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The Met Spring 2007 7/17/09 8:33 AM

The programme for The Met is always a mix and always changing. We strive to keep

ahead of the fast paced music scene and provide a stage for up and coming theatre

companies who challenge and reward our audiences that take a chance.

This season is a mix of those artists I chase and chase for dates – Blazin’ Fiddles, Salsa

Celtica, Red Shift Theatre Company, Bellowhead, Eliza Carthy and some very exciting

surprises – such as the Greek artist Athena, Penny Dreadful’s The Bitches Ball, the return

of Ralph McTell and welcoming national treasures such as Hull Truck Theatre and of

course Martin Carthy.

Everything in the brochure is wonderful for different reasons and a night at The Met is

an experience like no other. Share it with friends or save it for yourself, but do look

through, take a risk and book because with such great artists on your doorstep, you

really need to experience it for yourself.

David Agnew, Director

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The Met is run by BMAA, a registered charity. Our service is made possible by funding from Arts Council England, Bury MBC,

generous sponsorship, trusts and foundations and donations and contributions from individuals supporting our work.

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HomespunSupported by Alana Levandoski

Friday 19 January 8pm

£10 O Main Theatre

Rock and pop

“Beautiful South writer-guitarist

Dave Rotheray in striking

collaboration with singer Sam

Brown” Mojo

Introducing the new supergroup

featuring Dave Rotheray from

The Beautiful South and singer Sam

Brown, best remembered for her

worldwide smash hit, Stop, and

now a member of Jools Holland's

Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

Jess KleinSupported by Risa Hall

Friday 19 January 8.30pm

£9 (£7) O Studio Theatre

Americana

Jess Klein is back after a sell out

show last year that gained her

the attention of regular Met

customers. New York born Jess

has gained a phenomenal

reputation in the US for her

brand of sweet and soulful

folk pop. Her influences range

from vintage Motown to

Bruce Springsteen, Elvis

Costello and Lucinda Williams,

and that combination turns

into a sultry mix.

“She has one of those voices

you want to crawl up close

to the speakers to listen to:

innocent but steely

tough...” Mojo

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Tantrum

Friday 26 January 8.30pm


Blues

Lancaster based three piece power

trio Tantrum perform their own

blues/rock material as well as

carefully chosen covers. The band

fuse the sounds of many classic

rock and blues artists to

create their own fresh

style making them

a huge hit on the

live circuit.

The BeatSupported by The Uplifters

Saturday 27 January 8pm

£10 adv £12 door O Main Theatre

Rock and pop

One of the best ska bands of all

times, The Beat have had a number

of hits under their name and also

in their other incarnations General

Public and

Fine Young

Cannibals.

Standingevent.

The Wailin’ JennysA Mr Kite Benefit

Sunday 28 January 8pm

£13 Main Theatre

Americana

The Wailin’ Jennys are Annabelle

Chvostek, Nicky Mehta and Ruth

Moody, three Canadian women

who have won huge acclaim for

their lush three part vocals. Behind

the praises are the songs, an

intelligent mix of original and

traditional tunes that focus on

harmony but are grounded on an

intricate instrumental base.

The Wailin’ Jennys

The Beat


Eve SelisSupported by The Blackhearts

Thursday 1 February 8pm

£10 (£8) O Main Theatre

Americana

San Diego’s queen of Americana

Eve Selis returns to The Met.

Winner of Best Americana Artist in

the 2003 San Diego Music Awards,

Eve blends many styles of

American music into a high calibre

cocktail topped off with a splash

of her delicious “lemonade and

whiskey” voice.

“The woman has range. One song

she's purring like a kitten, the next

she's howling like a wildcat...

With Selis, every note is right on

target.” SLAMM Magazine


First ThursdayComedy ClubUrban Comedy and The Met

Thursday 1 February 9pm


Comedy

Four City Life Comedian of the Year

winners kick off the first comedy

club of 2007. Featuring 2006

winner Vince Atta; 2005 winner

Andy Watson (the hardest working

man in comedy); 2004 winner John

Warburton (of Revolution Radio);

and 2003 winner Seymour Mace

(BBC3’s Ideal).

