New season of Music Sept - Dec 08
Music at The Lowry
September – December 2008
Amongst those hitting the high notes at The Lowry this season are folk icon John Martyn and celebrated virtuoso of the flamenco guitar, Juan Martín. Michael Feinstein and Diahann Carroll, who worked with Sinatra, deliver the crooner’s classics in their own compelling style. The Lowry also presents three major musicals West Side Story, Our House and Wizard of Oz.
• Camille – La Fille du Cirque Sun 31 August
• Spencer Davies and The Animals Sun 7 September
• Acoustic Strawbs Wed 10 September
• Michael Feinstein with Special Guest Diahann Carroll Fri 12 September
• Divinity Sat 13 September
• Our House Mon 15 – Sat 20 September
• Juan Martín Tue 16 September • Devi Sun 21 September • Swarbrick and Carthy Sun 28 September
• West Side Story Tue 30 September – Sat 11 October
• Sacred Thread Sun 5 October
• Gordon Giltrap Wed 8 October
• Sing-a-long-a Hairspray Sat 18 October
• Kate Rusby Sun 19 October
• Mercy and Grand – The Tom Waits Project Mon 20 October
• Diwali Dhamaka Sun 26 October
• Chris While and Julie Matthews Wed 5 November
• Nico Icon Play Wed 12 – Sat 22 November
• John Martyn Sun 16 November
• Vin Garbutt Mon 24 November
• The Wizard of Oz Sat 29 November 2008 – Sun 4 January 2009
• Tina Dico Mon 1 December
• Under One Sky Tue 2 December
• Midge Ure Wed 3 December
• The Ukulele Orchestra Thu 4 & Fri 5 December
• Concerts at Christmas Mon 8 – Thu 11 December
Sun 31 August
Camille – La Fille du Cirque Irish/French chanteuse who sings the music of Nick Cave, Jacques Brel, Tom Waits, David Bowie and more. Passionate, sexy, amusing and mesmerising.
Times 8pm
Tickets £17.50
Sun 7 September
Spencer Davies and The Animals Original Animals drummer John Steel and keyboardist Mickey Gallagher join Spencer Davies for the 60s hits that made them household names. Times 8pm
Tickets £18.50
Wed 10 September
Acoustic Strawbs
Thirty years on from classic singles Lay Down and Part of the Union, British musical greats The Strawbs tour with an acoustic line-up.
Times 8pm
Tickets £15
Fri 12 September
Michael Feinstein with Special Guest Diahann Carroll Fresh from a sell-out London run, the American singer who worked with Sinatra delivers the crooner’s classics in his own compelling style. Times 7.30pm Tickets £23
Sat 13 September
Divinity Sanskrit chants and traditional instruments feature in this collaboration between Indian musicians of the Raga Jyoti and Western musicians from the Halle Orchestra. Times 7pm Tickets £10
Mon 15 – Sat 20 September
By arrangement with Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company Ltd
Our House
Emotionally charged, Olivier Award-winning musical starring original X-Factor winner Steve Brookstein and featuring hit songs by 80s pop group Madness.
Times Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2pm
Tickets Mon £15; Tue – Sat £18 - £28
Tue 16 September
Juan Martín
Voted one of the top three guitarists in the world by US magazine Guitar Player, Juan Martín is a celebrated virtuoso of the flamenco guitar.
Times 8pm
Tickets £15
Sun 21 September
Devi
This stunning new production is performed by six of the region’s best dancers and explores the nine moods of Devi, the ultimate female Hindu goddess.
Times 7pm
Tickets £10
Sun 28 September Swarbrick and Carthy These father figures of the British folk scene scooped Best Duo at the 2007 BBC Folk Awards and have recently released an album together.
Times 8pm
Tickets £16
Tue 30 September – Sat 11 October
West Side Story
This vibrant new production of the classic musical inspired by Romeo and Juliet arrives fresh from sell-out success in Tokyo, Paris and Beijing.
Times Eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm. No show Sun.
