What’s on at The Met?

Download our January-April events brochure + calendar

Theatre

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Kats Dance Academy presents SHOWTIME

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

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The Secret Storytelling Club

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

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Comedy

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The Met’s Comedian of the Year Competition 2025

Presented by First Thursday Comedy. Six up-and-coming comedians perform and compete for a £600 prize, and the prestigious title of The Met’s Comedian of the Year. Compere Mick Ferry.

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Family

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The School of Curiosity

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!

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  • Thu 23 Jan 2025 6:15 PM
  • Thu 20 Feb 2025 6:15 PM + more times

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.

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Music

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Them Heavy People – Kate Bush Tribute Band

If you love Kate Bush and her music then you won’t want to miss this fantastic tribute show.

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Be Right Back

Be Right Back is a contemporary jazz quintet, home-grown right here in north Manchester. Expect beautiful melodies, thoughtful improvisation, and a unique fusion of global influences. In aid of Cancer Research UK.

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The Blockheads

Starting out as the band behind Ian Dury, legendary outfit The Blockheads have grown in stature from 1977, right up to the present day.

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Martyn Joseph

Intelligent and enlightened songs from a mesmerizing live performer who has been compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews.

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  • Sat 18 Jan 2025 8:00 PM

Jean Genie – The best of David Bowie

Jean Genie performs all of David Bowie's greatest hits.

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Genesis Songbook – Acoustic

This acoustic show from Genesis Songbook takes you through Genesis' hits and rarely heard album tunes, including some tracks they themselves never played live.

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Keith James – The Songs of Nick Drake

Keith James brings the music of Nick Drake to the stage in this special concert.

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Limehouse Lizzy

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive.

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Workshops & Courses

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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.

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Leaps and Bounds

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

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  • Mon 6 Jan 2025 7:00 PM
  • Mon 13 Jan 2025 7:00 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.

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  • Mon 6 Jan 2025 7:00 PM
  • Mon 13 Jan 2025 7:00 PM + more times

Metro Jazz (spring term 6 Jan-17 Mar 2025)

Metro Jazz is The Met’s own community jazz orchestra led by experienced saxophonist and educator Munch Manship.

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  • Mon 6 Jan 2025 7:00 PM
  • Tue 7 Jan 2025 7:00 PM + more times

Met Express

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

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Home Educated Drama Workshop

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

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Movers and Shakers

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

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  • Wed 8 Jan 2025 5:30 PM
  • Wed 15 Jan 2025 5:30 PM + more times

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.

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  • Sat 11 Jan 2025 9:30 AM
  • Sat 18 Jan 2025 9:30 AM + more times

Aiming High

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

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  • Mon 13 Jan 2025 6:00 PM
  • Mon 20 Jan 2025 6:00 PM + more times

Learn Harmonica (spring term 13 Jan-10 Mar 2025)

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

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Life Drawing with Two Crows Studios

Develop your drawing skills with our popular chilled life drawing session for all levels to enjoy with a bar. Basic materials are available and ticket price includes cheese and biscuits.

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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.

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Tuesday Meet-Up

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

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