The Clone Roses

Saturday 3 February 8.30pm

£10 adv £12 door Main Theatre

Rock and pop

The Clone Roses have the look and

sound of The Stone Roses and play

all the classics such as

Waterfall, Fools Gold

and I am the

Resurrection.

Standing

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The Edukators15Met Film Club

Sunday 4 February 7.30pm

£4 (£3.50) O Studio Theatre

Film

A story about Jule, Peter and Jan, a

trio forced to make a rash decision

about their futures as ideals are

tested, passions rage, and loyalties

shatter. The Edukators is co-

written and directed by Hans

Weingartner and co-stars the

rising international star Daniel

Bruehl of Goodbye Lenin.

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The Bitches BallPenny Dreadful Theatre

Wednesday 7 February 8pm

£10 (£8) O Special offer: see any four plays for just £24!

Drama Main Theatre

League of Gentlemen does Les Liasons Dangereuses – ripped

corsets, stained teeth, white face paint and big frocks in

a physical theatre style. Using bold, accessible, visual

theatre coupled with the dynamism of acrobatics and

dance, this is a true tale inspired by the life of the multi-

talented Mary Robinson, high flying courtesan, acclaimed

poet and an 18th century celebrity. Bold, disgraceful,

beautiful, extraordinary, she was shunned by respectable

society.Accompanied by amazing live music,

expect fast chaotic action, saucy song and

dance numbers and surreal gothic characters.

WSPA Acoustic BenefitFriday 9 February 8pm

£5 Studio Theatre

Rock and pop

Origin, Jupitar Sands, Ryan O’Neil, Delayed

Promise, and Name in Brackets all play acoustic

sets to support the WSPA (World Society for the

Protection of Animals). A night of easy listening

and acoustic soundscapes. Standing event.

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Birth of the CoolNine North West

Friday 9 February 8pm


Jazz

A night of jazz classics as the band

take original scores from the two

great musicians of the last century

- Miles and Mingus. Featuring Birth

of the Cool (Miles Davis), Blues and

Roots and Ah Um (Charles Mingus).

“Watching Nine North West I was

excited by an enthused audience

new to live jazz attracted by a

fantastic show celebrating the

awesome influence of Miles and

Mingus.” David Agnew, Director

Cuilin Blue& Blue on BlackSaturday 10 February 8pm


Blues

Cornish band Blue on Black,

favourites at the Ramsbottom

Blues Festival, join with new North

West band Cuilin Blue to deliver a

night of gutsy R&B.

Fronted by Marsha Jane Tarvet and

formed from ex-members of No

Money Down, The Roach Twins and

Summerfield Blues, Cuillin Blue is

already causing a stir in northern

blues circles.

My TreeIDOLRICH & TheatreRotto productions

Tuesday 13 February 1pm

£7 (£5) £20 family O Main Theatre

Half term family show

Tilly awakes broken and alone on a

dump and encounters unusual

friends – Dan the Pan, Terusty the

Pram and Suitcase Man.

She sets off on a journey to find

her own magical Lime tree, but can

a puppet find her way in this topsy

turvy world?

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Tuesday 13 February 8pm

£8 (£6) O Automatic Restaurant

Singer songwriters

The Winelight Club launches with a visit from Nell Bryden, an

exceptionally talented singer/songwriter from New York who plays an

irresistible mix of jazz and blues. Graceful, challenging, unguarded,

powerful, not only are Nell’s songs amazing, but she also plays electric,

acoustic and twelve string guitars, dobro and cello.

The night will also feature the talents of Risa Hall,

Jimmy Docherty and Dom Chapman.

Introducing The Winelight ClubThe Winelight Club is a new regular evening presenting up and coming,

unsigned singer songwriters every month in the relaxed, informal

atmosphere of our restaurant, Automatic. Mixing the best of the

country’s up and coming touring artists with Automatic’s fine menu

promises a fantastic season of memorable music.

www.myspace.com/thewinelightclub

Nell Bryden

“…her voice has a great depth,flexibility and energy”

Time Out


Learn Circus SkillsWednesday 14 February

6-9 yrs 10am; 10-15 yrs 2pm

£10 O Studio Theatre

Half term workshop

Like to try your hand at juggling?

We’ve got balls, beanbags, rings

and clubs. Fancy whizzing around

on a one wheeled bike? We’ve got

unicycles galore. You can try your

feet at tightrope walking, or get

yourself in a spin with plates. It’s

unusual, exciting and challenging fun.

