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Meet at Manchester Visitor Information Centre
]]>Bringing to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Peron, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Peron, Evita tells the story from her young and ambitious beginnings to the enormous wealth and power she gained and her ultimate rise to sainthood.
With more than 20 major awards to its credit, including the Oscar-winning film version starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas, and featuring one of the most coveted roles in musical theatre, this brand new production of the smash hit show truly promises to be ‘the theatrical event of the year.’
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Every Monday and Tuesday at 7pm. Meet outside the rear entrance of the Manchester Town Hall opposite the Waterhouse
public house. Flecky will guide you through backstreets and passageways, with a ghost around every corner! NEW FOR 2010 The walk now incorporates the magnificent inner courtyard of Manchester Town Hall.
Plaza cafe open for pre show dining from 6pm
Tickets: £15.00 (£12.00 Tuesday/Saturday Matinee) Children: £10.00
Families: £48.00 (Not available Tuesday or Saturday Evening)
Meet at Manchester Art Gallery
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Feel free to bring your own refreshments, however, alcohol can not be brought aboard as there is a licensed bar. Also, no smoking will be permitted.
With regret, this cruise is not accessible for wheelchair users.
Booking essential as places are limited.
Meet at Victoria Station wall map.
]]>Songs such as Mrs Robinson, The Only Living Boy In New York, The Sounds of Silence and Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard as well as countless others have established Paul Simon as one of the most successful songwriters of all time. The Sounds of Simon is a full band show that takes in the full range of Simon and Garfunkel’s career together as well as drawing extensively from Paul Simon’s solo career. The band include songs such as Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover and Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes in the set, as well as older tunes like Homeward Bound and Cecilia.
There are sometimes some surprise solo Garfunkel numbers too. A complete sell out on the last 2 occasions.
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JOHN BARROWMAN TOPS THE BILL AT BBC PROMS IN THE PARK
IN SALFORD
Musicals star John Barrowman has been announced as the headline act for BBC Proms in the Park as Salford joins the nationwide Last Night of the Proms celebrations on Saturday 11 September.
He will be joined by Salford’s own orchestra the BBC Philharmonic for a night of unforgettable music making.
After the spectacular successes of 2008 and 2009, the BBC Proms in the Park in Salford is back to make it three in a row this summer! Another great musical extravaganza is in store with the award-winning BBC Philharmonic set to be joined by a stunning line-up of performers.
Thousands of music lovers will bring picnics, flags and their finest singing voices to fill Salford's beautiful and historic Buile Hill Park for an unforgettable evening of popular tunes and rousing classics.
Come and enjoy some wonderful performances and soak up the incredible atmosphere at what promises to be a memorable and enjoyable evening.
Salford is one of just four locations outside of London to be staging a prestigious Last Night concert so make sure you don’t miss out. As well as wonderful live music there will be the chance to enjoy the unique Proms atmosphere, a live big-screen link to the Royal Albert Hall and a spectacular fireworks finale.
Whether you’re a classical music fan or just looking for a great night of family entertainment, the BBC Proms in the Park in Salford is the place to be - and if you’ve got a flag, a picnic and a deckchair, all the better!
Book today and be part of this amazing event.
Keep checking online at www.visitsalford.info for exciting news on this year’s performers and details of times.
TICKETS: £20.00
Special Salford residents tickets offer £13.50*
(all prices inclusive of postage and booking fees)
BOOK NOW
By phone 0844 815 7131* *
*Discounted residents tickets only available until 31 July 2010.
* *Calls cost 5p per minute from a BT landline, average booking takes
three minutes. Charges from mobiles and other networks may vary.
This is ‘total immersion’ interactive comedy theatre: you, the audience, are the diners and the cast your warring waiters…But please, don’t mention the war!
‘Ingenious…the best comedy show I have ever been to.’ Sunday Express
]]>An exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime chance to see The Kid and his fabulous Coconuts, together with their eight-piece band, perform in the magical atmosphere of Manchester's most iconic club.
With recent re-issues of their old Ze Records waxings – featuring hits such as Annie I’m Not You Daddy and Stool Pigeon – a generation of new hipsters are learning to love that Tropical Gangster sound, where Latin met Disco in Studio 54.
Kid Creole & The Coconuts bring their legendary live show to the equally legendary Band on the Wall, for what promises to be a truly unique experience. Advance booking strongly recommended.
This concert will begin at 8.30pm.
A Manchester Jazz Festival Event
]]>As one of the world’s leading brass bands, the award winning Fairey Band takes up residence in their new home for the third of a season of four annual concerts.
Founded in Stockport in 1937, the Fairey Band is without doubt one of this country’s greatest and most successful brass bands playing across the globe for an ever increasing audience drawn to the quality and power that only a band of their standing can offer.
The Fairey bands ‘residency’ at the Plaza brings the band into the heart of its local community whilst enabling music fans from across the world to see these masters of their art in the finest concert surroundings.
Joining the Fairey Band for this concert is The Beaufort Male Voice Choir - one of the most reknowned choirs in Wales who frequently sing with Russell Watson and Rhydian to name but a few...
Ticket price includes a glass of bubbly on arrical, and a 3 course meal.
