The Lowry

Events at The Lowry (Pier 8, Salford Quays, Salford)

Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic

Location	Date	Tickets
	The Pub Landlord glues Broken Britain back together with his heady brew of acumen, satire and boozy buffoonery in his follow-up to the Barrel Of Fun tour. View full details
The Lowry	24 Nov Nov 24, 7.30pm	0843 208 6000 £25.50

Andi Osho: All The Single Ladies

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	The stand-up and sometime Mock The Week panellist discusses the pitfalls of dating. View full details
The Lowry	2 Nov Nov 2, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £13–£15

Andy Zaltzman: Armchair Revolutionary

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	Political stand-up and satire. View full details
The Lowry	Studio 15 Jul Jul 15, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £10–£12

The Bald Prima Donna

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	CTL Productions presents Eugene Ionesco's absurdist drama set in 1940s suburbia. View full details
The Lowry	11 Jun Jun 11, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £10–£12

Barry And Stuart: Show And Tell

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	The Bafta-nominated magicians demonstrate their magic skills. View full details
The Lowry	Quays Theatre 3 Jun Jun 3, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £14 (£12)

Bellowhead

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	The past six years have seen Bellowhead progress from being a band whose main ambition was to have fun at festivals to recording two acclaimed albums, Burlesque and Matachin, performing at the BBC Proms in front of 40,000 people and appearing on everything from BBC Four to BBC Breakfast TV and everywhere from The Big Chill to The Royal Albert Hall. Following in the footsteps of chart-toppers St Etienne, Bellowhead have become band in residence at London's Southbank Centre. They have also… View full details
The Lowry	18 Nov Nov 18, 7pm, doors	0843 208 6000 £22.50

Ben Eine

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	A typographic installation by the established street artist. View full details
The Lowry	Promenade Gallery 2 Jun–16 Sep From Jun 2, Mon–Fri, Sun 11am–5pm, Sat 10am–5pm, ends Sep 16	Free

Birds Of A Feather

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	The Comedy Theatre Company presents Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph in an adaptation of the long-running TV sitcom. View full details
The Lowry	Lyric Theatre 28 May–2 Jun May 28–31, Jun 1 & 2, 7.30pm, mats May 30, Jun 2, 2pm	0843 208 6000 £13–£27

Birmingham Royal Ballet: Swan Lake

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	Birmingham Royal Ballet presents Tchaikovsky's romantic tragedy. The story is based on a Russian folk tale and German legend in which the beautiful princess Odette is turned into a swan due to being cursed by an evil sorcerer. Swan Lake has become one of the most popular and well known ballets of all time. Choreographed by Peter Wright, Lev Ivanov and Marius Petipa. Set designer Philip Prowse sets the story against black and gold scenery. The setting captures the essence of the fairytale world… View full details
The Lowry	Lyric 19 Sep–22 Sep Sep 19–22, 7.30pm, mats Sep 20, 22, 2pm	0843 208 6000 £15–£39

The Boy Who Kicked Pigs

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	Kill The Beast in association with The Lowry presents an adaptation of Tom Baker's cult novel about a young man in the grip of an unpleasant obsession. Not suitable for under 12s. View full details
The Lowry	21 Jun–23 Jun Jun 21–23, 8pm, mat Jun 23, 3pm	0843 208 6000 £5–£10

Chris Cornell

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	The rock singer and guitarist performs acoustic versions of his songs, including those from the bands Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple Of The Dog. View full details
The Lowry	16 Jun Jun 16, 7pm	0843 208 6000 £27.50–£35

Craig Campbell

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	Quick-witted humour from the Canadian comic. View full details
The Lowry	Studio 17 Jun Jun 17, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £10–£12

Craig Hill: Blown By A Fan

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	Interactive and irreverent humour from the kilted, East Kilbride-based comedian. View full details
The Lowry	Studio 2 Jun Jun 2, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £11–£13

Danny Bhoy: Wanderlust

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	Observational, travel-based humour from the Moffat-born comic. View full details
The Lowry	Quays 9 Sep Sep 9, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £15

Danza Contemporanea De Cuba: Mixed Bill (Mambo 3XXI/Sombrisa/Carmen?!)