Limited capacity - please book early!

3 Daft Monkeys& Molly BloomFriday 16 February 8pm


World roots | Rock and pop

3 Daft Monkeys are an innovative

and exciting band combining rousing

vocals, frenetic fiddling, guitar, bass

and drum. It's quirky, it's groovy,

it's fun… we dare you not to dance!!

Local favourites Molly Bloom

combine classic guitar and flute to

create fresh, inventive music that

sounds amazingly original. Already

gathering quite a fan base, this band

is a must see.

Ian Siegal

Fri 16 February 8.30pm


Blues

Self taught guitarist Ian Siegal has

toured with the likes of Phil Guy,

Sugar Blue, Nappy Brown, Eddie

Kirkland, Catfish Keith and Jimmie

Vaughan. His stripped down, mean

and moody live performances have

gained him a reputation with some

of the world’s finest blues artists.

“…several notches above the usual

Blues fare… rare wit and originality

…his guitar playing is confident and

succinct.” Blues Review3 Daft Monkeys

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Birthday TalesM6 Theatre Company

Saturday 17 February 11am & 1.30pm

£7 (£5) £20 family of four O Main Theatre

Family show

The BluetonesSupported by Marmaduke Jinks

Saturday 17 February 8pm

£12.50 adv £14 door Main Theatre

Rock and pop

In 1994, The Bluetones released

their debut single Bluetonic which

paved the way for the UK’s most

endearing enduring pop band.

To this day, the band is still

greeted like alternative-universe

Smiths by their long devoted and

new fans alike. They have retained

their independence through years

of ups and downs and have

emerged as a band of the thriving

UK underground. Still triumphing,

expect new material this year.

Standing event.

Two magical stories told through

dance, words and music celebrating

diversity & friendship.

Join Granny Bradshaw and her

Granddaughter Lula as they begin

an exciting adventure in Granny’s

street. When Lula is sent home sick

from school, it’s Granny’s job

to entertain her until she well

again and that’s when the

adventure begins!

Odd Socks is about Nina and her

adventures with old socks, new

socks, lively socks, sad socks and

lots of socks that have lost their

partners!

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The Time MachineMiracle Theatre Company

Putting onthe StylePaul Leegan and The Legends

Friday 23 February 8pm


Rock and pop

Putting On The Style is a tribute to

Lonnie Donegan and his numerous

talents and styles, but it also

commemorates many other great

skiffle and country blues artists of

the 50s and 60s currently providing

inspiration for Van Morrison and

Bruce Springsteen.

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Thursday 22 February 7.30pm


Drama Main Theatre

Miracle Theatre (The Case of the

Frightened Lady) return to The

Met with a vibrant piece of

musical theatre inspired by

HG Wells’ famous story.

A new twist on an old tale, the

story involves a bogus time

travel salesman who gets his

come-uppance when

his machine starts

to work for real and

he is transported to

the distant future...


Saturday 24 February 8.30pm


Folk roots

FRoots called them “a landmark...

astonishing”; to Stirrings magazine

their sound is “a quantum jump for

English Traditional music”.

They are Bellowhead, a huge and

joyful band whose carnival take

on folk has made them one of

the most popular groups on the

live circuit.

Their gorgeous good-time sound,

which mixes folk with big band jazz

and funk, has won the eleven piece

enthusiastic admirers young and

old, and fans from far beyond the

folk scene. BBC Radio 2 recognised

this by awarding Bellowhead Best

Live Act at the 2006 Folk Awards.

Standing event.

Bellowhead


Dead FishReform Theatre

Thursday 1 March 8pm

£10 (£8) O See any 4 plays for just £24!

Drama Main Theatre

Another winner from the fantastic

Reform Theatre (Bouncers,

September in the Rain), Gordon

Steel’s powerful play is a hilarious

and tragically moving account of

one family’s struggle to survive

daily life. Winner of the Fringe First

and nominated for an Independent

Newspaper Critics Award.




