The Lowry's September - December 2013 Season Brochure

September – December 2013

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Galleries 4 Still Booking 7 Christmas 8 Musicals 12 Dance 14 Burlesque 21 Drama 22 Opera / Operetta 28 An Audience With 31 Family 32 The Studio 39 Comedy 42 Music 44 Amateur 44 Activities 45 Information 46

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The Lowry Centre Trust is a not-for-profit charitable organisation and registered charity (no. 1053962).

All income supports our world-class Theatres and Galleries programme, the care and display of the LS Lowry Collection and our life-changing Community and Education work.

The Lowry is grateful for the support it receives from its Principal Sponsor

Front Cover: Photo of Original London Cast of War Horse by Brinkhoff/MĂśgenburg.

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This autumn we’re bringing the “best of British” to Salford in a season that is undoubtedly one of our most exciting in recent years.

Photo of Original London Cast of War Horse by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg.

Opera North are celebrating the centenary of Benjamin Britten with a season which features their breathtaking production of Peter Grimes. Great British writers also take centre stage with Alan Bennett’s critically acclaimed new play People, alongside classic dramas from Willy Russell, Agatha Christie and Anthony Burgess.

In dance, Matthew Bourne’s seminal masterpiece Swan Lake returns, a production I would view as one of the most important pieces of dance to have been produced in the last fifty years. This forms part of one of the country’s most exciting dance programmes, which features Birmingham Royal Ballet, RAMBERT and a UK première by Michael Clark Company.

Our relationship with the Jerwood Charitable Foundation goes from strength to strength, and this season, we welcome two shows to the Accelerate programme: Tony & Mike (see p37) and The House of Nostril (see p42).

And as if this wasn’t enough, the long-awaited landmark production of War Horse will finally be with us for Christmas 2013.

It’s already the best-selling production in Lowry history, with nearly 70,000 tickets sold already. It’s not too late though, but we advise you to book now to avoid disappointment!

I’m also delighted to say that our new family area, The Lookout, will be open in time for the summer. Find out more on pages 32 & 33.

We’re proud that, in 2012, The Lowry was once again the most visited attraction in Greater Manchester with around 820,000 people welcomed through our doors. I’m sure this diverse, high-quality autumn programme will see audiences flooding to Salford Quays to enjoy even more memorable experiences at The Lowry.

We hope you can join us.

Robert Robson Artistic Director, The Lowry

Accelerate offers tailored professional development opportunities to four emerging and mid-career theatre companies each year. From masterclasses with expert practitioners, to seeing new work or 1-2-1 mentoring with an artist they admire, the programme seeks to accelerate the development, knowledge, skills and practice of the next generation of theatre makers. Accelerate is a new initiative from The Lowry that is generously supported by Jerwood Charitable Foundation.

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p3

Groups

roups We have something for everyone this season, and with our fantastic group offers and benefits, there are lots of opportunities to get together with friends, family or a group for a matinee or evening at the theatre.

Bring a group of 10 or more and receive the following fantastic benefits: - - - - - -

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Dedicated group booking line No booking fees Discount on the majority of our shows Priority booking periods on some of our shows Book now, pay later! No deposit required Long reservation periods, giving you plenty of time to amend and pay for your tickets Reservations are invoiced We accept payments by cheque, BACs and credit card Convenient drop-off point for coaches

Visit the Galleries: Arriving for a matinee performance? Why not accompany this with a trip to our Galleries?

They are free to enter or, for just £2 per person, you can have a guided tour of LS Lowry’s paintings specifically for your group.

Beat the Queues: Ask about buying your car park ticket in advance and pre-ordering your interval drinks and ice-cream.

Call our group booking line 0843 208 6003 or download the booking form at thelowry.com/groups p4

Contact Groups on 0843 208 6003 Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm groups@thelowry.com thelowry.com/groups

Galleries

LS Lowry, Children Walking Up Steps, © The Estate of LS Lowry.

Unseen Lowry

Ends Sun 29 September This fascinating exhibition features an exclusive selection of works

by LS Lowry, most of which have never been seen in public before, providing a unique and memorable insight into the artist’s life and career.

Sponsored by

Gallery Opening Times Sun – Fri 11am – 5pm; Sat 10am – 5pm Entry is free, but please make a donation.

Free Talks on LS Lowry Every day at 12pm & 2pm.

Lowry Favourites A rich selection of paintings and drawings by LS Lowry is always on display. Salford’s own collection is joined by major loans from private and public collections around the country, with photographs, film, memorabilia and sound recordings telling you more about Lowry’s life and work than ever before.

What’s in a picture?

Every Sat and Sun at 2.30pm.

A 15-minute talk, with activities, specially for families.

Meet Mr Lowry Film Shown daily from 10am.

p5

Galleries

Last Chance to See..

My Generation:

The Glory Years of British Rock, Photographs from Top of the Pops 1964 – 1973,

by Harry Goodwin Ends Sun 15 September

Defining Me: Musical Adventures in Manchester Sat 28 September 2013 – Sun 23 February 2014

From the Hallé Orchestra’s first performance in 1858, to the diverse musical character of the present day, this exhibition presented by Manchester District Music Archive celebrates Greater Manchester’s musical heritage as told by a wide variety of participants from the archive’s online community.

Through key artefacts such as photography, posters, ticket stubs and video footage, the exhibition will explore the emotional, life-changing and inspirational experiences we all have with music; charting the cultural significance of Manchester within music history told by the people that know.

Photo © Karen McWilliams.

p6 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Harry Goodwin photographed some of the most iconic pop stars and performances in rock history, from a young David Bowie, to The Supremes at the height of their fame.

BEST FRIENDS AND PATRONS

Join Curator Kate Farrell for an exclusive guided tour on Thu 5 September. To join, visit thelowry.com/support-us

Exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Unlocking Salford Quays is The Lowry’s popular sculpture trail, telling the story of Salford Quays, from thriving docks to a global cultural and digital hub. Our introductory exhibition in the foyer makes a great starting point for the trail and its stories.

Musicals Bill Kenwright By special arrangement with The Really Useful Group presents

êêêêê ‘A Monumental Show’ Sunday Express

STARRING

MARTI PELLOW AS CHE Lyrics by

Tim Rice

Music By

Andrew Lloyd Webber

Mon 29 July – Sat 10 August Bringing to life the dynamic, larger-than-life persona of Eva Perón, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Perón, Evita tells the story from her young and ambitious beginnings to the enormous wealth and power she gained and her ultimate rise to sainthood.

Starring West End star and multi-platinum selling artist Marti Pellow as Che and featuring some of the most famous and inspiring stage music ever written, including the classic songs Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night Of A Thousand Stars, Oh What A Circus, You Must Love Me and Another Suitcase in Another Hall, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary musical embarks on a spectacular national tour.

Lyric Theatre Times

Tickets

7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2pm.

No show Sun. Mon – Thu & Sat 2pm £24.50 - £43, Fri & Sat 7.30pm £28.50 - £46

Directed by Bob Tomson and Bill Kenwright Designed by Matthew Wright

Concessions £3 off except Fri & Sat 7.30pm 10+ £3 off except

Fri & Sat 7.30pm;

Fri & Sat 7.30pm

1 in 10 free Signed Performance Thu 8 August, 7.30pm.

Choreographed by Bill Deamer Lighting by Mark Howett Sound by Ben Harrison

Orchestration by Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Cullen Musical Arrangements

by David Steadman

LATE NIGHT GALLERIES

Sat 3 August – Galleries open until 7.30pm.

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p7

Christmas ow Book n for mas!

Christ

‘A landmark theatre event.’

Time Magazine

p8 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Lyric Theatre Tickets Standard Peak Under 18s

Over 60s

£32 - £45 £39 - £50 £5 off (T&Cs apply) £3 off (T&Cs apply)

20+ £2.50 off top three priced bands Mon & Tue 7.30pm only (T&Cs apply) Schools £20 available – see (S) on schedule

Christmas

êêêêê

‘So exhilarating it makes you rejoice to be alive.’

The Times

 ‘The theatre event

of the decade.’

The Sunday Times

DATE TIME(PM) 2.30 7.30

NOVEMBER Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo • Adapted by Nick Stafford In association with the award-winning Handspring Puppet Company

Wed 20 November 2013 – Sat 18 January 2014 The Lowry is delighted to welcome our partner company, the National Theatre, with the critically acclaimed War Horse, which alongside continued West End Success, visits The Lowry as part of its first UK tour.

War Horse tells the powerful and uplifting story of young Albert, his beloved horse Joey, and the unimaginable obstacles they overcome both individually and together.

At the heart of the show are life-sized puppets which bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

Filled with stirring music and some of the most innovative stagecraft of our time, War Horse is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship, and an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Go the extra mile with an exclusive theatre package.

For more information or to book visit thelowry.com/warhorse or call 0843 208 6000.

War Horse Gala Evening Thu 21 November Celebrate War Horse’s arrival in the North West at a spectacular black tie gala evening, in aid of The Lowry Centre Trust. £140 per ticket.

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Signed Performance

Thu 28 November, 7.30pm.

Audio Described Performance Sat 7 December, 2.30pm.

Touch Tour 12.30pm.

Captioned Performance

Wed 11 December, 7.30pm.

To celebrate the production there will be a host of activities for all.

Visit thelowry.com/warhorseeducation for details

Off Peak Schools Peak

Wed 20 Thu 21 Fri 22 Sat 23 Mon 25 Tue 26 Wed 27 Thu 28 Fri 29 Sat 30

DECEMBER

Mon 2 Tue 3 Wed 4 Thu 5 Fri 6 Sat 7 Mon 9 Tue 10 Wed 11 Thu 12 Fri 13 Sat 14 Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Mon 23 Tue 24 Thu 26 Fri 27 Sat 28 Mon 30 Tue 31

JANUARY

Wed 1 Thu 2 Fri 3 Sat 4 Mon 6 Tue 7 Wed 8 Thu 9 Fri 10 Sat 11 Mon 13 Tue 14 Wed 15 Thu 16 Fri 17 Sat 18

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p9

Christmas

Fri 29 November 2013 – Sat 11 January 2014 This brand new show brings the well-loved, legendary characters of Robin and his Merry Men to life in a magical, fun-filled adventure story with music. With brave heroes, daredevil kidnappings, a cruel Sheriff of Nottingham and a very feisty Marian, it promises to be a thrilling show for everyone aged six and above.

