http://www.whatsonstage.com/blogs/manchester Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:22:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.whatsonstage.com/blogs/manchester/2008/07/04/belly-dancing-and-other-free-delights-at-the-exchange-every-friday/ 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 ... http://www.whatsonstage.com/blogs/manchester/2008/07/04/from-potted-harry-potter-to-potted-pirates-at-the-lowry-aug/ 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 ... http://www.whatsonstage.com/blogs/manchester/2008/07/03/win-ladyboys-tickets-for-you-and-your-friends/ 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 ... http://www.whatsonstage.com/blogs/manchester/2008/07/03/win-a-pair-of-tickets-to-see-rem-in-manchester-in-august/ 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 ... http://www.whatsonstage.com/blogs/manchester/2008/07/03/how-to-save-money-money-money-on-theatre-in-manchester/ Venue: The Lowry Date Reviewed: 2nd July, 2008 The auditorium fills and the noise levels rise as children and adults arrive for a performance of the Terrible Tudors. The lights dim and the theatre reverberates with a scream of excitement as we strap in for a roller-coaster ride through the horrible side ... http://www.whatsonstage.com/blogs/manchester/2008/07/02/horrible-histories-the-terrible-tudors/ Royal Exchange regular, Ben Keaton, best known for his superb performance in their hit production of Harvey (pictured) is to star in Hayfever, alongside Belinda Lang. Lang best known for her role in 2 Point 4 Children starred with Judi Dench in the recent West End version of this Noel Coward ... http://www.whatsonstage.com/blogs/manchester/2008/07/02/ben-keating-and-belinda-lang-get-hayfever-at-royal-exchange/ Oldham Coliseum has announced their new season and it gives audiences another chance to see the hit play, Brassed Off (pictured). Four brass bands will be playing live throughout the run. This season opener runs from September 4th- 17th. Graham Greene's Travels With My Aunt follows next from October 9th- 25th, ... http://www.whatsonstage.com/blogs/manchester/2008/07/02/oldham-coliseum-gets-brassed-off-to-launch-new-season/ After receiving mixed reviews for his stage debut as Nicky in the Royal Exchange production of Noel Coward's The Vortex, pop star Will Young is returning to the world of music, and visits the Apollo in Manchester on Sunday, 23rd November. Since winning the first series of ITV’s reality television competition ... http://www.whatsonstage.com/blogs/manchester/2008/07/01/will-young-to-play-at-manchester-apollo-nov/ Venue: The Sabai Pavillion, Sackville Street Date Reviewed: 1st July, 2008 Take sixteen exotic ‘Kathoey,’ the so-called third sex, add hundreds of outrageous Vegas-style costumes, shake and stir and place inside an exotic pavilion, and what do you get? A total transformation of a Manchester city centre car park, and one ... http://www.whatsonstage.com/blogs/manchester/2008/07/01/the-ladyboys-of-bangkok-devils-and-angels/