Comedy

We welcome ex-wrestler turned

comedian Steffan Peddie – a

comedy giant in his own right! Plus

Steve Harris star of TV’s Mick’s

Nuts, the legend Peter Buckley Hill

and rising star Annette Fagon.D

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Blazin’FiddlesSupported by The Maerlock

Friday 2 March 8pm


Folk roots

One of the best live acts around, no

other band has quite captured the

excitement, passion and sensitivity

of Scottish music as Blazin’ Fiddles.

The award winning group draws the

distinct flavour of fiddle music from

the regions of the highlands and

islands to form an amazing sound.

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Big Wooden Horse

Saturday 3 March 11am & 2pm

£7 (£5) £20 family of four O Main Theatre

Family show

Man Made SoleSaturday 3 March 8.30pm

£10 O Main Theatre

Rock and pop

Man Made Sole guarantee a great

night of soul so make sure you get

your tickets for the show that will

sell out before the rest!

Tarnation 15Met Film Club

Sunday 4 March 7.30pm


Film

Filmmaker Jonathan Caouette’s

documentary on growing up with

his schizophrenic mother using a

mixture of snapshots, Super-8,

answering machine messages,

video diaries, early short films, and

more. Using the material collected

over 19 years of his life; the film

examines the horrifying family

legacy of rape, abandonment,

promiscuity, drug addiction, child

abuse, and psychosis.

Don’t Let the PigeonDrive the Bus!

Adapted from the book of the

same name by Emmy Award

winner Mo Willems, this lively

show for children 3 and up is full

of fun, feathers, laughter and

excitement and features original

music and lots of audience

participation! The friendly bus

driver leaves us with one simple

instruction: “Don’t let the pigeon

drive the bus!” However, the Pigeon

is very clever and whines, bribes,

pleads and even sings a song to get

his own way...

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Drama Main Theatre

My Favourite SummerHull Truck Theatre Company

Join Dave as he spends a month

working alongside a nutcase called

Melvin in the summer job from

hell! It’s got to be done though; he

desperately needs the pennies so

he can treat the girl he loves to a

romantic break, before she leaves

him for good. Still, at least the

weather’s nice for him!

A brand new comedy from the

adaptor of Hull Truck smash-hits

1984 and ‘Twas the Night

Before Christmas.

This play contains

strong language

Sponsored by


Juliet TurnerFriday 9 March 8pm


Rock and pop

Apocalypse AcousticFriday 9 March 7.30pm

£7 (£5) Studio Theatre

Rock and pop

Local favourites Danko, Black

Jackson, Stereotype X, Outline and

Chris Tandy perform their usual

music in an acoustic style.

Juliet Turner is one of Ireland’s

most critically acclaimed artists.

Combining simple, beautiful

melodies that are pure pop, with

razor sharp lyrics that are innocent

but a little twisted, Turner moves

beyond the boundaries of folk to

create music that is equally

accessible and inspiring.

Rumoured to be Juliet’s last gig in

the North West for some time, this

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King Pleasureand the Biscuit BoysFriday 16 March 8pm


Jazz

King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys

present a breathtaking mix of

1940s Kansas City Jazz and Blues

in a truly exhilarating, swinging,

non-stop live stage performance.

This inimitable six-piece delivers a

shot of pure and authentic jazz

and blues from a bygone era, when

Swing was King.

Standing event.

Burdens of ParadiseWith Snake Davies

Saturday 10 March 8.30pm


Blues

As resident saxophonist on Tonight

With Jonathon Ross Snake played

with the likes of James Brown,

Smokey Robinson, M People,

Simply Red and many more.

On this tour Snake teams up with

Manchester singer Helen Watson

who has a unique style and strong

distinctive voice, crossing the

boundaries between jazz, blues,

soul and folk.

NaamaHillmanTuesday 13 March 8.30pm


Singer songwriter

This month’s Winelight Club

features top quality unsigned

artists Tricia McTeague, Alex Hill

and Blind IO, as well as Londoner

Naama Hillman. No stranger to

live performance, Naama constantly

wins over audiences with her gigs

in London, New York and Tel Aviv.

“striking melodies and strong lyrical

content” Time Out

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AthenaThursday 15 March 8pm


World roots

Athena is a songwriter of extra-

ordinary depth, who has been playing

to sell out audiences across the UK.