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	The latest work created by the international choreographer Itzik Galili, Sombrisa, will be performed along with George Cespedes's Mambo 3XXI, and work created by the director of Helsinki Dance Company, Kenneth Kvarnstrom. View full details
The Lowry	Lyric Theatre 9 Jun Jun 9, 7.30pm	0843 208 6000 £14–£24

Dave Gorman's Powerpoint Presentation

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	Innovative documentary-style stand-up from the author and presenter. View full details
The Lowry	10 Jun Jun 10, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £20

Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show

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	Fun and enchantment with everyones favourite Disney characters as three much-loved animated fairytales are brought to life. Old and faithful characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck re-enact scenes from popular feature lengths, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, Beauty And The Beast and Cinderella. In 1937 Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs became Disney's first feature length animated film and introduced the Disney Princess to the world. Since then the Princess franchise has… View full details
The Lowry	1 Aug–5 Aug Aug 1, 4, 4.30pm, mats Aug 2–5, 1.30pm, extra mat perfs Aug 4 & 5, 10.30am	0843 208 6000 £19–£23 (Children £16.50–£20.50; £60–£80)

Doris Day Can Fuck Off

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	Replacing speech with song for an entire month, Greg McLaren's solo 'opera', which explores present-day boring vocal interaction, as opposed to times gone by. View full details
The Lowry	Studio 15 Jun Jun 15, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £5–£10

Eddi Reader

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	Acoustic folk and jazz from the singer-songwriter. View full details
The Lowry	31 Oct Oct 31, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £20

Elis James: Do You Remember The First Time?

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	Whimsical storytelling about first kisses, celebrity meetings and life events. View full details
The Lowry	Studio 1 Jul Jul 1, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £10

An Evening With Gervase Phinn: Talk

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	An Evening with Gervase Phinn promises to leave the audience in stitches as he shares his hilarious tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. Dubbed The James Herriot Of Schools this best-selling author, radio and TV personality offers a varied evenings entertainment. One of Britain's most popular writers and performers, Gervase is best known for his five autobiographical novels, The Other Side Of The Dale, Over Hill And Dale, Head Over Heels In The Dales, Up And Down In The… View full details
The Lowry	Quays 18 Jun Jun 18, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £10–£16.50

Fascinating Aida: Cheap Flights

Location	Date	Tickets
	Musical comedy from London-based trio Dillie, Adele and Liza. View full details
The Lowry	Lyric 16 Oct Oct 16, 7.30pm	0843 208 6000 £18–£20

The Full Monty

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	Sheffield Theatres presents a musical comedy drama based on the 1997 hit film about a group of six out of work Sheffield steelworkers who turn to stripping to earn money. Adapted by Simon Beaufoy and directed by Daniel Evans. View full details
The Lowry	15 Apr–20 Apr Apr 15–20, 7.30pm, mats Apr 17, 20, 2pm	0843 208 6000 £14–£28

The House Of Annie Lennox

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	Featuring costumes, videos, interviews, images and personal objects, exploring the image, inspiration and style of Annie Lennox, presented in collaboration with the singer-songwriter. View full details
The Lowry	26 Mar–17 Jun From Mar 17, Mon–Fri, Sun 11am–5pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Mar 24, May 12, 26, Jun 9, 10am–7.30pm, Mar 27, 11am–7.30pm, ends Jun 17	0843 208 6000 Free, donations welcome

Hugh Laurie

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	The Oxford-born actor and musician performs classic blues songs from his debut album Let Them Talk. View full details
The Lowry	1 Jul Jul 1, 7pm, doors	0844 209 7331 £35

Jenny Eclair: Eclairious

Location	Date	Tickets
	The feisty Perrier Award winner, who kept her sense of humour on I'm A Celebrity…, takes no prisoners as a self-confessed grumpy old woman. View full details
The Lowry	18 Nov Nov 18, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £17.50

Jim White, Stanton

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	Alt country by the singer-songwriter from Athens, Georgia. View full details
The Lowry	Quays 10 Jun Jun 10, 7.30pm	0843 208 6000 £15

