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		<title>Word of Warning begins &#8211; greenroom&#8217;s legacy</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:50:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Franklin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[greenroom has now ceased trading and it&#8217;s former home at 54-56 Whitworth St West is now being developed by Trof.
However, the legacy lives on&#8230; Word [<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/news/word-of-warning-begins-greenrooms-legacy/" title="Read more about Word of Warning begins &#8211; greenroom&#8217;s legacy">more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>green</strong>room has now ceased trading and it&#8217;s former home at 54-56 Whitworth St West is now being developed by <a href="http://www.trof.co.uk/"><strong>Trof</strong></a>.</p>
<p>However, the legacy lives on&#8230; <strong><a href="http://www.wordofwarning.org">Word of Warning</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>h&Aring;b</strong>, <strong>green</strong>room&#8217;s long-standing partner is delighted to be able to announce this new project that, we hope, goes some small way to plugging the railway arch shaped gap!  </p>
<p>Word of Warning</strong> is a small ongoing &#8216;performance collection&#8217; &#8211; a regular chance to see some of the kind of work you might have seen at <strong>green</strong>room, at affordable prices in a range of venues across manchester.</p>
<p>Launching on <strong>17 February 2012, 7.30pm at Zion Arts Centre</strong> with some old <strong>green</strong>room friends, <strong>Third Angel</strong>, with their new show: <em>What I Heard About The World</em> by Third Angel + mala voadora (tickets &#163;8/5)</p>
<p><strong>Word of Warning</strong> is also a weekly no-nonsense, text only email update, signposting contemporary performance within range of Manchester. To receive the weekly concise, no-frills mailer; occasional Word of Warning programme mails and/or even more occasional postal news, please go to <a href="http://bit.ly/warnmcr"><strong>bit.ly/warnmcr</strong></a> and let us know your preferences.  </p>
<p><a href="http://www.wordofwarning.org">Word of Warning</a> is brought to you by h&Aring;b with Zion Arts Centre, Contact, Flare, DiGM + Live at LICA and supported by Arts Council England.<br />
A greenroom legacy project.</p>
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		<title>greenroom is now closed.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The company and charity will cease to trade within the next few months.
For all enquiries, please phone 0161 615 0500 or e-mail admin@greenroomarts.org
Please note that [<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/news/greenroom-is-now-closed/" title="Read more about greenroom is now closed.">more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The company and charity will cease to trade within the next few months.</p>
<p>For all enquiries, please phone 0161 615 0500 or e-mail <a href="mailto:admin@greenroomarts.org" target="_blank">admin@greenroomarts.org</a></p>
<p><em>Please note that there are only a small number of staff remaining, so you may need to leave a message and wait a short while for a response.</em></p>
<p><strong>greenroom legacy</strong></p>
<p>Whether you’ve only recently discovered <strong>green</strong>room or you’re a long-serving attender, we’d like to thank you for your interest and support over the years.   Even though <strong>green</strong>room is closing, our aim is to provide a meaningful legacy and to ensure that this important work continues through other organisations, artists, companies, collectives, producers and promoters.</p>
<p>As you may already be aware, <a href="http://www.habarts.org/" target="_blank">h&Aring;b </a>is <strong>green</strong>room’s long-standing partner and associate producer for events like <a href="http://www.habarts.org/archives/category/now/emergency" target="_blank">emergency</a>,<a href="http://www.habarts.org/archives/category/now/method-lab" target="_blank"> Method Lab</a>,<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.habarts.org/archives/category/now/seedfund" target="_blank">SeedFund</a>, <a href="http://www.habarts.org/archives/category/now/turn" target="_blank">Turn</a> and <a href="http://www.habarts.org/archives/category/now/hazard" target="_blank">Hazard</a>. As a legacy of<strong> green</strong>room,<a href="http://www.habarts.org/" target="_blank"> h&Aring;b </a>will be continuing many of these projects both independently and with new partners in Manchester and throughout the North West.</p>
<p>In addition, <a href="http://www.habarts.org/" target="_blank">h&Aring;b</a> hopes to be a conduit for live art and contemporary performance in the city through facilitating work coming to Manchester and also sign-posting audiences to relevant performance events.</p>
<p>If you’d like to be added to hAb’s mailing list, please email <a href="mailto:info@habarts.org" target="_blank">info@habarts.org</a></p>
<p>Also, look out for future events and performances that carry the ‘greenroom legacy’ logo – these are events or performances that were either commissioned by <strong>green</strong>room before the decision to close, or events/ activities that began life at <strong>green</strong>room.</p>
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		<title>greenroom&#8217;s legacy&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2011 15:33:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For all those who have attended Mother’s Pride (and still are!) this bank holiday weekend, you’ll know that we&#8217;re sending greenroom out in style.
