Kats Dance Academy presents SHOWTIME

A dancing show arranged by Kats Dance Academy based in Heywood.

LipService presents Funny Stuff

Funny Stuff is Sue Ryding's humorous and creative response to grief following the death of her comedy partner Maggie Fox, a look at the “stuff” we hoard and hate to let go.

Diane’s Deli: A Tale from Paradise Heights

Joe O'Byrne returns with the next chapter in his Tales from Paradise Heights. When a stranger arrives at Sean Ginty's café, event are set in motion that will shatter lives...

Grease

We’re delighted to announce that PADOS Youth Group’s 2025 Production will be everyone’s favourite family-friendly musical Grease.

Barbara

A warm and affectionate show featuring plenty of laughs, Barbara sensitively explores dementia, revealing what it means to care for someone you love when they lose their way.

Murder on The Dancefloor

Taking over the ground floor of The Met, Bury Youth Theatre Seniors bring you an immersive murder mystery devised and performed entirely by the group themselves.

Alas! Poor Yorick

If the Two Ronnies were cast as the Gravediggers in Shakespeare’s Hamlet re-written by Samuel Beckett you might have something like Ridiculusmus's “Alas! Poor Yorick”.

Forces of Nature: Perform Through The Elements

Taylor's Theatre Academy present their show Forces of Nature: Perform Through The Elements.

Strawberry Jack: A Tale from Paradise Heights

Christmas is a time for angels and miracles. Strawberry Jack may have found his angel. Now all he needs is a miracle… Joe O’Byrne returns with a Christmas tale from Paradise Heights.

Little Shop of Horrors

Packed with unforgettable songs, larger-than-life characters, and a dose of dark humour, this beloved musical is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

With Love, Mr Gay

A hilarious blend of cabaret, comedy and unlikely spiritual guidance (think B&M Buddha!) as one man goes on a heartfelt mission to find peace, even when it seems utterly impossible.

Nanna Mo’s Botox and Bum Lifts

After doing a course in cosmetic procedures Nanna Mo has started giving Botox jabs and Brazilian butt lifts to the residents of her care home. A New Comedy by MaD Theatre Company.

• Fri 19 Dec 7:00 PM

The Secret Storytelling Club

The Secret Storytelling Club invites you to an unforgettable evening of captivating tales, spine tingling songs, and thought-provoking conversations.

Mama Afrika

Mama Afrika tells the story of Miriam Makeba, iconic South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist. A tale of hope and determination, the show includes some of her best loved songs.

Miss Jackson Pulled at Parklife

A new comedy from MaD Theatre Company that follows a teacher and her "dead rough" students on a wild visit to Parklife, where all their lives take an amazing turn...

New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division and Manchester

The story of four ordinary lads who, inspired by the punk revolution of 1970s Manchester, came together to form one of the most influential bands of all time, Joy Division.

The Other Neville

A bold one-woman play inspired by netball icon Tracey Neville. Told with grit, humour, and a locker full of secrets, this is women’s sport from the inside.

Anonymous Drama: Unseen Stories. Lasting Change.

Join us for an extraordinary evening showcasing authentic recovery stories through the voices of real people with lived experience. This isn't traditional theatre – it's something completely different and deeply moving.

Emerging Showcase: Virgins by Nathan Lea

This event has been rescheduled to Friday 27 March 2026.

The Haunting of Blaine Manor

A thrilling haunted house chiller for Halloween, set in a manor with a twisted history of madness, witchcraft, tragedy and death...

The Secret Storytelling Club Presents: Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne

Step into an evening of dark folklore as storyteller Oliver Bishop and musician Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne reinterpret a classic fairy tale with haunting songs and captivating conversation.

Look After Your Knees

Look After Your Knees is Natalie Bellingham's new solo show, a joyful and ridiculous exploration of the messy, beautiful business of being human.

• Tomorrow 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM
+ more times

Met Express Christmas Show

Join Met Express, The Met’s in-house learning-disabled theatre company, for their re-telling of the classic adventure, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Crafty Fools: Adventures in Science

Aided by his cartoon companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, the incredible Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry.

Sandscape

Sandscape is a beautiful, engaging, rhythmic and musical play without words for children aged 2-7 that explores the texture, weight, and breath of sand.

Cinderella Ice Cream Seller

Come and enjoy a delicious ice cold retelling of a fairytale classic featuring storytelling, stunning live music, and theatrical magic that will capture your heart and tickle your taste buds. Ages 5+.

February Half Term Drama Day

Unleash your child’s creativity with The Met this half-term!

