Met Brochure September 2006 - January 2007

DIARY OF EVENTS

SEPTEMBER ’06- JANUARY ’07

The Met, Market St, Bury, Lancs BL9 0BW

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If you love coming to The Met and wantmore out of your visit, why not sign up to bea member?

Not only will you be helping us to bring some of thebest musical and theatrical talent to the region, butyou'll also become a VIP and receive privilegedtreatment at the venue.

• Priority seating and drinks service

• Invites to VIP nights

• Preferential parking

• Pre show dinner savings in Automatic

• VIP invites to Bury Art Gallery

• Savings on event tickets

You will also be invited to two member meetings ayear to provide feedback and ideas to The Met teamon shows, staff, customer service and anything elsethat you think we can improve.

All this for just £25 a year!

Sunday 3 Sep @ 7.30pmGrizzly Man (2005)

Sunday 1 Oct @ 7.30pmMe, You and EveryoneWe Know (2005)

Sunday 5 Nov @ 7.30pmMotorcycle Diaries (2004)

Sunday 3 Dec @ 7.30pmThe Whale Rider (2002)

See the individual dates inthe brochure for more infor-mation about each film.

THE MET FILM CLUBGREAT SUNDAY NIGHT MOVIES

We’re very excited to be one of the first venues in GreaterManchester to become non-smoking! We go completelysmoke free on 1 September 2006 with the help of the BuryStop Smoking Service and the NHS.

THE MET GOES SMOKE FREEON 1 SEPTEMBER 2006

CALL 0845 2239001 FORHELP STOPPING SMOKING

Welcometo The Met’sexciting Autumn Season!

THE PAST YEAR was a fantastic time for The Metand its success allows us to bring bigger and

better artists for your enjoyment. The Met is oneof the country’s best regarded small venues andmakes Bury a destination for thousands of musicand theatre fans each year.

As a small venue, we can afford to take the risks when wehave great support from loyal audiences who enjoy andcelebrate live music and theatre with us. We are renownedfor exciting new physical theatre, international artistsreturning to one of their favourite venues and some of thebest gig experiences to be had in the country. In addition,new to this season, we are bringing a monthly film club toBury and offer a great range of opportunities for familyentertainment.

I hope that looking through the brochure, you can imaginesome suitable fun to be had for you, your family and friends.The trend this year has been for shows to sell out quickly, soplease book as soon as you can.

As a registered charity, we have great ambitions for The Metto improve our programme, services, venue and increase thenumber of people who can enjoy the inspiration andexcitement only to be found in intimate live venues.

Your support is vital to this ongoing success. If you like whatwe do, please consider our membership scheme which inaddition to improving your experience with us, allows us toinvest further in providing this great service in Bury.

I look forward to your visit.David Agnew

Director

The Met, Market Street, Bury, Greater Manchester BL9 0BWTel: 0161 761 7107; Fax: 08700 520 297;Email: [email protected]

The Met is run by Bury Metropolitan Arts Association, acompany limited by guarantee (No. 2370868) and aregistered charity (No. 701879).

Looking for somethingdifferent to do on thoselong, cold, lonely winterSunday nights? Well look nofurther because The Met isturning into Bury’s localcinema for the first Sundayof every month!

Starting on September 3,the club will run all seasonshowing you the best inindependent film fromaround the globe.

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SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

U2UKINTO THE HEART TOUR

ROCK & POP

U2UK have the passion, drive andexcitement of the real thing,taking you from the early years ofBoy and Bloody Sunday, throughthe favourites like Pride, One andStreets right up to the currentVertigo tour. The lights, sounds andcostumes will blow you away!

Standing event.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8.30pm

Tickets £10

SUNDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

GRIZZLY MAN 15

Dir: Werner Herzog • 2005 • 103 mins

FILM

Award winning Grizzly Man is adocumentary that centres onamateur grizzly bear expertTimothy Treadwell who studiedand lived with wild bears. He waskilled, along with his girlfriend, bya rogue bear in October 2003. Thefilm explores Treadwell’s life as hefinds solace among theseendangered animals.

STUDIO THEATRE

Starts 7.30pm

Tickets £4

£3.50 concession

The Met Film ClubTHURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

FIRST THURSDAYCOMEDY CLUB

COMEDY

The first of our monthly comedyclubs kicks off with Reeves andMortimer’s Uncle Peter. CharlieChuck is described as a “realgenius lunatic” by Loaded, and is somuch more than a series ofgimmicks. With the compere’scompere Mick Ferry, Newcomer ofthe Year winner Stephanie Davies,and support.