Whether you’ve [<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/mailshots/greenrooms-legacy/" title="Read more about greenroom&#8217;s legacy&#8230;">more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For all those who have attended Mother’s Pride (and still are!) this bank holiday weekend, you’ll know that we&#8217;re sending <strong>green</strong>room out in style.</p>
<p>Whether you’ve only just discovered <strong>green</strong>room or you’re a long-serving attendee, we’d like to thank you for your interest and support.  Even though <strong>green</strong>room is closing, our aim is to provide a meaningful legacy and to ensure that this important work continues through other organisations, artists, companies, collectives, producers and promoters.</p>
<p>As you may already be aware, <a href="http://www.habarts.org/" target="_blank">h&Aring;b</a> is <strong>green</strong>room&#8217;s long-standing partner and associate producer for events like <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/about-greenroom/artist-development/emergency/" target="_blank">emergency</a>, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/about-greenroom/artist-development/method-lab/" target="_blank">Method Lab</a>, <a href="http://www.habarts.org/archives/category/now/seedfund" target="_blank">SeedFund</a>, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/about-greenroom/artist-development/turn/" target="_blank">Turn</a> and <a href="http://hazardmcr.org/" target="_blank">Hazard</a>.  As a legacy of <strong>green</strong>room, <a href="http://www.habarts.org/" target="_blank">h&Aring;b</a> will be continuing many of these projects both independently and with new partners in Manchester and throughout the North West.</p>
<p>In addition, <a href="http://www.habarts.org/" target="_blank">h&Aring;b</a> hopes to be a conduit for live art and contemporary performance in the city through facilitating work coming to Manchester and also sign-posting audiences to relevant performance events; in order for <a href="http://www.habarts.org/" target="_blank">h&Aring;b</a> to do this we need your permission.</p>
<p>So, once you’ve received this e-mail, if you’d <strong>PREFER NOT TO BE CONTACTED BY</strong> <a href="http://www.habarts.org/" target="_blank">h&Aring;b</a>, please either unsubscribe using the link at the bottom of this e-mail, or drop us an e-mail and we’ll remove you from our mailing list.</p>
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<p>And finally, just a reminder about <strong>green</strong>room<strong>&#8216;s</strong> <strong>EXIT party</strong>, <strong> Saturday 4 June</strong> <strong>from 4pm</strong>. Call in, have a boogie, say your fond farewell to Manchester’s only venue dedicated to new performance.  Remember, the bar will be open, but you’re also welcome to bring your own tipple to toast <strong>green</strong>room.</p>
<p>love always, <strong>green</strong>room x x</p>
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		<title>EXIT greenroom</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 17:19:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Firstly, a big thank you to all who packed out greenroom last Friday for The End. It was a very special evening; filled with bananas, [<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/mailshots/exit-greenroom/" title="Read more about EXIT greenroom">more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Firstly, a big thank you to all who packed out <strong>green</strong>room last Friday for <strong>The End</strong>. It was a very special evening; filled with bananas, bearsuits, fireworks, hundreds of cue-cards, a multitude of supermen and many overacted death scenes, some very convincingly performed by our own fair audience. Now with <strong>The End</strong> behind us, we look forward to <strong>green</strong>room’s final week of public events…</p>
<p>Tonight, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/frankenstein-live/" target="_blank">Frankenstein Live</a> (May 25, 8pm) visits <strong>green</strong>room. Based on the classic horror story by Mary Shelley, this adaptation explores the extraordinary attachment between Dr Frankenstein and his creation – an attachment, they both grow to realise, that only death can break. With Emanuel Brierley and Dominic Goodwin, written by Tom Needham, directed by Em Whitfield Brooks and produced in partnership with The Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond. Tickets: &#163;9.50 / &#163;6.50 – Call <strong>green</strong>room Box Office 0161 615 0500.</p>
<h4>Mother’s Pride Weekend, 27-29 May</h4>
<p>The Bank Holiday is almost here and what better way to enjoy it than with a whole weekend of frolics and unique activities programmed by <strong>green</strong>room’s resident party-people <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/mothers-ruin-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Mother’s Ruin</a>.</p>
<p>On Friday 27 May at <strong>green</strong>room, join Scottee in his pop-up greasy spoon installation for a one-to-one chin wag and cuppa from 3pm-5pm. &#163;3 on door. Call <strong>green</strong>room Box Office 0161 615 0500 to book your slot.<br />
Then, at 8pm the <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/mothers-ruin-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Mother’s Ruin Theatrical Spectacular! </a>kicks off featuring <strong>Clementine</strong>, the living doll; <strong>Nathan Evans </strong>performing the full-length, unedited and un-PC<strong> ‘The Smiths: The Musical!’</strong>. Plus, <strong>Ruff Daddy</strong>, the thinking woman’s alternative to the menopause; <strong>Quartertime</strong>, Mother’s own house band and <strong>Jonjo</strong>’s legendary weave stall. Hosted by <strong>Timberlina</strong>. &#163;12/&#163;8.</p>
<p>On Saturday 28 May, head over to <a href="http://www.contactmcr.com/whats-on/902-mother-cares-the-fabulous-russella-show-buy-a-bett/" target="_blank">Contact</a> for <a href="http://www.contactmcr.com/whats-on/902-mother-cares-the-fabulous-russella-show-buy-a-bett/" target="_blank">Mother Cares</a>, a day of events and workshops including painting masterclasses with <strong>David Hoyle</strong>; <strong>Burn</strong>, a platform for moving images by cabaret artists, curated by <strong>Ben Walters</strong>; <strong>Postcard From Home</strong>, an installation centred around homelessness and the impact it has on young LGBT people, curated by The Albert Kennedy Trust; <strong>Out To Dance</strong> Latin Dance Classes; <strong>Barbara Nice</strong>, <strong>Timberlina</strong>, &amp; more. FREE.<br />
Followed by <a href="http://www.contactmcr.com/whats-on/902-mother-cares-the-fabulous-russella-show-buy-a-bett/" target="_blank">The Fabulous Russella Show / Buy A Better You</a> at 7:30pm; a double-bill of coming-out stories from two of London’s most celebrated and provocative queer performers – <a href="http://www.contactmcr.com/whats-on/902-mother-cares-the-fabulous-russella-show-buy-a-bett/" target="_blank">Scottee </a>and <a href="http://www.contactmcr.com/whats-on/902-mother-cares-the-fabulous-russella-show-buy-a-bett/" target="_blank">Russella</a>. &#163;12/8.</p>
