New Season of Music at The Lowry - May- August 08
Popular Music at The Lowry
May – August 2008
The Lowry strikes the right note this summer with Cara Dillion and her captivating performance of traditional music. The dying art of Baithak Thumri is celebrated by the Asian Music Circuit in The Dying Song. Following a sell-out run in the West End, Havana Rakatan is now bringing all the heat of a Cuban summer to The Lowry.
• Havana Rakatan Thu 8 – Sat 10 May
• Eurobeat –Almost Eurovision Mon 19 – Sat 24 May
• Cara Dillon Sun 8 June
• Salford MAPAS Summer Showcase Tue 1 July & Mon 7 – Thu 10 July
• The Dying Song Sun 27 July
Thu 8 – Sat 10 May
Havana Rakatan
A captivating and colourful journey through the dazzling dance and music of a truly unique and passionate country.
Times Eves 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm Tickets £14 - £24
Mon 19 – Sat 24 May
Eurobeat – Almost Eurovision (Sarajevo)
Starring Mel Giedroyc (Loose Women, Late Lunch, Mel & Sue). Introduced on screen by Terry Wogan, this award-winning Eurovision Song Contest send-up is taking audiences by storm. Prior to West End.
Times Mon – Thu eves 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm, Sat 3pm & 7.30pm Tickets £14 - £24
Sun 8 June
Cara Dillon
One of the most original and stunning singers of traditional music. You will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer.
Times 8pm Tickets £16.50
Tue 1 July & Mon 7 – Thu 10 July
Salford MAPAS Summer Showcase
Salford Music and Performing Arts Service present concerts showcasing their work in schools. Includes bands, choirs and primary school class music groups.
Times Eves 7.15pm Tickets £5
Sun 27 July
The Dying Song
A celebration of Bathak Thumri – the uniquely androgynous and romantic song form that lies between Indian classical music, theatre and folk traditions.
Tickets £10 & £15
Posted on Wednesday, 27 February 2008 under Press Theatre Press