STUDIO THEATRE

On stage 9pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

Urban Comedy & The Met presentsSATURDAY 9 SEPTEMBER

IQ25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

ROCK & POP

Progressive rock legends IQ returnfor a very special anniversary show,one of only a limited number to beheld in Europe. They’ll be coveringclassics from their back catalogue,as well as previewing new materialfrom their ninth studio album dueearly next year. Expect the band’strademark musical and visualextravaganza! Standing event.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £12

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THURSDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

STARCROSS’D

THEATRE

A passionate love story betweentwo teenagers brought together inthe anarchic Lancashire of 1581and threatened by the violence ofthe girl’s family. An exciting andgripping blend of imagination,legend and history; the playexplores the consequences ofreligious fanaticism and influenceson young people.

STUDIO THEATRE

On stage 7.30pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

Physico presentsFRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

GORDON GILTRAP

FOLK ROOTS

Gordon Giltrap is a true guitargenius. He has recorded twentyfive albums, came second (only toEric Clapton) in Guitar magazine’stenth anniversary poll, and hismusic has been used by the BBCand commercial TV. Experience themagic of an amazing liveperformance with beautiful,passionate songs.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8.30pm

Tickets £10

£8 concession

AMERIC ANA


TOM RUSSELL

American singer-songwriter TomRussell has an amazing careerthat includes recording more thantwenty albums and songs thathave been covered by Bob Dylanand the late, great Johnny Cash.His music ranges from cowboy,roots and rock, to the far reachesof outsider Americana. Hisacclaimed album Love and Fear,released earlier this year, has beenhailed as the strongest in hiscareer.

“...perhaps the finest singer-songwriter active in roots music”Montreal Gazette

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £13

Mr Kite Benefits present

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FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

ANGELS ON THEBACK ROADS

BLUES

Frank and Eddie Thomas play jazzand blues classics on vintageguitars against images of Route 61,capturing the heart and soul oftraditional US blues.

“...unique, historically significantand totally sincere... I heartilyrecommend Angels on theBackroads” Where y’ at Magazine

STUDIO THEATRE

On stage 9pm

Tickets £6

Monthly R’n’B ClubFRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

A HISTORY OF‘THE CO-OP’ IN BURY

TALK

Bill Hoult, president of United Co-operatives, presents this lecturewhich will look at the conditionsthat inspired the formation of ‘thefirst Co-op’ in Rochdale in 1844and the formation of Bury Co-operative Society and its future.

STUDIO THEATRE

On stage 2pm

Tickets Free

United Co-operatives present

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THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

ASHLEY HUTCHINGS’ RAINBOW CHASERS

Fairport Convention original Ashley Hutchings returns with his new band,The Rainbow Chasers alongside Mark Hutchinson, Jo Hamilton andRuth Angell to perform a repertoire of self-penned songs of the highestquality and sophistication, drawing from a broad range of ideas andinfluences. Skilful and sensitive musical arrangements are neatlycounterbalanced with tremendous harmony singing and shared leadvocals.

Rainbow Chasers emphasises thefact that Hutchings remains oneof English music’s most influentialfigures.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £10

£8 concession


FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER

AYNSLEY LISTERBAND

BLUES

Aynsley Lister returns to The Metfor another night of infectiousblues songs performed withconviction. Lister writes andperforms all his own material andhas been building a reputation andgaining respect from establishedartists all over the globe.

“Superb” The Times

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £10

£8 concession

SUNDAY 1 OCTOBER

ME AND YOU ANDEVERYONE WE KNOW 15

FILM

Dir: Miranda July • 2005 • 91 mins

This charming American indie tellsthe quirky story of a love affairbetween a performance artist(Miranda July, who also writes anddirects) and a shoe salesman singlefather (John Hawkes).

Winner of the special jury prize atthe 2005 Sundance film festival.

STUDIO THEATRE

Starts 7.30pm

Tickets £4

£3.50 concession

The Met Film Club

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PHYSIC AL THEATRE

In the fearful minutes between enemy assaults, a band of battered dollsemerge from the wreckage to launch a resistance. Their struggles arehopeless, their cause doomed, but they laugh in the face of disaster intheir final moments together.

Nothing Left To Lose has startling visuals, bold choreography andoriginal music celebrating thosepeople who challenge the bullieswith little more than bare handsand bravery.

www.companycollisions.com

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 7.30pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

“Direction andchoreography aresimply awesome.”