<p>On Sunday 29 May, return to <strong>green</strong>room for <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/free-listen-with-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Listen With… </a>Mother. An afternoon of acoustic music featuring local and regional talent including <strong>Jo Bywater</strong>, <strong>Owen Duff</strong>, <strong>Gareth Cutter</strong> and an evening gig showcasing established and emerging talent including <strong>The Spiels</strong>, <strong>Stuart Warwick</strong> (formerly Jacob’s Stories) and <strong>Karima Francis</strong>. From 3pm, FREE. From 8pm &#163;12/8</p>
<h4>EXIT Party</h4>
<p>You are cordially invited to say your fond farewell to <strong>green</strong>room at our <strong>EXIT party</strong>, next Saturday 4 June.<br />
<strong>Timings: </strong>open 4pm onwards, come early or late. However, it could prove to be popular, and we do have limited capacity. Families are welcome during the early evening.</p>
<p><strong>Drink: </strong>Bring a bottle of something sparkling to toast<strong> green</strong>room, though the bar will be open so be prepared to drink the bar dry. Everything must go!</p>
<p><strong>Activities: </strong>There’ll be DJ’s in the performance space so be prepared to dance the night away or just have a good natter in the bar. Microphone available for those who’d like to say a few words and feather boas for those who want to get giddy…</p>
<p><strong>We See Fireworks: Helen Cole</strong> of <strong>Inbetween Time Productions</strong> (Bristol) is asking for tributes to greenroom as part of a new <strong>We See Fireworks</strong> campaign. In our final weeks, we will be collecting your fondest memories of <strong>green</strong>room to be used in a <strong>We See Fireworks</strong> tribute to be displayed at <strong>green</strong>room before we close to the public, on Saturday 4 June at our final party… our <strong>EXIT party</strong>.</p>
<p>Tweet <strong>#WSF</strong> with your perfect or poignant performance moments to help us build our memory bank for greenroom before it closes&#8230; <a href="http://tiny.cc/jn4ud" target="_blank">http://tiny.cc/jn4ud</a></p>
<p>And do call in to raise a toast and say cheerio. We really do hope you can make it.</p>
<h4>greenroom recommends</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.thelowry.com/event/schrodinger" target="_blank">Reckless Sleepers</a><strong> </strong>present <a href="http://www.thelowry.com/event/schrodinger" target="_blank">Schrödinger</a> at <a href="http://www.thelowry.com/event/schrodinger" target="_blank">The Lowry</a>, Mon 6 – Tue 7 June<br />
In 1933 Erwin Schrödinger won the Nobel Prize for his contribution to quantum mechanics. He theorised a box in which a cat can exist as living and dead at the same time.</p>
<p>In 1988 <a href="http://www.thelowry.com/event/schrodinger" target="_blank">Reckless Sleepers</a> built that box, and now, over a decade later, they are climbing back inside. This visually mesmerising performance sways between question and answer, chaos and order, what we can measure and what we can’t. The impossible is probable, truth and illusion are inseparable and laws are made, bent and then broken.<br />
Based on the original performance Schrödingers Box presented at greenroom in 1999.</p>
<p>Book online at <a href="http://www.thelowry.com/event/schrodinger" target="_blank">www.thelowry.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://poolside.posterous.com/" target="_blank">‘poolside emergency</a> returns to <a href="http://poolside.posterous.com/" target="_blank">the Bluecoat</a> on Saturday 11 June (12pm-7pm, FREE, note earlier finish time) for its second frenetic year. Last year our artists were crushed by a giant knitted boulder, fed soup by an eating machine and were responsible for ending over 70 imaginary love affairs from the front seat of a car parked in <a href="http://poolside.posterous.com/" target="_blank">the Bluecoat </a>courtyard. This year we intend to be even more outlandish so join us on Saturday 11 June for this free festival of the beautiful and the bonkers, the challenging and the witty. Co-produced by <a href="http://poolside.posterous.com/" target="_blank">the Bluecoat</a> and <a href="http://poolside.posterous.com/" target="_blank">h&Aring;b</a>.</p>
<p>For more information and updates visit <a href="http://poolside.posterous.com/" target="_blank">poolside.posterous.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.flarefestival.com/#/home/4545790503" target="_blank">Flare International Festival of New Theatre</a>, 4–9 July 2011, is a new festival of groundbreaking theatre by artists drawn from across Europe and beyond, being presented at <strong>Capitol Theatre </strong>(MMU), <strong>Contact</strong>, and <strong>Zion Arts Centre</strong> (sadly <strong>green</strong>room is no longer a partner venue due to our closure).<br />
Scheduled to coincide with, and complement, the <strong>Manchester International Festival</strong>, Flare will present the work of some of the best new young theatre artists, showcasing the creativity and talents of the theatrical innovators of the future. Alongside the programme of 24 performance events selected from 8 different countries, Flare will also feature performance workshops, a major panel discussion on the future of theatre, live music and cabaret, and a fantastic closing party.</p>
<p>Schedule published and tickets on sale from Wednesday 1 June. <a href="http://www.flarefestival.com/#/home/4545790503" target="_blank">www.flarefestival.com</a></p>
<h4>Our Legacy</h4>
<p>Although this is <strong>green</strong>room’s last week open to the public, do look out for another e-mail from <strong>green</strong>room in the next week or so, as we’re hoping to sign-post you to some ‘must-see’ events that are either ‘legacy’ projects – that were already started or planned before the decision to close was made &#8211; and others that are the sort or events we think you’d want to hear about.</p>
<p>love <strong>green</strong>room x x</p>
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		<title>Plenty of events still to come</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 16:25:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tomorrow night, our bar is sure to be over spilling with talented, friendly writers and performers for the last-ever Freed Up (May 19, 8pm) at [<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/mailshots/plenty-of-events-still-to-come/" title="Read more about Plenty of events still to come">more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tomorrow night, our bar is sure to be over spilling with talented, friendly writers and performers for the last-ever <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/freed-up-46/" target="_blank">Freed Up</a> (May 19, 8pm) at <strong>green</strong>room. All slots to perform have now been filled, with the line-up including some of the best poets and spoken word artists around. FREE – From 7:30pm.</p>
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<p>This Friday, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-end/" target="_blank">Michael Pinchbeck</a> returns to <strong>green</strong>room, following the hugely enjoyable<strong> The Post Show Party Show </strong>in 2009; this time joined by 2009 <strong>Method Lab </strong>artist <strong>Ollie Smith</strong>. Inspired by the stage direction from The Winter’s Tale, ‘Exit pursued by a bear’, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-end/" target="_blank">The End</a> (May 20, 8pm) explores endings and exits and the re-enactment of real life events to investigate absence and loss. <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-end/" target="_blank">The End</a> asks why we perform and how we will know when to stop and is Pinchbeck’s last piece for theatre.</p>
