What’s on at The Met?
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- Wed 16 Oct 8:00 PM
- Thu 17 Oct 8:00 PM + more times
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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- Thu 31 Oct 7:30 PM
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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- Thu 3 Oct 8:00 PM
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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- Fri 7:30 PM
- Wed 9 Oct 7:30 PM + more times
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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- Thu 10 Oct 7:30 PM
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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- Wed 16 Oct 7:30 PM
- Thu 17 Oct 7:30 PM + more times
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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- Thu 24 Oct 8:00 PM
Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes
Jokes, rants, politics, play and the occasional sing song.
Family
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- Mon 5:30 PM
- Mon 23 Sep 5:30 PM + more times
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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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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- Tue 22 Oct 10:00 AM
October Half Term Drama Day
A fun-filled day of drama, dance, art and fun for children aged 6-10.
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- Thu 6:15 PM
- Thu 24 Oct 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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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.
Music
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- Thu 3 Oct 7:30 PM
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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- Fri 4 Oct 8:00 PM
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. Jesse Terry supports.
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- Fri 4 Oct 8:00 PM
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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- Sat 5 Oct 7:30 PM
Emerging Showcase: Sad Sells + Atlas + Celebratory Cake
October's Emerging Showcase features three exciting young bands from Greater Manchester.
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- Sat 5 Oct 8:00 PM
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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- Fri 11 Oct 7:30 PM
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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- Fri 11 Oct 7:30 PM
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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- Sat 12 Oct 7:30 PM
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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- Sat 12 Oct 8:00 PM
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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- Fri 18 Oct 8:00 PM
Sorrel Nation
Kent born songstress Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk rock, with powerful vocals and haunting melodies. Plus special guest Robbie Cavanagh.
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- Sat 19 Oct 8:00 PM
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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- Wed 23 Oct 8:00 PM
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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- Fri 25 Oct 8:00 PM
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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- Sat 26 Oct 7:30 PM
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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- Sat 26 Oct 8:00 PM
Hayseed Dixie
Twisted Hillbilly country rockers Hayseed Dixie bring their rootin' tootin' deliverances of rock classics to The Met.
Workshops & Courses
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- Wed 12:00 PM
- Wed 25 Sep 12:00 PM + more times
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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- Wed 1:30 PM
- Wed 25 Sep 1:30 PM + more times
Movers and Shakers
A fun movement-led workshop for children aged 1-5 and their grown-ups.
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- Mon 23 Sep 11:00 AM
- Mon 7 Oct 11:00 AM + more times
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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- Mon 5:45 PM
- Mon 23 Sep 5:45 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.
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- Mon 14 Oct 7:00 PM
- Tue 15 Oct 7:00 PM + more times
Met Express
Met Express is The Met’s very own learning disability theatre company.
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- Tue 15 Oct 5:00 PM
- Wed 16 Oct 5:00 PM + more times
Bury Youth Theatre
Performance and theatre skills for young people.
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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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- Sun 27 Oct 2:30 PM
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.