The Metro


NOTHING LEFTTO LOSE

Company:Collisions


WED 4 & THU 5 OCTOBER

MINE

PHYSIC AL THEATRE

Rushing to reach a massacredBalkan village, a TV news crewstumbles into a minefield. Unableto move, the journalists and theirmilitia-men guides spend anuneasy night together...

A thought provoking new play fromKaos, award winning creatorsof breathtaking physicaltheatre.MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

Kaos TheatreTHURSDAY 5 OCTOBER


COMEDY

Greg Cook lends his comedy adistinctive voice with his gruff,working-class approach. It’s tellingthat he also has a hard-hittingpolitical agenda, in contrast tomost of the circuit’s dumbed-downmaterial about TV. He’s joined byBBC Comedy Award winner KarenBayley, Lancashire’s own BillWooland, and support.

STUDIO THEATRE

On stage 9pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

Urban Comedy & The Met presents

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FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER

FRANK SIDEBOTTOM

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £10

Originally broadcast onManchester’s PiccadillyRadio, Frank Sidebottom’s

show includedChris Evans,

Mark Radcliffeand CarolineAhearn.

Since start-ing, Frank has

made more thanthree hundred

appearances on TVand his career is still

going stong!

Each and every performance isdifferent so be sure not to

miss this legendary act.


On stage 8pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER

THE FAMILY MAHONEfeaturing Mark Radcliffe

FOLK ROOTS

Raise your glasses as raucous folkcombo The Family Mahone returnto The Met! In the spirit of ThePogues, the boys (led by drummerand vocalist ‘DJ’ – Radio 2’s MarkRadcliffe) treat us to a night ofriotous drinking songs fromIreland, England and Scotland.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £10 in advance

£12 on the door

THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER

THE SONGSOF NICK DRAKE

ROCK & POP

Nick Drake has become the mostrevered of all English singer-songwriters, and Keith Jamesperforms his songs live with all thebeauty of the original recordings.

“Some of the most atmospheric andemotive guitar based music you willever hear” The Independent

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £10

£8 concession

Keith James & Rick Foot

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PHYSIC AL THEATRE

FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER

An astonishing night of truly live theatre! Utilising a sensational styleof long form improvisation previously only seen in the USA, Liverpool’scult improvisation show Hoof! embarks on its first UK tour.

Six of the country’s top physical comedy performers present anentirely improvised play. No hesitation, no conferring and no audienceintervention. This is not sketch comedy but a single fantastical tale created quite literally‘on the Hoof’!

“Pure comic genius”BBC Radio Merseyside

MAIN THEATRE

Rejects Revenge Theatre Companyand Spike Theatre present

Rejects Revenge Theatre Companyand Spike Theatre present


On stage 8pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

SATURDAY 14 OCTOBER

THE OTHER SMITHS

ROCK & POP

The UK’s top Smiths tributereturns to The Met after a sell outshow in 2005. The Midlands basedband, whose two hour show coversthe work of The Smiths andMorrissey are firm favourites inManchester and have worked withex-Smiths Andy Rourke, Mike Joyceand Craig Gannon.

Standing event.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8.30pm

Tickets £10 advance

£12 on the door

THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER

YOUR SONG

ROCK & POP

Featuring acoustic musicians, 18piece big-band Mujo, dancers fromthe Glenda Ann School of Dancingand the vocal talents of StudentPop Idol 2006 finalists, this showranges from Nina Simone inspiredblues to big band jazz. Thevocalists and musicians ensure anexciting evening of entertainmentfor everyone.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 7.30pm

Tickets £6.50

£6 concession

Platinum Music Management

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WEDNESDAY 18 OCTOBER

THE TRAGICAL HISTORYOF DR FAUSTUS

“Mad, Bad and Dangerous to know”Cumberland Times

Mephistopholis, with his beautiful but seemingly useless assistant(probably a puppet of Lucifer), and Faustus are condemned foreverto tell and re-tell the same story.On an endless tour of carnivals andcheap variety houses they play aseries of cabaret turns, whileseeking to break the endless circlethat envelops and consumes them.

MAIN THEATRE

Third Party Productions present

Sponsored by


FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER

MOSTLY AUTUMN

ROCK & POP

Award winning classic rock bandMostly Autumn blend togetherinfluences from the great bands ofthe seventies to produce originalmaterial that conveys the excite-ment and energy of modern rockballads. Rick Wright (Pink Floyd) isamongst their fans and has praisedthem as an “amazing new band”.