<p><em>‘beautifully structured post-modernist piece&#8230; hugely entertaining’</em><strong> The Guardian</strong></p>
<p><em>‘It’s a sweet piece of meta-theatre, a show about a show. It’s also a love song to an art form Pinchbeck believes he will be leaving, a tender goodbye to an audience he feels he can no longer reach.’ </em><strong>Whatsonstage.com</strong></p>
<p>Plus, see our final <strong>SeedFund </strong>show of the season <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-end/" target="_blank">We Are Heroes</a> for FREE at 7pm. It’s about soldiers, astronauts and superheroes. It’s about wanting to fly but not being able to. It’s about that person who held the door open for you. It’s about all the others that didn’t… (limited capacity)</p>
<p>Tickets: &#163;9.50/ &#163;6.50 &#8211; Call <strong>green</strong>room Box Office 0161 615 0500 or <a href="https://www.quaytickets.com/greenroom/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&amp;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=7AD2228F-A2C5-4587-9423-8E792DE23F5D" target="_blank">buy online</a></p>
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<p>Next Wednesday, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/frankenstein-live/" target="_blank">Frankenstein Live</a> (May 25, 8pm) visits <strong>green</strong>room. Based on the classic horror story by Mary Shelley, this adaptation explores the extraordinary attachment between Dr Frankenstein and his creation – an attachment, they both grow to realise, that only death can break. With Emanuel Brierley and Dominic Goodwin, written by Tom Needham, directed by Em Whitfield Brooks and produced in partnership with The Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond. Tickets: &#163;9.50 / &#163;6.50 – Call <strong>green</strong>room Box Office 0161 615 0500.</p>
<h4>Mother&#8217;s Pride</h4>
<p>Buy your tickets for <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/mothers-ruin-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Mother’s Pride</a> weekend now, before they go! A weekend of alternative lifestyle events, features and fun from the <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/mothers-ruin-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Mother’s Ruin</a> team at <strong>green</strong>room and <strong>Contact</strong>.</p>
<p>On Friday 27 May at<strong> green</strong>room, join <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/greasy-spoon-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Scottee</a> in his pop-up<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/greasy-spoon-mothers-pride/" target="_blank"> greasy spoon </a>installation for a one-to-one chin wag and cuppa from 3pm-6pm. &#163;3 on door. Then, at 8pm the <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/mothers-ruin-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Mother’s Ruin Theatrical Spectacular! </a>kicks off  featuring <strong>Clementine</strong>, the living doll; <strong>Nathan Evans</strong> performing the full-length, unedited and un-PC ‘<strong>The Smiths: The Musical!</strong>’. Plus, <strong>Ruff Daddy</strong>, the thinking woman’s alternative to the menopause; <strong>Quartertime</strong>, Mother’s own house band and <strong>Jonjo</strong>’s legendary weave stall. Hosted by <strong>Timberlina</strong>. &#163;12/&#163;8.</p>
<p>On Saturday 28 May, head over to <strong>Contact </strong>for <strong>Mother Cares</strong>, a day of events and workshops including painting masterclasses with <strong>David Hoyle</strong>; <strong>Burn</strong>, a platform for moving images by cabaret artists, curated by Ben Walters; <strong>Postcard From Home</strong>, an installation centred around homelessness and the impact it has on young LGBT people, curated by The Albert Kennedy Trust; <strong>Out To Dance </strong>Latin Dance Classes; <strong>Barbara Nice</strong>, <strong>Timberlina</strong>, &amp; more. FREE. Followed by<strong> The Fabulous Russella Show / Buy A Better You </strong>at 7:30pm; a double-bill of coming-out stories from two of London&#8217;s most celebrated and provocative queer performers &#8211; Scottee and Russella. &#163;12/8.</p>
<p>On Sunday 29 May, return to <strong>green</strong>room for <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/listen-with-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Listen With…</a> Mother. An afternoon of acoustic music featuring local and regional talent including <strong>Jo Bywater</strong>, <strong>Owen Duff</strong>, <strong>Gareth Cutter</strong> and an evening gig showcasing established and emerging talent including<strong> The Spiels</strong>, <strong>Stuart Warwick</strong> (formerly Jacob&#8217;s Stories) and <strong>Karima Francis</strong>. From 3pm, FREE until 8pm then &#163;12/8 after.</p>
<h4>greenroom recommends…</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.thelowry.com/event/schrodinger" target="_blank">Reckless Sleepers </a>present <a href="http://www.thelowry.com/event/schrodinger" target="_blank">Schrödinger</a> at <a href="http://www.thelowry.com/event/schrodinger" target="_blank">The Lowry</a>, Mon 6 June – Tue 7 June<br />
In 1933 Erwin Schrödinger won the Nobel Prize for his contribution to quantum mechanics. He theorised a box in which a cat can exist as living and dead at the same time.</p>
<p>In 1988 <a href="http://www.thelowry.com/event/schrodinger" target="_blank">Reckless Sleepers</a> built that box, and now, over a decade later, they are climbing back inside. This visually mesmerising performance sways between question and answer, chaos and order, what we can measure and what we can’t. The impossible is probable, truth and illusion are inseparable and laws are made, bent and then broken.</p>
<p>Based on the original performance <strong>Schrödingers Box</strong> presented at <strong>green</strong>room in 1999.</p>
<p>Book online at<a href="http://www.thelowry.com/event/schrodinger" target="_blank"> www.thelowry.com</a></p>
<h4>Call for proposals</h4>
<p><a href="http://www.chesterperforms.com/Content/Projects/UptheWall.aspx" target="_blank">Up The Wall</a>, curated by <a href="http://www.chesterperforms.com/" target="_blank">Chester Performs</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.habarts.org/" target="_blank">h&Aring;b</a>, 21-22 October 2011</p>
<p><strong>Chester Performs</strong> is now calling for proposals for sited works for this year’s <a href="http://www.chesterperforms.com/Content/Projects/UptheWall.aspx" target="_blank">Up the Wall</a>, an evening festival of live art, intervention, installation and new media works.</p>
<p>Taking place for the first time around Chester’s Castle, <strong>Chester Performs </strong>are looking for artists to take part by contributing work to the event, either through contextually relevant existing work or newly created site specific performances and installations. <strong>Chester Performs</strong> is particularly interested in works which seek to explore our relationship with borders and identity, of how psychogeography, ancient and modern, affects the places in which we live and the cultures with which we associate.</p>
<p>Taking the castle as site and starting point proposals are welcomed for performance and live art, mapping (GPS and architectural) and signaling projects, tours and walks, projection and installation.</p>
