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FIND OUT MOREManchester celebrates ten years of Christmas Markets. More than 200 traditional wooden chalets and bustling stalls offer freshly made continental delicacies, festive treats and gifts to get you into the Christmas spirit.
Albert Square, Brazennose Street, St Ann's Square, Exchange Street, Exchange Square and New Cathedral Street, Nov 18 - Dec 21. www.manchester.gov.uk/markets
BACK TO TOPHong Kong-born artist Suki Chan's new film installation, exploring our transient relationship with the built environment. Interval II examines the traces of human presence in two contrasting landscapes: a cast-iron pier on the northwest coast of England and a traditional Hakka roundhouse in southwest China.
Chinese Arts Centre, until Dec 22. Free. Tel: 0161 832 7271.
BACK TO TOPWhitworth Art Gallery showcases luxurious, metallic wallpapers from its rare collection.
Whitworth Art Gallery, until Oct 2009. Free. Tel: 0161 275 7450.
BACK TO TOPThe Guardian appointed its first staff photographer, Walter Doughty, in 1908. A hundred years later, The Lowry celebrates the newspaper's distinctive pictorial style with an exhibition showing some of the most memorable images from the last century.
The Lowry, until March 1, 2009. Free. Tel: 0870 787 5794.
BACK TO TOPThe first UK exhibition by US graphic artist Emory Douglas - the official artist of the Black Panther Party and an unsung hero of the modern civil rights movement. Black Panther shows how Douglas's visual messages helped to encourage a largely illiterate community in the late 60s to challenge the police brutality, economic inequality and social injustice it was experiencing, against a backdrop of growing civil unrest.
Urbis, until April 19, 2009. Free. Tel: 0161 605 8200.
BACK TO TOPWhitworth Art Gallery showcases luxurious, metallic wallpapers from its rare collection.
Whitworth Art Gallery, Nov 8, 2008 - Oct 2009. Free. Tel: 0161 275 7450.
BACK TO TOPTapestry, knitting and embroidery appear alongside digital print, photography and fibre optics in this exhibition, which brings together inspiring new work by leading contemporary textile artists from around the world.
Whitworth Art Gallery, until Dec 14. Free. Tel: 0161 275 7450.
BACK TO TOPA major new exhibition, featuring more than 50 key works by Pre-Raphaelite artist Holman Hunt. This is the first ever opportunity to see all three versions of Hunt's iconic work The Light of the World together.
Manchester Art Gallery, Oct 11, 2008 - Jan 11, 2009. Free. Tel: 0161 235 8888.
BACK TO TOPIt is 25 years since the Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) made its home at the former Liverpool Road Station, the oldest surviving passenger railway station in the world. Find out how the museum's collections reflect the changes in Manchester's science and industry - from the closure of printworks and mines to the rapid development of telecommunications - with this special anniversary exhibition.
Museum of Science and Industry, until Jan 4, 2009. Free. Tel: 0161 832 2244.
BACK TO TOPA family exhibition based on one of the most popular books in the Horrible Histories series. Terry Deary's wonderful words and artist Martin Brown's vivid visuals, combined with the sounds, art, film, photographs and objects from Imperial War Museum's unrivalled collections, together tell the tales of the key battles and landmarks of the First World War, 90 years after its end.
Imperial War Museum North, May 24, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009. Free. Tel: 0161 836 4000.
BACK TO TOPThe naturally preserved body of an Iron Age man is going on display at The Manchester Museum, on loan from the British Museum. Known as Lindow Man, the mummified body was discovered in a peat bog at Lindow Moss, Cheshire, in 1984. Thought to have died between AD20 and 90, he is notable for the savage way in which he was killed, which is suggestive of ritual sacrifice.
The Manchester Museum, April 19, 2008 - April 19, 2009. Free. Tel: 0161 275 2634.