Standing event.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm


£12 on the door

FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER

EMILY DRUCEAND STEVE JONES

BLUES

Emily Druce and Steve Jonescreate a rich mix of hot blues andcountry flavours, created with afresh acoustic sound. They play amix of covers and their ownoriginal material. Their new albumSongs from the Silver Band Roomhas received praise from press andpublic alike.

STUDIO THEATRE

On stage 9pm

Tickets £6

Monthly R’n’B Club

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FAMILY THEATRE

SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER

MUTTNIKTHE FIRST DOG IN SPACE

Muttnik is a stray who lives onthe streets of Moscow, cold andhungry, until one day to hersurprise she finds herself in theRussian Space Centre with food,water and adventures better thandreams!

Selected to be the first dog inspace, Muttnik learns to fly arocket and to go ‘where no doghas gone before’!

Ideal for children aged three andup and childish adults.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 1.30pm

Tickets £6£5 concession£20 family of four

Niki McCretton presents


SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER

SWARB’S LAZARUS

FOLK ROOTS

Legendary folk fiddler DaveSwarbrick (ex-Fairport Convention)returns with his brand new bandLazarus, featuring Maartin Allcockand Kevin Dempsey. Dave’s firstnew project since his life saving2004 operation, the groupshowcases vibrant and dynamicnew material alongside tunes thatSwarb covered in his youth.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £12

£10 concession

TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER

THE PIED PIPER

FAMILY THEATRE

Rats! Rats! RATS! Mayor Knight’swicked plan is working... Overrunthe town with rats, close the localschool, convert it into flats, andmake loads-a-money! When ratsstart gobbling up his bank notes,who can help? Enter the Pied Piper!

A modern take on an old classic,for children aged 3-11 years.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 1.30pm


Openwide Theatre CompanyWEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER

CIRCUS SKILLSWORKSHOP

WORKSHOP

Like to try your hand at juggling?We’ve got balls, beanbags, ringsand clubs. Fancy whizzing aroundon a one wheeled bike? We’ve gotunicycles galore. You can try yourfeet at tightrope walking, or getyourself in a spin with plates. It’sunusual, exciting and challenginghalf-term fun.

Limited capacity - please book early!

STUDIO THEATRE

6-9 years 10am - 12.30pm

10-15 years 2pm - 4.30pm

Tickets £10

Skylight CircusWEDNESDAY 25 OCTOBER

MUGENKYOTAIKO DRUMMERS

WORLD ROOTS

Thundering rhythms on huge taikodrums interweave with delicatebamboo flute and subtle percussionin a spellbinding display of grace,precise choreography and athleticism.

“Drumming as an almost religiousexperience... exhilarating tobehold.” The Glasgow Herald

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THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER

CHRIS WHILE &JULIE MATTHEWS

FOLK ROOTS

Breathtaking singers, songwriters,musicians and performers whosesongs cover life as they see it, fromthe industrial wastelands of thenorth, to injustice and freedom,matters of the heart andeverything in between.Internationally acclaimed, theycontinue to be a leading force onthe UK’s acoustic roots circuit.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER

ROBIN INCE

COMEDY

Comedian Robin Ince has beenseen on the 11 0'Clock Show, HaveI Got News For You and as a failedinterviewee in The Office. Hiswriting credits include DeadRingers and Meet Ricky Gervais. Ahighly regarded live performer, hiserudite style mixes geniusimprovisations with brilliantimpressions.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

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FAMILY THEATRE

FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER

THE CHATTERBOX

An action packed, extremely funny and utterly engaging show usingpuppets, film, ingenious contraptions and a giant book that opens toreveal a series of magical worlds. The Chatterbox tells the story of nine-year-old Billy who inadvertently finds himself stuck inside theChatterbox, an amazing machine that allows him to travel into theworld of books. A must for anyoneover five who enjoys daft sillinesslike Shrek, The Muppets, andLemony Snicket!

For children aged 5 years and over.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 2pm


Pickled Image presentsSponsored by


WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER

A PLEASING TERRORTwo Ghost Stories by M R James

THEATRE

A gripping retelling of two of theeeriest and most entertaining talesfrom MR James, the master of theEnglish ghost story, performed byRobert Lloyd Parry.

“…restores the charm and pleasureof the original tales with hisexcellent and convincing story-telling.” Cambridge Evening News

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

Nunkie Theatre Company presents

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SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER

KATHRYN WILLIAMS

Kathryn Williams is one of the UK’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters,having been nominated for the Mercury music prize a few years ago.Admired by such artists as Dido and Nora Jones, she continues to gatherfans with each new release and concerts. Her albums are fabulousstuff: beautifully chosen andwritten songs, performedexquisitely. Her new album, OverFly Over was released this year.