<p>An integral part of <strong>Up the Wall</strong> is to provide a background for the region’s installation, visual, live and new media artists. It is suitable for established and emerging professional artists. Artists are encouraged to work across art forms and provide a platform for collaborative work.</p>
<p>Deadline: Thursday 30 June 2011 &#8211; To download a full Artist’s Brief and Proposal form go to <a href="http://chesterperforms.com/Content/opportunities.aspx" target="_blank">chesterperforms.com/Content/opportunities.aspx</a></p>
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<p>Finally, remember to put the date in your diary of the <strong>green</strong>room <strong>EXIT party </strong>on Sat 4 June from 4pm til late. Call in to raise a toast and say cheerio. We hope you can make it.</p>
<p>love <strong>green</strong>room x x</p>
<p>ps) If you haven’t yet filled in our annual <a href="http://kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=NKJOHI_137ced7a" target="_blank">Customer and Audience Survey</a>, <a href="http://kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=NKJOHI_137ced7a" target="_blank">click here </a>to share your thoughts on <strong>green</strong>room with us.</p>
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		<title>Tell us what you think&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 13:40:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you may already be aware, greenroom will close to the public very soon.  However, there are still some high quality events left to [<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/mailshots/tell-us-what-you-think/" title="Read more about Tell us what you think&#8230;">more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As you may already be aware,<strong> green</strong>room will close to the public very soon.  However, there are still some high quality events left to enjoy before we close; from our final open-mic poetry night <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/freed-up-46/" target="_blank">Freed Up </a>to the return of Michael Pinchbeck in the highly acclaimed touring show <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-end/" target="_blank">The End</a>; from the fabulous celebrations of the <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/mothers-ruin-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Mother’s Pride</a> weekend to our final big<strong> EXIT party</strong>.</p>
<p>Every year we have asked you, our visitors and audience to complete a survey about what they think of <strong>green</strong>room, and even though we’re closing, we still value this your views.  Over the years, we feel that we have generally offered a valuable, high quality service: from last year’s survey, 77% of you said you were satisfied or very satisfied with our services, and 79% felt what we had to offer was valuable or very valuable.</p>
<p>To feedback please <a href="http://kwiksurveys.com?u=greenroomsurvey" target="_blank">click here</a> and fill in the quick online form. All information is confidential and if you would prefer not to answer certain questions, please just leave them blank.</p>
<p>Thank you in advance for taking the time to fill in the survey.</p>
<p>love <strong>green</strong>room x x</p>
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		<title>Review: Method Lab &#8211; 8 April 2011</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two Peas Without A Pod &#8211; Levantes Dance Company
This enchanting performance was a pleasure to watch from start to finish. Bethanie Harrison and Eleni Edipidi [<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/interact/blog/method-lab-8-april-2011/" title="Read more about Review: Method Lab &#8211; 8 April 2011">more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Two Peas Without A Pod &#8211; Levantes Dance Company</strong></p>
<p>This enchanting performance was a pleasure to watch from start to finish. Bethanie Harrison and Eleni Edipidi designed a warm and happy atmosphere while sharing their world with the audience. About to go on  holiday, we&#8217;re introduced to the pair while they&#8217;re waiting for their taxi. Once away, there&#8217;s a whirlwind of synchronized dance movement, fun music and a clear representation of a strong relationship.</p>
<p>They told a typical holiday tale of two friends , having a holiday romance and almost falling out with each other over the new object of their affections. (Who was a very co-operative ‘mysterious stranger’ from the audience).Some of the stage was awash with bright colours and decorative staging to represent their home and break environment  while the other half remained bare and empty, almost reflecting their close friendship &#8211; it&#8217;s all or nothing. A bond of extremes. The imagery created by the feathers in their hair, patterned dresses and coloured wallpaper was so unique to the story. This, along with holiday scenes projected on the back screen made the performance intriguing and delightful.</p>
<p>One of my favourite parts was when paper aeroplanes landed on the stage to represent their flight home &#8211; and they get back to life as they know it. But being a big Elvis fan, the part of the story I enjoyed the most was hearing his version of ‘Fools Rush In’  fill the theatre while Bethanie and Eleni swung gracefully from their trapeze. Their show was a spirited mix of love, comedy and obsession and was constantly interesting.</p>
<p><strong>Belong To This Band &#8211; Kings of England</strong></p>
<p>On returning to the theatre space the audience see the members of  Kings Of England lined up and ready to perform. Each with a drink in hand, they raise a toast before launching into the  story of Henry. The folk  style songs were full of life and character as they relayed the different chapters of the anti-hero’s life. The group sang in unison  as well as solo parts from some members. The piece was engaging and well thought out with and each section suitably accompanied by music. There was  a good sense of companionship amongst the group as they all did their part to celebrate the life and death that Henry experienced.</p>
<p>The part of Henry was played by King of England&#8217;s leading man Simon Bowes. It was clear from the outset that the story would be about him as he ensured that he stuck out from the rest of the group by the way he stood and carried himself. He was different to the others just as Henry was so different from those he grew up with and became involved with.</p>
<p>The props they used were paper cut outs of dogs, antlers and musical instruments. I felt these unusual items were thrown into the mix to enhance the fun side of the story. At certain points the audience was addressed directly by individual members of the company. It was reminiscent of a priest standing at a pulpit, giving their sermon to an eager congregation; these are the facts of Henry&#8217;s existence and when he died his spirit continued on for a new journey.</p>
<p>I really enjoyed this piece and thought the company as a whole worked incredibly well together and gave great life to the story they told.</p>
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		<title>greenroom EXIT party – Saturday 4 June 2011, from 4pm until late</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 15:26:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lisa</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You are cordially invited to say your fond farewell to greenroom, Manchester’s only dedicated new performance venue for nearly quarter of a century.