Jimmy Tarbuck

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	Quick wit, banter and anecdotes from the award-winning TV personality. View full details
The Lowry	Quays Theatre 13 Jun Jun 13, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £20

Kevin Bridges: The Story Continues…

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	Bridges has been performing stand-up since the age of 17 and featured in the finals of the So You Think You're Funny? talent contest at the 2005 Edinburgh Fringe, when he was just 18. His first gig was at the Blackfriar's pub in Glasgow, and after dipping his toe in the water with this small-scale gig he dove in head first and has been hooked on comedy ever since. Over the years he has created his own brand of dry yet daring humour. Oddly enough, his stand up gigs are hugely successful in… View full details
The Lowry	30 Oct–31 Oct Oct 30 & 31, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £21

The Lancashire Hotpots

Location	Date	Tickets
	Modern comedy-folk ensemble. View full details
The Lowry	Quays 13 Jul Jul 13, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £12.50

Little Red…You Know Who!: Freehand Theatre (Ages 3-7)

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	An adaptation of a well-known fairy tale featuring puppetry and Hugh Nankivell's live original music for a quirky range of instruments. View full details
The Lowry	Studio 1 Jul Jul 1, 1pm & 3pm	0843 208 6000 £5.50–£8.50

The Lowry Young Actors Company/Commotions Dance Company/The Centre For Advanced Training In Dance: The Lowry Young Talent Showcase

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The Lowry	25 Jun–26 Jun Jun 25 & 26, 7pm	0843 208 6000 £7

Mapp And Lucia Ahoy!

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	Rachel Laurence and Sandra Hunt star as the social rivals who take to the seaside in their latest round of one-upmanship in a comedy drama based on the novels of E F Benson. View full details
The Lowry	28 Jun–30 Jun Thu & Fri 8pm; Sat 3pm & 8pm	0843 208 6000 £5–£12

Mark Watson: Live 2012

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The Lowry	Quays Theatre 15 Nov–16 Nov Nov 15 & 16, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £15

Me, Myself And Miss Gibbs

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	Francesca Millican-Slater's solo drama, part meditation and part detective story, inspired by an old postcard inscribed with a mysterious message. View full details
The Lowry	Studio 7 Jun Jun 7, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £5–£10

Michael Winslow

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	The Police Academy star presents his sound effect-laden stand-up routine. View full details
The Lowry	Quays Theatre 7 Jun Jun 7, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £15

Nick Harper

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	The singer-songwriter performs folk-rock. View full details
The Lowry	Studio 11 Oct Oct 11, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £15

Nicki Hobday Conquers Space

Location	Date	Tickets
	Trace Theatre presents a humorous contemporary performance piece deconstructing notions of theatre. View full details
The Lowry	1 Jun Jun 1, 7.30pm	0843 208 6000 £5–£8

Noah Stewart

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	A classical recital by the tenor from Harlem. View full details
The Lowry	Quays Theatre 31 May May 31, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £22.50

Northern School Of Contemporary Dance: Verve 12

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	The postgraduate dance company presents a mixed programme of cutting-edge dance performances featuring choreography by Akram Khan, Lea Anderson, James Cousins, Milan Kozanek and Jordan Massarella. View full details
The Lowry	29 Jun Jun 29, 7pm	0843 208 6000 £8–£10

Once In A House On Fire

Location	Date	Tickets
	Monkeywood Theatre presents an adaptation of Andrea Ashworth's memoir about growing up in a tough part of South Manchester during the 1970s. Directed by Martin Gibbons. View full details
The Lowry	1 Jun–2 Jun Jun 1 & 2, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £12 (£10)

Opera North: The Girl I Left Behind Me

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	An exploration of a woman's role in musical theatre, featuring elements of drag and cabaret-style performance. With mezzo-soprano Jessica Walker. View full details
The Lowry	Quays Theatre 24 Jun Jun 24, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £12–£16

The Owl And The Pussycat: Hiccup Theatre (Ages 3-7)

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	A theatrical adaptation of the classic children's rhyme, featuring puppetry and musical numbers. View full details
The Lowry	Studio 10 Jun Jun 10, 1pm & 3pm	0843 208 6000 £5.50–£8.50