Teach Rex Live

This unique interactive show teaches children about the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet – dinosaurs! Ages 3+.

Easter Holiday Drama Days

Children aged 6-10 are invited to join us for two fun-filled days of drama and all things fun where they will have the chance to create their own brand-new piece of performance.

May Half Term Drama Day

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted and offered a full refund.

Little Crows Kids Workshops

Popular family workshops giving youngsters the chance to get inspired with our artists in a relaxed creative space. Ages 4-11 years.

You Choose

Based on Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt's book, this family musical adventure lets YOU CHOOSE what happens! Join us for a unique family experience filled with games, challenges, and surprises. Ages 2-7.

Audition callout for Pied Piper Youth Ensemble

We are looking for children aged 9-13 who live in either Bury or Bolton to be part of the Young Company in this year’s pantomime, The Pied Piper of Hamelin.

The Met Drama Summer School

Inspire your child at The Met's Summer School! Children aged 6-10 will create their own thrilling show inspired by Imagination Island, building confidence and making friends along the way.

• Thu 6:15 PM

Family Stories and Dragons: A Fantasy Role-Playing Game for all the Family!

Join the League of Curiosity for Family Stories and Dragons, a unique experience where families come together within our Storytelling Hub to explore a world of fantasy and adventure.

Creative Crows Skill Builders Workshop

These sessions have been cancelled.

Kids On Record

Perfect for the aspiring pop stars in your family, Kids on Record allows you to rehearse and professionally record a song of your choice in our recording studio, design your artwork and...

Creative Crows Kids Club

This event has been cancelled.

October Half Term Drama Day

Are you ready to visit the Spooky Surprise House? Is the house haunted, or just full of kids making mischief? Come to the drama day and decide for yourselves...

Halloween Arty All-Dayer

A Halloween Arty All-dayer for all ages!

Spooky Tales

Spooky Tales is a devilishly delightful collection of stories for brave children aged 9+. Tales of witches, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night – perfect for Halloween!

• Today 10:00 AM
• Tomorrow 12:00 PM + more times

A Winter’s Weekend… GET ARTY AND SHOP!

Join us at Two Crows Arts Studio for a weekend celebrating the start of December and the build up to Christmas!

• Today 10:30 AM
• Fri 9 Jan 2026 10:30 AM + more times

The Nest

The Nest is an interactive environment for young children and their grown-ups, inviting families to explore, play, and connect through the joy of light.

• Tomorrow 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM
• Sun 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM + more times

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

When the dastardly Pied Piper arrives in Bury with plans to strip away everything that makes our town special, only Fairy Bury and her magic can stop him. A captivating new pantomime.

Supper Club

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted and offered a full refund.

Discover the Art of Fresh Pasta with Stev of Pasta Ferrazza

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted.

Bury Beer Festival 2025

The Met's annual celebration of food, drink, music and good times returns this November.

The League Youth Programme

Specifically tailored for young people aged 10-16 years of age, the program is dedicated to empowering young voices by providing a nurturing and creative learning environment.

RockFit Live!

Get ready for a fitness class like no other... RockFit Live! featuring your favourite RockFit tracks performed live by Manchester's DACARA, co-fronted by Dan Moran.

‘Spirit’: Networking and Training for Bury-based Artists and Creatives

A series of networking and training events for artists and creatives living and/ or working in Bury and the surrounding areas.

Big Scrap Heads (On Sticks)

Come to the new look Two Crows and make Big Scrap Heads (On Sticks). Ages 4+

Tuesday Meet Up

A monthly get together for all amateur, professional and just want to give it a goes to inspire each other, using sketchbooks as the ideal starting point but not essential.

RockFit with Allie Aggression Session

Get ready for the ultimate 90-minute stress busting aggression session that’s going to push you to your limits!

New Moon Creative Writing Workshop

Award-winning writer Lizzie Milton will show you how to develop compelling, complex characters and get your creative juices flowing in this fun, relaxed workshop.

Cut It Out meets Pen Paper Pose for International Women’s Day

Two Crows Arts Studio host an event combining two of their popular sessions for International Women's Day.

Pop Up Books: Pre-Mother’s Day Event

Pre-Mother's Day Two Crows style... Head down to see us for a creative afternoon making pop-up books for all ages.

Little Crows: Tell a Story, in a Beak Book

Make a fantastic beak book using A3 riso printed papers. Fill the book with your  own unique story, using ideas from props, people or your imagination. Ages 4-11 years.