Following funding cuts [<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/mailshots/greenroom-exit-party-%e2%80%93-saturday-4-june-2011-from-4pm-until-late/" title="Read more about greenroom EXIT party – Saturday 4 June 2011, from 4pm until late">more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You are cordially invited to say your fond farewell to <strong>green</strong>room, Manchester’s only dedicated new performance venue for nearly quarter of a century.</p>
<p>Following funding cuts announced earlier this year, <strong>green</strong>room will complete its final public programme at the end of May, and cease to trade in the following months.</p>
<p>For nearly 25 years, <strong>green</strong>room has been home to a huge number and vast range of people:</p>
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<li> the passionate artists that have created new work at <strong>green</strong>room</li>
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<li> the committed audiences that have appreciated and supported that work</li>
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<li> the adventurous members of the public who have taken part in participation projects</li>
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<li> the artists and companies that have hired our spaces</li>
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<li> the funders and partners that have enabled so much new and interesting work to have first life</li>
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<li> the people that generally think we’re a friendly place to have a nice pint</li>
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<li> and the excellent staff at <strong>green</strong>room that have made it all possible</li>
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<p>If you fit into any of the above categories, or generally feel that you’re a ‘friend of <strong>green</strong>room’ past or present, and would like to say your goodbye’s, then come on down to our EXIT party. Here’s the deal…</p>
<p><strong>Timings:</strong> open 4pm onwards, come early or late. However, it could prove to be popular, and we do have limited capacity. Families are welcome during the early evening.</p>
<p><strong>Drink: </strong>Bring a bottle of something sparkling to toast <strong>green</strong>room, though the bar will be open so be prepared to drink the bar dry. Everything must go!</p>
<p><strong>Activities:</strong> There’ll be DJ’s in the performance space so be prepared to dance the night away or just have a good natter in the bar. Microphone available for those who’d like to say a few words and feather boas for those who want to get giddy…</p>
<p>Call in to raise a toast and say cheerio. We hope you can make it.</p>
<p>love <strong>green</strong>room x x</p>
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		<title>This Weekend: The Art of Conversation, Epic &amp; the Last Ever Green Bohemia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 10:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tonight, greenroom &#38; Pigeon Theatre present The Art of Conversation – a final word: the outcome (May 12, 7:30pm). For the past eight weeks now, [<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/uncategorized/this-weekend-the-art-of-conversation-epic-the-last-ever-green-bohemia/" title="Read more about This Weekend: The Art of Conversation, Epic &#038; the Last Ever Green Bohemia">more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tonight, <strong>green</strong>room &amp; <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-art-of-conversation-a-final-word-the-outcome/" target="_blank">Pigeon Theatre</a> present <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-art-of-conversation-a-final-word-the-outcome/" target="_blank">The Art of Conversation – a final word: the outcome</a> (May 12, 7:30pm). For the past eight weeks now, a group of disparate, unconnected women have come together to share stories, chat, muse, and ponder about… well most things really.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-art-of-conversation-a-final-word-the-outcome/" target="_blank">The Art of Conversation</a>, <strong>green</strong>room’s unique participation project, led by associate artists, the all-female<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-art-of-conversation-a-final-word-the-outcome/" target="_blank"> Pigeon Theatre</a>, has focussed on the craft of female conversation. This year the project has been supported by Manchester City Council and marks the centenary of International Women’s Day, celebrating 100 years of women’s achievements. The weekly sessions have been aimed at getting women talking about how we communicate; the difference between ‘speaking’ and ‘conversing’, and how we adapt our conversation to suit different audiences.</p>
<p>The project culminates tonight with one-off performances and happenings from the participants in various spaces around greenroom. You are invited to join the ‘chatty women’ and get a glimpse of the discussions that have been held over the duration of the project.</p>
<p>Communication is curious – female communication doubly so.</p>
<p><em>If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from this project, it’s that listening is the key to communication… make sure you keep an eye out (and an ear open) for events that could be happening around you all evening… we invite you to perfect the art of eves-dropping…</em></p>
<p>FREE &#8211; 7:30pm. No need to book.</p>
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<p>Tomorrow, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/epic/" target="_blank">Foster &amp; Déchery</a> go on ‘a quest for History: the big one, written about in books’ in <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/epic/" target="_blank">Epic</a> (May 13, 8pm). This playful and experimental journey through the past hundred years, not only explores the History of memorable dates and names you learn at school but also ‘the personal one, the human one, the one you can relate to’. The performers attempts to track down their own family histories, results in the unearthing of some secrets of an English family in the Northern mines, a French family caught up in Paris’s May 1968 turmoil and a Turkish grandmother on a long walk to Istanbul in search of the country’s small, Jewish community.</p>
<p>Please note that both the pre-show workshop with <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/epic/" target="_blank">Foster &amp; Dechery</a> and the SeedFund performance from Mary Eddowes on this date have unfortunately been cancelled.</p>
<p><strong>SPECIAL OFFER:</strong> 2 for 1 Tickets to <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/epic/" target="_blank">Epic</a>, if you call <strong>green</strong>room Box Office 0161 615 0500 by 6pm on Friday 13 May &#8211; &#163;9.50/&#163;6.50</p>