Suitable for ages 6+.

Quays Theatre Times

Tickets Off-Peak

Peak

Please check our website for more information on performance times.

Children £10, Adults £16.50 & £18.50 Children £10, Adults £18.50 & £20.50

FREE PRE-SHOW TALK Sat 11 January

With Director Amy Leach.

p10 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Concessions Family Ticket

Previews

10+

Captioned Performances

Wanted! Robin Hood is a brand new adaptation of the classic tale, written by Charles Way. Way was last seen at the Library Theatre Company adapting Charles Dickens’ Hard Times to fantastic reviews in 2011, but he is best known for his imaginative and award-winning plays for families which have been performed all over the world.

Amy Leach who directed Arabian Nights, described by The Times as the ‘perfect family show’, also returns.

£2 off Off Peak £47 & £51 Peak £51 & £55 Fri 29 & Sat 30 November Children £9.50, Adults £14.50 Off Peak £2 off plus 1 in 11 free; Peak 1 in 11 free

Fri 6 December 7pm & Sat 21 December 3pm.

Audio Described Performances

Wed 11 December 2.15pm; Fri 13 December 7pm; Sat 28 December 3pm & Tue 7 January 2.15pm.

Signed Performances

Wed 11 December 2.15pm; Sat 14 December 3pm; Thu 2 January 7pm & Tue 7 January 2.15pm.

Production sponsor

Christmas Tabs Productions Ltd

The Night Before Christmas Wed 18 – Sat 28 December

A mischievous elf is pretending to be hard at work in Santa’s workshop, but he is secretly hiding toys away for himself. This magical storytelling adventure about the spirit of Christmas is rounded off with a sing-along and the chance for every child to meet Father Christmas, receive a gift and share their wishes with him.

The Studio Times

Tickets Family Ticket

Suitable for ages 3 – 8.

10.30am, 1pm & 3.30pm daily.

No show Wed 25 December.

Children £6, Adults £9 £26

Topsy Turvy Theatre

The Best Christmas Present The Lost Present Sun 17 November

Sun 29 & Mon 30 December

A reading by Michael Morpurgo of his book, The Best Christmas Present in The World, with Virginia McKenna and Voices at the Door.

It’s Christmas Eve, and having tumbled to earth through the night sky, Elva sets out on a journey to find her best friend – a little girl she hasn’t even met yet. Will the lost present arrive in time for Christmas morning?

Written especially for children and brought to life using handmade puppets, original music and delightful storytelling, The Lost Present is an enchanting tale about true friendship.

Almost a century after the famous Christmas Truce of 1914 and the football match in No Man’s Land between the British and the Germans, a soldier’s letter is found by chance in an antique desk. And thus begins the quest to find “Dearest Connie”.

Quays Theatre Times 2pm Tickets Children £16, Adults £21

The Studio Times Tickets

1pm & 3pm Children £6, Adults £9

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p11

Musicals Bill Kenwright presents

‘Devastating.

A masterpiece.’

News of the World

‘Brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring approval.’

Daily Mail

Mon 2 – Sat 7 September Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers. Bill Kenwright’s production recently surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone, and continues to enjoy standing ovations at every performance.

p12 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Lyric Theatre Times Tickets

Concessions

10+

7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2pm Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2pm £26 - £33, Wed 2pm £24 - £31, Fri & Sat 7.30pm £29 - £36 £3 off except Fri & Sat 7.30pm £3.50 off except Fri & Sat 7.30pm; Fri & Sat 7.30pm 1 in 10 free

Musicals

Paul Michael Glaser.

Music & Lyrics in association with The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

Tue 29 October – Sat 2 November From the award-winning producers of The King and I and High Society comes a new production of one of the world’s favourite musicals. Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, the nation’s favourite Strictly Come Dancing judge and master of the musical stage, it stars the celebrated and acclaimed actor, director and writer, Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky in the iconic 70s TV series Starsky & Hutch) in the lead role of Tevye.

Filled to the brim with classic songs like If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker Matchmaker, Sunrise Sunset and To Life, Fiddler On The Roof was the longest running production on Broadway for over 13 years and when you join Tevye, his family and friends, you will understand why.

Lyric Theatre Times Tue & Fri 7.30pm, Wed, Thu & Sat 2pm & 7.30pm Tickets Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Sat 2pm £24 - £32, Wed & Thu 2pm £22 - £30, Fri & Sat 7.30pm £29 - £37 FREE POST-SHOW TALK

Tue 29 October

Concessions £3 off except Fri & Sat 7.30pm 10+ £3.50 off except Fri & Sat 7.30pm; Fri & Sat 7.30pm 1 in 10 free Best Friend Friday!

Ticket and drinks discount for Best Friends on Fri 1 Nov. For details thelowry.com/fiddler

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p13

Musicals Salida Productions in association with Assembly

Formby Performed & Written by Ewan Wardrop Directed & Co-Devised by Ed Hughes.

Thu 5 – Sat 7 September Following George Formby’s rise from awkward stable boy to one of Britain’s biggest stars, this unique one-man performance offers a fascinating slice of his life. A funny, touching and thoughtful look at the life of an ordinary man with an extraordinary talent, this sensational production features many of Formby’s classic hits brilliantly performed including: Blackpool Rock, Leaning on a Lamp-post, When I’m Cleaning Windows, TT Races, Mr Wu and many more.

The Studio Times

8pm, Sat 3pm

Tickets £12 Concessions £2 off

Dance 2Faced Dance Company:

Out Of His Skin Thu 17 & Fri 18 October Bored with life, the monotony of the everyday and trying to find his place in the world, one man searches for the next high, the next hit, the next big thing. Pushing every available boundary and risking everything until there is nothing left. Unpredictable, fierce and tender, the all-male 2Faced Dance Company use their trademark urban contemporary language to connect with audiences and strike at the soul. £1.50 off

Quays Theatre Times 8pm Tickets £14 & £16 Concessions £1 off

10+

Company Class

Fri 18 October

FREE POST-SHOW TALK

Thu 17 October

Don’t miss this opportunity to join company class with internationally acclaimed 2Faced Dance Company.

Suitable for advanced levels & professionals aged 18+.

Times

p14 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

5pm – 6.30pm

Tickets £5

Dance êêêê Daily Express, The Independent

‘If ever there was a perfect example… it is Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty.’

Daily Express

‘The grandest ballet in the repertory...

Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production remains the most magisterial I have seen.’

The Guardian

Birmingham Royal Ballet Open Theatre Day Sat 28 September There’s fun for all the family in this unique opportunity to go behind the scenes with Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Times 12pm – 1.30pm Tickets Free

Photo © Bill Cooper.

Birmingham Royal Ballet Wed 25 – Sat 28 September

On her christening day Princess Aurora is cursed by the wicked fairy Carabosse: one day she will prick her finger on a spindle and die. But the kind Lilac Fairy tempers the curse so the Princess will instead fall asleep for 100 years.

With a classical score by Tchaikovsky and original choreography by Marius Petipa, The Sleeping Beauty is considered one of the greatest ballets from Imperial Russia.

This thrilling production is by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s former director Sir Peter Wright, creator of the Company’s popular production of The Nutcracker.

Featuring sumptuous costumes, scenic grandeur and a romantic finale packed with every fairytale character imaginable, The Sleeping Beauty is as engaging now as when she first fell asleep, over a hundred years ago.

Lyric Theatre Times 7.30pm,

Thu & Sat 2pm Tickets £19 - £41 Concessions £2 off

except Fri & Sat 7.30pm 10+ £2.50 off

except Fri & Sat 7.30pm;

Fri & Sat 7.30pm

1 in 10 free Children go half-price with one full-paying adult Sat 2pm

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p15

Dance Lyric Theatre Times Tickets Concessions

10+ Under 21s

7.30pm, Fri 1.30pm £10 - £25 Up to £2 off Thu, Half-Price Fri 1.30pm.

No concessions Wed & Fri 7.30pm. £3 off Top Price Seat £15, Half-Price Fri 1.30pm

Signed Performance Thu 10 October, 7.30pm.

FREE PRE-SHOW TALK Thu 10 October, 6.30pm

Wed 9 – Fri 11 October

Meet the Rambert dancers and Artistic Director Mark Baldwin. Signed for those who are hard of hearing.

Experience the power of dance.

Rambert’s unrivalled variety of performances, world class dancers and critically acclaimed orchestra have delighted audiences and critics alike for over 87 years, presenting some of the finest choreographic and dance talent ever seen in the UK. Featuring four contrasting dance works including the heart stopping Monolith, the controversial L’Après-midi d’un faune, which caused riots when it was first performed by the legendary Ballets Russes, and the hugely enjoyable What Wild Ecstasy. Plus, a rare chance to see work by Barak Marshall, one of America’s most celebrated choreographers.

Monolith. Photo © Chris Nash.

p16 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Dance Photo © Hugo Glendinning.

Michael Clark Company

all three at once

‘By turns ravishing, outrageous, borderline certifiable, and sometimes all three at once.’

Wed 23 October

The Daily Telegraph

Michael Clark Company returns to The Lowry to present the UK première of all three at once. The Company stunned audiences in London last year with a double bill of new work set to a soundtrack by Relaxed Muscle and Scritti Politti. Here Clark will reveal a third dimension, upgrading his double into a triple bill.

Lyric Theatre Times Tickets Concessions 10+

7.30pm £17 - £25 £2 off £2.50 off

Commissioned by Barbican, London.

Co-produced by Barbican, London, Michael Clark Company, Maison des Arts de Créteil, Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg and Tramway, Glasgow.

Michael Clark Company is supported using public funding by Arts Council, England.

Choreography by Michael Clark Lighting by Charles Atlas Costumes by Stevie Stewart and Michael Clark

Michael Clark Company Advanced Contemporary Technique Dance Class Tue 22 October Taught by long-term company dancer, Melissa Hetherington, this advance contemporary technique class includes elements of company repertoire.

Suitable for advanced levels & professionals aged 18+.

Times 2pm – 4pm Tickets £27.50

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p17

Get Closer‌ As a Patron

Go the extra mile with an exclusive theatre package.

