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- Thu 7:30 PM
Love Letters from Blackpool
Using songs, recorded interviews, found love letters, poetry and stories, Ruth E Cockburn tells a comic tale of Blackpool.
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- Fri 8:00 PM
Mat Walklate with Tom Attah and Alex Haynes
Award-winning harmonica player and blues singer Mat Walklate is joined by exceptional British blues musicians Dr Tom Attah and Alex Haynes.
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- Thu 31 Jan 8:00 PM
Dantevilles
A fresh-faced, four-piece band emitting new music from the home they call Manchester.
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- Fri 1 Feb 8:00 PM
The Delines
Retro country soul from songwriter Willy Vlautin, Amy Boone (Damnations), Sean Oldham (Richmond Fontaine) and friends.
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- Sat 2 Feb 8:00 PM
- Sun 3 Feb 8:00 PM + more times
Richard Hawley
Sheffield superstar Richard Hawley returns as part of Independent Venue Week 2019.
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- Thu 7 Feb 8:30 PM
First Thursday Comedy Club
Featuring John Robertson, Rick Kieswetter, Ignacio Lopez, and Kate McCabe.
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- Fri 8 Feb 8:00 PM
Red Sky Coven
Music and spoken-word performance from an unlikely trio of writers and performers.
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- Sat 9 Feb 7:30 PM
Jackie Oates
Jackie Oates is a name synonymous with the reinvigoration of English folk music, beguiling...
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- Sat 9 Feb 7:30 PM
I’m Frank Morgan: Re-wiRED
Frank's a hard man in a dirty old town. He's taken on some of the hardest that have ever drew breath, they've all ended up broken... or buried.
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- Wed 13 Feb 7:30 PM
The Shy Manifesto
Seventeen-year-old Callum is proud to be shy and he thinks you should be too, because what this noisy, crazy world really needs right now is some more self-restraint.
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- Thu 14 Feb 8:00 PM
Justin Moorhouse: Northern Joker
Northern joker Justin Moorhouse returns to The Met with his latest hilarious show.
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- Thu 14 Feb 8:00 PM
Beth Rowley
Beth Rowley comes to The Met with songs from her new album Gota Fría.
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- Fri 15 Feb 7:30 PM
The Jerseys
The Jerseys pay tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons performing hits including Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and Ragdoll.
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- Sat 16 Feb 7:30 PM
Jamie Smith’s Mabon
The award-winning band celebrate their twentieth anniversary in 2019 with a new live album and globe-spanning tour.
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- Sun 17 Feb 8:00 PM
Blue Rose Code
Blue Rose Code is Scottish singer and songwriter Ross Wilson. He has been compared to John Martyn, Van Morrison and Tom Waits.
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- Tue 19 Feb 11:00 AM
The Selfish Giant
Inspired by the story by Oscar Wilde, The Selfish Giant tells a tale of an unusual friendship, and how even the grumpiest giant’s heart can melt when Spring finally comes. Ages 3+.
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- Wed 20 Feb 2:00 PM
Morgan and West’s Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show for Kids (and Childish Grown-ups!)
Morgan and West present magic and mayhem for ages five to 105!
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- Wed 20 Feb 7:30 PM
Stephen Bailey: Our Kid
Stephen Bailey is back at The Met with his brand-new show Our Kid – a story full of Northern warmth, some working-class guilt and a bit of blue.
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- Wed 20 Feb 7:30 PM
Morgan and West: Parlour Tricks
Morgan and West amaze and astound with their mind boggling magic!
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- Thu 21 Feb 8:00 PM
The Blues Band
Blues legends Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher celebrate their fortieth year together.
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No More Fiffing and Faffing
This new show co-written by and starring comedy legend Jimmy Cricket promises a hilarious look at the end of an era of British comedy.
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- Sat 23 Feb 8:00 PM
Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar
Two time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners Greg Russell and Ciaran Algar combine Russell’s powerful vocals and driving guitar with the Algar’s championship-winning fiddle.
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- Thu 28 Feb 7:30 PM
The Government Inspector!
Shifting Sands update Gogol’s classic satire to present a hilarious, accessible comedy.
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- Fri 1 Mar 8:00 PM
The Amy Winehouse Experience AKA Lioness
Lioness provide an authentic tribute to the precocious talent of Amy Winehouse.
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- Sat 2 Mar 8:00 PM
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle return with their own special blend of top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie.
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- Thu 7 Mar 7:30 PM
- Fri 8 Mar 7:30 PM + more times
The Addams Family
Come and join Gomez and Morticia as PADOS Youth Theatre Group presents the ghoulish Addams Family.
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- Sat 9 Mar 8:30 PM
Nick Bold and The Raging Sea
A concert in two halves featuring acoustic and electric interpretations of songs from Nick Bold.
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- Wed 13 Mar 8:00 PM
Jon Boden and The Remnant Strings
Former Bellowhead front-man Jon Boden comes to The Met with songs from his new album Afterglow.
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- Thu 14 Mar 8:00 PM
Unmythable
Legendary heroes, psychotic dragons and randy gods collide in this hilariously unforgettable journey.
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- Fri 15 Mar 7:30 PM
Urban Theory
We are thrilled to be hosting Urban Theory to The Met for their first ever headline show in their hometown.
