Mix of music on show at the Bridgewater Hall

Dec 18 2008 by Mark Smith, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

AN evening of concert glitz and glamour is on offer at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall this New Year’s Eve.

Music lovers will receive a red carpet welcome at 6.30pm and be treated to a pre-concert foyer entertainment from jugglers, The Natural Theatre Company and Dr Butler’s Hatstand Medicine Band.

The concert programme starts at 8pm and combines musical theatre, humour, razzmatazz and celebration, as well as more reflective and nostalgic music.

Well-known tunes by classical opera composers such as Mozart, Rossini and Offenbach will get the evening off to a fizzing start.

These will be followed by romantic classics from the 1930s reminiscent of cabaret.

A finale of Gershwin hits including the gorgeous Someone To Watch Over Me, and the traditional Auld Lang Syne sing-a-long to finish off will ensure 2008 ends on a high note.

Robert Ziegler is the conductor for the night and he will be joined by highly acclaimed soprano Frances Bourne.

The show takes place on Wednesday, December 31, from 8-11pm.

Pre-concert entertainment starts at 6.30pm, but meals in the restaurant are available from 5.30pm.

To book tickets call0161 907 9000 or book online at www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

Pantos mashed together

TWO timeless classics are being combined into a spectacular show for the panto season.

Pyramid and Parr Hall in Warrington is staging a production of Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood during the first week of January.

The show is the brainchild of Tony Peers Productions and features classic characters such as Maid Marion and the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham

The show runs from January 3-11 with tickets priced at £10.50, £9 and £34.50.

For tickets and show times call 01925 442345 or visit www.pyramidparrhall.com