Eat & Drink

Benefits include guaranteed best seats in the house, use of our VIP lounge, and invitations to private views and exclusive insight events.

Visit thelowry.com/patrons

For more information or to book visit thelowry.com/swanlake or call 0843 208 6000.

Don’t forget to book your table at our superb pre-theatre restaurant.

Avoid the queues at the interval and pre-order your drinks at any of our theatre bars.

Dance ‘It will change the way you see ballet forever.’

What’s On Magazine

Tue 12 – Sat 16 November Firmly crowned as a modern day classic, Matthew Bourne’s powerful, provocative and totally original interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake turned tradition upside down and took the dance world by storm, dazzling audiences in the West End and Broadway, and across Europe, Asia and Australia.

Since its London première, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake has been acclaimed as a landmark achievement on the international stage, collecting over 30 international theatre awards, including three Tonys.

Boldly shattering the traditional concept of swans in tutus, and blending dance, humour and spectacle with extravagant award-winning designs by Lez Brotherston and lighting by Rick Fisher, Matthew Bourne has created a passionate and contemporary Swan Lake for our times.

Following a sell-out run in 2010, this thrilling, audacious and original production, now unquestionably established as one of theatre’s great events, returns to The Lowry.

Lyric Theatre Times Tickets

Concessions

10+

‘See it! Or live to regret it.’

The Independent

‘A global phenomenon.’

The Times

7.30pm, Wed, Thu & Sat 2pm Tue – Thu £22 - £32, Fri & Sat £27 - £39 £2 off except Fri & Sat 7.30pm £2.50 off except Fri & Sat 7.30pm; Fri & Sat 7.30pm 1 in 10 free

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p19

Dance ‘Nobulus from Austria drove the audience wild... loaded with freshness and verve.’

The Times

Dance Touring Partnership

Nobulus:

Out of the Shadow Fri 15 & Sat 16 November We are delighted to welcome Nobulus to The Lowry as part of their first UK tour.

Out of the Shadow is an extraordinary mix of breakdance, popping and locking, contemporary dance, acrobatics and ballet. It tells a cautionary tale, from the creation of the Universe and evolution of man through to an imaginary apocalyptic future. Using only their bodies, this 10-strong crew creates otherworldly scenes by morphing themselves into structures, creatures and even machines. Set to an epic soundtrack, we see primal images of sacrifice and betrayal, of love and pleasure, death and destruction in this thrilling show.

Quays Theatre Times Tickets Concessions 10+ Under 26s

8pm £15 & £17 £1 off £1.50 off £10

FREE POST-SHOW TALK

Fri 15 November

e terpiec s a m s ’ ing I’ve engler ‘Alex W unlike anyth inality g was s of ori e true m r e t n seen i captured th nce.’ and of da artform Magazine RWD

p20 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Dance

Burlesque

Quays Theatre Times 7pm Tickets £16 Concessions £1 off

10+ £1.50 off Free Post Show Talk Tue 19 November

Blond Ambition Productions

Vive Le Cabaret’s Best of the Fest

Earthfall: Chelsea Hotel Tue 19 & Wed 20 November Revealing the poetry and tragicomic events from this iconic hotel and its place in contemporary culture, Earthfall (At Swim Two Boys, 2012) takes you on a voyeuristic discovery of its inhabitants’ lives, loves and longings. From Warhol to Kerouac and Dylan Thomas to Patti Smith, they blend radical dance, live music and film, to capture significant moments in the history of this rebel artist mecca.

Quays Theatre Times Tickets Concessions 10+

7pm £14 & £16 £1 off £1.50 off

Ministry of Burlesque

Sat 7 September

High Tease

Sun 10 November

Irresistible charm, ultra-slick pace and infectious energy make for an unforgettable night out. Vive Le Cabaret’s Best of the Fest packs a month’s worth of Edinburgh fun into a single evening.

It’s the only way for anyone, young or old, to experience all the fun of the Fringe without going north of the border. Since its award-winning debut in 2010, Vive Le Cabaret has quickly come to be seen as the gold standard for variety on the Edinburgh Fringe.

Showcasing the very best that burlesque has to offer, High Tease offers a provocative blend of new variety, historical chic and contemporary cabaret.

Dust off your corsets, dress for the occasion and revel in the seductive atmosphere, the subdued lighting, the colourful costumes and the unique ambience in this elegant evening of alternative, titillating entertainment.

Quays Theatre Times 8pm Tickets Table Seats £17,

Seats £13

Quays Theatre Times 8pm Tickets Table Seats £17,

Seats £13

FREE POST-SHOW TALK

Tue 19 November

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p21

Drama

The Library Theatre Company

Directed by Chris Honer.

Thu 26 September – Sat 12 October Willy Russell’s intimate comedy with big ideas and an even bigger heart is a gem of British theatre. Inspired by Russell’s own experiences of returning to education, this multi-award-winning comedy returns to Manchester for the first time in over twenty years.

Brash, straight-talking hairdresser Rita is determined to change her life. She wants to know ‘everything’ and she thinks the Open University might just be the answer. World-weary, alcohol-fuelled lecturer Frank is a failed poet, a self-acknowledged ‘appalling teacher of appalling students’. In fact, he’s just about given up. In need of extra cash, he agrees to tutor Rita, totally unaware of the whirlwind that’s about to enter his world…

The unlikely pair form a life-changing bond as Rita starts to find herself, and Frank finds a whole new lease of life. Touching, life-affirming and very, very funny, Educating Rita is a comic masterpiece from one of our best-loved writers.

All Se ats

£12

on Mo & 26.0ndays 9.13

Quays Theatre Times 7.15pm, Sat 28 September,

Thu 3, 5, 10 & 12 October

2.30pm. No shows on Sundays.

Tickets Tue – Thu £13.50 & £15.50,

Fri & Sat 7.15pm £18 & £20,

Sat 2.30pm £15.50 & £17.50 Concessions £2 off except Fri & Sat 7.15pm 10+ Tue – Thu £2 off plus 1 in 11

free; Fri & Sat 1 in 11 free Captioned Performance Wed 2 October 7.15pm.

Audio Described Performance Thu 3 October 7.15pm.

Touch Tour 6.15pm.

Signed Performance Fri 4 October 7.15pm.

Contains some strong language and may contain smoking.

FREE PRE-SHOW TALK Sat 5 October With Director Chris Honer.

p22 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Drama

★★★★★

‘Wonderfully funny... a grand evening.’

The Times ★★★★

‘Outrageously funny.’

The Independent

Tue 15 – Sat 19 October Following their visit with the uproarious One Man, Two Guvnors earlier this year, the National Theatre returns to The Lowry with Alan Bennett’s smash-hit new comedy People.

People spoil things; there are so many of them and the last thing one wants is them traipsing through one’s house. But with the park a jungle and a bath on the billiard table, what is Dorothy to do?

Her archdeacon sister wants to hand the estate to the care of the National Trust, but Dorothy favours a more creative solution.

People reunites Alan Bennett and director Nicholas Hytner, following their collaborations on the celebrated The History Boys and The Habit of Art. Tour cast includes Olivier Award-nominated Siân Phillips as Dorothy, Brigit Forsyth as Iris, Selina Cadell as June and Michael Thomas as Lumsden. Further casting to be announced.

Lyric Theatre Times 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2pm Tickets Tue – Thu & Sat 2pm

£18 - £27, Fri & Sat 7.30pm

£21 - £20 Concessions £3 off except Fri & Sat 7.30pm 10+ £3.50 off except Fri & Sat

7.30pm, Fri & Sat 7.30pm

1 in 10 free Captioned & Signed Performance Fri 18 October, 7.30pm.

Audio Described Performance Sat 19 October, 2pm.

Touch Tour 12.30pm.

FREE POST-SHOW TALK

Wed 16 October

Photo © Mark Douet & Hugo Glendinning.

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p23

Drama ★★★★★ Broadway Baby, Three Weeks, What’s On Stage ★★★★ Evening Standard, The Independent, The Daily Telegraph, Metro, The Scotsman, Time Out

Glynis Henderson Productions & Action To The Word

Mon 21 – Sat 26 October Action To The Word’s breathtaking all-male version of A Clockwork Orange is an electrifying and testosterone-filled physical theatre ’horrorshow’ that exquisitely captures and transcends the spirit of Anthony Burgess’ original literary masterpiece.

A Clockwork Orange lures its audience into the glorious glass-edged nastiness of Manchester’s underworld.

A playtime of orgiastic ultra-violence and sexuality, it is the story of little Alex and his Droogs in their battle against the tedium of adolescence. An unapologetic celebration of the human condition, it remains as terrifyingly relevant today as when the book was published in 1962 and the Stanley Kubrick’s film caused a stir in 1971.

Quays Theatre Times Tickets Concessions 10+

p24 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

7.30pm, Wed 1.30pm, Sat 2pm Mon – Thu & Sat 2pm £16 & £18, Fri & Sat £18 & £20 £2 off except Fri & Sat 7.30pm £2.50 off Mon – Thu & Sat 2pm; Fri & Sat 7.30pm 1 in 10 free

Drama A National Theatre of Scotland, Vox Motus & Tianjin Children’s Arts Theatre Co-production

Dragon

By Oliver Emanuel.

Directed by Jamie Harrison & Candice Edmunds.

Conceived by Jamie Harrison, Oliver Emanuel & Candice Edmunds.

Fri 8 & Sat 9 November

A dragon. At the corner of the street. Beneath the streetlamp. Small twists of smoke escaping from its left nostril.

Watching… Waiting…

Tommy can’t sleep. He hasn’t been able to since his mum died a year ago. Since then, life for Tommy has gone from bad to worse. His dad is grief-stricken, his big sister ignores him and he has become the victim of the school bully. Then one restless night, Tommy goes to the window, throws back the curtain… And a dragon is looking at him.

Straight in the eye.

Terrifying and destructive, but powerfully intoxicating, the dragon burns with the anger and hurt that Tommy feels and makes anything seem possible. They go everywhere together as if connected by invisible thread and suddenly life is much better again. However, as the relationship grows, so do the mysterious fires that have started igniting across Glasgow’s Garnethill.