BACK TO TOPSally Lindsay stars as Helen in the Royal Exchange Theatre's 50th anniversary production of A Taste of Honey, by Shelagh Delaney. Set in Salford in the late 50s, the play tells the story of adolescent Jo and her relationships with those around her - her roving mother Helen, her mum's newly acquired drunken husband, the black sailor who leaves her pregnant and the homosexual art student who moves in to help with the baby. See interview with Sally Lindsay on page 14.
The Royal Exchange Theatre, Nov 12 - Dec 6. £8.50 - £29. Tel: 0161 833 9833.
BACK TO TOPInternational star Lorna Luft, Judy Garland's daughter, plays the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz - the show that propelled her mother to international stardom in 1939. The show boasts all the famous characters from the film - Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow and Cowardly Lion - singing hits like We're Off to See the Wizard, Follow the Yellow Brick Road and Over the Rainbow. It also promises magnificent special effects, lavish costumes and energetic dance routines.
The Lowry, Nov 29, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009. £15 - £27. Tel: 0870 787 5793.
BACK TO TOPGemma Atkinson (Hollyoaks) and John Thomson (The Fast Show, Cold Feet) star in the Opera House's Christmas pantomime, Peter Pan. The show will transport you to Neverland to join the boy who wouldn't grow up in the adventure of a lifetime - complete with swashbuckling pirates, fairies and other fantastic creatures.
Opera House, Dec 6, 2008 - Jan 4, 2009. £9.50 - £23.50. Tel: 0844 847 2295.
BACK TO TOPThe Lowry hosts a brand new stage adaptation of the hit British TV sitcom, which aired on BBC for ten years from 1982. Set in occupied France during WWII, 'Allo 'Allo! follows the adventures of hapless French cafe owner Rene and his wife Edith, who struggle to hide a priceless portrait - The Fallen Madonna 'with ze Big Boobies' - stolen by the Nazis and hidden in a sausage in their cellar.
The Lowry, Dec 16, 2008 - Jan 10, 2009. £20 - £24. Tel: 0870 787 5793.
BACK TO TOPThe Library Theatre's Christmas production is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations by Neil Bartlett. Widely regarded as Charles Dickens' greatest novel, Great Expectations is the heart-warming story of young orphan Pip and his encounters with two very different people who shape his path through life: Magwitch, an escaped convict, who becomes Pip's friend; and the eccentric Miss Havisham, whose beautiful but spiteful adopted daughter becomes the object of his affection.
Library Theatre, until Jan 17, 2009. £16. Tel: 0161 236 7110.
BACK TO TOPRecently appointed artistic director Sarah Frankcom takes on her first Royal Exchange Theatre Christmas production - Philip King's vintage World War II farce, See how they Run. Set in the idyllic village of Merton-cum-Middlewick in 1942, as the residents brace themselves for the imminent German invasion, the play looks at the chaos, confusion and calamity that are triggered when the vicar's wife, Penelope Toop, is reunited with an old friend from her acting days.
The Royal Exchange Theatre, Dec 10, 2008 - Jan 24, 2009. £8.50 - £29. Tel: 0161 833 9833.
BACK TO TOPDisney and Cameron Mackintosh's award-winning family show Mary Poppins flies into Manchester this month, starring Lisa O'Hare as the magical nanny and Daniel Crossley as Bert. The musical extravaganza includes many of the original songs from the 1964 film, with music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.
Palace Theatre, Dec 11, 2008 - March 7, 2009. £12.50 - £42.50. Tel: 0844 847 2403.
BACK TO TOPThe Grammy award-winning hip-hop trailblazers from Philadelphia perform in Manchester in support of their tenth album, Rising Down.
Manchester Academy, Dec 2. £18.50. Tel: 0871 2200 260.
BACK TO TOPCalifornian rockers Counting Crows perform live at the M.E.N Arena for the first time in more than five years, with special guests Ben Folds and Melee.
M.E.N Arena, Dec 7. £33.50. Tel: 0844 847 8000.
