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31. A long time ago in a galaxy, far, far away
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 22 June 2007A LONG time ago in a galaxy far, far way - well, Victoria in Canada - a young boy called Charles Ross watched George Lucas' original Star Wars film trilogy again and again and again.
32. MUSIC/FILM: The Ground Beneath Her Feet, Bridgewater Hall, Friday
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 29 June 2007RUSSIAN composer Victoria Borisova-Ollas has created a major new work based on Salman Rushdie's epic novel The Ground Beneath Her Feet. The resulting production at the Bridgewater Hall (on Friday, June 29) is the largest orchestral commission of 2007, and a world premiere performance for the MIF. It features a full evening concert work for The Halle orchestra, singers and narrator, conducted by Mark Elder and performed to a specially created silent film by renowned film director Mike Figgis. The Ground Beneath Her Feet takes the themes of Rushdie's work, creating an epic manifestation of what has been described as the "first great rock 'n' roll novel of the 21st century" with a libretto by Edward Kemp. Rushdie's story of power and love, inspired by the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, presents an alternative history of the past 50 years of music. Supernaturally gifted Ormus Carma meets half-Indian, half-Greek Vina Aspara in a Bombay record store. They embark on an all-consuming and ultimately destructive passion that fuels the greatest musical collaboration in rock music. Rai Merchant, a world-famous photographer, narrates the story of the love which transcends time and binds the three protagonists beyond continents, and even death. For ticket details ring 0161 907 9000.
33. Pictures and film tell tale of refugee life
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 15 June 2007WHILE the thousands of refugees and asylum seekers now living in Greater Manchester can enjoy a better life here, there is no doubting that they culturally enrich the area as well.
34. COMEDY: Ricky Gervais, MEN Arena, 22 and 23 June
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 15 June 2007HOLLYWOOD'S 'Hottest Brit' and co-creator and co-writer of two multi award-winning BBC shows, Ricky Gervais returns to Manchester with Fame, his third live show following the success of his Politics and Animals tours.
35. Kritsy is 'player of the year'
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 29 June 2007MANCHESTER Mystics' England star Kristy Lavin (pictured) has won national glory after another tremendous season.
36. DRAMA: Monster, Royal Exchange, from Wednesday
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 15 June 2007A NEW and contemporary drama receiving its world premiere at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre next week is likely to strike a chord with many North West residents.
37. Rollercoaster journey
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 15 June 2007DANCE: Driven, Lowry, Tuesday
38. MUSIC: Ola Onabule - Lowry, Wednesday
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 22 June 2007LONDON-born Ola Onabule spent his formative years in Nigeria and was an artistic child who knew he would be an entertainer of some kind.
39. Fun day will a-maze you
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 29 June 2007BEAUTIFUL Lyme Park is the setting for a family fun day celebrating the amazing work done by hearing dogs.
40. Medieval mayhem in park
Oldham Advertiser, Friday 15 June 2007ENTERTAINMENT ancient and modern is on offer to all ages in the next week, thanks to two special events in Cheshire.