What’s on at The Met?

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Theatre

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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.

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Nanna’s OnlyFans Film

Dolly and Nellie are making a few extra quid with their OnlyFans page. But trouble follows when one of the other residents of their old folks home drops dead during filming...

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Comedy

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First Thursday Comedy

Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Carey Marx, Eddy Brimson, Marie Goulbourne and MC Danny Mcloughlin.

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Paddy McGuinness: Work In Progress Show

Paddy McGuinness is coming to The Met with three intimate work in progress dates ahead of his first major stand up tour in over eight years.

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Henry Normal and Nigel Planer

Comedians and poets Henry Normal and Nigel Planer join forces. Expect poetry, stories, jokes, Q & A, fun, knitwear and a few surprises.

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Steven P Taylor – Performance Poet

Comic poet Steven P Taylor is back with his latest show, in which he offers his tongue in cheek take on life.

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Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes

Jokes, rants, politics, play and the occasional sing song.

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LOUD Cabaret

A monthly queer cabaret night hosted at The Met!

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Family

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Bury Youth Theatre

Performance and theatre skills for young people.

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Tales From The Lighthouse

A voyage of music, puppetry and storytelling, as a mysterious stranger helps a lonely lighthouse keeper rediscover the magic, beauty and power of the sea that surrounds his home. Ages 5+

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Mr Sleepybum

Mr Sleepybum has stupid and silly dreams at night, and he’s going to reenact them for you in this high-energy, interactive kids' comedy show for the whole family. Ages 3-8 years.

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Music

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Kate Young String Quintet

Growing up immersed within a folk music background in Edinburgh, Kate Young has emerged as one Scotland’s most innovative composers and musicians.

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Elvis: As It Was

The sensational Tommy Holland and The Rising Sun band perform an incredible night of Elvis’s music all faithfully recreated to bring an authentic feel, look and sound of the period of his...

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The Annie Keating Band

A staple of the Americana scene, Annie Keating sings like a woman who knows that heartache is the price of hope, and she can make us believe it is worth the cost.

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Emerging Showcase: Sad Sells + Atlas + Celebratory Cake

October's Emerging Showcase features three exciting young bands from Greater Manchester.

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Wishbone Ash

The legendary Wishbone Ash perform their biggest-selling album Live Dates 2, along with songs from many of their other, much-loved albums.

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Judie Tzuke – Jude The Unsinkable

Judie Tzuke is one of the UK's finest singer-songwriters. This intimate evening will see her perform old favourites alongside songs from her new album, Jude The Unsinkable.

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Jack Rutter

Yorkshire folk singer Jack Rutter is one of the standout voices of the folk, roots and acoustic music scene.

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Gentlemen of Few

Gentlemen of Few make a sound that appeals to people that love the intricacies of folk but also enjoy the energy and passion of rock.

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80’s Mania

Europe's premier 1980s tribute concert comes to The Met, featuring twenty-eight chart topping eighties icons recreated live on stage!

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The Enid

We're thrilled to welcome The Enid back to The Met for this special concert celebration of their fiftieth anniversary.

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Sorrel Nation

Kent born songstress Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk rock, with powerful vocals and haunting melodies.

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The Stumble

Born out of Glasgow in the 90s, The Stumble are known and revered for their spin on old school Chicago blues, British r&b and soul infused feel-good music.

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Chris While and Julie Matthews

One of the finest and most loved duos on the British folk-roots stage, Chris While and Julie Matthews return to The Met in celebration of their thirtieth anniversary.

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Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage

A touch of ‘americana’, yet quintessentially English, Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage defy all conventions of style, genre and compartmentalisation.

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Joshua Burnell

Joshua Burnell makes baroque pop for the modern world. Expect hooky melodies drenched in warm, retro-synth textures, reverbing guitars, lush harmonies and words that make you think.

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Hayseed Dixie

Twisted Hillbilly country rockers Hayseed Dixie bring their rootin' tootin' deliverances of rock classics to The Met.

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Guy Davis

Two-time Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, Guy Davis uses roots, blues, folk, rock, rap, spoken word, and world music to address the frustrations of social injustice.

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Workshops & Courses

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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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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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Met Express

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

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Aiming High

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

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Rockfit Monster Mash!

Grab your Halloween gear, and get ready to join us for the Rockfit Monster Mash! An incredible two hour fitness class, set to a haunting track-list of rock and metal songs.

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