“glittering talent” Independent

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £14

£12 concession

FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER

ERIC TAYLOR

AMERIC ANA

Eric Taylor is one of the mostinfluential songwriters to evercome out of Texas. Over the yearshis reputation and song cataloguehave grown and he has had aprofound effect on the evolutionof such well-known Texas artists asNanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett andRobert Earl Keen.

Proceeds go to support the NSPCC.

STUDIO THEATRE

On stage 8.30pm

Tickets £9

West by North West

Sponsored by


THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER


COMEDY

Smug Roberts is a strugglinghouse-husband, and his successfulcareer-driven wife is the one whocomes home late and drunk, whilehe does the washing-up, can workwonders with mince and knowsthe Weight Watchers scoringsystem. He’s joined by JonathonMayor, Louise Conran, JustinPalmer, and support.

STUDIO THEATRE

On stage 9pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

Urban Comedy & The Met presents

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FOLK ROOTS

FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER

JAH WOBBLEAND THE ENGLISH ROOTS MUSIC BAND

Probably best known for hischarismatic bass improvisationswith John Lydon’s Public ImageLimited, Jah Wobble has releasedmany innovative and eclecticalbums and worked with some ofthe biggest names in music,including Brian Eno, Björk,Massive Attack, Sinead O’Connorand Primal Scream.

In recent years he has movedtowards the roots tradition,joining the stream of cosmicEnglish folk weirdness that flowsthrough the works of DevandraBanhart and Vashti Bunyan.

A startling mixture of thetraditional and the outrageous,his visit to The Met promises tobe thrillingly out of this world!

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm


£12 on the door

THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER

BILLY MITCHELL& BOB FOX

FOLK ROOTS

Billy Mitchell (Lindisfarne) andBob Fox started in Tyneside andhave been delighting audiences formany years. Both are fine singersand musicians of stunning ability,and now, after many years ofmutual admiration, they will sharea stage and pool the wealth oftalent at their disposal.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £10

£8 concession


SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER

VIVA SANTANA

ROCK & POP

This tribute to Santana is a Latinrock explosion who continue toamaze fans wherever they play.From the powerful rhythm sectionthat brings the heartbeat of theband that is congas, drums andbass, to the infectious Cuban pianoand haunting Hammond organwizardry of a keyboard maestro.

Standing event.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm


£12 on the door

SUNDAY 5 NOVEMBER

THE MOTORCYCLEDIARIES 15

FILM

Dir: Walter Salles • 2004 • 125 mins

This stunning road movie tells thetrue story of the young CheGuevara’s 50s travels around SouthAmerica, exploring his growth frommedical student to revolutionary. Amemorable insight into one of the20th century’s most iconic figures.

In Spanish with English subtitles.

STUDIO THEATRE

Starts 7.30pm

Tickets £4

£3.50 concession

The Met Film ClubWEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER

SEPTEMBER IN THE RAINby John Godber

THEATRE

September in the Rain charts thefrustrations and joys of an ordinarymarriage - the triumphs, the regrets,the unsung love. Set against thebackdrop of Blackpool in its heyday– Blackpool Tower, the Big Dipperand, of course, the rain. Humourand pathos abound in this JohnGodber classic.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

Reform Theatre presents

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TOM PACHECO

AMERIC ANA

Forty years of writing andrecording have seen Tom Pachecorise from his 60s folk rock roots inNew York, through the alt.countryof Austin in the 80s to become oneof American music’s most admiredtalents.

“…one of the most impressive singer-songwriters of our time” fRoots

STUDIO THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £10

Sponsored by


SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER

THE CLONE ROSES

ROCK & POP

The Clone Roses have the lookand sound of The Stone Roses andplay all the classics such asWaterfall, Fools Gold and I am theResurrection.

The band have just returned fromplaying their biggest show at TheBrixton Academy as support to TheHappy Mondays and The Farm.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8.30pm


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THURSDAY 9 NOVEMBER

CARA DILLON

FOLK ROOTS

Irish folk singer Cara Dillon hasseduced the nation in just a fewyears. Her rare ingredients of anirresistibly natural personality andmesmerising ability to relate agreat story in a song are allembracing qualities that defyborders, cultures and evenlanguages.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £14

£12 concession

FOLK ROOTS

FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER

FLOOK

Winners of Best Group at the BBC Folk Awards 2006, this four piece Irishspectacular go from strength to strength. Their albums are “stunning”,“remarkable” and “little short of miraculous”, but it’s Flook’s liveperformances that have really captured the hearts of those whowatched and listened.