Our Story

Our Story is a unique project designed to offer the Bury community a space for expression, connection, and well-being through the power of creative writing.

Record Store Day Special Drop-in at the Two Crows

A celebration of Record Store Day hosted by Two Crows Arts Studio, featuring drop-in crafts for all ages, including designing record covers and making button badges.

Little Crows: Spring Themed Mini Vases

Make Spring themed vivid vases with vibrant pipe cleaner flowers. Ages 4-11 years.

Pen, Paper, Pose! Costumed figure drawing

An evening of themed costume drawing and music with a relaxed atmosphere. Featuring actor Hylton Collins posing in a sinister mystical Death on the Nile meets Ben Hur mix up!

Botanical Painting Workshop

Create your own mixed media Botanical Painting with Amber Lily Studio

Hands Together

Hands Together is an exciting community project for adults (18+) that uses the magic of puppetry to bring people together, foster creativity, and challenge hate!

Pot and Plant! An introduction to Jesmonite Eco Resin

Learn the new eco-resin technique of Jesmonite with Caroline Coates, and take home two unique potted plants of your own!

Tuesday Meet-Up

A creative monthly meet-up for artists and makers as well as first-timers.

Rockfit Rockathon

Get ready for a Rockfit event set to the heavy, heart-pounding sounds of Rammstein and other rock legends. Are you ready to bring the fire?

Comic Con Pen! Paper! Pose!

A lively relaxed and fun figure drawing event that is Comic Con inspired for all levels of experience to enjoy. Ages 6 years +.

Favourite Cartoon Characters under a Starry Night

This painting on canvas workshop will surprise you big: A unique painting workshop combining academic painting skills, training and inspiring creative minds, aimed at children aged 5-12, run by Two Crows Arts...

Cut It Out Collage Club

Get ready to cut, rip, and stick! The Cut it Out Collage Club is back. All materials are provided, and everyone's welcome to chat, chill, and create. Come, be inspired, and unwind!

Snip and Stitch Workshop with Amber Lily Studio

A playful dive into fabric collage and hand embroidery with Amber Lily Studio.

Life Drawing with Two Crows Studios

This event has been cancelled.

Art Nation and Two Crows Arts Studio CIC present Let’s “Al Denta”

A very unique and creative painting workshop. How can children turn their works into 'Al Denta'? Or turn a plain white drawing paper into a Michelin menu? This workshop will tell you...

Painting on Canvas Creative Workshop SAVE THE PENGUIN!

‘Save the Penguin’ will surprise you big: a unique painting workshop combining academic painting skills training and inspiring the creative mind, aimed at children aged 5-12.

Creative Painting Workshop: The Cutest Sea Monster

Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Ticket holders will be contacted.

Bury Youth Dance Day Camp

Join us for an action-packed day of dance at our Contemporary Dance Day Camp in Bury – perfect for young movers aged 11-18.

The Little Things: Book reading and doodle workshop with Mark Hill

Book reading followed by a doodle workshop and a little things treasure hunt.

Creative Painting Workshop: Demon Hunter style

In this workshop, children will learn how to use oil painting techniques to depict anime-style characters inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters on canvas.

Interested in finding out more about theatre, music and sport? Looking to learn new skills?

Join an exciting new employability skills programme for adults with learning disabilities and additional needs.

• Tomorrow 9:30 AM
• Sat 13 Dec 9:30 AM + more times

Aiming High

Aiming High is The Met’s specialist drama group for learning disabled and autistic young people.

• Mon 4:45 PM
• Mon 15 Dec 4:45 PM + more times

Leaps and Bounds

Incorporating different dance styles for children aged 5–10, Leaps and Bounds is for young people of all abilities.

• Mon 5:00 PM
• Mon 15 Dec 5:00 PM + more times

The School of Curiosity (Autumn term 8 Sep – 15 Dec 2025)

Is your child aged 10-14 and bursting with creativity? Do they love reading and telling stories? Do they have a passion for the world of imagination? Then look no further!

Learn Harmonica (autumn term 8 Sep – 10 Nov 2025)

A course in harmonica playing all levels, led by former British blues harmonica champion Mat Walklate.

• Mon 6:30 PM
• Mon 15 Dec 6:30 PM + more times

Bury Youth Dance

Join us in Bury Youth Dance to develop skills, create new work, perform at a range of platforms and make connections to build career paths in dance.

• Mon 7:00 PM
• Tue 7:00 PM + more times

Met Express

Met Express is The Met’s very own learning disability theatre company.

