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1. Wherefore art thou, Romeo?
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 28 May 2008BALLET fans should pop into central Manchester on Sunday for a big-screen treat. The Royal Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet will be shown in Exchange Square, live from the Royal Opera House in London’s Covent Garden.
2. Stephen swaps safari for stage
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 28 May 2008MANCHESTER currently means murder, mayhem and black comedy to actor Stephen Tompkinson – oh, and cricket.
3. MUSIC: Mary J Blige, MEN Arena, Thursday 5 June
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 28 May 2008AIRING your dirty linen in public is generally seen as undignified. Yet it’s made soul diva Mary J Blige something of a female soul icon.
4. Sounds of China brought to life
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 28 May 2008IMAGINE walking through the city centre streets of Manchester yet being transported to the markets of Shanghai.
5. THEATRE: The 39 Steps, Lowry, from Tuesday 3 June
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 28 May 2008FOUR actors play 130 roles in 100 minutes in a production of The 39 Steps guaranteed to have audiences gripping their seat – with mirth.
6. THEATRE: If I Were You, Library Theatre, until 21 June
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 28 May 2008THE regional premiere of Alan Ayckbourn’s most recent play marks the end of Library Theatre’s current award-winning season.
7. CHILDREN: CBeebies at the Theatre, Lowry, until Sat 31 May
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 28 May 2008GIVE tiny tots a treat with a visit to the first-ever theatre adventure starring their friends from children’s TV’s CBeebies.
8. Come, join the cabaret
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 28 May 2008‘THE show must go on’ – it’s one of the oldest phrases in the showbiz rulebook. But for Liza Minnelli, the saying has become a real motto for life.
9. A BIT ABOUT... Pam Ann
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 21 May 2008Pam Ann, the glamorous Aussie air hostess to the stars, is back with a brand-new show sure to put the thrill back in flying
10. DRAMA: Blackbird, The Lowry, from Tues
Oldham Advertiser, Wednesday 21 May 2008AN electrifying, award winning play promises to fascinate audiences at The Lowry next week.