LISTINGS - 15TH JULY

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Buzz of the Modern Bee

Written Poetry Exhibition
Modern Words for Modern Minds
Poet Gerard Jenkins-Omar entertains the walls at the Urbis Cafe in an exhibition that looks at the soul of a Noughties Manchester
10am-6pm
Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG,

Dust- A photographic project by AJ Wilkinson & Marc Provins

Contemporary photography
Photography simplifies the chaos
AJ Wilkinson & Marc Provins are hunter gatherers. Observing the accidentally arranged, attempting to explore the interconnectedness of all things
10am-6pm
Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG,

Eve Bennett, Head Full of Magic

Ceramics exhibition
Spot the Mouse. Win original artwork
The 3rd winner of Manchester Craft & Design Centre's Graduate Exhibition Award, Eve Bennett makes whimsical, delicately glazed ceramics based on personal memories and stories.
Mon to Sat; 10am till 5.30pm
Manchester Craft & Design Centre, 17 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 5JD

The Miraculous Emporium Of Amazing Altered Books

Altered Books / Artists Books / Mixed Media / Craft
Altered Books By Various Artists
Woodend Artists' group show of fantastically altered books, kinetic sculptures and other ephemera. Sure to appeal to any art or book lover!
Tues-Fri: 10am-12.30pm, 1pm-5pm, Thur 1pm-7.30pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm
Central Art Gallery, Old Street, Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 7SG,

Woodend Artists' Showcase

Illustration, Printmaking, Textiles and more
Group Show In Media
A fantastic group show of painting, printmaking, ceramics, photography & sculpture launches Salford's newest gallery with something for everyone.
Mon-Wed:10am-4pm, Thur, Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm, 1pm-4pm
Angel Urban Gallery, The Angel Centre, St. Philips Place, Salford, M3 6FA,

Re Use: Objects of Virtue

Art Exhibition
Discarded objects or vintage things
This exhibition at Nexus Art Cafe is based on objects that have had a previous life. Here is an exploration and re-interpretation, making new from old.
10am-7pm
Nexus Art Cafe, Dale Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M1 1JW
Free

Mad About Manchester Artists

Fresh talent from the UK's most vibrant city
Heighten your visual senses
An all inclusive exhibition of emerging local artists. Paints, prints, photos ... drawings, sculpture, jewellery ... a little something for all eyes.
12-8pm
The Kiosks (1st Floor) @ The Great Northern, Deansgate,

Venn.tv- '60' premiere

Short film comedy/spoof
"60 seconds and counting"
The first of this year's Venn.tv productions premieres, making fun of a popular show and bad pronunciation
12pm onwards

The Manchester Art Crawl

Visual Arts , Performance , Music
Explore Manchester's art scene
'Crawl' from 1 venue to the next, experience a wide array of visual art; hear poetry, music, performance art on the way. Collect a map at The Triangle
12pm - 6 pm (Opening Night 5.30pm 9th July)
The Triangle Shopping Centre Exchange Square Manchester M4 3TR
Free
Email - crawlart@gmail.com / Facebook Group - Manchester Art Crawl
Some adult content (warnings shown at venues)

Don't Tempt Me ( An adaptation of Martin Crimps' 'Attempts on Her Life')

Experimental Avant Garde Theatre Piece.
Dare to see beyond your comfort zone
Join us for a compelling mixture of humour and brutal honesty, as we take you on a journey through the reality of society today - the dark, light and grey inbetween.
6.30pm
Adelphi Studio, Adelphi Building, Salford University
Adults -£2.50, students and concessions - £1.50
Facebook Page - Don't Tempt Me
Contains strong language and satire

History Of Pushing

Tragic-com
In through the nose, out through the mouth
The story of 3 young girls, from 3 separate eras, about to become mothers. How did they get there? How did society react? And how the hell does something that size come out of there?!
Doors 7pm show 7:30pm
Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, Off Liverpool St, Salford, M5 4BS,

HOOHAH!