“Never have I seen so many peopleso completely and utterlyspellbound… the most magical ofexperiences.” Irish Post

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £10

£8 concession


FRI 17 & SAT 18 NOVEMBER

24TH CAMRABURY BEER FESTIVAL

BEER FESTIVAL

Bury’s annual beer festival returnsfor its twenty fourth year.

Don’t miss this opportunity tosample over sixty real ales, cidersand perries.

Tickets available on the door only.

FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER

SLACK ALICE

BLUES

Cliff Stocker’s Slack Alice are in arelaxed style for this special RnBClub session. The phenomenal twinguitar sound and varied catalogueof songs from the 70s to modernday ensure the band continue toexplore new and exciting musicalboundaries.

STUDIO THEATRE

On stage 9pm

Tickets £6

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SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER

FAIRPORT ACOUSTICCONVENTION

Enjoy an intimate evening with Fairport Convention’s acoustic take onfolk-rock music. The band is renowned for inventing the British folk-rockgenre. In 2002, Fairport won the coveted BBC Radio 2 LifetimeAchievement Award and in 2006 their recording Liege & Lief was votedMost influential folk album of all time by Radio 2 listeners.

The performance will feature songs from their most recent albumOff The Desk alongside favouriteclassics from the extensiveFairport Convention repertoire.

www.fairportconvention.com

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £15£12 concession£27 with Dylan Project

MAIN THEATRE

Friday 12noon - 3pm £1.50

5pm -11pm £4

Saturday 12noon -11pm £2.50

SPECIALOFFER!Buy tickets for FairportConvention and The

Dylan Project (Dec 1)together for just£27!


FRIDAY 1 DEC

THE DYLAN PROJECTsupported by MOLLY BLOOM

ROCK & POP

Dave Pegg, Simon Nicol, PJ Wrightand Steve Gibbons - four ofBritain’s most talented folk-rockmusicians - get together to presentan exhilarating tribute to the workof arguably the greatest postwarsongwriter in the English language,Bob Dylan.

RADCLIFFE CIVIC SUITETHOMAS STREET, RADCLIFFE, M26 2UH

On stage 8pm

Tickets £15£12 concession£27 with Fairport

SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER

WHALE RIDER PG

Dir: Niki Caro • 2003 • 101 mins

FILM

This charming and acclaimed NewZealand drama tells the story of ayoung Maori girl who fights athousand year old tradition inorder to lead her village forward.

“…beautifully shot, elegiac modernfairytale full of hope and wonder.It’s a film to make your heart swell.”Now magazine

STUDIO THEATRE

Starts 7.30pm

Tickets £4

£3.50 concession

The Met Film Club

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On stage 8pm

Tickets £12

£10 concession

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THE MICHAELMCGOLDRICK BAND

FOLK ROOTS

Master of flute, whistles anduillean pipes, Michael McGoldrickcreates a brilliant fusion of stylesat the cutting edge of folk music.

“... traditional melodies,contemporary dance floor rhythmsand jazz/funk workouts: one of themost adventurous yet intelligentlyconfigured sounds currently to beheard in any genre.” Independent

FRIDAY 24 NOVEMBER

CHRISTINE COLLISTER

FOLK ROOTS

Over the course of her careerChristine Collister has become afamiliar name on the UK live sceneand at all major festivals fromGlastonbury to Winnipeg toCambridge. With a gravity-defyingvoice, assured and impressive liveperformances and great personalcharm, she is a phenomenal live act.

STUDIO THEATRE

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Tickets £8

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TEACHERS: Call 0161 761 2216for details of schools performances

“Well worththe price of

a ticket”

**** Manchester

Evening News

Praise for last year’sshow, Aladdin

Tue 5 10.00am

Wed 6 10.00am

Thu 7

Fri 8 10.00am

Sat 9 2.30pm

Mon 11 10.00am

Tue 12 10.00am 2.00pm

Thu 14 2.00pm 7.30pm

Fri 15 2.00pm 7.30pm

Sat 16 2.30pm 7.30pm

Sun 17 2.30pm 7.30pm

Tue 19 10.00am

Wed 20

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Fri 22

Sat 23

Sun 24 11.00am 3.00pm

Wed 27 2.30pm 7.30pm

Thu 28 2.30pm 7.30pm

Fri 29 2.30pm 7.30pm

Sat 30 2.30pm 7.30pm

Sun 31 11.00am 3.00pm

T I M E T A B L E O F P E R F O R M A N C E S

TUESDAY 5 - SUNDAY 31 DECEMBER

Rocian Production Company and The Met presents

THE ADVENTURESOF PINOCCHIO

Written and directed by Paul Goetzee

In the Italian hills in the nineteenth century, a kindly wood carver discovers a magical piece of pine and begins to shape a boy. As