Dragon is a new show for adults, teenagers and children with vivid imaginations. This extraordinary visual story told without words, features puppetry, illusion and original music.

Suitable for ages 9+.

Quays Theatre Times Tickets Concessions 10+

7pm £10 - £14 £2 off £2.50 off

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p25

Drama

Human Remain

Broadway Theatre & Cutting the Strings

The Tin Ring Cissie and

By Zdenka Fantlova.

Adapted from the book Ada: An

by Mike Alfreds and Jane Arnfield.

Hysterical Directed by Mike Alfreds.

Rectomy Kill The Beast Developed With The Lowry

The Boy Who Kicked Pigs Based on the cult novel by Tom Baker.

Sun 15 September Originally part of The Lowry’s ‘Developed With’ programme, The Boy Who Kicked Pigs enjoyed a sell-out run in our Studio Theatre in June 2012. Now it’s back, bigger and better, for one night only.

Thirteen-year-old Robert Caligari has a rather nasty habit of kicking pigs. But today, Robert is going to get his comeuppance. Today is the day that Robert Caligari is going to die. Kill the Beast return with their critically acclaimed adaptation of the cult novel by the occasional Time Lord Tim Baker. This grotesquely comic farce features talking piggybanks, shark mutilation, and a nasty incident involving weed killer-cornflakes.

Quays Theatre Suitable for ages 12+.

Times 8pm Tickets £13 Concessions £2 off 10+ £2.50 off

p26 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Mon 14 & Tue 15 October

By Graham Warrener.

Zdenka Fantlova is one of a handful of Holocaust survivors alive today.

This is her story. Born in Czechoslovakia, Zdenka was 17 when the war began and the ring of the title was given to her by her first love, Arno. Zdenka kept it with her as a symbol of truth and hope, from Terezin to Bergen Belsen. Directed by Mike Alfreds, The Tin Ring is a profoundly uplifting story of great love, brought to life by Jane Arnfield in this outstanding solo performance.

The immortal comic characters created by the late Les Dawson, aided and abetted by Roy Barraclough, are brought to life for the stage in this hilarious new play.

Written by Graham Warrener in collaboration with Terry Ravenscroft, the original Cissie and Ada scriptwriter, we revisit the story behind the sidesplitting sketches. Starring former Coronation Street favourites Eric Potts and Steven Arnold.

The Studio Times 2pm & 8pm Tickets £14 Concessions £2 off

Quays Theatre Times Tickets Concessions 10+

Tue 5 November

8pm £17 & £19 £2 off £2.50 off

Drama

Mon 17 – Sat 22 February It’s the morning of Betty’s son’s wedding and she decides to go up into the attic to dust. Surrounded by clutter, memories and ghosts from her past, Betty finds herself torn between the three men in her life – a husband she’s never really loved, a son she’s about to lose and a man she had a passionate affair with over thirty years ago. Kay Mellor’s glorious comedy stars LYNDA BELLINGHAM and CHRISTOPHER TIMOTHY. FROM THE PRODUCERS OF CALENDAR GIRLS. Lyric Theatre Times Tickets

Concessions 10+

7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2pm Mon – Thu 7.30pm £17.50 - £26.50, Wed 2pm £16.50 - £23.50, Fri & Sat £18.50 - £29.50 £3 off except Fri & Sat £3.50 off

Prio r to t Wes he t En d

‘The cleverest murder mystery of British theatre.’

The Daily Telegraph

Mon 17 – Sat 22 March The legendary, record-breaking, smash-hit thriller celebrates its 60th anniversary. The Mousetrap is famous around the world for being the longest running show of any kind in the history of British theatre - with over 25,000 performances it’s a play to be proud of. A group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow, discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be…

Lyric Theatre Times Tickets

Concessions 10+

7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2pm Mon – Thu & Sat 2pm £19 - £28, Fri & Sat 7.30pm £25 - £32 £3 off £3.50 off

Go the extra mile with an exclusive theatre package.

For more information or to book visit thelowry.com/mousetrap or call 0843 208 6000.

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p27

Opera North A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Peter Grimes

Wed 6 & Fri 8 November

Death in Venice

Set in a small fishing community on the English coast, this astounding opera is an utterly absorbing, emotionally compelling experience, not to be missed. Britten’s atmospheric music takes powerful inspiration from the sea, vividly portraying the human drama unfolding around the outsider Peter Grimes.

Oberon, the fairy king and Tytania, his queen, are locked in a conflict which spills over into the human world. Shakespeare’s witty words and the composer’s mesmerising music come together in this colourful and vibrant production where costumes and music are equally sparkling.

Gustav von Aschenbach, a novelist in crisis, leaves Munich for Venice in search of fresh inspiration.

Aschenbach is captivated by the beauty both of the place and Polish boy Tadzio. Britten’s sensual final opera is tinged with mortality, and an exotic orchestral score conveys the story to great dramatic effect.

 The Guardian, The Independent, The Times

 The Independent, The Times

 The Guardian

Tue 5 & Sat 9 November

Audio Described Performance Sat 9 November, 7pm.

Touch Tour 5.45pm.

Thu 7 November

FREE PRE-SHOW TALK Thu 7 November, 6pm Free to ticket holders but must be booked in advance.

FREE PRE-SHOW TALK Tue 5 & Sat 9 November, 6pm Free to ticket holders but must be booked in advance.

Eat & Drink Don’t forget to book your table at our superb pre-theatre restaurant.

Avoid the queues at the interval and pre-order your drinks at any of our theatre bars.

Festival of Britten Multibuy – Buy two, get third free: secure the best seats and save money. Celebrate the centenary of Britain’s greatest opera composer with our special Multibuy offer.

Times 7pm Tickets £17 - £57

p28 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Opera North

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p29

Opera Opera della Luna

The Mikado Wed 18 – Sat 21 September Set in the zany flashy world of modern fashion houses with costumes inspired

by Versace and Jean-Paul Gaultier, this energetic production promises a riot of gorgeous and bizarre creations.

Expect sequins, stunning gowns, glamour, glorious singing, and, of course, the company’s inimitable brand of mad-cap humour. The cast includes Opera della Luna stalwarts and Gilbert and Sullivan specialists: Richard Gauntlett as Ko-Ko, Louise Crane as Katisha and Ian Belsey as The Mikado.

Even the most hardened traditionalists will be delighted by the verve of Opera della Luna’s performance, whilst those who have consigned G&S to the dustbin of history will be forced to think again.

Quays Theatre Times Tickets

Concessions 10+

8pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Wed – Thu & Sat 2.30pm £18 & £20, Fri & Sat 8pm £20 & £22 £2 off except Fri & Sat 8pm £2.50 off except Fri & Sat 8pm; Fri & Sat 8pm 1 in 10 free

FREE PRE-SHOW TALK

Wed 18 September

p30 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

‘Jeff Clarke’s vivacious production is delightful.

Mischievous and witty, the outfits have all the razzle-dazzle of Versace.’

Financial Times

An Audience With Manchester Literature Festival

Howard Marks:

Carlos Acosta in Conversation

Scholar, Smuggler, Prisoner, Scribe!

Tue 29 October

Sat 19 October

The internationally renowned ballet dancer, Carlos Acosta, discusses his debut novel Pig’s Foot, which was recently included in Waterstones’ list of most important literary debuts of 2013.

With trademark honesty and penetrating humour, Marks looks back at four extraordinary and action-packed phases of his life. Covering his time as an academic and his nascent interest in marijuana, through to his infamous years as the world’s most notorious drugs trafficker and his incarceration in Terre Haute, one of the United States’ toughest penitentiaries. Marks brings the story up-to-date with his current career as a best-selling author and national treasure.

The tumultuous history of Cuba is told through the character of Oscar Kortico in this sweeping novel full of dark comedy and strange revelations in the tradition of Gabriel García Márquez.

Quays Theatre Times 2.30pm Tickets £9 Concessions £2 off

Quays Theatre Times 8pm Tickets £15

An Evening with Sir Roger Moore

Derren Brown: Infamous

The legendary film star chats with biographer Gareth Owen about his astonishing life and career. Featuring inside stories and exclusive anecdotes from an extraordinary career that has included the iconic TV series The Saint and The Persuaders, plus Hollywood blockbusters and, of course, the James Bond films.

The multi-award-winning master of psychological illusion brings his latest one-man show to The Lowry. The show promises to demonstrate once again why Derren is one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark manipulator of magic and mind control. These shows will sell-out so book now to avoid disappointment!

Fri 13 – Sat 21 June

Sun 3 November

There will also be a unique opportunity to put your questions to the Hollywood legend at the end of the show.

Lyric Theatre Times 2.30pm Tickets £26

N BOOOW KING

Lyric Theatre Times 7.30pm Tickets Tue – Thu £32 - £48,

Fri & Sat £34 - £50.

No show Mon 18 June.

10+ 1 in 10 free

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p31

Family Eat & Drink We have some fantastic offers for families, with kids eating free on selected shows – check out the show pages on our website for details.

Don’t forget to keep a look out for our family friendly Children’s Menu in the Restaurant and Terrace Bar.

Kids in Museums says that The Lowry delivers ‘a whopping amount of family friendliness’ and it’s even better now as we open our new family activity gallery, The Lookout.

There’s a dedicated space for under 5s to curl up with a book or play some games, and older children can be inspired by the glorious views of the Quays to test their drawings skills.

With the work of LS Lowry only a few steps away, friendly staff always ready to help you, a great café and shop, and of course, regular family productions in our theatres, The Lowry is an ideal place for a few hours fun.

Sponsored by Derwent (The Cumberland Pencil Company)

Meet Mr Lowry, our popular short film about LS Lowry and his work, has moved to a new dedicated location on The Deck, just above the Main Galleries. Running all day from 10am to 5pm, this is the perfect introduction to an artist who is now more popular than ever. p32 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Family

From Fri 18 October – Sun 3 November arts organisations all across the UK, including The Lowry, will be putting on special events for you and your family.

We are very proud of our reputation as a great venue for families so we will of course be staging even more fun activities and family events during this time.

We hope you will bring the whole family, get involved, join in and most of all have fun!

