Next at The Met
Socialist Theatre Course
Led by Tom McLennan
Socialist writers have had a huge influence on modern drama and theatre. This challenging course covers Agitprop, Brecht, Unity Theatre, Augusto Boal, Joan Littlewood, Athol Fungard, Banner Theatre and 7:84 amongst others.
At the end of the course students will put their heads together to see if they can construct a piece of socialist theatre of their own using the techniques they have learnt.
Course runs on Tuesdays for 10 weeks starting Tuesday 7 February 2012.
For further information and to book your place phone Tom on 07716848894 or email tomm562002@yahoo.com
This Socialist Theatre course is run by the Workers Educational Association (WEA)
Mike Gunn and Sean Collins: Still on the Roadshow
Presented by Comedy Store Management
Following spectacular performances on BBC One's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, here's a rare chance to see two top-billing circuit stars sharing the same bill in a double-headline show.
Between them, they have accumulated decades of experience on the live comedy circuit; they have written and performed five acclaimed shows for the Edinburgh Comedy Festival and performed across the globe, wowing audiences as far and wide as Montreal, Melbourne, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and The Fawklands (and most places in between). Simply put, it's a guarantee of first-class laughs, served up by two of the best in the business.
Mike Gunn:
"one of the ten leading stand-ups in Britain"
Independent on Sunday
"Compelling... Absorbing... Darkly funny"
The Scotsman
Sean Collins:
"First class"
Chortle
"Expert comedy done effortlessly... Long overdue a major break"
Edinburgh Evening News
Errol Linton and Band
Errol is three times winner of the Best British Blues Harmonica Player Award. His most recent album Mama Said has gained fantastic reviews in the national papers such as The Independent On Sunday, The Observer, The Sunday Times and The Daily Telegraph, and magazines like Mojo.
"Errol deserves more than an underground reputation"
MOJO.
"Gifted"
INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
"Fascinating new talent"
SUNDAY TIMES
Rachel Sermanni
She's a straight-up storyteller with a voice to blow all others clean out of the water. 19-year-old Scottish singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni packs an almighty punch with her earthy folk melodies and dextrous fingerpicking. She recently released Black Currents' EP to great acclaim.
A Night at the Opera
Bury Choral Society
Join Bury Choral Society for a night of drama, love and tragedy as they perform some of the best loved choruses from Carmen, Il trovatore, La traviata and more under the baton of musical director Sinead Hayes.
Bury Choral Society are joined by professional soloists and accompanied on piano by Jonathan Ellis. It will be an unforgettable night, not to be missed.
Edwina Hayes
Supported by Luke Sharples
Edwina Hayes numbers Michael Parkinson and Bob Harris among her fans. Her beautifully written songs, charming stage presence and voice of an angel have won her a reputation as a true natural talent of gentle folk-americana. She has opened numerous shows for Jools Holland and Van Morrison and the title track of her album Pour Me A Drink was covered by Nanci Griffith who calls her 'the sweetest voice in England'.
Her cover of Randy Newman's Feels Like Home was featured in the Cameron Diaz film My Sister's Keeper and has since had over two million plays on YouTube.
This event is sold out. Call The Met on 0161 761 2216 or click the button below to join the waiting list for ticket returns.
Red Riding Hood
Horse + Bamboo Theatre Company
Horse + Bamboo present a gorgeously rendered re-telling of the classic girl-and-the-wolf tale.
Exquisite visuals blend with pantomime-style silliness and spooky moments to create an enchanting piece of theatre. Ideal for all ages over 4.
The story that everybody knows - or do they?
The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark
Blunderbus Theatre Company
Plop was a baby Barn Owl. He lived at the top of a tall tree, in a field. He was fat and fluffy. He had big round eyes. Plop was exactly the same as every barn owl that has ever been - except for one thing. He was AFRAID of the DARK.
An irresistible blend of live music, puppetry and storytelling. Come join us, - it's going to be a hoot!
For ages 3-7 years.
Thursday 16
February 7.45pm
Friday 17
February 7.45pm
Saturday 18
February 1.30pm
£45 Weekend Ticket
£32 Saturday Day Ticket
Big Whistle Festival
The Big Whistle Festival returns this February for more folk gigs and workshops with the humble tin whistle at its core.
Big Whistle 2012 will feature headliners Kan, Breabach, Ross Ainslie, Tim Edey and Bredan Power and Treacherous Orchestra.
WEEKEND TICKET Grab yourself a bargain and get a weekend ticket for 45 pounds! The ticket will include full access to all Big Whistle Festival workshops and shows.
SATURDAY DAY TICKET If you are unable to attend the whole Big Whistle Festival but are still eager to see all of Saturday's concerts, grab yourself a bargain by purchasing a Saturday Day Ticket. For just 32 pounds you gain admission to Brebach at 1.30pm, Tim Edey and Brendan Power at 3.30pm, Ross Ainslie Duo at 7pm and The Treacherous Orchestra at 9pm.
Please contact Box Office on 0161 761 2216 to book either the Weekend Ticket or the Saturday Day Ticket so we can allocate your seats for the performances.
A Big Whistle Festival event.
Big Whistle Ceilidh
Join Shake-a-Leg and Rivington Morris Side in Ramsbottom for a great night of folk music and dancing with a whistle theme.
A Big Whistle Festival event.
A Ramsbottom Festival Fundraiser event.