
Wed 3 - Sat 6 7.30pm Jesus Christ Superstar 8
Thu 22 7.30pm Hancock and Co. 12
Thu 4 8.30pm First Thursday Comedy Club 13
Thu 22 8pm Miles Hunt of The Wonder Stuff 20
Fri 5 7.30pm Jack Rutter & Greg Russell 16
Fri 23 8pm James Taylor Quartet 20
Sat 6 3pm Perfect 6
Sat 24 7pm Andy White 20
Tue 9 - Sat 13 7.30pm Brassed Off 9
Sat 24 8pm Dreadzone 21
Thu 11 8pm Stephen James Smith 12
Sun 25 8pm Dan Patlansky 21
Sat 13 8pm CoCo and the Butterfields 16
Wed 28 8pm Metro Jazz Winter Concert 28
Wed 17 8pm Chatham County Line 17
Thu 29 8pm Blazin’ Fiddles 21
Wed 17 8pm One Man Bond 9
Fri 30 8pm Eddie and The Hotrods 21
Thu 18 8pm This Might Hurt 9
Fri 19 8.30pm Wishbone Ash 17 December
Sat 20 4pm The Flash Bang Show 6
Sat 1 8pm Nearly Dan 22
Sat 20 8.30pm The Stumble 17
Tue 4 8pm St Agnes Fountain 22
Wed 24 11am Songs Across The Pond 6
Thu 6 8pm A Celtic Christmas with Calan 22
Wed 24 7.30pm Declaration 10
Thu 6 8.30pm First Thursday Comedy Club 13
Thu 25 1.30pm Spark the Goblin Wizard 6
Fri 7 7pm Jim Moray 22
Thu 25 8.30pm Andy Fairweather Low 17
Fri 7 8pm Them Heavy People 23
Thu 25 7.30pm In The Gut 10
1pm, 3pm
Fri 26 11am In The Gut (Relaxed Performance) 10 Sat 8 Beauty and the Beast 28
& 8pm
Fri 26 8pm Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri 18 Sat 8 8pm Thea Gilmore 23
Tue 30 7.30pm It’s the Wrong Way to Tickle Mary 10 Thu 13 7.30pm Me, You and George Clooney 12
Wed 31 8pm The Haunting of Blaine Manor 11 Thu 13 8pm The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc 23
Fri 14 7.30pm Starlite Campbell Band 23
Sat 15 12.30pm My Kind of Christmas 28
Sat 15 8.30pm Limehouse Lizzy 23
Thu 20 - 11am, 2pm
Lily and the Christmas Snow Bear 7
Mon 24 & 7pm
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