As an unsigned artist, the buzz

about Athena was quite extra-

ordinary. Fans and the media use

words like ‘beguiling’ and ‘breathtaking’ to

describe not only her exceptional voice

but also songwriting that seamlessly

draws on her Greek and English roots in a

unique and mesmerising way. An artist

of outstanding talent, expect to hear a lot

more of this exceptional singer.

“A part of my job is keeping an ear out

for new artists. When Ian Anderson

of fRoots magazine called with

with the option of this mesmerising

new artist, I thought she was

worth the risk and I hope you

will think so too.”

David Agnew, Director of The Met

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SalsaCeltica

Salsa Celtica return following their

sell out gig at The Met last year.

Combining latin rhthms with

scottish folk music, the band have

a big, fresh and highly original

sound that will whip

any crowd into

a frenzy.

Mix Buena Vista Social Club and

traditional Scottish dance halls.

It's like a potent cocktail of

Scottish whisky and Cuban rum, a

steamy Havana ceilidh driven by

an irresistible beat.

Standing event.

Saturday 17 March 8pm


World roots


Flight 505

Friday 23 March 8.30pm


Blues

Flight 505 are a new Cheshire

based band, formed by Al Dean

and some of the members of his

highly successful blues band

Big Blue House.

The band also features excellent

musicians that Al has played and

recorded with over the years.

Chris DiffordSaturday 24 March 8.30pm


Rock and pop

Chris Difford has been writing

lyrics for over twenty-five years

most notably with Squeeze. After

thirteen albums and many top

twenty hits, twenty nine American

tours, thirty UK tours and various

trips around the globe, Chris

released his debut solo album I

Didn’t Get Where I Am… in

November 2003, putting him on

the map as a solo performer to

much critical acclaim.

TheUnsinkable ClerkNetwork of Stuff

Wed 21 March 8pm

£10 (£8) O

Main Theatre Drama

The story of an accidental adventure

to a waterfall at the edge of the

world with Mr Plumley: a fine

example of middle class, middle

England, middle mindedness.

This is essential viewing for any-

one who has felt stuck and

had the desire to run off

up the road shouting. Loudly.

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Thea Gilmore Supported by Erin McKeownA Mr Kite Benefit


£12 Main Theatre

Rock and pop

“The most coherent, literate and charged British singer-songwriter of her

generation… makes mincemeat of the current propensity for feyness”

**** MOJO

Acclaimed by both press and fans as the finest UK singer/songwriter of

her generation, Thea Gilmore has blazed a trail of quality and artistic

independence for the last seven years.

Thea has collaborated and shared stages with The Waterboys, Joan Baez,

Steve Earle, Martha Wainwright and Beth Orton. Standing event.

Chicago TeddyBear Jazz BandFriday 30 March 8pm


Jazz

Acclaimed as one of the most

entertaining jazz bands in the UK,

The Teddy Bears have a repertoire

ranging from Dixieland through

New Orleans to Mainstream and

have thrilled audiences with their

exuberance and vitality.

Thea Gilmore


Friday 30 March 8pm


Folk roots

The first Gaelic artist ever to be

nominated for a coveted BBC Radio 2

Folk Award, and voted Gaelic Singer

of the Year 2005 at the Scots Trad

Music Awards, Julie Fowlis is a singer

and musician of extraordinary

quality. She continues to

enthusiastically bring Gaelic music

and song to new audiences all over

the world.

Julie Fowlisplus support

“…traditional music at itsmost seductive”

Daily Telegraph

“…young, gorgeous andinordinately talented”

Sunday Herald


Red Shift relight Hitchcock’s

epic cinema experience with this

vivid and highly acclaimed

adaptation of the original French

novel which inspired the film.

Vertigo is a thriller and an allegory.

Its concern with loss of identity; a

man’s desire to control and punish

his partners, combined with his own

depression and guilt, all cast an

intriguing light on the French

experience of invasion and

occupation.

“Red Shift’s cinematic style is

thrilling, refreshingly vigorous and

up-to-the-minute” Time Out

Parents are advised that there is one brief

scene featuring nudity.

VertigoSaturday 31 March 8pm

£10 (£8) O See any four plays for £24!

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Black AtlasLondon Shakespeare Workout

Tuesday 3 April 8pm


Drama Main Theatre

Inspired by George McDonald

Fraser’s celebrated novel, Black

Atlas celebrates the historic

Bicentenary Anniversary in 2007 of

the Abolition of the Slave Trade by

telling the true tale of two slaves.

