SEVEN DAYS
Comedy / Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club Launched back in July, the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club has played host to some superb stand-up talent over the past few months. Tonight’s event, a New Year’s Eve special, is no exception, with sets from Mick Ferry, Colin Coe, Mark Nelson and Chris Washington.
The Stage Door / facebook.com/ TheStageDoorManchester / 0161 245 6600 / Sunday, December 31, 8pm / £17.50.
Fuel Cafe Bar, Withington / facebook.com/fuelcafebar / 0161 448 9702 / Sunday, December 31, 8pm-2am / £6. Music / Anarchistic Overtones: NYE What better way to welcome in the New Year than with a soundtrack of ear-rattling, moshpit-friendly punk rock music? Organised by Anarchistic Overtones, the lovely folks behind the Manchester Punk Festival, this NYE spectacular features live music from Stand Out Riot, Revenge Of The
O2 Ritz / academymusicgroup. com/o2ritzmanchester / 0161 714 4140 / Sunday, December 31, 10pm4am / £10-£20.50. Clubbing / Bass Jam NYE Get your ‘Fester Skank’ moves ready as London MC Lethal Bizzle headlines this epic celebration of bass, grime and house music at Victoria Warehouse. There’s also DJ support from Chris Lorenzo, Tom Zanetti and K.O. Kane – not to mention comedy fella Big Shaq, the character behind this year’s viral hit ‘Man’s Not Hot’.
Victoria Warehouse / victoriawarehouse.com / 0161 660 7000 / Sunday, December 31, 9pm-5am / £20/£30/£40. Clubbing / Refuge NYE Firmly established as one of the city’s finest clubbing destinations, The Refuge is pulling out all the stops for their NYE party. Expect a disco house party in the public bar from guest Balearic Mike, while in the basement, there’s a Homoelectric special with Kelvin Andrews, Will Tramp and Gina Breeze. New Year’s Day Classical / Manchester Camerata Those craving some classical sophistication this New Year should look no further than Manchester Camerata’s annual Viennese celebration. Expect a gloriously romance-filled programme – Blue Danube, Radetsky March, Die Fledermaus and more – in the company of conductor Christian Kluxen and talented soprano Sarah Redgwick.
Bridgewater Hall / bridgewaterhall.co.uk / 0161 907 9000 / Monday, January 1, 3pm / £21-£43. Tuesday 2 Dance / The Russian State Ballet - Swan Lake Prepare to swoon as Swan Lake, the quintessential ballet, is brought to life by the enchanting Russian State Ballet and Orchestra of Siberia. Featuring stunning choreography, lavish sets and that haunting Tchaikovsky score (performed by the Orchestra of Siberia), this one ticks all the boxes for a perfect evening at the ballet.
Bridgewater Hall / bridgewaterhall.co.uk / 0161 907 9000 / Tuesday and Wednesday, January 2 and 3 / £31.50-£44.50. Thursday 4 Spoken word / Word Central Shrug off that post-New Year hangover and check out one of Manchester’s finest spoken word nights, Word Central, at Central Library. Tony Curry is your host, joined by special guest poet Potting Shed Pete and a stellar line-up of open mic talent.
Central Library / manchester.gov. uk/centrallibrary / 0161 234 1983 / Thursday, January 4, 6pm-8pm / Free.