Event highlights include Tall Stories’ wonderful adaptation of The Snail and The Whale, Tarun and the Elephant, a terrific Comedy Club for Kids and The War of the Buttons plus some very special activities such as Little Actors at Sea and Little Artists Underwater. You can also check in at our new family activity gallery The Lookout with a dedicated space for under 5s and plenty of inspiration for older artists too. Look through the family pages to find out more plus keep an eye on our website new additions to the festival.

Find out more about national festival events: Familyartsfestival.com

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p33

‘It’s a rare and pleasurable work that manages technical brilliance, cultural insight and enchantment all in one go.’

Sydney Morning Herald

Fri 4 & Sat 5 October Direct from Australia, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen them before!

From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, meet the most recent addition to the Dinosaur Zoo, a carnivorous theropod known as the Australovenator, the most complete meat-eating dinosaur skeleton yet found in Australia.

Observe these extraordinary life-like dinosaurs and watch them behave and move just like they really did – millions of years ago! But watch out – not all of these Jurassic giants are as tame as they seem!

The closest you can get to watching real dinosaurs.

p34 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Lyric Theatre Times

Tickets

10+

Fri 1pm, Sat 10.30am & 1.30pm £13.50 & £16 (Danger Zone Seats) £11 plus 1 in 11 free

Family ‘An exquisite piece of theatre... that leaves you smiling.’

The Stage

Tall Stories

The Snail and the Whale Based on the book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler.

Tue 29 October – Sun 3 November Tall Stories, creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom stage shows, are proud to present their latest exciting collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A tiny snail longs to see the world, so she hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. But when the whale gets beached, how will the tiny snail save him?

Follow the tiny snail’s amazing journey, as seen through the eyes of a very adventurous young girl, who’d love to be going round the world with her seafaring father...

Storytelling, live music and lots of laughs for the whole family.

Suitable for ages 4+.

‘An inventive and charming adaptation.’

The List êêêê

Quays Theatre Times Tue 1.30pm & 3.30pm,

Wed – Sun 11.30am & 1.30pm Tickets Children £10.50, Adults £13 Family Ticket £32 10+ £10 Relaxed, Audio Described & Signed Performance Wed 30 October, 4pm.

Touch Tour 3pm.

Relaxed performances are specifically designed to welcome into theatres people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition, learning disability or a sensory or communication disorder. They have a less formal, more supportive atmosphere in order to reduce anxiety levels – an easy way to describe them is ‘the opposite of the quiet carriage on the train’. There is a relaxed attitude to noise, movement and small changes to the sound levels and some lighting effects in the show.

Tickets

£6

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p35

Family Tom Frankland & Laura Mugridge Developed With The Lowry

Tony & Mike or The Country Owl and the City Squirrel Sun 22 September Tony the Owl lives in the countryside. He’s really happy in his little garden until Joe and Charlotte turn up and ruin his peace and quiet. They’ve moved from the city for a quieter life and, to be honest, they’ve got no idea what they’re doing. To make matters worse, they’ve brought Mike the Squirrel with them. He’s loud, he’s cheeky and he likes to party.

Featuring puppetry, original music, and real earth, this is a story about making friends, being different and why that’s okay.

Commissioned by Farnham Maltings and developed with The Lowry with support from Corn Exchange Newbury and The Albany.

Suitable for ages 3+.

1pm & 3pm

Tickets

Children £5.50, Adults £8.50

Photo © Lord Witney.

The Studio Times

Lunabug Theatre in association with LittleMighty

No Nonsense Theatre

Sun 6 October

Fri 25 October

Dreams of Philomina

Tarun and the Elephant

Philomina has one final opportunity to say goodbye to her husband before he moves on to the next life. Her adventures take her on a magical voyage but things aren’t always quite what they seem… Combining storytelling, puppetry and live music, this heart-warming show for families is a charming tale of love and loss and asks what would you say if you could speak to the person you loved one last time?

In a land far away, the animals are hungry and children just want to play. Step inside our magical and enchanting Indian hut to meet Tarun, a little boy who makes friends with a baby elephant. This beautiful piece of heart-warming visual theatre contains puppetry, digital projection and original music.

The Studio Times Tickets

The Studio Times Tickets

Suitable for ages 4+.

1pm & 3pm Children £5.50, Adults £8.50

p36 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Suitable for ages 3+.

11am, 1pm & 3pm Children £5.50, Adults £8.50

Family

Photo © Mark Adams.

Comedy Club for Kids Sun 27 October

Cracking entertainment for everyone over the age of six with some of the best stand-up comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits! Featuring Andrew O’Neill.

The Studio Suitable for ages 6+.

Times 3pm Tickets Children £5.50, Adults £8.50

Campagnie Animotion

The War of the Buttons Sun 3 November

Told through an energetic mix of music, puppetry, clowning, movement and sign language, The War of the Buttons is a silly and wonderful tale where buttons and friendships are lost and won, games are played, and audiences young and old can rediscover their inner child!

Be taken on a journey of imagination, to a world drawn by a child.

The Studio Times Tickets

Suitable for ages 3-11.

1pm & 3pm Children £5.50, Adults £8.50

Blunderbus Theatre Company

Ilotopie presented by Quays Culture

How To Catch A Star

Water Fools

Once there was a boy and he loved stars very much.

Every night he watched stars from his bedroom window and wished he had one of his own. One day, he decided he would try to catch a star. But first he had to think of a plan.

An extraordinary outdoor performance comes to the Quays for one night only, with a series of dreamlike performances across the water’s surface. The performance will be contextualised through a talk by Bruno Roubicek (Ilotopie) and Bill Mitchell (Wildworks) 7pm – 8pm the same evening at IWM North.

Sun 17 November

Sat 20 July

Based on the bestselling children’s picture book by Oliver Jeffers.

The Studio Times Tickets

Suitable for ages 3-7.

1pm & 3pm Children £5.50, Adults £8.50

Located on the dock between The Lowry and the BBC Suitable for ages 4+.

Times 9.30pm Tickets Free

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p37

Family Activities

Half Term Activities

Under 5s First Steps

Half Term Little Artists: Underwater

Every Friday from 6 September – 20 December

Every day Mon 28 October – Fri 1 November

Join us this season as we try moves inspired by The Lowry’s programme such as Sleeping Beauty spindle spins, Dino Dance and an exploration of the much-loved tale The Snail and The Whale.

Dive deep underwater and cross the oceans to explore far off lands with the Snail and the Whale. Make your own sea-life puppets and buried treasure chests out of recycled materials to take home.

Suitable for ages 2½ – 4½.

Times 10am – 10.45am & 11am – 11.45am

Suitable for ages 5 – 11.

Times 11am – 12.30pm

Ballroom Sunday

Half Term Little Actors: At Sea!

Sun 8 September, 6 October & 10 November

Every day Mon 28 October – Fri 1 November

This ballroom dancing workshop followed by a tea dance is a great day out for the whole family.

Journey on a spectacular adventure across the seas in this fun-filled workshop inspired by your favourite stories. Using drama games and classic characters to explore the unlikeliest of friendships, can you save the day when disaster strikes?

Suitable for ages 8+.

Times 11am – 2.30pm Tickets Children £4, Adults £6

Suitable for ages 5-11.

Times 11am – 12.30pm

Saturday Playhouse Second Saturday of every month September – December Saturday Playhouse offers a range of exciting art activities for young artists and their families. From drawing to print making to model making, there is something new to do each time! Check thelowry.com for what we’ll be up to each session.

Suitable for ages 5 – 11.

Times 11am – 12.30pm

Under 5s Doodle Tots Fri 27 September, 25 October, 29 November & 13 December Enjoy painting, sticking and making your own works of art in this colourful workshop. No skills or expertise are required in this relaxed and friendly atmosphere with a focus on having fun and getting messy. Don’t worry, aprons are provided!

Suitable for ages 2½ – 4½.

Times 10am – 10.45am & 11.15am - 12pm

All tickets £3.50 (£1.75 Salford residents) Unless otherwise stated.

thelowry.com/getinvolved Activities are designed for the whole family.

Children must be supervised at all times.

p38 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Developing Cutting-Edge New Theatre

The Studio at The Lowry is an intimate space with a sense of adventure. Through the Studio programme, The Lowry invests in up-and-coming artists, companies and writers from across the North West and beyond. The result is a showcase of new companies and new productions each season. This includes our ‘Developed With The Lowry’ (see p36 & p42) programme, which has supported and presented the work of many talented, young companies over the past few years.

Chris Goode & Company and the Unicorn Theatre

Monkey Bars

By Chris Goode.

Fri 13 & Sat 14 September

Fringe First Award-winning writer Chris Goode asked forty 8- to 10-year-olds to talk about their lives. In Monkey Bars, their words are spoken by adults – playing adults in adult situations. Monkey Bars is a funny and endlessly surprising verbatim show which offers a revelatory insight into what children are trying to tell us about their lives that we don’t always hear.

Times 8pm, Sat 3pm Tickets £14 Concessions £2 off

Photo © Richard Davenport.

Hannah Silva & Milan Govedarica

The Disappearance of Sadie Jones

By Hannah Silva.

Thu 10 – Sat 12 October

Sadie Jones wants to disappear. She walks a tightrope between reality and imagination; a chaos of words and silence. She leads her boyfriend and her sister into the strange landscape of her unconscious, a place filled with games and memories. This contemporary dream play is a unique blend of language, image and physicality.

Times 8pm Tickets £10 Concessions £2 off

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p39

Studio Limite

Sometimes We Play

£5

We Can Be Heroes

Ticket

Sat 28 September

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Inspired by real events and featuring original live music, We Can Be Heroes is a charming and surprisingly moving new story about growing up to be what you always dreamed of.

Times 8pm

Tickets £10

Concessions £2 off

Little Earthquake

The Tell-Tale Heart Thu 3 October

Adapted from Edgar Allan Poe’s mini masterpiece, this gripping tale of murder in the dark is performed by one actor, alongside a sound artist creating totally live sound effects and music.

Times 8pm

Tickets £12

Concessions £2 off

Odd Comic

Would Be Nice Though…

By Holly Bodmer & Dot Howard.

Fri 4 & Sat 5 October

This site-specific performance immerses audiences in the tense atmosphere of a waiting room and invites them to join other hopeful candidates awaiting a job interview.

