LISTINGS - 16TH 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

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.....

Drowning Aristotle

Comedy verse play
Sex, love & ideas. Viagra for the soul
Drowning Aristotle is written entirely in verse and charts the explosive and hilarious relationship between the philosopher Aristotle and Salford girl, Jane. Sexy and funny.
Doors 7.30pm - play 8pm
Spread Eagle, Chorlton Cum Hardy, M21 9LD
£6.00

Freed Up

Poetry open mic
Friendliest poetry open mic in town
Join Steve O’Connor and Dominic Berry for a fun, vibrant open mic! To read, just call 0161 615 0500. Join us supporting new work from new and established artists
7.30pm
Greenroom, 54-56 Whitworth St West, Manchester M1 5WW,

Big Comedy Shop Presents...'The Funny Factor'

Filmed Comedy by young people
See it first on Big Screen
Coming soon to kidscomedychannel.com. A fast paced side splitting comedy featuring young comedians that takes us on a bizarre journey of a mock reality TV show 'The Funny Factor.'
7.30 pm
Zion Centre Stretford Road, Hulme
£5 adults £3 Concessions 0161 865 8622

Undone - Written and Directed by: Chad McGitchie

Tragic Comedy
The Village...Haven or Hell?
How do you survive the Gay Village with 2 Devils on your shoulders and no Angels in sight? See the Village in a way you never have before; or at least can remember.
7:30pm
Joshua Brooks 106 Princess St Manchester, M1 6NG - 0161 273 7336

. . . rehearsal . . . A new play performed by Visceral Arts

Theatre/Absurd
Two actors in an absurd rehearsal
Two actors are in the middle of a difficult tour. They meet to rehearse some scenes, . . but can they overcome their personal differences to get some work done?
7.30pm
The Ape & Apple, 28-30 John Dalton St, Manchester, M2 6HQ
£5.50 and £3.50 conc.

Gladiator In The House

Theatre
Corruption collides with integrity
Gallus, newly appointed magistrate of Ostia, is found in a battle of morals. The time has come for integrity to step up into the arena and fight.
7:30pm (Doors open at 7pm)
Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Walk, off Liverpool Street, Salford. M5 4BS,

Gordon Zola's Cheez Souffle

Comedy and Music
Not a One Man Show
A magical mixture of mirth, music and mayhem. Featuring cutting edge comedy of Kelly J Roberts and mind blowing music from Flux-Ache...Oh and me!
7.30pm
Tiger Lounge, 5 Cooper St, Manchester, M2 2FW
£5 on door
Parental Guidance

Big Value Thursday

Comedy
"I love this venue" Richard Herring
The night that does exactly what it says on the tin. 5 comics for just £5! 5 quality stand ups, plus great drinks offers and a late bar until 1am!
Doors 7.30pm / show 8.15pm
Frog and Bucket - 102 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LJ
£5/£3 concessions - 0161 236 9805 / 0844 847 2265

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
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

Nancy With a Why

Theatre/Cabaret
Revenge is a dish best served public
Meet US showbiz sensation Nancy Oseransky on her first solo tour of the U.K. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll wonder WHY
8pm
Taurus, 1 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 on 0161 408 1892 or at

S**t The Bed

Stand up comedy
Mind Pooter Diddling Comedy!!!
Featuring Rob Alexander "Leeds answer to Bill Hicks" - komedy collective; "weird guy" - Doug Stanhope. The controversial Mark Hayden- opener for Joe Rogan.
Doors 8:30 Show 9pm
Kro Bar 325 Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PG
£5

Standing up and coming out @ 40

Comedy
Irreverent, manic but intelligible
Join Colin as he takes you on a ride through his 40 years of existence through the medium of film and stand-up comedy. If you don't "you go take a running jump" as his granny would say
9pm
Lass O'Gowrie, 36 Charles Street, Manchester M1 7DB Phone 0161 2736932