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- Sat 16 Mar 8:00 PM
Made in Motor City
If you’re a fan of Martha Reeves, The Marvelettes, The Temptations, The Supremes or Marvin Gaye, you won't want to miss this authentic recreation of Tamla Motown.
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- Sun 17 Mar 8:00 PM
Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton’s Symbiosis
Skilfully performed instrumental music from two of Scotland’s most prominent folk musicians.
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- Wed 20 Mar 8:00 PM
Ana Silvera
Ana Silvera’s folk and bluegrass tinged tunes are lyrical, intimate and emotive. She comes to The Met with songs from her latest release, alt-folk song cycle Oracles.
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- Fri 22 Mar 9:00 PM
Hope and Social
Hope and Social are renowned for making every gig an event; a band who...
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- Sat 23 Mar 7:30 PM
Sindhu Vee
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2018, Sindhu Vee comes to The Met with her critically acclaimed and Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show, Sandhog.
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- Sat 23 Mar 8:00 PM
EndorphinMachine
Prince tribute EndorphinMachine are a nine-piece band dedicated to one of the most talented artists and astonishing live performers the world has seen.
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- Tue 26 Mar 7:30 PM
Let’s Look at Bury
A brand new Bury Cine Society show featuring footage not seen since the 1970s and fresh material recorded in the last eighteen months.
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- Thu 28 Mar 8:00 PM
Karen Matheson
Karen Matheson is best known as the lead singer of internationally-renowned Celtic supergroup Capercaillie.
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- Fri 29 Mar 7:30 PM
The Houghton Weavers
The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining folk now for over forty three years with their unique blend of popular folk music, humour and audience participation.
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- Sat 30 Mar 7:30 PM
Mike Sweeney’s Manchester Beat
Broadcasting legend Mike Sweeney and his Manchester Beat take to the stage in a show packed with '60s classics.
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- Sat 30 Mar 8:00 PM
Sam Carter
Sam Carter is a brilliant guitarist and songwriter who combines the observational with social comment and personal reflection.
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- Wed 3 Apr 7:30 PM
The Lindisfarne Story
The Lindisfarne Story is an affectionate and enthusiastic celebration of one of the UK's most original and successful groups.
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- Thu 4 Apr 8:30 PM
First Thursday Comedy Club
Featuring Chris Leworthy, Noel James and Jack Carrol.
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- Fri 5 Apr 7:30 PM
- Sat 6 Apr 7:30 PM + more times
SparkPlug
“He’s got two Dads, my lad. One’s black. That makes him black. I suppose.” A punchy and poetic exploration of family, race, identity and love.
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- Fri 5 Apr 8:00 PM
Marry Waterson and Emily Barker
Two critically acclaimed folk and roots artists collaborate on songwriting for the first time.
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- Sat 6 Apr 8:00 PM
Tom Russell
Singer songwriter Tom Russell returns to The Met with his new album.
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- Sun 7 Apr 8:00 PM
The Askew Sisters
Rescheduled from March 8. Emily and Hazel Askew are known as two of the foremost performers and interpreters of English folk music.
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- Tomorrow 6:00 PM
Learn Harmonica – Beginners
Suitable for beginners wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica.
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- Tomorrow 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM + more times
Learn Harmonica with Mat Walklate 2019
A course in harmonica playing all levels, led by former British blues harmonica champion Mat Walklate.
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- Tomorrow 6:30 PM
Metro Jazz
The Met’s community jazz orchestra led by Munch Manship welcomes all musicians of at...
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- Tomorrow 7:00 PM
Introduction to Sound Recording
Led by The Met’s professional Recording Studio Manager, this course teaches techniques and skills for studio sound recording.
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- Tomorrow 8:00 PM
Learn Harmonica – Advanced
Suitable for more advanced players wanting to learn more about playing the harmonica.
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- Tue 11:20 AM
- Tue 29 Jan 11:20 AM + more times
ALFA Community Ukulele Band
For adults of all ages and abilities. Learn to play this accessible, fun and...
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- Tue 2:30 PM
- Tue 29 Jan 2:30 PM + more times
ALFA Memory Music Makers
Supporting those with Dementia, Alzheimer’s or memory loss and their carers or supporters. Memory...
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- Tue 5:30 PM
- Tue 29 Jan 5:30 PM + more times
ALFA Metzo Junior Choir
The ALFA Metzo Junior Choir is a choir for ages 7-12 years. This workshop...
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Guitar Lessons with Tyrion Moses 2019
Learn to play the guitar in these weekly lessons with experienced tutor Terry Moses.
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- Tue 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:30 PM + more times
Guitar Lessons with Tyrion Moses
Learn to play the guitar in these weekly lessons with experienced tutor Terry Moses.
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- Tue 7:00 PM
- Tue 29 Jan 7:00 PM + more times
ALFA Metzo Community Choir
A choir for adults with some, little or no prior experience of choral singing. The group will be singing a range of genres and styles including contemporary, gospel, jazz, soul and music...
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- Wed 4:30 PM
- Wed 30 Jan 4:30 PM + more times
The Young Company
The Met’s youth theatre is available in two sessions. Discover – Sessions 4.30pm-5.30pm For...