BACK TO TOPThe king of soft rock, Barry Manilow, returns to Manchester with his brand new show 'Ultimate Manilow: The Hits. . . and Then Some'. Expect all the classic favourites, including Mandy, Copacabana, Could It Be Magic and Can't Smile Without You.
M.E.N Arena, Dec 8. £40 - £70. Tel: 0844 847 8000.
BACK TO TOPManchester indie band The Courteeners join Welsh rockers Stereophonics as special guests at their M.E.N Arena show, celebrating ten years of hits.
M.E.N Arena, Dec 10. £29.50. Tel: 0844 847 8000.
BACK TO TOPScottish alternative rock band Primal Scream headlines the notoriously anarchic NME Rock 'N' Roll Riot Tour - the tour which has given a leg up to the likes of Kaiser Chiefs, The Enemy and Razorlight.
Apollo, Dec 11. £22.50. Tel: 0871 2301094.
BACK TO TOPChris Martin & co. make a hotly anticipated return to Manchester this month, with their Viva La Vida tour.
M.E.N Arena, Dec 11 & 12. £38.50 & £42.50. Tel: 0844 847 8000.
BACK TO TOPA nostalgic Christmas concert, with the Mozart Festival Orchestra performing carols and seasonal classics by candlelight and in full 18th century costume.
The Bridgewater Hall, Dec 15. £18.50 - £34.50. Tel: 0161 907 9000.
BACK TO TOPThe four Followill boys perform tracks from their new album, Only By The Night, at their first ever M.E.N Arena show. The Tennessee band's southern garage rock hits include California Waiting, The Bucket and King of the Rodeo.
M.E.N Arena, Dec 16. £25. Tel: 0844 847 8000.
BACK TO TOPEnglish pop/ska band Madness unleashes its lauded live show in a special Christmas concert at Manchester Central. The audience will be treated to a selection of brand new material drawn from the revitalised band's new album, as well as a host of classics from its impressive back catalogue.
Manchester Central, Dec 18. £29.50. Tel: 0871 230 2646.
BACK TO TOPAward-winning Welsh opera star Katherine Jenkins returns to Manchester to perform tracks from her new album, Sacred Arias.
M.E.N Arena, Dec 18. £25 - £45. Tel: 0844 847 8000.
BACK TO TOPThe inimitable Elton John brings his Red Piano show to Manchester, with support from Richard Fleeshman. The show, which has been wowing audiences in Las Vegas since 2004, features hits from the phenomenal back catalogue of Elton John and Bernie Taupin, including Rocket Man, Yellow Brick Road and Candle In The Wind.
M.E.N Arena, Dec 20 & 21. £50 - £100. Tel: 0844 847 8000.
BACK TO TOPWest End stars Rachel Barrell, Anna Jane Casey, Tim Rogers and Alasdair Harvey perform hits from some of the most popular musicals, including Mamma Mia!, Chicago, West Side Story, The Phantom Of The Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar.
The Bridgewater Hall, Dec 27. £18.50 - £34.50. Tel: 0161 907 9000.
BACK TO TOPA concert of timeless Russian classics, finishing with the fiery 1812 Overture.
The Bridgewater Hall, Dec 28. £18.50 - £34.50. Tel: 0161 907 9000.
BACK TO TOPCarl Davis and the Halle celebrate the ultimate British hero, James Bond, with a concert packed with Bond themes stretching across more than four and a half decades. The show is presented by quintessential Bond girl Honor Blackman, who played Pussy Galore in Goldfinger.
The Bridgewater Hall, Dec 29. £10 - £37. Tel: 0161 907 9000.
BACK TO TOPCarl Davis conducts the Halle in a concert celebrating 50 years of great musicals from both sides of the Atlantic. There will be music from hit shows including Les Miserables, Chicago, Mamma Mia!, The Phantom Of The Opera, and Guys and Dolls among others.
The Bridgewater Hall, Dec 30. £10 - £37. Tel: 0161 907 9000.
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