The play features both fictional

and non-fictional characters from

history as well as award winning

direction and original music score.

The Little Mermaid

Wednesday 4 April 1pm


Family show

The Little Mermaid lives in the

world below the sea but longs to

see the land above, where people

walk on legs instead of swimming

with tails. When at last she visits

the world of the humans, she

rescues a young prince from a

storm at sea and falls in love with

him. For children ages 4 plus and

their families.

Dancer in the Dark15Met Film Club

Sunday 1 April 7.30pm


Film

Written and directed by Lars von

Trier, Dancer in the Dark tells the

story of Selma, a single mother

working in a factory in rural

America. She harbors a sad secret:

she is losing her eyesight and her

son Gene stands to suffer the

same fate if she can’t put away

enough money to secure him an

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Thursday 5 April 9pm


Comedy

Weird and wonderful Brian

Damage and Krysstal have been

entertaining audiences all over the

world with their dry humour,

magical music and exquisite

comedy timing. The night will also

feature ladies favourite Steve

Shanyaski, Edinburgh’s JoJo

Sutherland all compared by local

favourite Bill Wooland.

Martin Carthy, is

one of the best-loved and

respected figures in the folk

music fraternity. An acknow-

ledged influence on both Bob

Dylan and Paul Simon, Carthy’s

pioneering ventures mean he has

enjoyed three

decades of celebrated

performance with wife

Norma Waterson and more

recently with their daughter Eliza.

Martin CarthyWednesday 4 April 8pm


Folk roots

Brian Damageand Krysstal


TeechersWicked Things

Thursday 12 April 7.30pm


Drama Main Theatre

John Godber’s fast moving classic

entertainingly conjures up life at a

modern comprehensive. A cast of

three portray the teaching staff,

wayward pupils and obstructive

caretaker with hilarious results.

A must for anyone who’s ever

been to school!

The Jungle BookImage Theatre Company

Saturday 7 April 2pm


Family show

Mowgli the man cub, with the

loving care of his adopted wolf

family and much advice from

Bagheera the panther, stands firm

against the evil manipulation of

Sheer Khan the tiger. Full of

fascinating characters and wonder-

ful music, this is another superb

Image Theatre musical. For ages 5+.

KiranHungin

Tuesday 10 April 8pm


Singer songwriter

Articulate, intelligent song writing

from the up and coming artist

from the North East who writes

about everyday things.

“The sound that comes out of her…

is quite amazing.” Podcast Blaster

With Old Street Music Union, Lisa

Redford and Aron Paul.

Tina DicoA Winelight Club presentation

Wednesday 11 April 8pm


Rock and pop

Singer on Zero 7 classics, Home and The Space Between, Tina Dico is an

award winning folk pop singer of enormous talent and ambition. Likened

to greats such as Joni Mitchell, she’s already released three albums, set

up her own record label and toured all over the world.

supported byAron Paul


Jim MorayFriday 13 April 8pm


Folk roots

Jim Moray is a multi-instrumentalist, arranger and

producer who has created startlingly contemporary

recordings of England’s traditional songs. Described

as the most significant development in folk music in the

last thirty years, Jim was presented with the BBC Radio 2

Album Of The Year Award 2004 for Sweet England as

well as the Horizon Award 2004 for best newcomer.

“Jim Moray… whose fusion of trad ballads and beats… is

the hippest thing to hit the folk world in years.” The Times

The Muffin MenWednesday 18 April 8.30pm


Rock and pop

The Muffin Men perform their own arrangements of Frank

Zappa songs and instrumentals with precision and conviction.

The band play tribute to Zappa, his music and his heritage, but

add their own edge. Don’t expect a “look-a-like-

sound-a-like” affair – expect fine musicians

playing fine music. Standing event.JimMoray


Three Countriesof FolkSaturday 21 April 8pm


Folk Roots

Julie Murphy, Lisa Knapp and Jenna

Reid bring together the traditions

of Wales, England and Scotland to

create a fantastic fusion of modern

folk. Julie is a Welsh language

singer, Lisa re-works traditional

English songs and Jenna is the

holder of Best Newcomer at the

Scots Trad Awards 2005.

