Next at The Met # 4
Michael McGoldrick and Friends
Drawing influences from a life and world beyond his Manchunian roots, Michael McGoldrick will be playing songs from his new album Aurora, a collection of tunes and songs self penned with some more traditional material mixed in. Appearing with some special guests, his live performances are truly special, allowing you to enjoy the sheer energy as well as subtlety of his music.
"packed with fiery energy, lyrical poetry and bold experimentation within the tradition"
The Independent
Viva Morrissey
Formed in the summer of 2007, and based in the Holy City of Manchester, Viva Morrissey are highly regarded for the authenticity and accuracy that they bring to their presentation. The Viva Morrissey live set includes many Smiths classics, alongside Morrissey's best known solo material and fan favourites.
Pedal Power
Mikron Theatre
Mikron's play covers one hundred years of National Clarion Cycling Club history; from its socialist origins to the last day of business in a 21st century Manchester cycle shop.
Chris Wood and Andy Cutting
A Mr Kite Benefit
In 1990 Chris Wood and Andy Cutting embarked on a collaboration which proved to be one of the most influential in English Folk Music. This concert will draw from their classic repertoire as well as exploring their restless quest for ever deeper and more vivid musical experience.
"The finest and most original singer-songwriters to have emerged from the British folk scene since Richard Thompson"
The Guardian
I'm a Minger
by Alex Jones
Kelly, right, Kelly the bitch decides to have a party on the very same night as my sleep over - the very same night! And I know she's done it on purpose. And she invites everybody - absolutely everybody...except me of course...I want to die! I'm such a minger!
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!
"Alex Jones writes with fury, passion and compassion about those whose voices are seldom heard"
Financial Times
Tift Merritt
A Mr Kite Benefit
North Carolina singer-songwriter Tift Merritt has produced an impressive body of work and earned a passionate, dedicated audience. Her live performances, both with her band and on her own, are similarly riveting. Tift will be performing songs from her new album See You On The Moon.
Alexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle performs excerpts from his new book Stalin Ate My Homework, a memoir of his confusing life as the son of Communist parents, his childhood travelling round Eastern Europe and his years as a teenage Maoist. A funny and perceptive portrait of a family, a city, a country and a continent going through enormous changes.
Otis Gibbs
Blues singer-songwriter and teller of tales Otis Gibbs comes to The Met following his success at last year's R&B Festival.
Thick As Thieves
Reform Theatre
Friends Steph and Barry have never been model citizens but they are finding it increasingly hard to stay on the straight and narrow. When the pair decide to turn their hands to housebreaking it leads to hilarious consequences.
Our hapless duo has to contend with, amongst other things, shopping deliveries, nosey neighbours, a dead budgie and a shocking discovery that could change their lives forever. As the night becomes more frantic and frenzied the pair realise that life in crime isn't all it's cracked up to be.
Christine Collister
Best known for BBC's Life and Loves of a She Devil, Christine Collister has worked with a host of excellent musicians (Peter Frampton, Richard Thompson, Louden Wainwright III). Throughout her career, she has mesmerized and astounded with her subtle and effortless blend of soul, blues, pop, jazz, country and folk. Christine will be performing with Rob Cross.
"...boundary breaking is routine for Collister and makes her one of the finest grown-up vocalists on the planet..."
Q