SEVEN DAYS

TODAY (FRIDAY 29) Classical/The Halle - An Evening with 007 Put on your tuxedo, order a Vodka Martini (shaken not stirred) and enjoy this marvellous celebration of iconic James Bond themes performed by The Halle orchestra. The conductor is Stephen Bell, joined by vocalists Matthew Ford and Alison Jiear.

Bridgewater Hall/ bridgewaterhall.co.uk / 0161 907 9000 / Friday, December 29, 7.30pm / £15-£43. Music / Akoustik Anarkhy Christmas Revue Wear that ugly Christmas jumper with pride as Akoustik Anarkhy – one of Manchester’s finest independent record labels and clubnights – prepare to host their annual festive party. Showcasing some of their favourite local acts, the line-up includes John Autokat, Neil Loose Canon, Sam (Not & Me), Murph Gasoline Alley and Ben IAB.

The Castle Hotel / thecastlehotel. info / 0161 237 9485 / Friday, December 29, 7.30pm / £5. Saturday 30 Comedy / Fake New Year’s Eve For all those who want a NYE experience without the hassle of overpriced taxis and a chaotic city centre, the Frog and Bucket are offering the perfect option: a ‘Fake New Year’s Eve’ special a day earlier. Complete with renditions of Auld Lang Syne and ‘live chimes from Big Ben’, the evening includes stand-up from Adam Rowe, Tom Wrigglesworth, Dan Nightingale and your host Mickey D.

Frog and Bucket / frogandbucket. com / 0161 236 9805 / Saturday, December 30, 7pm / £20. New Year’s Eve Comedy / The Comedy Store: New Year’s Eve Stand up Chuckle your way into 2018 at the Comedy Store’s always raucous New