Pinocchio is brought to life, his search for independence and fun lead him through dangers including menacing robbers and jealous puppets. Will Pinocchio learn that honesty is the way to happiness or will his

lies prevail and reward him with the excitement he craves?

Join us for a perfect family adventure this Christmas as this magical production

brings Pinocchio to life.

“...original music, special effects, puppetry [and] a range of impressive, yet

terrifying props... add further intrigue to

this atmospheric production” ***

The Metro

TICKETS£9 adults

£6.50 concessions£29 family of four

Buy a family meal when you get yourfamily ticket. See back page for details.

Suitable for childrenaged 5+ and their families

“…another festive

winner…”Bury Times

“the bestshowof the

season”BoltonEveningNews


WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER

AN ALBION CHRISTMAS

FOLK ROOTS

Get in the festive mood thisDecember as some of English folkmusic’s biggest talents combine tocreate An Albion Christmas.Founder of Fairport ConventionAshley Hutchings is joined byKellie While, Simon Care andSimon Nicol for an evening oftraditional English Christmasmusic, dancing and celebration.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £14

£12 concession

THURSDAY 7 DECEMBER


COMEDY

Daliso Chaponda figures if theMalawi-style storytelling andBritish cynicism don’t cut it, he canalways squeeze a laugh out withhis Canadian self-victimization bit.His first headline act, Feed ThisBlack Man, stroked funny-boneswhen it premiered in Montreal.He’s joined by Dan Nightingale,Helmut and support.

STUDIO THEATRE

On stage 9pm

Tickets £8

£6 concession

Urban Comedy & The Met presentsSATURDAY 9 DECEMBER

SCROOGE

Met Express presents their veryown adaptation of this popularChristmas tale. Told in the usualMet Express style, the performancewill have a strong emphasis oncomedy and characterisation.

Met Express is a theatre group forpeople with disabilities interestedin performance.

STUDIO THEATRE

On stage 1pm, 4pm & 8pm

Tickets £2.50

£2 concession

Met Express presents

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SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER

NO∆ËL NOËLThe Sound of Christmas

A magical evening of classicalChristmas favourites performed byoutstanding young Welsh operastars with Annette Bryn Parri.

Escape the hustle and bustle oftoday’s Christmas and rediscover thetrue spirit of the Season with songssuch as Let it Snow, Silent Night, OHoly Night and many more.

MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £12

£10 concession


MAIN THEATRE

On stage 8pm

Tickets £10

SATURDAY 27 JANUARY

THE BEAT

ROCK & POP

One of the best ska bands of alltimes, The Beat have had anumber of hits under their nameand also in their other incarnationsGeneral Public, Fine YoungCannibals, and solo projects. Theband reformed in February 2003and have played sold out venuesever since.

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FRIDAY 19 JANUARY

HOMESPUN

Introducing the new supergroup featuring Dave Rotheray from TheBeautiful South and singer Sam Brown, best remembered for herworldwide smash hit Stop, and now a member of Jools Holland's Rhythmand Blues Orchestra.

“Beautiful South writer-guitaristDave Rotheray in strikingcollaboration with singer SamBrown” Mojo

SUNDAY 28 JANUARY

THE WAILIN’ JENNYS

AMERIC ANA

The Wailin’ Jennys are AnnabelleChvostek, Nicky Mehta and RuthMoody, three Canadian womenwho have won huge acclaim fortheir lush three part vocals. Behindthe praises are the songs, anintelligent mix of original andtraditional tunes that focus onharmony but are grounded on anintricate instrumental base.

MAIN THEATRE

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Tickets £13

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VOCAL ACADEMYSaturday mornings

Held on a Saturday morning, Vocal

Academy is a workshop for young people

interested in music and singing. You can

gain more information about Vocal

Academy by calling 0161 861 7521

STAGECOACHSundays: 10am-1pm

Stagecoach is a workshop for young

people ages 6 to 16 with an interest in

dance, drama and music. The group meets

every Sunday throughout term time and is

taken by Ruth Mauriello. For more

information please call 0161 763 6161.