Phil Beer



Folk roots

One half of Show of Hands, Phil

Beer is a talented musician, playing

Violin, Guitar and Mandolin in

addition to writing and singing his

own material. His talents have

been utilised by countless artists

over the years, the most notable

being The Rolling Stones, Mike

Oldfield and Steve Harley.

Limehouse Lizzy

Friday 20 April 8pm

£15 O Main Theatre

Rock and pop

Since their formation Limehouse

Lizzy has gained a tremendous

following that warm to the Thin

Lizzy tribute’s obvious love and

respect for their material. With a

reputation as one of the hardest-

working and most exciting live

acts anywhere, they remain

extremely popular. Standing event.

Tuesday 24 April 8pm

£16.50 O Main Theatre

Folk roots

One of the great storytellers, Ralph

McTell is now celebrating thirty

years on the road. Known for his

virtuoso guitar style, he is primarily

a prolific and gifted songwriter.

With a style that invites you into a

unique world, he weaves a

narrative that is both significant

and poignant. Most famous for his

hit Streets of London, which earned

him an Ivor Novello Award, he was

presented with the prestigious

Lifetime Achievement Award at the

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2002.

Ralph McTell


Eliza Carthy andthe RatcatchersFriday 27 April 8pm


Folk roots

Eliza Carthy is one of the most

dynamic musicians around.

Twice nominated for the

Mercury music prize, and owner

of an amazing seven BBC Radio

2 Folk Awards, she has an ability

to blend different ideas and

traditions with beautiful writing

and impeccable vocals. Prepare

for a devastatingly powerful

performance.

Adrian ByronBurnsFriday 27 April 9pm


Blues

Adrian has played all over the

world since emerging in the late

1960s. He has now established

himself as a solo artist, both for

his fabulous voice and for his

incredible acoustic work. He is

praised for his compositions and

for the originality of his

interpretations of songs by

Hendrix, Sting, Lennon/McCartney

amongst others.



Drama Main Theatre

Acclaimed story teller Mike Maran weaves another fantastical tale of

a young man hitching in the South of France in the 1970s who ends

up meeting and spending time with an elderly Picasso.

“an oasis of real communication in a desert of media glitz and spin.”

The Scotsman

Picasso and Me Mike Maran Productions

ElizaCarthy


You Don’t Needto Know ThatGonzo MooseWednesday 2 May 8pm | £8 (£6)

The Battlefield BandThursday 3 May 8pm | £12 (£10)

A Clucking GoodHen NightMsFits TheatreWednesday 9 May 8pm | £8 (£6)

Big Whistle WeekendTickets for the full weekend

will go on sale in February…

Vin GarbbuttThu 10 May 8pm | £13 (£11)

Michael McGoldrickFri 11 May 8pm | £15 (£13)

LunasaSat 12 May 8pm | £15 (£13)

Carvin JonesWednesday 16 May 8pm | £10

The GovernmentInspectorMiracle TheatreCompanyThursday 17 May 8pm | £8/£6

An Evening withBernard WrigleyFriday 18 May 8pm | £10

Whole Lotta LedSaturday 19 May 8.30pm | £10

TunngWednesday 23 May 8pm | £8 (£6)

Tim Van EykenFriday 25 May 8pm | £12 (£10)

Little Toby WalkerFriday 25 May 8pm | £7 (£5)

Eliza GilkysonSaturday 26 May 8pm | £13

Ramsbottom R&BFestival 2007Friday 15 - Sunday 17 June

The Jam RestartSat 23 June 8.30pm | £8

Terry ReidFriday 29 June 8pm | £12 (£10)

Claire MooneyFriday 6 July 8pm | £10 (£8)

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For young peopleYoung Singing Collectivewith Rachael Burks

Saturdays: 10.30am-12noon

Fun singing workshops (mainly pop) for

10-16 year-olds, leading to

performances in Bury and Manchester.

No need to audition, enthusiasm is

most important. For more information

call Rachael on 0771 409 3364.