Tickets £23 - £39.50
Sun 5 October
Sacred Thread
This production uses Kathak (North Indian classical dance), narrative and original music to tell the stories of two extraordinary women from history.
Times 7pm
Tickets £12
Wed 8 October
Gordon Giltrap One of the UK’s most gifted acoustic guitarists – still going strong forty years after chart hits Perilous Journey, Heartsong and Fear of the Dark.
Times 8pm
Tickets £16
Sat 18 October
Sing-a-long-a Hairspray
Sing-a-long-a screening of the 2007 film, complete with subtitles, competitions, and a live host. Fancy dress and dancing highly recommended.
Times 2pm & 7pm
Tickets Adults £14, Children £10
Sun 19 October
Kate Rusby
A key figure in England’s reinvigorated folk scene, the spellbinding Mercury-nominated artist tours in support of her new solo album.
Times 7.30pm
Tickets £20
Mon 20 October
Opera North Mercy and Grand – The Tom Waits Project An evocative celebration of the genius of Tom Waits, with some of his finest songs played by a 'circus band' of musicians from Opera North.
Times 8pm
Tickets £18
Sun 26 October
Diwali Dhamaka
After sell-out shows in 2006 and 2007, this dance-filled Festival of Lights promises to be a vibrant celebration for all communities of the North West.
Times Workshops & Activities 2pm – 6pm;
Performance 6.30pm,
Tickets £12
Wed 5 November
Chris While and Julie Matthews
Their songs are covered the world over, but it is While and Matthews' unique musical partnership that really brings their creations to life. Times 8pm
Tickets £14
Wed 12 – Sat 22 November
Ultraviolet Productions
Nico Icon Play Stella Grundy of 90s group Intastella explores the life of Christa Paffgen – model, actress and singer with The Velvet Underground.
Times Eves 7.45pm. No show Sun.
Tickets Mon – Thu £8, Fri & Sat £10
Sun 16 November
John Martyn
With over 40 years of heartfelt songwriting and staggering guitar playing under his belt, Martyn received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Folk Awards 2008. Times 7.30pm
Tickets £24.50
Mon 24 November Vin Garbutt The witty and passionate Vin Garbutt is one of the most respected and sought after performers on the folk scene today.
Times 8pm
Tickets £13
Sat 29 November 2008 – Sun 4 January 2009
Pelé Productions in association with The Lowry
The Wizard of Oz Back
by popular demand, this magical family musical features singalong favourites such as We’re Off To See The Wizard, Follow The Yellow Brick Road, and Over The Rainbow. Visit www.thelowry.com or contact Box Office for performance times.
Tickets £15 - £27 Up to 2 children go half-price with one full-paying adult.
Signed Performances Wed 10 December 2008 at 1.30pm & Fri 2 January 2009 at 7pm. Audio Described Performance Sat 20 December 2008 at 2pm. Touch Tour 1pm. Stagetext Captioned Performance Sat 3 January 2009 at 2pm.
Mon 1 December
Tina Dico
This young Danish singer-songwriter and Zero 7 collaborator plays in support of her new ethereal solo album Count to Ten.
Times 8pm
Tickets £12.50
Tue 2 December
Under One Sky
A project celebrating the diversity of the UK folk scene, featuring Graham Coxon, Radio 2 Folk Award’s Musician of the Year Andy Cutting, and many more.
Times 8pm
Tickets £18
Wed 3 December
Midge Ure
Recently awarded an OBE, the former Ultravox front man tours unplugged with songs from his back catalogue and new solo material.
Times 8pm
Tickets £16.50
Thu 4 & Fri 5 December
The Ukulele Orchestra
This all-strumming, all-singing ensemble turns key moments of rock and roll history into clever fun, creating head-on collisions between Pink Floyd and Wagner.
Times 8pm
Tickets £18
Mon 8 – Thu 11 December
MAPAS Concerts at Christmas A showcase of music, drama and dance from recent participants of the citywide Salford Music and Performing Arts Service (MAPAS). Times Eves 7.15pm
Tickets £6
Posted on Friday, 27 June 2008 under Press Theatre Press