Paul Heaton

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	Those familiar with the sound of the Housemartins and Beautiful South have experiences the lyrical talents and biting wit of Paul Heaton. Heaton first started out as the lead in the Housemartins in the 1980s. Like the Smiths, the Housemartins were college radio all-stars in the US; although the group's jangly riffs and brainy, humorous songs couldn't draw mainstream acceptance in America, the band shared a portion of the Smiths' sizable cult of devotees. In 1986, the video for the… View full details
The Lowry	Lyric 6 Jul Jul 6, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £20–£25

Remember Remember: Travelled Companions Children's Theatre (Ages 4-7)

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	An interactive children's drama featuring animation, music and well-known fairy tales. View full details
The Lowry	17 Jun Jun 17, 1pm & 3pm	0843 208 6000 £5.50–£8.50

Rhys Darby: This Way To Spaceship

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	Offbeat observations and characterisations from the Flight Of The Conchords star. View full details
The Lowry	Lyric 15 Jul Jul 15, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £20

Rob Rouse: Life Sentences: Work In Progress

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	Energetic gags and banter inspired by the birth of his second child. View full details
The Lowry	Studio 11 Nov Nov 11, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £15

Robin Ince: Happiness Through Science

Location	Date	Tickets
	Intelligent and philosophical wit exploring whether it is possible to be happy and rational at the same time. View full details
The Lowry	Quays Theatre 22 Jun Jun 22, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £12–£14

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

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	A comic musical is improvised at each performance, based on audience suggestions. View full details
The Lowry	Quays 12 Jul Jul 12, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £13–£15

Simon Amstell: Numb

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	Dry and disdainful humour from the Grandma's House star. View full details
The Lowry	Lyric 6 Jun Jun 6, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £21

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Everest, The Eiger And More: Talk

Location	Date	Tickets
	The explorer talks about his expeditions to The Eiger and to Everest with acclaimed high altitude mountaineer, photographer and cameraman Ian Parnell. View full details
The Lowry	Lyric Theatre 7 Jun Jun 7, 7.30pm	0843 208 6000 £16–£18

Somebody's Son

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	Hidden Gems Productions presents Marcia Layne's coming-of-age drama, directed by Amanda Huxtable. View full details
The Lowry	16 Jun Jun 16, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £5–£12

Starlight Express

Location	Date	Tickets
	Bill Kenwright presents Mykal Rand, Kristofer Harding and Jamie Capewell in Andrew Lloyd Webber's futuristic musical, which features Arlene Phillips's choreography. View full details
The Lowry	19 Jun–30 Jun From Jun 19, Mon–Sat 7.30pm, mats Wed, Sat 2pm (extra mat Jun 21, 2pm), ends Jun 30	0843 208 6000 £26–£39

Stewart Francis: Outstanding In His Field

Location	Date	Tickets
	Deadpan one-liners from the Canadian stand-up. View full details
The Lowry	3 Jun Jun 3, 7.30pm	0843 208 6000 £18.50

Swinging At The Cotton Club

Location	Date	Tickets
	The Jiving Lindy Hoppers feature in this show which celebrates the music, songs and dance of the Harlem, New York nightclub of the 1920s. View full details
The Lowry	Quays 15 Jun Jun 15, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £20

Tin

Location	Date	Tickets
	Olusola Oyeleye directs Garry A Morris's drama in which two women return to a Cornish tin mine to scatter a relative's ashes. View full details
The Lowry	9 Jun–10 Jun Jun 9, 8pm, Jun 10, 6pm	0843 208 6000 £5–£10

Tom Stade

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	Witty observations from the Canadian stand-up. View full details
The Lowry	Quays Theatre 16 Jun Jun 16, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £13–£15

Translunar Paradise

Location	Date	Tickets
	Theatre Ad Infinitum presents Kim Heron, George Mann and Deborah Pugh in a wordless physical theatre piece about an old man lost in grief for the death of his beloved wife. Written and directed by George Mann with original music played by Kim Heron. View full details
The Lowry	Quays Theatre 8 Jun–9 Jun Jun 8 & 9, 8pm	0843 208 6000 £10–£12

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