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<p>This Saturday’s <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/green-bohemia-54/" target="_blank">Green Bohemia</a> (14 May) bill has been announced and we’re pleased say that it is one storming line-up. This will be the final <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/green-bohemia-54/" target="_blank">Green Bohemia </a>at <strong>green</strong>room and acts include <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/green-bohemia-54/" target="_blank">Blue-John Benjamin And His Amateur Humans</a>, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/green-bohemia-54/" target="_blank">JP Cooper</a>, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/green-bohemia-54/" target="_blank">George Borowski</a>, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/green-bohemia-54/" target="_blank">Dr Butlers Hatstand Medicine Band</a>, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/green-bohemia-54/" target="_blank">Thingumabob &amp; The Thingumajigs</a>, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/green-bohemia-54/" target="_blank">Death to the Strange </a>and <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/green-bohemia-54/" target="_blank">Dr Tid &amp; The Triple Eights</a>. Free Event &#8211; Doors 7pm &#8211; Get down early!</p>
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<p>Next Thursday, Manchester’s friendliest open-mic night for new poetry &amp; spoken word;<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/freed-up-46/" target="_blank"> Freed Up </a>(May 19) will be saying its <strong>green</strong>room goodbyes. Slots to perform at this event has proven popular but to be added to the reserve list, call <strong>green</strong>room Box Office 0161 615 0500. FREE –  From 7:30pm.</p>
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<p>Next Friday, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-end/" target="_blank">Michael Pinchbeck</a> returns to <strong>green</strong>room, following the hugely enjoyable <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-end/" target="_blank">The Post Show Party Show</a> in 2009; this time joined by 2009 Method Lab artist <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-end/" target="_blank">Ollie Smith</a>. Inspired by the stage direction from The Winter’s Tale, ‘Exit pursued by a bear’, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-end/" target="_blank">The End</a> (May 20, 8pm) explores endings and exits and the re-enactment of real life events to investigate absence and loss. <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-end/" target="_blank">The End</a> asks why we perform and how we will know when to stop and is Pinchbeck’s last piece for theatre.</p>
<p>Plus, see our final SeedFund show of the season <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-end/" target="_blank">We Are Heroes</a> for FREE at 7pm. It’s about soldiers, astronauts and superheroes. It’s about wanting to fly but not being able to. It’s about that person who held the door open for you. It’s about all the others that didn’t… (limited capacity)</p>
<p><strong>Get into greenroom! </strong>Book your tickets for <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-end/" target="_blank">The End</a> by 6pm Monday 16 May and get your &#163;9.50 tickets for &#163;6.50. Call <strong>green</strong>room Box Office 0161 615 0500 or <a href="https://www.quaytickets.com/greenroom/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&amp;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=7AD2228F-A2C5-4587-9423-8E792DE23F5D" target="_blank">buy online</a>.</p>
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<p>Tickets for <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/frankenstein-live/" target="_blank">Frankenstein Live</a> (May 25, 8pm) are available now through <strong>green</strong>room Box Office 0161 615 0500. Based on the classic horror story by Mary Shelley, this adaptation explores the extraordinary attachment between Dr Frankenstein and his creation – an attachment, they both grow to realise, that only death can break. With Emanuel Brierley and Dominic Goodwin, written by Tom Needham, directed by Em Whitfield Brooks and produced in partnership with The Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond. Tickets are &#163;9.50 / &#163;6.50.</p>
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<p>Buy your tickets for <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/mothers-ruin-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Mother’s Pride</a> weekend now before they go! A weekend of alternative lifestyle events, features and fun from the <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/mothers-ruin-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Mother’s Ruin</a> team at <strong>green</strong>room and <a href="http://www.contactmcr.com/" target="_blank">Contact</a>. On Friday at <strong>green</strong>room, join Scottee in his pop-up <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/greasy-spoon-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">greasy spoon café </a>from 3pm or come to <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/mothers-ruin-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Ms Timberlina’s cabaret </a>from 8pm. <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/free-listen-with-mothers-pride/" target="_blank">Listen With… </a>Mother on Sunday from 3pm til the sun rises, perhaps.</p>
<p>love<strong> green</strong>room x x</p>
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		<title>Over a year in the making… Abandoned Things premieres tonight!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 10:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tonight, the 2010 Turn Prize Winner Joseph Lau presents his latest work developed at greenroom. A powerful, poetic and physically moving new dance creation Abandoned [<a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/mailshots/over-a-year-in-the-making%e2%80%a6-abandoned-things-premieres-tonight/" title="Read more about Over a year in the making… Abandoned Things premieres tonight!">more...</a>]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tonight, the 2010 Turn Prize Winner <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/abandoned-things-a-static-change-project/" target="_blank">Joseph Lau</a> presents his latest work developed at <strong>green</strong>room. A powerful, poetic and physically moving new dance creation <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/abandoned-things-a-static-change-project/" target="_blank">Abandoned Things</a> (May 6, 8pm) is about the moment when past and future occupy the same space and a hair’s breadth separates loss and hope. Performed by an all female cast, physical tensions merge with emotional undercurrents in a dynamic, eloquent yet exhausting struggle not to be left behind. The Turn Prize is a commission from <a href="http://www.digm.org/" target="_blank">Dance Initiative Greater Manchester</a>, <a href="http://www.habarts.org/" target="_blank">h&Aring;b</a> and <strong>green</strong>room.</p>