Times Fri 8pm, Sat 12pm, 3pm & 7pm

Tickets £12

Elysion Productions

John and Mark Fri 18 October

Imagine a killer in that prison cell. Imagine that the killer is visited by the man he gunned down. Imagine that meeting. Imagine Mark Chapman meeting John Lennon.

Times 8pm

Tickets £12

Concessions £2 off

curious directive

After The Rainfall Sat 19 October

Spanning 70 years and four interconnecting stories, this epic piece of adrenaline-fuelled theatre forges a modern tale about the aftermath of the British Empire.

Times 8pm

Tickets £12

Concessions £2 off

A Unity Theatre & Lodestar Theatre production.

The Master & Margarita

By Mikhail Bulgakov. Adapted by Max Rubin.

Thu 24 October

Riotously funny, this multi-layered story combines the love affair of the century, Satan’s visit to Moscow, the final days of Christ and a fantastical cast of supernatural and historical figures.

Times 8pm

Tickets £12

p40 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Concessions £2 off

Studio David Issac

The House That Stank Of Death Fri 25 October

This unique multimedia comedy/horror experience features five short plays and films/trailers which will make you scream with terror and laughter!

Come along if you dare!

Times 8pm Tickets £12

Concessions £2 off

Best of BE FESTIVAL 2013 Wed 6 November

Birmingham’s international theatre festival brings together Europe’s most daring and delightful new performances and this showcase gives you the chance to see three award-winning festival favourites in one night.

Times 7.30pm Tickets £12

Concessions £2 off

Box of Tricks

In Doggerland

By Tom Morton-Smith.

Thu 7 – Sat 9 November

A coastline erodes, a house falls into the sea. A mysterious brother and sister arrive looking for answers. A funny and heartfelt new play, In Doggerland is a searching examination of love, family and identity.

Times 8pm Tickets £12

Concessions £2 off

Michael Sabbaton

The Statement of Randolph Carter Fri 15 November

Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s classic horror, Michael Sabbaton brings the chilling tale of forbidden knowledge to life in this character driven adaptation.

Contains some strong language.

Times 8pm Tickets £12

Concessions £2 off

Presented by Poonamallee Productions in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre

Toro! Toro!

By Michael Morpurgo. Adapted by Simon Reade.

Thu 21 & Fri 22 November

With the drums of civil war echoing across Spain, Antonito hatches a daring plan to save his favourite bull-calf from the bullring, risking the lives and love of his family.

Suitable for ages 8+.

Times Thu 1.30pm & 8pm, Fri 8pm Tickets £12

Concessions £2 off

For more information on any of these shows, including video footage, press reviews and image galleries, visit www.thelowry.com/studio Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p41

Comedy

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE ACTS VISIT thelowry.com

The Lowry is a leading venue on the North West comedy circuit. With names such as Michael Mcintyre, Jason Manford, Russell Howard and Micky Flanagan all starting out in our Studio or Quays Theatre before going onto bigger things, this is your chance to see the stars of tomorrow.

Casual Violence developed with The Lowry

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience Fri 30 August – Thu 5 September Times

7pm, Sat & Sun 12pm & 7pm

Tickets

Fri – Sun £43.50, Tue – Thu £38.50 (Includes meal.)

Steve Hughes: While It’s Still Legal

The House of Nostril

Limite

£5 Tic

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Mon 16 September, 8pm The groundbreaking ventriloquist introduces her daughter, her handyman, her gran, her oldest friend and a stray dog in a show that refuses to go as rehearsed.

ke t s Thu 31 October – Sat 2 November, 8pm A gloom-trodden tale of treachery, taxidermy and terror… Join the most villainous bloodline in human history (that’s the Nostrils) for a sinister new story of sadness and fear.

Don’t worry – it’s a comedy, so it’ll probably be quite funny too.

Tickets £16

Tickets £12 Concessions £2 off

Nina Conti: Dolly Mixtures

Fri 6 September, 8pm Tickets £16 (Concs £2 off)

Ali Cook: Principles and Deceptions

Daliso Chaponda: Laughrica

Stewart Lee: Much A-Stew About Nothing

Thu 26 September, 8pm

Fri 4 & Sat 5 October, 8pm

Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Tickets £21

Vikki Stone: Definitely Fri 27 September, 8pm

Peacock & Gamble: Heart-throbs

Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Sat 5 October, 8pm

Sun 8 September, 8pm Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

Sun 13 October, 8pm

Sat 14 & Sun 15 September, 8pm

Daniel Sloss: Stand-Up

Tickets £27

Sun 29 September, 8pm

Paul Foot: Words

Tickets £14.50 (Concs £3.50 off)

Sun 6 October, 8pm

The Comedy Network at The Lowry: Gareth Richards, Hayley Ellis & Lucy Beaumont Sun 15 September, 8pm Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Sean Lock: Purple Van Man Sat 21 September, 8pm Tickets £23

Matt Richardson: Home Town Hero Sat 21 September, 8pm Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

The Comedy Network at The Lowry: Paul McCaffrey, Hayley Ellis & Phil Wang

Tickets £12.50 (Concs £2.50 off)

Tickets £14

Tickets £17

Marcel Lucont: Gallic Symbol Sun 6 October, 8pm

Morgan & West: Time Travelling Magicians

Tickets £13 (Concs £2 off)

Wed 2 October, 8pm

Milton Jones: On The Road

Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Sat 12 October, 8pm Tickets £21

Brian Appleton’s History of the World in Three Darts Fri 4 October, 8pm Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

p42 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

Fascinating Aida: Charm Offensive Sun 13 October, 7.30pm

Adam Hills: Happyism Tue 1 October, 8pm

Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Tickets £20.50

Elis James & Chris Corcoran: The Committee Meeting Wed 16 October, 8pm Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Josh Widdicombe: Incidentally…

Sat 19 & Sun 20 October, 8pm Tickets £16

Pat Shortt: I Am The Band Sun 20 October, 8pm Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Comedy Trevor Noah: The Racist Sat 11 & Sun 12 January, 8pm Tickets

£15

Miles Jupp Sun 19 January, 8pm Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Chris Ramsey: The Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning Television Fri 14 & Sat 15 February, 8pm Tickets

£17.50

Russell Kane: Smallness Alexei Sayle Fri 1 November, 8pm Following two sold-out London seasons, the godfather of alternative comedy brings his first full-length stand-up show in 17 years to The Lowry.

Tickets £17

Robert Newman’s New Theory of Evolution

Fri 14 March, 8pm Tickets

Sat 16 & Sun 17 November, 8pm Comedian, journalist, novelist and activist Rob Newman makes a hotly anticipated return to comedy with his first complete show in seven years.

Tickets £12 Concessions £2 off

Andrew O’Neill is Easily Distracted

Ardal O’Hanlon Sun 3 November, 7.30pm

Craig Campbell’s Thrilling Mic Hunt!

Sun 27 October, 8pm

Tickets £21 (Concs £2 off)

Sun 17 November, 8pm

Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

£18.50

Andrew Lawrence: There Is No Escape Thu 27 March, 8pm Tickets £16 (Concs £2 off)

Tickets £16

Alex Horne: Lies Stephen K Amos: The Spokesman

Sun 3 November, 8pm

Jimeoin: What?!

Tickets £12

Thu 21 November, 8pm

Wed 30 October, 8pm

Tickets £16

Hal Cruttenden: The ‘Tough Luvvie’ Tour

Simon Munnery: Fylm

Phill Jupitus: You’re Probably Wondering Why I’ve Asked You Here...

Sun 10 November, 8pm

Sat 23 November, 8pm

Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Thu 31 October, 8pm

Alistair McGowan

Tickets £16

Mon 11 November, 8pm

The Comedy Network at The Lowry: Jarleth Regan, Hayley Ellis & Tommy Rowson

Tickets £17

Jeremy Hardy Sat 2 November, 8pm Tickets £17 Jobseekers £5 off

Sandi Toksvig: My Valentine

Tickets £16

Sean Hughes: Life Becomes Noises Tue 12 November, 8pm Tickets £15

Sun 3 November, 8pm

Luisa Omielan: What Would Beyoncé Do?

Tickets £21

Thu 14 November, 8pm

Sun 24 November, 8pm Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Tony Law: Nonsense Overdrive Sun 1 December, 8pm Tickets £14 (Concs £2 off)

Eat & Drink Show and Beer Offer Catch the stars of tomorrow at The Comedy Network at The Lowry gigs this season and enjoy the show and a bottle of beer for just £15.

Burger and Pint Offer Enjoy a classic cheeseburger with a pint of your choice from £11 in our Terrace Bar before the show. Available on selected shows.

Tickets £12 (Concs £2 off)

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p43

Amatuer

Music

Lowry Young Actors Company

Look What We Made Mon 11 & Tue 12 November A selection of new plays presented by The Lowry’s talented Young Actors Company.

The Studio Times 7pm Tickets £8 Concessions £2 off

Ad Hoc Dance

Myths But Not Legends Mon 25 November This exciting showcase stages a new piece of choreography that was created as part of our Ad Hoc Dance Autumn Course.

The Heritage Orchestra Live_Transmission: Joy Division Reworked Sun 29 September, 7.30pm

The Studio Times 8pm Tickets £5

Live_Transmission – Joy Division Reworked is an electro-orchestral reinterpretation of one of the UK’s most influential bands, Joy Division. It is a totally unique audio-visual collaboration between electronic music pioneer Scanner, the restlessly inventive Heritage Orchestra and exploratory visual artist Matt Watkins.

Making New Work Tue 26 November

Tickets £22 Concessions £2 off

Caro Emerald Plus Special Guests

Petula Clark Wed 2 October, 8pm

Jamie Cullum Plus Special Guests

Sun 8 & Fri 13 September, 8pm

Tickets £19.50 - £89

Sun 27 October, 7.30pm

Tickets £19.50 - £100

Jane McDonald

Jack Johnson

Ticket £25 - £37.50

Thu 3 October, 7.30pm

The Hot Club of Cowtown

Tickets £29.50

Wed 13 November, 8pm

Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes Fri 13 September, 8pm Tickets £20

Tickets £17.50

Eat & Drink

Colin Hay

Mon 21 October, 7.30pm

Tickets £20

Burger and Pint Offer Enjoy a classic cheeseburger with a pint of your choice from £11 in our Terrace Bar before the show. Available on selected shows.

