What's on at The Met
What's on > Summer and Autumn 2021
We’re looking forward to Summer and Autumn 2021 as a time when, if all goes well, we can start to welcome you back to The Met to safely enjoy brilliant live experiences.
The government’s Roadmap out of Lockdown gives June 21 as the earliest date from which we might be able to start more normal operations; here’s a list of the shows you can see from then onwards.
Theatre
- Wed 22 Sep 7:30 PM
Gin and Chronic Arthritis
Marilyn is not your typical Nanna. She drinks gin for breakfast, ice skates each Tuesday and has numerous internet lovers. Rescheduled from 10 June 2020 and 28 October 2020 and 7 April...
Comedy
- Thu 1 Jul 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
The Met's comedy night is back! Featuring Louise Young, Tez Ilyas and the unforgettable Justin Moorhouse.
- Thu 5 Aug 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Featuring Alex Boardman, Mark Nelson, and Adam Rowe.
- Thu 26 Aug 7:30 PM
- Fri 27 Aug 6:00 PM, 9:00 PM + more times
Jason Manford: Like Me – Work in Progress
Jason Manford brings his new show Like Me to The Met for three 'Work In Progress' performances. Rescheduled from September, January, and July.
- Thu 2 Sep 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Featuring Roger Monkhouse, Tony Wright, Nick Doody, and Alfie Moore.
- Thu 7 Oct 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Featuring Lou Conran, Simon Lomas, Nathan Caton and Ivan Brackenbury.
- Thu 4 Nov 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Featuring Justin Moorhouse, Josh Pugh, and Tony Law.
- Wed 17 Nov 8:00 PM
Henry Normal
Writer, poet, and tv and film producer Henry Normal reads from his new collection The Escape Plan. Rescheduled from 30 April 2020 and 16 & 17 February 2021.
Kids
- Tue 25 May 5:00 PM
- Wed 26 May 5:00 PM, 6:15 PM + more times
Bury Youth Theatre
Fun drama classes for children and young people aged 5 years plus at The Met.
Music
- Sat 26 Jun 7:45 PM
My Darling Clementine
We are thrilled to welcome back My Darling Clementine. Rescheduled from 7 November, 11 December and 6 February.
- Fri 30 Jul 8:00 PM
George! The ultimate tribute to George Harrison
Nick Bold's George! is as close to an actual George Harrison concert as you could ever imagine. Rescheduled from Saturday 21 November 2020 and Saturday 6 March 2021.
- Sat 31 Jul 8:00 PM
Both Sides Now: The Joni Mitchell Celebration Concert
Both Sides Now, the UK’s only regular touring tribute to Joni Mitchell, celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of Joni’s breakthrough album Blue.
- Sun 29 Aug 8:00 PM
The Wedding Present
Idiosyncratic post-punk legends. Rescheduled from 27 June 2020, 17 September 2020, and 25 June 2021.
- Thu 9 Sep 8:00 PM
Bird on the Wire
Bird on the Wire are a ten-piece collective of outstanding musicians who interpret the music of Leonard Cohen. Rescheduled from 9 May 2020.
- Sat 11 Sep 7:30 PM
A Foreigners Journey
A five-piece live tribute to Foreigner and Journey. Rescheduled from Saturday 30 May 2020.
- Thu 23 Sep 7:30 PM
Eddi Reader
Eddi Reader is perhaps Scotland's greatest living female voice. Rescheduled from Friday 18 September 2020.
- Fri 24 Sep 7:30 PM
Some Kinda Wonderful: The Music of Stevie Wonder
A celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder, featuring Noel McCalla and Derek Nash. Rescheduled from 17 October 2020.
- Thu 30 Sep 8:00 PM
John McCusker
John McCusker comes to The Met this September to play a very special concert in celebration of his thirtieth anniversary as a professional musician.
- Sat 2 Oct 8:00 PM
Mad Dog Mcrea
Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. Rescheduled from Saturday 3 October 2020.
