Showing results 1 to 10 of 1886
Sort by: most relevant first | most recent first
1. MUSIC: Tracy Chapman, The Apollo, Sun Dec 14
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 10 December 2008Born and raised Ohio, 44-year-old Tracy Chapman is a fine example of how folk musicians needn’t always be quiet and introverted; they can also be ballsy and visceral too.
2. MUSIC: Kings of Leon, MEN Arena, Tuesday, Dec 16
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 10 December 2008AS far as 2008 goes, the term ‘second best’ has not existed in the Kings Of Leon vocabulary.
3. MUSIC: Elton John, MEN Arena, Saturday December 20 and Sunday, December 21
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 10 December 2008FAMOUS for his tabloid-friendly flamboyant lifestyle, Sir Elton John will be letting his music do the talking at two pre-Christmas stage spectactulars.
4. Poppin to the Palace
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 10 December 2008ONE of the world’s best-loved stories will be brought to life this Christmas – in practically perfect fashion.
5. Life and sole
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 10 December 2008A sculptor whose latest work concerns feet is making great strides at the Chinese Arts Centre.
6. Kid around at Christmas
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 10 December 2008KEEP the children happy with a variety of fun events being held just for them.
7. THEATRE: ‘Allo, ‘Allo, The Lowry, until Jan 16
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 10 December 2008LISTEN vairy carefully, we will say zis only once… ‘Allo, ‘Allo is coming to The Lowry next week with all its tortured vowels and earthy humour.
8. CHILDREN: The Night Before Christmas From Saturday, Dec 27 to Sunday, January 4
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 10 December 2008KEEP the festive spirit going nicely until New Year with a production at The Lowry set to delight the whole family.
9. CHILDREN: Charlie and Lola, The Dancehouse, 17 Dec-4 Jan
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 10 December 2008THE wonderful magic of children’s characters Charlie and Lola comes to Manchester next week.
10. MUSIC: Barry Manilow, MEN Arena, Mon 8 Dec
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 3 December 2008UPON hearing that his latest album had reached number one in the US Billboard charts, Barry Manilow’s response was typically self-effacing. The performer joked: "I swear, if you live long enough… then anything is possible. Even me getting to number one!"