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Belly dancing and other free delights at the Exchange every Friday!

July 4, 2008

The Royal Exchange Theatre invite you to fun-filled Friday nights of comedy, belly dancing and jazz, all for nowt! These are some of the highlights of Special FX- the hugely popular programme of free entertainment staged every Friday in the foyer of Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre.

There is free entertainment from 6pm - 7pm, cheap drinks from 5.30pm- 7pm and huge savings in the craft shop from 5.30pm- 7pm.

Guitar-toting funny man Duncan Oakley headlines another bill of stand-up when the new SFX season kicks off tonight. Guest compere Des Sharples takes the helm for a line-up which also includes lug-eared Super Hans look-alike John Goodfellow and laid-back gagster Mike Newall.

A unique fusion of Turkish and Kurdish music fills the Great Hall when Paula Darwish and the Country and Eastern Band make an appearance on Friday 11 July. The seven-piece band present a special semi- acoustic set, fusing the spirit of rock with eastern rhythms and melodies. Read more

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From Potted Potter to Potted Pirates at the Lowry, Aug

July 4, 2008

Shiver me timbers! Crazy pirates are heading for The Lowry in a zany follow-up to their hilarious parody of the Harry Potter books, Potted Potter.

Potted Pirates is another cracking, compressed caper from the delightful double act Dan and Jeff.

In search of talking parrots and mysterious buried treasure, they’re swapping wizards for walking the plank and trading Hogwarts for the high seas.

On the way they’ll be collecting pieces of eight by recounting everyone’s favourite pirate legends, from Long John Silver to Jack Sparrow. But, as ever with this duo, there may be a bit of a fuss about who gets to play Johnny Depp, and who draws the short straw to be lumbered with the supporting role of ‘wooden leg’.

Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner are best known for their storytelling appearances on Blue Peter. They have also played two sell-out Edinburgh and London seasons with Potted Potter and have toured extensively in the UK. Read more

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Win Ladyboys tickets for you and your friends!

July 3, 2008

For the first time the Lady Boys Of Bangkok is presenting it’s unique cabaret show in the heart of Manchester.

Loaded with more glamour, fun and surprises than ever before the Lady Boys of Bangkok celebrates its record-breaking tenth successive UK touring season with a spectacular new production – ‘Devils And Angels’.

THE SHOW:
Hotter than Hades with a galaxy of heavenly bodies, it’s a paradise of glittering stylish cabaret fun and glamour performed by 16 of the world’s most stunningly beautiful representatives of the Third Sex (Kathoey) – in the unique ambiance of The Sabai Pavilion, at Sackville Street NCP Car Park (off Bloom Street) Manchester until Saturday 26th July.

‘Devils And Angels’ is an ecstasy of non-stop hits – including outstanding favourites from the past decade that the audiences have demanded to see again. It couldn’t be more fun! From the Spice Girls tribute to Broadway show stoppers from Grease to Sound of Music. From fabulous feathers to raunchy disco from Bassey to Beyonce and beyond…the fun just keeps rolling on. Painstakingly immaculate make-up… hundreds of to-die-for costumes… sparkling new choreography - the Lady Boys of Bangkok are in bubbling champagne form.

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Win a pair of tickets to see R.E.M in Manchester!

July 3, 2008

American rock superstars R.E.M are coming to Manchester on the back of their new studio LP “Accelerate.” They visit Lancashire Cricket Ground, as well as three other outdoor Summer Stadium shows in August. Tickets are currently on sale, but we have two pairs for some lucky WOS winners. Enter now as this is set to be one of the Summer’s hottest gigs!

THE GIG:
R.E.M are one of the most successful and influential bands of all time, and they look set to make 2008 their year. These not-to-be-missed shows will see Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, and Mike Mills perform songs from their new album as well as some of their classic hits.

As if R.E.M are not enough for any rock fan, they are supported by Guillemots and The Editors!

HOW TO BOOK:
R.E.M, plus support Guillemots and The Editors
Lancashire County Cricket Club
Sunday, 24th August, 2008

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Save “Money, Money, Money” on Manchester theatre tix!

July 3, 2008

With the publicity for the film version of Mamma Mia! going into overdrive, I could not resist the pun within the headline. But, there is another reason, with the credit crunch hitting hard, I have decided to morph into Martin Lewis and share my tips on how you can get theatre in Manchester on the cheap.

With food, petrol and the cost of living on the rise, theatre tickets might be the last thing on your shopping list.

You often read about how to get West End bargains, but never Manchester. So, here goes:

1) Have a look at lastminute.com. Many people associate this site with London theatre only. But there is a regional section and they cover many of the main theatres, such as the Palace, the Opera House and the Lowry with discounts to be had. It’s always worth a look.

2) Subscribe to websites offering discounts. The Royal Exchange have a great newsletter, which often has superb offers with tickets to be had for as little as a fiver! You can also subscribe to ticketmaster regionally which will also give you the odd special offer. The Manchester Evening News sometimes have offers on Fridays in their City Life supplement and the paper itself is free if you live or work in the City Centre! Read more

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