- Wed 6 Oct 8:00 PM
Thea Gilmore
Thea Gilmore comes to The Met as part of her first ever tour performing completely solo. Rescheduled from Wednesday 7 October 2020.
- Thu 7 Oct 8:00 PM
Hope & Social
Anthemic songs, infectious melodies and a formidable live experience. Rescheduled from Friday 1 May 2020 and Sunday 4 October 2020.
- Sat 9 Oct 8:00 PM
That Joe Payne
Joe Payne showcases his debut solo album with an audio-visual extravaganza, accompanied by his full band. Rescheduled from Saturday 23 May 2020 and Friday 28 August 2020.
- Sun 10 Oct 8:00 PM
Bootleg Blondie
Bootleg Blondie is the official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band and the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGBs in New York City.
- Mon 11 Oct 8:00 PM
Karine Polwart
Seven-times winner at The BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Karine Polwart is a songwriter, musician, theatre maker, and author.
- Thu 14 Oct 8:00 PM
Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders
Sweet soulful music from a remarkable band with a remarkable front man.
- Fri 15 Oct 8:00 PM
Starlite Campbell Band
European blues award nominees the Starlite Campbell Band return to The Met with tracks from their new album The Language of Curiosity.
- Wed 20 Oct 8:00 PM
Old Sea Legs
Old Sea Legs is the new solo project of folk troubadour and pop pioneer Ian Bermingham, best known as the frontman of Dublin quintet The Eskies.
- Fri 22 Oct 8:00 PM
Hue and Cry
Hue and Cry return to The Met. Rescheduled from 8 May 2020, 21 November 2020 and 4 March 2021.
- Sat 23 Oct 8:00 PM
The Stumble
A blistering mix of blues, soul and old school r&b. Rescheduled from Saturday 31 October 2020.
- Fri 29 Oct 8:00 PM
Wishbone Ash
Discover for yourself why Wishbone Ash are one of the most enduring and popular bands in British rock. Rescheduled from 24 October 2020.
- Sat 30 Oct 7:00 PM
Lanterns on the Lake
Mercury Music Prize-nominated band Lanterns On The Lake's sound remains vast, but this set of songs now feel urgent and intimate. Rescheduled from Saturday 27 February 2021.
- Sat 30 Oct 7:30 PM
G2 Definitive Genesis
G2 Definitive Genesis pay tribute to Genesis’ four-man “Seconds Out” era, whilst also dipping back into the earlier Gabriel years. Rescheduled from Saturday 21 March 2020 and Saturday 29 August 2020.
- Thu 4 Nov 8:00 PM
Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle
Top class folk songs, tunes and charming bonhomie. Rescheduled from 28 February 2020.
- Fri 19 Nov 8:00 PM
Skerryvore
With a mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Rescheduled from 26 November 2020.
- Thu 25 Nov 8:00 PM
The Blockheads
The band that brought you Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick, Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, plus many others. Rescheduled from Friday 20 March and Thursday 15 October.
- Sat 27 Nov 8:00 PM
Joshua Burnside
Northern Irish experimental folk songwriter Joshua Burnside comes to The Met with songs from his acclaimed album Into the Depths of Hell.
- Sat 27 Nov 8:00 PM
The spirit and sound of Steely Dan: Nearly Dan in concert
Nearly Dan promise all the Steely Dan favourites in a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from Countdown to Ecstasy, The Royal Scam, Aja, Gaucho and more.
- Thu 16 Dec 8:00 PM
Awake Arise
A celebration of the riches of our varied winter traditions from five of the English folk scene’s most inventive artists. Rescheduled from 17 December 2020.
Workshops & Courses
- Mon 24 May 7:30 PM
- Mon 12 Jul 7:30 PM + more times
Met Express Online
The Met’s very own learning disability theatre company are continuing with their programme of online workshops.
Aiming High
Aiming High is The Met’s specialist drama group for learning disabled and autistic young people.