Cara Dillon

Justin Currie Sun 15 September, 8pm

Thu 24 October, 8pm

Kelly Joe Phelps

Wed 20 November, 8pm

Tickets £30

Alison Moyet Plus Special Guests

Tickets £20

The Studio Times 8pm Tickets £5

Eighties Triple Bill: Go West, Hue and Cry & The Christians

Wed 11 September, 7.30pm Tickets £40

This exciting showcase stages new pieces by directors, actors and writers that were created as part of our Adult Activity Course.

Tickets £25 - £45

Sun 22 September, 8pm

An Evening with Bryan Ferry

Tickets £16 Concessions £2 off

Fri 25 & Sat 26 October, 8pm Tickets £35 - £65

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Fri 22 November, 8pm Tickets £20

Glenn Tilbrook Sat 23 November, 8pm Tickets £17.50

Avoid the queues at the interval and pre-order your drinks at any of our theatre bars.

Activities Youth Activities The Centre for Advanced Training in Dance (CAT)

Contemporary Dance Technique Class for Beginners Every Thursday from 12 September – 28 November Extend your training in these insightful and fun classes in Contemporary Dance Technique.

Suitable for beginner/intermediate levels aged 7 – 11.

Times

5pm – 6pm

Tickets

£3.50

Salford Commotions & The Centre for Advanced Training in Dance (CAT)

Intermediate Contemporary Dance Technique Class : Every Friday from 13 September – 29 November Extend your training in these insightful and fun classes in Contemporary Dance Technique.

Commotions Youth Dance Auditions

Ad Hoc Dance Contemporary Autumn Course

Sun 22 September

Every Monday from 23 September – 25 November

Commotions Youth Dance Company is auditioning for more gifted dancers to join its existing company.

Download the Audition Pack at thelowry.com/getinvolved

Suitable for all levels aged 18+.

Suitable for all levels aged 11 – 19.

Times

10am – 4pm Places are free but must be booked in advance.

A Trip to the Stage

5pm – 7pm £6 (£5 Salford residents)

Lowry Young Actors Auditions Sun 15 September Do you want to be on the stage and screen? The Lowry is auditioning for more gifted young actors to join its existing company.

Download the Audition Pack at thelowry.com/getinvolved

Suitable for all levels aged 11 – 16.

Times

10am – 5pm Places are free but must be booked in advance.

Times Tickets

6.15pm – 9.15pm £75 (£70 Salford residents & concs)

Adult Acting Course: Making New Work

Wed 30 October

Every Tuesday from 24 September – 26 November

Explore the world of dance and musical theatre in this fun-packed day then watch the matinee performance of Fiddler on the Roof.

For Actors, Writers and Directors to work collaboratively to make new work to be performed in the studio.

Suitable for beginner/intermediate levels aged 6 – 16.

Times Tickets

9.30am – 5pm £25 (includes ticket to the show)

Suitable for all levels aged 18+.

Times Tickets

7pm – 9pm £75 (£70 Salford residents & concs)

Adult Printing Course Every Tuesday from 24 September – 12 November

Suitable for intermediate levels aged 11 – 19.

Times Tickets

This 10-week course, led by choreographer and artistic director, Ruth Jones, includes contemporary dance technique and creative movement.

Adult Activities

Can’t Draw, Won’t Draw Sat 21 & Sun 22 September / Sat 19 & Sun 20 October / Sat 16 & Sun 17 November This inspirational and popular two-day art course is for those who believe they can’t draw but would like to learn.

Working with a variety of professional artists, participants will explore and learn a range of printing techniques.

Suitable for all levels aged 18+.

Times Tickets

6.30pm – 8.30pm £70 (£65 Salford residents & concs)

Sat 5 & Sun 6 October

Can Draw, Will Draw

Suitable for beginners aged 18+.

Times Tickets

11am – 3.30pm £35 (£28 Salford residents & cons)

Develop observational drawing skills by experimenting with a variety of materials to explore tone, texture, scale and colour.

Suitable for intermediate levels aged 18+.

Times Tickets

11am – 3.30pm £35 (£28 Salford residents & concs)

Groups 10+ 0843 208 6003 / p45

p46 / Box Office 0843 208 6000

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Whats on July

Sat 20 Water Fools Mon 29 Evita Tue 30 Evita Wed 31 Evita

August

Thu 1 Evita Fri 2 Evita Sat 3 Evita Mon 5 Evita Tue 6 Evita Wed 7 Evita Thu 8 Evita Fri 9 Evita Sat 10 Evita Fri 30 Faulty Towers:

The Dining Experience Sat 31 Faulty Towers:

The Dining Experience

September Sun 1 Faulty Towers:

The Dining Experience Mon 2 Blood Brothers

Faulty Towers:

The Dining Experience Tue 3 Blood Brothers

Faulty Towers:

The Dining Experience Wed 4 Blood Brothers

Faulty Towers:

The Dining Experience Thu 5 Blood Brothers Formby

Faulty Towers:

The Dining Experience Fri 6 Blood Brothers

Steve Hughes:

While It’s Still Legal Formby Sat 7 Blood Brothers

Vive le Cabaret’s

Best of the Fest Formby Sun 8 Caro Emerald

Plus Speical Guests

Ali Cook:

Principles and Deceptions Wed 11 Jack Johnson Fri 13 Caro Emerald

Plus Speical Guests

Albert Lee & Hogan’s Heroes

Monkey Bars Sat 14 Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

The Boy Who Kicked Pigs

Monkey Bars Sun 15 Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler

Justin Currie

The Comedy Network

at The Lowry: Gareth Richards,

Hayley Ellis & Lucy Beaumont Mon 16 Nina Conti: Dolly Mixtures Wed 18 The Mikado Thu 19 The Mikado Fri 20 The Mikado Sat 21 Sean Lock: Purple Van Man

The Mikado

Matt Richardson:

Home Town Hero Sun 22 Tony & Mike or The Country

Owl And The City Squirrel

Kelly Joe Phelps Wed 25 Birmingham Royal Ballet:

The Sleeping Beauty Thu 26 Birmingham Royal Ballet:

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The Sleeping Beauty

Educating Rita

Daliso Chapondra: Laughrica Fri 27 Birmingham Royal Ballet:

The Sleeping Beauty

Educating Rita

Vikki Stone: Definitely Sat 28 Birmingham Royal Ballet:

The Sleeping Beauty

Educating Rita

We Can Be Heroes Sun 29 The Heritage Orchestra – Live_Transmission:

Joy Division Reworked

Daniel Sloss: Stand-Up Mon 30 Educating Rita

October Tue 1 Adam Hills: Happyism

Educating Rita Wed 2 Petula Clark

Educating Rita

Morgan & West:

Time Travelling Magicians Thu 3 Jane McDonald

Educating Rita

The Tell-Tale Heart Fri 4 Dinosaur Zoo

Stewart Lee:

Much A-Stew About Nothing

Educating Rita

Brian Appleton’s History

of the World in Three Darts

Would Be Nice Though...

Sat 5 Dinosaur Zoo

Stewart Lee:

Much A-Stew About Nothing

Educating Rita

Peacock & Gamble: Heart-throbs

Would Be Nice Though...

Sun 6 Paul Foot: Words

Marcel Lucont: Gallic Symbol

Dreams of Philomina Mon 7 Educating Rita Tue 8 Educating Rita Wed 9 RAMBERT

Educating Rita Thu 10 RAMBERT

Educating Rita

The Disappearance of

Sadie Jones Fri 11 RAMBERT

Educating Rita

The Disappearance of

Sadie Jones Sat 12 Milton Jones: On The Road

Educating Rita

The Disappearance of

Sadie Jones Sun 13 Fascinating Aïda:

Charm Offensive

The Comedy Network

at The Lowry: Paul McCaffrey,

Hayley Ellis & Phil Wang Mon 14 The Tin Ring Tue 15 National Theatre: People

The Tin Ring Wed 16 National Theatre: People

Ellis James & Chris Corcoran:

The Committee Meeting Thu 17 National Theatre: People

2Faced Dance Company:

Out Of His Skin Fri 18 National Theatre: People

2Faced Dance Company:

Out Of His Skin

John & Mark Sat 19 National Theatre: People

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Josh Widdicombe: Incidentally…

Carlos Acosta In Conversation

After the Rainfall Sun 20 Josh Widdicombe: Incidentally…

Pat Shortt: I Am The Band Mon 21 Eighties Triple Bill: Go West,

Hue and Cry & The Christians

A Clockwork Orange Tue 22 A Clockwork Orange Wed 23 Michael Clark Company:

all three at once

A Clockwork Orange Thu 24 Alison Moyet

Plus Special Guests

A Clockwork Orange

The Master and Margarita Fri 25 An Evening with Bryan Ferry

A Clockwork Orange

Tarun And The Elephant

The House That Stank

Of Death Sat 26 An Evening with Bryan Ferry

A Clockwork Orange Sun 27 Jamie Cullum

Plus Special Guests

Comedy Club For Kids

Andrew O’Neill Is

Easily Distracted Tue 29 Fiddler On The Roof

The Snail And The Whale

Howard Marks: Scholar,

Smuggler, Prisoner, Scribe!

