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R.E.M. ready to rock on

R.E.M. ready to rock on

If R.E.M weren’t such a busy rock band, they would surely make fantastic advice gurus – think alternative rock’s very own answer to Ask Jeeves.

In recent times, the likes of Coldplay, Radiohead and even U2’s Bono have all sought help and advice from Michael Stipe, R.E.M’s enigmatic frontman.


 

THEATRE: Sleeping Beauty@Heaton Park, Friday

THE picturesque surroundings of north Manchester’s Heaton Park will – weather permitting – be transformed into the idyllic setting of a fictional fairytale romance.
Big questions await you at Tsang’s show

Big questions await you at Tsang’s show

THERE’S a conundrum at the Chinese Arts Centre and it asks the question "What are you looking at?"

 

MUSIC: Conor Oberst@Academy2, Thurs, Aug 28

As far as contemporary songwriters go, there can be few as brave, nor as outspoken, as Conor Oberst.
Visitors scope out Jodrell

Visitors scope out Jodrell

Angela Kelly learns how the threat of closure boosted numbers to Cheshire’s space-age attraction

 

 

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Iconic artwork saluted CIRCUS: Nicole et Martin@Platt Fields Park, Thursday to Monday THEATRE: Tess of the D’Urbervilles@Arley Hall, Thurs, Aug 28 Where the wild things are Enjoy horticulture heaven
THEATRE: Les Puddings Noir, Library Theatre, Thurs 14 to Sat 16 Aug FESTIVAL: Caribbean Carnival, Alexandra Park, Moss Side, Sat 16 and Sun 17 Aug MUSICAL: Oliver!, Palace Theatre, Fri 15 and Sat 16 Aug Mardi Gras turns 18 The Banksy effect spreads
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