• Tue 5:00 PM
• Tue 16 Dec 5:00 PM + more times

Bury Youth Theatre Juniors

Bury Youth Theatre Juniors is a place where 5-11 years old you can be themselves, be creative and find new talents with like-minded friends.

• Wed 12:00 PM
• Wed 17 Dec 12:00 PM + more times

Home Educated Drama Workshop

A weekly drama class specially created for children and young people who are home educated.

• Wed 1:30 PM
• Wed 17 Dec 1:30 PM + more times

Movers and Shakers

A fun movement-led workshop for children aged 1-5 and their grown-ups.

• Wed 5:00 PM
• Wed 17 Dec 5:00 PM + more times

Bury Youth Theatre Seniors

Bury Youth Theatre Seniors is a place where 11-18 years old you can be themselves, be creative and find new talents with like-minded friends.

• Wed 5:00 PM
• Wed 17 Dec 5:00 PM + more times

Curiosity Club (Autumn term 10 Sep – 17 Dec 2025)

Looking for a creative social club for young people aged 14-16? Then look no further! Curiosity Club offers weekly, youth centred workshops where creativity and community come together.

The Met 50: Recording Studio Surgeries

Are you a band or solo artist that would like to explore recording your work? Explore our Recording Studio, meet our engineer and chat about how to get your music on record.

Painting on Canvas Workshop: KPop Hunters Part 2 (Becoming Friends with Susie the Funny Bird)

Painting on Canvas Workshop. Ages 4+.

Metro Jazz (autumn term 15 Sep – 24 Nov 2025)

Metro Jazz is our community jazz orchestra, led by saxophonist and educator Munch Manship. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you're welcome to come and join.

Arts for Wellbeing Music Project with The Met

In partnership with the Arts for Recovery Centre, we are launching a 10-week music project aimed at young people aged 11-16 years who may be experiencing challenges with their mental health or...

Heritage Week: Collage Club

A cut it out Historical Buildings special! Two Crows popular collage session using Bury's historical architecture as an inspiration. FREE session.

AI Rebellion at the Two Crows

Be a part of our AI Rebellion community where we unplug, slow down and celebrate the act of creating with our own brains and hands.

Heritage Week: Drop-in Landscape Workshop

3D street creations inspired by the surrounding buildings and landscapes – the Spirit of a Place Bury. A family drop-in workshop.

Heritage Week: Elton Sketching Tour Walk

Artist Lee Crocker leads a guided walk around local woodland discovering places and buildings of interest.

• Mon 15 Dec 11:00 AM

Meet Me at The Met

Meet Me at The Met is a social arts group for over 50s. Join us at The Met for a fun, relaxed and social time with friends old and new.

Amber Lily Studio Cut and Collage Workshop

Get hands-on and explore the playful side of making with paper, stitch, and mark-making with our very popular guest artist Amber Lily.

Painting on Canvas Workshop: KPop Hunters Part 3 (Bring the Adorable Fantasy Tiger Cub Home)

Painting on Canvas Workshop. Ages 4+.

Autumn Rag Wreath Workshop

A special workshop creating your own a unique handmade decoration to adorn your home. A resourceful custom session learning the traditional craft of rag-rugging, to create a wreath you can use year...

Cut it Out Collage Club for World Mental Health Day

Unwind and get creative with a special World Mental Health Day edition of Cut it Out Collage Club, where you can enjoy a mindful morning of art and conversation.

Crafty Crows Social

Come together to craft and chat, with materials provided with Sewcially Conscious!

Bury Festival of Art PEN! PAPER! POSE!

As part of the exciting Free Bury Festival of Art programme, we are delighted to be hosting our popular Pen! Paper! Pose! themed costume drawing with music and a relaxed atmosphere.

Spooky Autumn Collage Club – Cut It Out

This event has been cancelled.

The Mini Met Project: Emerging Artists Call-Out

The Mini Met is a new artist development programme for emerging Bury-based creatives, providing mentoring, showcasing opportunities, and professional support.

Winter Rag Wreath Workshop

Get ready for the ultimate cosy season with this special workshop creating your own a unique handmade decoration to adorn your home.

AI Rebellion: Ink Making

Two Crows Arts Studio are taking on AI by getting all medieval with some ink making. Using foraged oak galls they will teach you how to make monktastic ink!

• Today 11:00 AM
• Tomorrow 2:00 PM + more times

Paint your own 3D Folk Art Tree

Paint your own 3D Folk Art Tree, with guidance from Two Crows artist Alison Erika Forde

• Sun 4:00 PM

Winter PEN! PAPER! POSE!

This event has been cancelled.