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Saturday 10th December 2011

 
 
 
 
 
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Gigs and Concerts

The Courteeners listen / buy cd's

Thursday 8th to Saturday 10th December 2011

at the Apollo, Manchester
Manchester's The Courteeners both look and sound as though they've come straight out of another time and place, and yet, somehow, are bang up to date. Think Babyshambles meets The Smiths.
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Shed Seven listen / buy cd's

Friday 9th & Saturday 10th December 2011

at the Academy, Manchester
Shed Seven are a great English rock band who've had many hits in the 90's including "She Left Me On Friday", "Disco Down" and "Going For Gold" which reached number 8 in the UK.
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The Drums listen / buy cd's

Saturday 10th December 2011 - 6.30pm

at the HMV Ritz, Manchester
Emerging from Brooklyn via Florida in 2010, The Drums initially caught the ear of the indie world with their 'Summertime!' EP - an escapist collection of beach pop fantasies – which preceded their self-titled debut album.
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Go-Go

Saturday 10th December 2011 - 10pm to 3am

at the HMV Ritz, Manchester
What? The biggest and best party vibes in the city. Where? Classical beautiful venue turned into a badass state of the art club. How? A place to throw some staggering dance moves. When? Every Saturday 10pm to 3am.
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Other gigs on tonight

Wednesday 10th December 2011

various venues in Manchester & local area
Lowdown & Dirty - Sound Control
Stanton Warriors - Sound Control
Peaking Lights - Deaf Institute

 

 

 
 
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Theatre Plays and Productions

Dirty Dancing

Tue 22nd November to Sat 7th January 2012

at the Palace Theatre, Manchester
An unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Don't miss your chance to see this truly spectacular musical theatre event.
 

Cinderella

Saturday 3rd to Saturday 31st December 2011

at the Opera House, Manchester
Starring Louie Spence & Suzanne Shaw. A glittering parade of everything you could possibly wish for in a traditional family pantomime – sensational costumes, dazzling songs, superb dance routines & great comedy
 

The Wind In The Willows

Fri 2nd December to Sat 14th January 2012

at The Lowry, Salford Quays
OFFER - DEC 2 - ADULTS £10, CHILDREN £5. DEC 8, 15, 19 & 20 - ADULTS £12.50, CHILDREN £7.50. Alan Bennett's version is true to the original, yet written with his distinctive flair and humour
 
 

You Can't Take It With You

Sat 10th December to Sat 14th January 2012

at the Royal Exchange, Manchester
Join a joyful, mad and eccentric celebration of family this Christmas in our revival of the 1930s Broadway hit.  Brand new collaboration with the internationally acclaimed theatre company Told by an Idiot.
 

Disney's High School Musical

Monday 5th to Saturday 10th December 2011

at the George Lawton Hall, Mossley
Mossley Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society - Following the success of Beauty & The Beast, MAODS and their Next Generation Youth Theatre group will be bringing Disney’s High School Musical to Mossley.
 

Beauty & The Beast

December 3rd, 4th & 10th 2011

at the Forum Centre, Wythenshawe
This year's pantomine at the Forum Centre. Performance times - Saturday 3rd at 2pm, Sunday 4th at 2pm, Saturday 10th at 2pm & 7pm. Ticket prices - Family tickets - £18, Adult £6, Concession £4.
 
 

Jack & The Beanstalk

Fri 9th December to Sun 8th January 2012

at the Plaza, Stockport
Starring Claire Sweeney. Stockport's Giant Family Pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk explodes onto the stage of great family entertainment with sumptuous costumes, amazing scenery & classic seasonal show.
 

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Fri 18th November to Sat 14th December 2011

at the Octagon, Bolton
With original music performed live and a whole heap of magic, the entire Theatre will be transformed into the incredible Land of Oz. There's no place like the Octagon this Christmas! Suitable for ages 5 and over.
 

Hi-de-Hi

Wed 30th November to Sun 11th December

at the Bolton Little Theatre
Good morning campers! This stage show of the well-loved series set in the 1950's and 1960's holiday camp. 
 
 

Dick Whittington

Wednesday 7th to Saturday 31st December

at the King George's Hall, Blackburn
Dick Whittington was a poor orphan. He heard about the great city of London where the streets were paved with gold so he set of to seek his fortune. Bring all the family to enjoy this year's pantomime at King George's Hall.
 

The Nutcracker

Saturday 10th December 2011

at the Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington
The highly-acclaimed Vienna Festival Ballet company returns to Parr Hall with Tchaikovsky’s world famous classical ballet The Nutcracker.
 

 

 

 
 
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Sport Events

Manchester United v Wolves

Saturday 10th December 2011

at Old Trafford, Manchester
Manchester United take on Wolves at Old Trafford.
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Galleries, Museums & Days Out

Let's Skate - Ice Skating

Fri 18th November to Mon 2nd January 2012

The Ice Rink returns to Manchester's Spinningfields to help put you in the Christmas spirit. Take advantage of this great day out for all the family!

Museum Of Science & Industry

Everyday 10am - 5pm

Railway locomotives & rolling stock, aircraft & space vehicles, power (water, electricity, steam & gas engines), & Manchester's sewerage & sanitation, textiles, communications & computing.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS call 0871 246 5631

Manchester Museum

Tue-Sat 10am-5pm / Sun-Mon 11am-4pm

The Manchester Museum Provides access to around six million items from every continent. Everything from archeology, botany, ethnology, geology and much more.

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS call 0871 246 2026
 

Manchester Art Gallery

Tue-Sun 10am-5pm

Manchester Art Gallery occupies 3 buildings including a Grade I listed building. Housing the civic art collection of Manchester, which includes works of art of local and international significance.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS call 0871 231 7798

Whitworth Art Gallery

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm / Sun 12pm-4pm

The Whitworth Art Gallery is located south of Manchester University campus. Containing around 55,000 items in it's collection. With notable collections of watercolours, sculpure, wallpapers & textiles.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS call 0871 246 5633

People's History Museum

Everyday 10am-5pm

The UK's national centre for the collection, conservation, interpretation and study of material relating to the history of working people in the UK. Formerly the National Museum of Labour History.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS call 0871 246 5640

Museum Of Transport

Wed, Sat, Sun 10am-4.30pm

Holding one of the largest collections of it's kind in the country. Faturing buses, trams and more.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS call 0871 246 5641

Manchester United Museum

Everyday 9.30am-5pm (except matchdays)

Manchester United Museum and Tour gives you the chance to visit the most popular football club in the world! Explore the triumphs & tragedy behind the scenes and on the pitch of Old Trafford.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS call 0871 246 5695
 
 
 
 
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