Stagecoach with Ruth Mauriello

Sundays

A workshop for young people aged 6 to

16 with an interest in dance, drama and

music. (More information from Ruth on

0161 763 6161 / 07738 267346)

Streetwise Drama Workshopsled by Claire Stride

Mondays: 5-7pm in the Studio Theatre

A weekly drop-in drama session foryoung people based on issues that theyfeel are important, leading to aperformance at The Met. If you areinterested contact Claire on0161 253 6476

Met Expressled by Suzi Dick and Sue Scott

Mondays: 7-9pm in the Studio Theatre

A touring drama group for youngpeople aged 13 and over withdisabilities who perform all over theNorth West and at The Met. Thisworkshop is full and is not taking newmembers.

Weston SpiritTuesdays; 4-6pm in the Studio Theatre

A partnership organisation workingwith the Derby High School.

Bury Youth Danceled by Faye Temple

Tuesdays: 5.30-7pm in the Main Theatre

An exciting dance workshop for pupilsattending Sports Partnership Schoolsaged 11 to 17 working towardsperformances in Bury. The workshopsare full at the moment – to go on awaiting list, contact Faye on 07970658227

TAPP Youth Theatreled by Clare Fildes and Mark Young

Wednesdays: 10-14 yr-olds 5-6.30pm;

15+ yrs 7-8.30pm in the Studio Theatre

£2.50 per session

Physical theatre for young people. Places

available - call 0161 761 7107 for details.

For adultsMetro Jazz led by Munch Manship

Mon: 6.30-8.30pm in the Main Theatre

Front-line musicians wanted (brass and

reeds) for The Met’s brand-new

community jazz orchestra. Ten weekly

sessions (for over 16s only) beginning

Monday 29 January. Ring 0161 761

2216 for an application form (to be

returned by Monday 19th January). See

www.munchmanship.co.uk for more info.

Bury Vocal Collectiveled by Beth Allen

Tuesdays: 7.30-9pm in the Main Theatre

£4 per session

For all people who want to sing -

regardless of whether they think they

are in tune or not!

Participate! Workshops & classes


Ticket bookingHow to book...

By phone From The Met on 0161 761

2216, or Ticketline on 0870 444 5556

In person From The Met Mon to Fri

10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm. Or

visit Piccadilly Box Office in

Manchester’s St Anne’s Square.

Online From The Met via www.themet.biz

or from ticketline at www.ticketline.co.uk

Other ticketing information...

Concessions Our concessions price is

for people in education or who rely on

a benefit to survive. If you can afford

to pay the full price, please do not

ask for a concession as it affects the

service we can deliver.

Groups Buy ten tickets in one

transaction and get an eleventh free.

Refunds We are unable to offer refunds.

Exchange of tickets may be possible.

Theatre Ticket Offer Buy tickets for any

four drama events for just £24!

Members Discount Met members

receive a £2 discount on all events

labelled O.

The Met is based in one of Bury’s most

impressive Victorian buildings.

It is easy to access

by car, tram

or bus.

Car fromthe M60Take Junction 18

onto the M66. Exit the

M66 at signs for Bury and

follow signs for East Lancs Railway.

On Angouleme Way (Bury's ring road),

turn right at the third traffic lights

junction into Haymarket Street.

Within Bury Town CentreThe Met is on Market Street, a minute's

walk away from Bury Bus and Metrolink

Interchange, right next to the Millgate

Shopping Centre.

Car from Central ManchesterContinue South on Deansgate onto

Bury New Road (A56). This becomes

Manchester Road (A56) when you pass

through Whitefield. Ignore the signs for

town centre and turn right on to

Knowsley Street. Cross the traffic lights

into Haymarket St.

Tram from Salford & ManchesterThe Metrolink takes just twenty

minutes to reach Bury from Manchester.

For more information visit

www.metrolink.co.uk

Purchase your Metrolink travel voucher

in advance from out ticket office.

Vouchers are valid after 9.30am until

end of service and cost £3 for adults

and £1.50 for children.

How to find us...

Altrincham

Wigan

Manchester

Stockport

Oldham

RochdaleBury

Bolton

M60 M60

M60

M66

Metrolink

Greater Manchester

StaffDirector: David Agnew; Marketing Manager:

Victoria Robinson; Technical Manager: Chris

McClung; Administrator: Catherine Collins;

Finance Administrator: Moira Burton;

Front of House Manager: Nathan Berry;

Marketing Officer: Nick Smale;

Box Office Supervisor: Avis Ashworth;

Events Technician: Terry Moses.


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