What’s on at The Met?
Take a look below for the theatrical, musical, and exciting events happening this week!
Theatre
- Wed 8:00 PM
Strawberry Jack: A Tale from Paradise Heights
Christmas is a time for angels and miracles. Strawberry Jack may have found his angel. Now all he needs is a miracle… Joe O’Byrne returns with a Christmas tale from Paradise Heights.
- Fri 7:00 PM
The Secret Storytelling Club
The Secret Storytelling Club invites you to an unforgettable evening of captivating tales, spine tingling songs, and thought-provoking conversations.
Festivals
- Sat 7:30 PM
Bury Pride: Masquerade Fundraiser
Dress to express at this fundraising event for Bury Pride, featuring LGBTQI+ acts, performers, raffles and more.
Music
- Wed 8:00 PM
Tara MacLean
Experience a transformative musical journey with Tara MacLean, the internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter who turns life's most challenging moments into soul-stirring performances.
- Thu 8:00 PM
Roddy Woomble
With his enigmatic and poetic lyrics, warm baritone voice and consummate gift for a tune, Roddy Woomble is widely considered to be among Scotland's best contemporary songwriters. Supported by Sorren Maclean.
Workshops & Courses
- Tomorrow 10:30 AM
Tuesday Meet-Up
A creative monthly meet-up for artists and makers as well as first-timers.
- Tomorrow 7:00 PM
- Mon 28 Apr 7:00 PM + more times
Met Express
Met Express is The Met’s very own learning disability theatre company.
- Wed 12:00 PM
- Wed 30 Apr 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.
- Wed 1:30 PM
- Wed 30 Apr 1:30 PM + more times
Movers and Shakers
A fun movement-led workshop for children aged 1-5 and their grown-ups.
- Wed 7:00 PM
- Wed 30 Apr 7:00 PM + more times
Our Story
Our Story is a unique project designed to offer the Bury community a space for expression, connection, and well-being through the power of creative writing.
- Sat 9:30 AM
- Sat 3 May 9:30 AM + more times
Aiming High
Aiming High is The Met’s specialist drama group for learning disabled and autistic young people.
- Mon 28 Apr 11:00 AM
- Mon 12 May 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.
- Mon 28 Apr 4:45 PM
- Mon 12 May 4:45 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.
- Mon 28 Apr 5:30 PM
- Mon 12 May 5:30 PM + more times
The School of Curiosity (Summer term 28 Apr – 21 Jul 2025)
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!
- Mon 28 Apr 6:00 PM
- Mon 12 May 6:00 PM + more times
Learn Harmonica (summer term 28 Apr – 30 Jun 2025)
A course in harmonica playing all levels, led by former British blues harmonica champion Mat Walklate.
- Mon 28 Apr 6:30 PM
- Mon 12 May 6:30 PM + more times
Metro Jazz (summer term 24 Mar – 23 Jun 2025)
Metro Jazz is our community jazz orchestra, led by saxophonist and educator Munch Manship. Whether you're a seasoned player or a curious beginner, you're welcome to come and join.
- Mon 28 Apr 7:00 PM
- Mon 12 May 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.