<p>Tickets are &#163;6.50/&#163;4.50 – Call <strong>green</strong>room Box Office 0161 615 0500 or <a href="https://www.quaytickets.com/greenroom/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&amp;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=97901DDF-DACC-485A-B360-6F2E19A188C6" target="_blank">buy online</a>.</p>
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<p>The award-winning musician and iconic figure <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/blondes-on-fire-tour/" target="_blank">Hazel O’Connor</a> returns to <strong>green</strong>room tomorrow night. This time joined by her brilliant sisters in arms, saxophonist Clare Hirst and pianist Sarah Fisher; <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/blondes-on-fire-tour/" target="_blank">Hazel O’Connor and The Bluja Project </a>(May 7, 8pm) promise to perform a captivating mix of O’Connor originals and timeless classics. Striding into the spotlight with cult movie <strong>Breaking Glass</strong>, Hazel immediately became an iconic figure. Be seduced by her moving stories and Bluja’s unique take on ageless standards – alongside brand new material. With support from <strong>Tensheds</strong>.</p>
<p>Tickets are &#163;15.50 – Call <strong>green</strong>room Box Office 0161 615 0500 or <a href="https://www.quaytickets.com/greenroom/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&amp;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=2C3DD856-B925-4A23-800C-0109CF1A2F0B" target="_blank">buy online</a>.</p>
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<p>We hope to see all of the <strong>Kino</strong> gang next Wednesday, for the final <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/kinofilm-presents-kino-shorts-9/" target="_blank">Kino Shorts</a> (May 11, 7:30pm) at <strong>green</strong>room. This bumper programme includes a special showing of <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/kinofilm-presents-kino-shorts-9/" target="_blank">Mrs Peppercorn’s Magical Reading Room</a>, as well as a selection of shorts from around the North-West. As this is the final <strong>Kino</strong> event for sometime, we advise that you reserve your tickets in advance by emailing<a href="mailto:johnw@kinofilm.org.uk" target="_blank"> johnw@kinofilm.org.uk</a>. Tickets are &#163;5 / &#163;3 on the door.</p>
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<p>Next Thursday, join us for <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-art-of-conversation-a-final-word-the-outcome/" target="_blank">The Art of Conversation – a final word: the outcome</a> (May 12, 7:30pm). For the past eight weeks now, a group of disparate, unconnected women have come together to share stories, chat, muse, and ponder about… well most things really.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-art-of-conversation-a-final-word-the-outcome/" target="_blank">The Art of Conversation</a>, <strong>green</strong>room’s unique participation project, led by associate artists, the all-female <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/the-art-of-conversation-a-final-word-the-outcome/" target="_blank">Pigeon Theatre</a>, has focussed on the craft of female conversation. This year the project has been supported by Manchester City Council and marks the centenary of International Women’s Day, celebrating 100 years of women’s achievements. The weekly sessions have been aimed at getting women talking about how we communicate; the difference between ‘speaking’ and ‘conversing’, and how we adapt our conversation to suit different audiences.</p>
<p>The project culminates on the 12 May with one-off performances and happenings from the participants in various spaces around <strong>green</strong>room. You are invited to join the ‘chatty women’ and get a glimpse of the discussions that have been held over the duration of the project.</p>
<p>Communication is curious – female communication doubly so.</p>
<p><em>If there’s one thing we’ve learnt from this project, it’s that listening is the key to communication… make sure you keep an eye out (and an ear open) for events that could be happening around you all evening… we invite you to perfect the art of eves-dropping…</em></p>
<p>FREE from 7:30pm. No need to book.</p>
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<p>Next Friday, <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/epic/" target="_blank">Foster &amp; Déchery</a> go on ‘a quest for History: the big one, written about in books’ in <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/epic/" target="_blank">Epic</a> (May 13, 8pm). This playful and experimental journey through the past hundred years, not only explores the History of memorable dates and names you learn at school but also ‘the personal one, the human one, the one you can relate to’. The performers attempts to track down their own family histories, results in the unearthing of some secrets of an English family in the Northern mines, a French family caught up in Paris’s May 1968 turmoil and a Turkish grandmother on a long walk to Istanbul in search of the country’s small, Jewish community.</p>
<p>Please note that both the pre-show workshop with <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/epic/" target="_blank">Foster &amp; Dechery</a> and the SeedFund performance from Mary Eddowes on this date have unfortunately been cancelled.</p>
<p><strong>Get into greenroom!</strong> Book your tickets for Epic by 6pm Monday 9 May and get your &#163;9.50 tickets for &#163;6.50. Call <strong>green</strong>room Box Office 0161 615 0500 or <a href="https://www.quaytickets.com/greenroom/Online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&amp;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::article_id=BDD6D5F3-BBB5-436E-A2E5-A7BCDC697832" target="_blank">buy online</a>.</p>
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<p>Don’t forget to put into your diary the final <a href="http://www.greenroomarts.org/archive/events/green-bohemia-54/" target="_blank">Green Bohemia</a> (May 14, 8pm). Next Saturday’s line-up is currently being finely tuned to ensure that our final night of musical mezzanine magic is the best ever! FREE on the door.</p>
<p>love <strong>green</strong>room x x</p>
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