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Angie Palmer, guitars & vocals Tim Franks, drums
Ollie Collins, bass Billie Buckley, guitars
Grieg Piano Concerto
Beethoven Symphony No.5
Gianandrea Noseda conductor
Stephen Hough piano
Four notes you’ll never forget: classical music doesn’t get any more famous - or more thrilling - than Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. From stormy opening to triumphant finish, it’s one of those pieces that everyone needs to hear live at least once. Grieg’s Piano Concerto simply has some of the most memorable tunes in all music - especially when played by the brilliant Stephen Hough. Verdi’s grand operatic overture launches the concert with a dramatic flourish.
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Matt Monro Jnr was born to sing… he has come a long way since the impromptu duet with his Dad back in 1977. Now a world class performer in his own right, Matt is poised for superstardom.
MMj sings Matt Monro classics plus a contemporary mix of his own style of music from Standards to Pop, Big Band to Latino and Swing to Jazz. With a warm, easy-going, relaxed personality and charismatic stage presence inherited from his Dad, the show is a mix of unforgettable music sprinkled with anecdotes and humour.
The voice of Matt Monro Jnr accompanied by Colin Keyes, Matt Monro’s original Musical Director, thrills and captivates audiences with music from all genres for all generations.
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Star of BBC2’s ‘QI’ and team captain on Channel 4’s ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’.
‘One of the finest and most original comedians around’
THE INDEPENDENT
‘Punchy, inventive, superb… undeniably brilliant’
THE TIMES
‘A-true master comedian’
TIME OUT
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****Time Out
****Evening Standard
]]>A compelling legend of tragic romance tells story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil curse, and choreography that allows the very best dancers to show just how impressive they can be. Swan Lake is considered by many to be one of the greatest classical ballets of all time.
]]>Now in its 14th year & still furiously rockin', hear his own band re-play live his timeless hits - Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise & many, many more. Add the beautiful voice of Colin Gold and you have a night blessed by heaven.
Set to a giant nostalgic moving backdrop of this wonderful era & including personal movie footage of Billy and his band.
"A great 60's night out!" The Stage
]]>In Pencaster, everyone has received a letter from the Palace. Someone special is coming to open the brand new SDS Sorting Office.
Mrs Goggins, Ted Glen and Ben Taylor are helping with the preparations, while PC Selby finally has something important to do! But a storm hits Pencaster throwing the royal visit into doubt.
Only one man can be counted on – the Head of the SDS, Postman Pat of course... with his trusty sidekick Jess the Cat and his brand new SDS Helicopter!
Get ready for takeoff and join Pat and his friends in 90 minutes of fun and participation.
]]>Most recently seen on BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, his unique brand of social commentary, astute observations and sharp one-liners arguably make him the hottest act to come out of Scotland in the last ten years.
]]>Andy is a hugely popular speaker and accomplished story-teller, as comfortable on stage as he is lashed to an ice-clad mountain in a 100mph storm. In ‘Off The Wall’, he bucks the trend of macho mountain men, recounting his crazy adventures with a heady mix of observational comedy and self-deprecating tales of survival, expertly weaving his narrative with stunning audio visuals to give his audiences a real taste of adventure.
]]>‘Alan Bennett the maestro returns with a multi-layered masterpiece.’ ««««« The Independent
‘The glorious quality of writing, and Nicholas Hytner’s flawless production, carry you along on a wave of pleasure.’ ««««« Mail on Sunday
‘Another absolute cracker, often wonderfully and sometimes filthily funny, but also deeply and unexpectedly moving.’ ««««« The Daily Telegraph
]]>Fresh from a smash hit tour of the South Africa, America and Hong Kong in 2009 ‘ABBA MANIA’ returns to the UK to bring old and new Abba fans a night not to be missed.
If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music there has ever been, then ABBA MANIA is for you! Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Winner Takes, It All’, ‘Super Trouper’ and many more. Fancy dress recommended!
Booking early recommended!
Described as a cross between BILLY ELLIOT and BLOOD BROTHERS, it follows the rags to riches to rags story of Viv Nicholson, a coal miner’s wife from Castleford, who won £152,319 on the pools in 1961, at that time the biggest sum ever won.
The amazingly talented 12 strong cast act, sing, dance and play all the music, creating a truly extraordinary theatrical event not to be missed.
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One Night of Queen will rock you – guaranteed!
Since winning the Grand Final of ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ back in 2000 as the legendary Freddie Mercury, Gary has toured with One Night of Queen enthralling fans around the world!
With fantastic lighting, staging and sound, this show sells out theatres and concert halls in the UK, Europe, New Zealand and recently they returned from a second tour of the USA. Gary continues to win over tens of thousands of Queen fans and is building his own loyal fan base worldwide!
“Indeed, for one night only, Queen and Freddie Mercury came back to life.”
TOM WHARTON: The Salt Lake Tribune (USA)
Welcome to the world of 14-year old Katie as she battles her way through the bitches, the chavs, the misery of school discos and the desperate search for a worthy boyfriend.
A turbulent and triumphant tale of a totally troubled teen. I haven't got time to tell you everything, just come and see this show, but get this, they've got this actor to play everyone, including me! What's that about? He's a bloke! Ohmigod, what a MINGER!
]]>A very limited number of tickets for this special evening, priced at
£25 each (STBF), will be allocated using a ballot system. To apply
email your contact details to roh@thelowry.com.
The ballot deadline is Sat 31 July and successful applicants will be given the opportunity to purchase a maximum of two tickets.