Variety Live Performance (music and theatre combined)
Let’s all have a HOOHAH!!
HOOHAH! The opportunity to cause a commotion in the world of theatre, comedy, poetry and music! Come join the chaos!
7:00pm - 12am
The Attic, 50 New Wakefield Street, City Centre, Manchester, M1 5NP,

The Last Bread Pudding / Practice Makes Perfect?

Light hearted comedy
Pudding makes the world turn
Two one-act plays in the frustrated world of a drama committee where the mishaps that are described happen frequently throughout the action on stage

Two More Minutes Theatre

7.30pm
Sacred Trinity Church Salford

Big Comedy Shop Presents...'Laughter Lines'

Comedy
"Young people do funny!!"
An evening of Comedy Theatre, containing hilarious monologues and scenes performed by young people playing comical characters from popular comedy plays.
7.30 pm
Zion centre, Stretford Road, Hulme
£5 Adults £3 concessions 0161 865 8622

Cornermen

Theatre
"Everybody picks a Corner"
There's nothing to fight for but everything to lose, as two young boxers prepare for a night that could save or shame them. Written by Hannah Salt, directed by Jonathan McGrath

Cornermen

7.30pm
Moss Side Boxing Club, Moss Side Fire Station, Denhill Road, M15 5NR, Limited parking on-site, or at adjacent ASDA
£6/£4 Quay Tickets 0870 428 0785

Good Hidings

Drama
Eat, Drink & Be Merry!
Kate Rothwell is flying the nest for pastures new. Leaving behind her alcoholic father, older sister and younger brother; how far can the apple actually fall from the tree?
7:30pm
Lass O'Gowrie, 36 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7DB Phone 0161 2736932

Comedy Balloon

Comedy.
Balloony Woony Laugh A-Rooney
MC - ADAM GABBATT introduces the world premiere of Dadaist comic Johnny Machine’s "Bizarre Squealing" show, plus full support from Carl Benning, Kahn Johnson and more TBC
Doors 7:45pm - Showtime 8:45pm
The Ape And Apple, 28 John Dalton St, Manchester, M2 6HQ.
Free

Sandy - In My Shoes

Tribute act, transgender
A lovely, touching tribute
A Dido tribute act, with songs you may have forgotten or maybe not heard - expect a couple of other artistes' songs too and have a night to remember!
7.45pm
Sabai Lounge, Taurus Bar, Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3HE

Paradise Wood & Wednesday - two plays by Ian Winterton

Drama with dark humour
Suicide & God, kidnap & Corrie...
Two darkly funny new plays. Paradise Wood sees two strangers meet at a suicide black-spot, while in Wednesday, Rose and Daniel wake up in a cellar, tied to a bed...
8pm
Studio Salford, The King's Arms, 11 Bloom St, Salford, M3 6AN
£7 / £5 advance. Available from Studio Salford at

The Ladyboys Of Bangkok

Cabaret
Brace yourself for take off!
Even glitzier and more glamorous. Fasten your seat belts as the Ladyboys take you Mile High - it's the show that everyone is talking about
Mondays - Wednesday 8:00pm, Thursdays - Saturdays 7:00pm & 9:15pm, Sundays 5:00pm & 7:30pm
The Sabai Pavilion, Sackville Street, NCP Car Park (off Bloom St.), Manchester, M1 3LY
Adults £22, Concessions £19 (not valid Thurs, Fri, Sat), Students £10 (not valid Thurs, Fri, Sat)
Box Office open on site from Tuesday 23rd June 2009 11am - 9.30pm daily
No children under 12 at 7.30 shows / no under 16's at later shows.....

Meanwhile - a debut play by Colin Connor

Rehearsed reading
Thought-provoking and moving
At the time of the IRA Hunger Strikes, a young street football team prepare for the biggest game of the year. Reflecting the struggle for normality that exists in war torn areas today
9pm
Lass O'Gowrie, 36 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7DB Phone 0161 2736932
Free. Tickets are available to reserve over the phone or Email