BURY VOCALCOLLECTIVEEvery Tuesday, 5 September-17 October

Bury Vocal Collective is a group of people

from the Bury and north Manchester area

who wish to sing; regardless of whether

they think they are in tune or not!

TAPPWednesdays: 10-14 years 5-6.30pm;15+ years 7-8.30pm

TAPP is a physical theatre group held every

Wednesday for young people from ages 10

and up. The group is taken by Claire Fildes.

Phone 0161 761 7107 for more details on

how to join.

THE METWORKSHOPS

SPRING SEASON HIGHLIGHTSJANUARY - JULY 2007

Thursday 22 February @ 8pm

Miracle Theatre presentsTHE TIME MACHINE Tickets £8 (concessions £6)

Friday 2 March @ 8.30pm

BLAZIN FIDDLES

Tickets £10 (concessions £8)

Thursday 8 March @ 8pm

Hull Truck Theatre presentsMY FAVOURITESUMMERTickets £10 (concessions £8)


JULIET TURNERTickets £14 (concessions £12)

Saturday 17 March @ 8.30pm

SALSA CELTICATickets £12 (concessions £10)


JULIE FOWLISTickets £10 (concessions £8)

Wednesday 4 April @ 8pm

MARTIN CARTHYTickets £10 (concessions £8)

Thursday 19 April @ 8pm

PHIL BEERTickets £8 (concessions £6)

Friday 27 April @ 8pm

ELIZA CARTHY ANDTHE RAT CATCHERS

Tickets £14 (concessions £12)

Wednesday 9 May @ 8pm

STEVE KNIGHTLYTickets £8 (concessions £6)

Friday 11 & Saturday 12 May

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CONCESSIONSOur concessions price is forpeople in education or whorely on a benefit to survive. Ifyou can afford to pay the fullprice, please do not ask for aconcession as it affects theservice we can deliver.

GROUPS Buy ten ticketsin one transaction and getan eleventh free.

REFUNDS We are unableto offer refunds. Exchange oftickets may be possible.

THEATRE TICKETOFFER Buy tickets forany three plays at The Metand we’ll give you a sameprice ticket for a fourthabsolutely free!

SEATING Many Metevents are standing orpartially seated – checkwhen buying your tickets.

FROM THE MET…

By Phone: Call 0161761 2216. If you have aquery outside ofopening hours, there is a24 hour answermachine.

In person: Mon to Fri10am-5pm; Saturday10am-4pm; and fromone hour before thestart of each show.

Online: viawww.themet.biz

OTHER OUTLETS...

Ticketline: Call 0870444 5556, or visitPiccadilly Box Office inManchester’s St Anne’sSquare. Online atwww.ticketline.co.uk

David AgnewDirector

Moira BurtonFinance Administrator

Nathan BerryFront of House Manager

Avis AshworthBox Office Supervisor

Victoria RobinsonMarketing Manager

Nick SmaleMarketing Officer

Chris McClungTechnical Manager

CAR FROM THE M60Take Junction 18 ontothe M66. Exit the M66 atsigns for Bury and followsigns for East LancsRailway. On AngoulemeWay (Bury's ring road),turn right at the thirdtraffic lights junction intoHaymarket Street.

WITHIN BURYTOWN CENTREYou will pass the businterchange on your rightand follow a one waysystem around to the left.If you park on this street(outside the art gallery),The Met is a minute'swalk away. At the end ofthe road, turn right ontoSilver Street, turn right atthe end and we are acrossthe roundabout.

CAR FROM CENTRALMANCHESTERContinue South onDeansgate onto BuryNew Road (A56). Thisbecomes ManchesterRoad (A56) when youpass through Whitefield.Ignore the signs for towncentre and turn right onto Knowsley Street.Cross the traffic lightsinto Haymarket St.

TRAM FROM SALFORDAND MANCHESTERBury’s Metrolink stop isjust a few hundred yardsfrom The Met, and theTram is a clean andefficient way to get toand from the venue!

For more informationwww.metrolink.co.uk

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THE MET TEAMSTAFF AND BOARD

Administrator: Catherine Collins; Events Technician: Terry Moses;Duty Manager: Rachel Ponka.

Board members: John Costello; John Banbury; Martin Hayes;Alan Barton; Clare Grundy; Simon Ruding; Paul Hopkinson;Cllr Roger Brown; Cllr Farook Chaudhry; Cllr TimChamberlain; Kelvin Barlow; Permjit Loomba.

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Met Brochure September 2006 - January 2007