Wed 30 Fiddler On The Roof

The Snail And The Whale

Stephen K Amos:

The Spokesman Thu 31 Fiddler On The Roof

The Snail And The Whale

Phill Jupitus: You’re Probably

Wondering Why I’ve Asked

You Here…

The House Of Nostril

November

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Fri 1 Fiddler On The Roof 13

The Snail And The Whale 35

Alexei Sayle 43

The House Of Nostril 42 Sat 2 Fiddler On The Roof 13

The Snail And The Whale 35

Jeremy Hardy 43

The House Of Nostril 42 Sun 3 An Evening With

Sir Roger Moore 31

Ardal O’Hanlon 43

The Snail And The Whale 35

Sandi Toksvig: My Valentine 43

War Of The Buttons 37

Alex Horne: Lies 43 Tue 5 Opera North:

Peter Grimes 28 & 29

Cissie & Ada:

An Hysterical Rectomy 27 Wed 6 Opera North:

A Midsummer Night’s

Dream 28 & 29

The Best of

BE FESTIVAL 2013 41 Thu 7 Opera North:

Death In Venice 28 & 29

In Doggerland 41 Fri 8 Opera North:

A Midsummer Night’s

Dream 28 & 29 Dragon 25

In Doggerland 41 Sat 9 Opera North:

Peter Grimes 28 & 29

Whats on Dragon 25

In Doggerland 41 Sun 10 High Tease 21

Hal Cruttenden:

The ‘Tough Luvvie’ Tour 43 Mon 11 Alistair McGowan 43

LYAC: Look What We Made 44 Tue 12 Matthew Bourne’s

Swan Lake 18 & 19

Sean Hughes:

Life Becomes Noises 43

LYAC: Look What We Made 44 Wed 13 Matthew Bourne’s

Swan Lake 18 & 19

The Hot Club Of Cowtown 44 Thu 14 Matthew Bourne’s

Swan Lake 18 & 19

Luisa Omielan:

What Would Beyoncé Do? 43 Fri 15 Matthew Bourne’s

Swan Lake 18 & 19 Nobulus:

Out of the Shadow 20

The Statement Of

Randolph Carter 41 Sat 16 Matthew Bourne’s

Swan Lake 18 & 19 Nobulus:

Out of the Shadow 20

Rob Newman’s

New Theory Of Evolution 43 Sun 17 The Best Christmas Present 11

Craig Campbell’s

Thrilling Mic Hunt!

43

How To Catch A Star 37

Rob Newman’s

New Theory Of Evolution 43 Tue 19 Earthfall: Chelsea Hotel 21 Wed 20 Earthfall: Chelsea Hotel 21

Colin Hay 44 Thu 21 Jimeoin: What?!

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Toro! Toro!

41 Fri 22 Cara Dillon 44

Toro! Toro!

41 Sat 23 Glenn Tilbrook 44

Simon Munnery: Fylm 43 Sun 24 The Comedy Network

at The Lowry: Jarleth Regan,

Hayley Ellis & Tommy Rowson 43 Mon 25 Ad Hoc Dance:

Myths But Not Legends 44 Tue 26 Making New Work 44

THANK YOU to our current supporters:

December

Purple Quay Club

Sun 1

Tony Law: Nonsense Overdrive

Christmas Wed 20 November 2013 Sat 18 January 2014 War Horse Fri 29 November 2013 Sat 11 January 2014 Wanted! Robin Hood Wed 18 - Tue 28 December 2013 The Night Before Christmas Sun 29 & Mon 30 December The Lost Present

Now Booking!

Sat 11 & Sun 12 January Trevor Noah: The Racist Sun 19 January Miles Jupp Fri 14 & Sat 15 February

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Funders Arts Council England Salford City Council Association of Greater Manchester Authorities

Principal Sponsor Manchester Airports Group

Galleries Supporters Plas Coch Holiday Homes Ltd The Cumberland Pencil Company (Derwent)

Theatre Supporters Irwin Mitchell Solicitors Jerwood Charitable Foundation The Garrick Charitable Trust

Gold Patrons An Anonymous Patron Whitebirk Finance Ltd

Community & Education Supporters Heritage Lottery Fund The Aldridge Foundation Carole Nash Crabtree North West Charitable Trust N. Smith Settlement The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust The Ernest Cook Trust The Stoller Charitable Trust The Zochonis Charitable Trust Santander Foundation The Thistle Trust Key 103 Cash for Kids

Silver Patrons An Anonymous Player Sir John and Lady Barlow Mr and Mrs R. Bradbury Maureen Casket Mr and Mrs Cohen Dr Fiona Cooper Roger and Ann Ford Dr and Mrs C.M.B. Henderson Gary and Patricia Howse Baroness Beverley Hughes Mr Chris Jones Ian and Sarah Redfearn Jonathan Willson and Paul Sutcliffe Mr and Mrs W Wrather David and Veronica Yates

Corporate Social Responsibility Members High Voltage Partial Discharge Ltd Manchester Airports Group Oaklands Hospital

Bronze Patrons

Box Sponsors

An Anonymous Patron A Theatre Lover John Barker Joseph and Tina Figueira Dorothy E. Gresty K.A. Henderson Geoff and Jennie Holman Trevor and Beryl Jones Lee Bakirgian Trust Paul and Annette Malpass Janet and Robin Mathieson Jo and Allan Melzack Brendan Sheehy Jim Spencer Britton & Storey for conservation of the LS Lowry collection

The Haden Freeman Group Walker Smith Way Solicitors Carole Nash Edmundson Electrical Ltd Emerson Management Services Nikal The Lowry Hotel Wilson James

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Alexander and Co Berg Legal Bluefin Insurance Services Ltd Bruntwood Chris Ramsey: The Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning Television Mon 17 – Sat 22 February A Passionate Woman Fri 14 March Russell Kane: Smallness Mon 17 – Sat 22 March Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap Thu 27 March Andrew Lawrence: There Is No Escape Fri 13 – Sat 21 June Derren Brown: Infamous

Cargill Co-operative Financial Services Cottons Financial Planning Group Davis Langdon Development and Construction Solutions Floorbrite Cleaning Contractors Ltd High Voltage Partial Discharge Ltd Manchester Airports Group Max 20 Ltd Mawdsleys Mohindra Maini LLP Solicitors Oaklands Hospital Regatta Ltd Richard Matthewman Seneca Partners Stagecoach Manchester telegraphmediagroup Trust IV Limited

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Parking Save time and remove the hassle from parking at the Lowry Outlet Mall by prepurchasing your parking at a cost of £5 when you buy your tickets from Box Office.

We’ll simply send you a voucher, along with your tickets, which you use at the barriers when entering and exiting the car park.

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Box Office and Booking Information How To Book You can book by phone, online, fax, post or in person. When booking by fax or post please remember to include full performance details (e.g. evening/ matinee performance and seating area) payment method (e.g. card details), your name, address, postcode and, very importantly, your telephone number.

Some performances contain loud noises and special effects. For further information please speak to our Box Office.

Ticket Collection Tickets can be paid for by cheque, postal order, credit or debit card. Please make cheques payable to The Lowry. A per-ticket booking fee applies for all tickets booked over the phone or online (excludes Studio shows and activity bookings, groups and school bookings). There is no booking fee for Patrons or those registered as disabled or taking advantage of a signed or audio described performance. All tickets booked 10 days in advance will be posted to you at no extra charge. Tickets purchased less than 10 days in advance should be collected from the Box Office.

Discounts and Concessions The Lowry offers discounts to the following people: under 16s, students in full-time education, disabled people, 60+ in full-time retirement, job seekers and participants of the New Deal. When child tickets are listed separately, no extra concessions apply. These discounts are subject to availability and may vary according to the visiting producer and the show.

Box Office Opening Hours 24 hour online booking

www.thelowry.com The Box Office operates 7 days a week.

Counter sales: Mon - Sun 10am - 8pm Telephone sales: Mon - Sat 9.30am - 8pm, Sun 10am - 8pm

Tel: 0843 208 6000 Fax: 0161 876 2001 Groups: 0843 208 6003 Email: info@thelowry.com The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ

Concession prices are shown where they apply.

Access Information The Lowry The Lowry is an accessible space. We advise wheelchair users and those taking advantage of our signed or audio described performances to inform the Box Office when booking tickets for a theatre event, so we can ensure all seating requirements are met. The Lowry offers complimentary tickets to essential carers for disabled visitors. Please check with Box Office for details.

Hiring a Wheelchair The Lowry has 3 wheelchairs available for hire free of charge. These can be booked through Box Office.

Receivers for our Sennheiser infra-red facility are available from the Welcome Desk in the Main Foyer. Please advise Box Office of your requirements when booking theatre tickets.

Guide dogs are welcome.

Disabled Parking There is a passenger drop-off point immediately in front of The Lowry. Secure parking is available in The Lowry Outlet Mall car park, which also has designated areas for disabled people on each level.

We recommend that Blue Badge holders enter the car park at the entrance near the mini roundabout on the road leading from The Quays as this will allow parking on the ground floor level. For more information on disabled parking please contact The Lowry Outlet Mall Customer Relations Desk on 0161 848 1850.

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Accessible Print This brochure is available in large print and audio format. Please ask Box Office for a copy.

Seating Plans

Quays Theatre Stalls Stalls Tier (Row B raised bar stool seating) Areas of the Quays Theatre Tier 1 (Row B high bar stool seating) accessible to wheelchair Tier 2 (Row B high fold down seating) users. Please discuss your requirements with the Box Office.

A-1

A-7

STAGE

Lyric Theatre Stalls Circle Upper Circle

THE STUDIO

Wheelchair accessible spaces

The Studio

Wheelchair accessible spaces Areas of the Lyric Theatre accessible to wheelchair users. Please discuss your requirements with the Box Office.

You can now select your own seats and book your pre-theatre dining online.

Add to your basket at checkout when booking a show at thelowry.com Conditions of Sale 1. The Management reserves the right to make alterations to the advertised cast and programme; not to admit latecomers until the interval; to refuse admission; to provide alternative seats to those purchased of the same or greater value

5. When processing your booking the Box Office will ask your name, address, email address and telephone number. This information may be used to keep you informed of forthcoming events at The Lowry with your agreement.

2. Tickets are purchased for personal use only and are not purchased as any form of business or commercial activity. All tickets are non-refundable. Tickets may not be resold or offered for resale by anyone at a premium or otherwise. Resale or attempted resale is grounds for cancellation without refund or notice.

7. Productions do not always contain live music.

3. Use of photographic, sound recording and mobile communications equipment is forbidden.

4. Patrons must state discounts they are entitled to at the time of booking, as they cannot be applied retrospectively and are subject to availability.

6. The Lowry reserves the right to refuse admittance to unaccompanied minors.

8. All information correct at time of going to press.

9. Up to ÂŁ1 of the ticket price paid for certain shows goes to The Lowry Building Improvement Fund 10. Patrons are to note that reservations are only kept for a maximum of 12 weeks (for shows 6 months or more away) and for 6 weeks (for shows less than 6 months away). Immediate payment is required for all shows less than 6 weeks away. All payment methods must be cleared at least 10 days prior to the show date.

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