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1. A little of what you fancy
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 October 2008SHROUDED in mystery and misunderstanding, the hitherto twilight world of burlesque is going mainstream.
2. Stuck in a rut?
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 October 2008WHO said romance is dead? The ancient art of duelling for a fair lady’s ‘hand’ has come to the historic estate of Tatton Park.
3. OPERA: Opera North, Lowry, 4-8 Nov
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 October 2008OPERA North takes over the Lowry’s Lyric Theatre next week – which brings a bit of autumnal cheer to opera buffs.
4. COMEDY: Frankie Boyle, Lowry, Sun 2 Nov
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 October 2008MOCK The Week star Frankie Boyle brings his brand of sardonic humour to The Lowry on Sunday.
5. MUSIC: Queen & Paul Rodgers, MEN Arena, 5 Nov
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 October 2008JUST what is it about the songs of Queen that attract the karaoke fanatic in just about everyone?
6. Living in a material world
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 October 2008IT'S embroidery… but not as you know it. An exhibition at the Whitworth Art Gallery features work from some of the northern hemisphere’s most dynamic textile artists and reveals how globalisation is transforming an artform which for centuries has been closely entwined with national identity.
7. MUSIC: Goldfrapp, Apollo, Sun 2 Nov
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 October 2008FRESH from their Bridgewater Hall concert in June, Goldfrapp bring their electro-folk extravaganza to the Art Deco splendour of the Apollo.
8. 'I don't want to be cool'
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 October 2008FOR a man who must be plagued by cries of ‘A-ha!’ from passers-by, Steve Coogan seems remarkably willing to resurrect some of his best-loved characters.
9. The crazy side of Katie
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 29 October 2008KATIE Melua had been swimming in the sea in South Africa and was looking forward to a trip diving with sharks.
10. FAMILY: Basil Brush, Lowry, 30 Oct
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 22 October 2008FURRY superstar Basil Brush never foxes his fans when it comes to putting on an entertaining show… boom, boom!